We’re excited to share that we’ve been selected for a Navy SBIR Phase II award under topic N242-097, Unmanned Aerial … Read More
Reading Whale Health from Above
Every humpback whale has to balance the energy it spends against the energy it takes in. It spends energy migrating … Read More
USFS Awards Sole-Source Aerial Ignition Purchase Contract to Drone Amplified
LINCOLN, Neb. — October 02, 2026 — Drone Amplified, Inc., a leader in drone-based aerial ignition and fire management technology, today … Read More
From Compliance Hurdle to Competitive Edge: How D.A. Flight Is Changing Marine Mammal Research
Over the past decade, aerial photogrammetry has quietly transformed marine mammal research. Researchers have historically relied on data collection approaches … Read More
Scaling Industrial UAS: Strategic Shifts and Technical Takeaways from Freefly Fest
I recently spent a sunny day in Seattle at the 5th annual Freefly Fest, (6th if you count Freefly East’s … Read More
Field Notes: Engineering Solutions on the Fly with IGNIS
The Micro-Meetup Advantage When it comes to getting comfortable with prescribed fire technology, there is no substitute for actual stick … Read More
Innovating at the Edge: Enabling Wilderness Search & Rescue with Purpose-Built UAS
Attending the annual Mountain Rescue Association (MRA) conference in Juneau, Alaska, was a profound reminder of the caliber of individuals … Read More
Drone Amplified Secures Landmark FAA Approval for MONTIS Drone-Based Avalanche Control System
LINCOLN, NE – July 8, 2026 – Drone Amplified, the industry leader in uncrewed aerial ignition and payload systems, announced … Read More
Field Notes: Dropping Fire on a Munitions Range, The Tactical Edge of Agile Aerial Ignition
Getting to Work with CalFire When I headed out to California, my main goal was simple: get the new IGNIS … Read More
XPONENTIAL 2026: Secure Supply Chains, Next-Gen Components, and the 10-year Horizon
I recently returned from XPONENTIAL 2026 in Detroit, and the signal from the showroom floor was undeniable: the UAS industry … Read More