The Ultimate Guide to Drones
A curated Irish edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Drones.
What to know about Drones
Drones represent a rapidly evolving technology sector with applications across diverse fields such as forestry management, parcel delivery, agriculture, conservation, and public safety. Innovations include drones capable of beyond-line-of-sight operation, autonomous flights for surveillance, and sophisticated imaging for industrial and environmental use.
Exploring the latest stories and developments in drone technology offers insights into how they are transforming industries, enhancing efficiency, and contributing to environmental and humanitarian efforts. Readers can learn about the integration of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced imaging in drones, as well as regulatory and safety considerations vital to their expanding use.
Whether interested in cutting-edge drone designs, applications in commercial and medical contexts, or the future possibilities such as drone swarms, urban air mobility, and AI-enabled operations, this index provides a comprehensive overview of what drones mean today and where they are headed.
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Recent Drones News
Notch launches steerable drone antennas to boost range
Operators can extend links without changing radios, as the new antennas steer energy where it is needed and cut wasted signal.
Teledyne FLIR certifies Emesent Hovermap for CBRN use
Hazard teams can now pair 3D mapping with radiation readings on Teledyne FLIR robots and drones for GPS-denied CBRN missions.
Operator XR launches portable VR counter-drone training
The portable system lets military and police teams rehearse drone threats offline in minutes, without fixed sites or extra logistics.
DroneShield adds threat ranking in Q2 software update
Operators can now rank drones by threat level as DroneShield’s latest software update aims to cut clutter and speed decisions in crowded airspace.
R2 Wireless expands ODIN partner network across defence
A wider mix of drones, ground vehicles and command software can now share passive RF sensing data as R2 Wireless broadens ODIN's defence reach.
DroneShield & Origin Robotics team up on counter-UAS
Demand for cheaper drone defences is driving a pairing of detection software with autonomous interceptors as militaries face Shahed-type attacks.
DroneShield opens European headquarters in Amsterdam
Europe accounted for nearly half of DroneShield's 2025 revenue, underscoring why the defence tech group is deepening its regional base in Amsterdam.
Orange launches trusted AI, anti-drone & cloud tools
Orange unveils anti-drone service, trusted AI agents and sovereign cloud collaboration tools to bolster secure, resilient enterprise tech.
Sentinel Global rebuilds AI-led venture team, eyes 2026
Sentinel Global rebuilds its AI-driven venture team around GIC veteran Jeremy Kranz and expands Sentinel Labs, targeting a 2026 fundraise.
Qualcomm coalition targets AI-native 6G rollout by 2029
Qualcomm unites tech and telecoms heavyweights in a new coalition to fast-track AI-native 6G standards and networks for rollout from 2029.
Labour stresses tech adoption in housing to tackle worker gap
A new report underscores the urgent need for tech adoption in UK construction to tackle worker shortages and meet ambitious project targets.
Australia & New Zealand named innovation champions by U.S association
Australia, New Zealand, Finland and the United Kingdom have been named the most innovative countries, according to the Consumer Technology Association.