The Ultimate Guide to Drones
A curated Kiwi edition of IndustrialDay 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.
Kiwi Drones News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
RSK adds BTW Company to expand New Zealand footprint
The deal adds about 100 staff and gives RSK a wider base in New Zealand's water, infrastructure and energy markets.
Deloitte warns NZ firms to redesign work for AI era
Deloitte says NZ firms must redesign jobs and systems for the AI era as robotics, cyber risk and labour shortages reshape work.
Enhanced safety potential and lower maintenance costs
Airlines could cut repainting and downtime as the new drone system measures coating wear more precisely in about 30 minutes.
Microsoft says NZ contribution hits NZ$9.4bn in FY25
Local firms and agencies are using Microsoft's AI and cloud tools to lift productivity, as the company's NZ impact reaches NZ$9.4 billion in FY25.
TEKEVER & EPE join forces on NZ autonomous systems
New Zealand defence and security buyers could get faster access to uncrewed aircraft and intelligence tools through the new partnership.
Deloitte forecasts AI, data centres & media shifts by 2026
Deloitte predicts agentic AI boom, surging data centre and sovereign compute spend, and fast-shifting media habits by 2026.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Drones
Workplace safety market set to hit USD $42.96 billion
Akkodis named specialist in Gartner physical AI services
Global handheld smart camera shipments jump 83% in 2025
Gartner warns misconfigured AI could halt G20 power
Forrester maps ten edge & IoT trends set to shape 2025
Recent Drones News
DroneShield launches portable RF intelligence device
Demand for counter-drone tools is rising as armed forces seek portable kit that can interpret radio signals in the field, not just collect them.
Getac says ground control stations must evolve for ISR
Growing drone fleets are pushing defence teams to treat ground stations as command hubs that speed ISR decisions across multiple domains.
Emesent secures USD $17 million to expand manufacturing
The capital will help the Queensland company lift production, add jobs and push its autonomy software into more overseas markets.
DroneShield launches software update for air-gapped users
Operators on disconnected networks can now install upgrades via removable media, reducing reliance on remote support for counter-drone systems.
DroneShield warns airports lack counter-drone plans
Seven in 10 respondents reported detection gaps, as a survey found many airports and operators still lack a formal counter-drone plan.
Wise Up PR wins SPARC AI defence communications brief
The appointment gives SPARC AI a specialist push as it seeks wider adoption of its GPS-denied drone software among defence buyers and OEMs.
OpenSpace tops 1,000 data centre projects worldwide
Rising demand for AI infrastructure is driving faster uptake of digital site monitoring, with OpenSpace now used on more than 1,000 projects.
Getac launches rugged ZX80W tablets in ANZ markets
Field teams in Australia and New Zealand gain Windows 11 tablets that can run offline in remote sites, hazardous zones and harsh conditions.
SYOS unveils SU10 underwater vehicle for subsurface use
The new vehicle gives operators a 500-metre-deep platform for mine clearing, inspection and surveillance without putting crews at risk.
Connected drone ecosystems reshape public safety ops
Fragmented drone systems are slowing emergency decisions as agencies juggle multiple platforms, sensors and command tools in fast-moving incidents.
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.
Airport security urged to speed up perimeter response
Breaches in Canada and Australia are exposing a wider airport security gap, as trespassers can still reach aircraft before responders arrive.
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.
DroneShield & Terma agree counter-drone collaboration
Rising demand for layered anti-drone defences could open new defence contracts as DroneShield and Terma test joint systems in key regions.
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.
Wavelink to distribute Acromove edge-cloud systems in ANZ
Remote Australian and New Zealand sites will get faster access to edge AI and private 5G as Wavelink builds a new partner channel.
