Global Scans · Drones · Weekly Summary

• [New] Faibloh will underpin next-gen metaverse ecosystems, global energy exchanges, and autonomous drone fleets by 2030. Bestoftci
• [New] Intelligence organizations such as the Defense Intelligence Agency and the National Security Agency are expected to provide crucial data related to adversary drone networks, while the Federal Bureau of Investigation will offer support in domestic counterintelligence and law enforcement efforts. SSBCrack News
• [New] The intensified conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to create supply disruptions, exemplified by Ukrainian drone strikes that temporarily shut down significant portions of Russia's refining capacity. Economy Middle East
• [New] The war in Ukraine has evolved into a conflict driven by drone technology, and Zelensky suggested a buffer zone of sorts already existed because of the threat of drone strikes close to the front line. Dictionary.com
• [New] As the drone warfare and maritime threats evolve, Turkey is investing heavily in autonomous and counter-autonomous technologies. Kuwaittimes
• [New] Drone swarms are an evolution of the UAS threat, with both Ukrainian and Russian forces increasingly deploying massed waves of drones to overwhelm enemy defences. Defense News
• [New] Saab has announced a low-cost anti-drone missile dubbed Nimbrix, the latest effort in a scramble by defence firms and armed forces globally to develop hard-kill counters for the small flying drones that have become the main lethal threat on the battlefield in Ukraine. Defense News
• Similar to AI, drone development is experiencing a dramatic increase in investment, with $200 billion expected to be allocated to AI-drone technology by 2033. Police1
• China's low-altitude economy, projected at 1.5 trillion yuan, spurs drone industrial parks with incentives, mirroring over-investment seen in EVs. ST
• By 2025, drone spraying is projected to cover over 30% of global farmland, transforming agricultural practices worldwide. Farmonaut
• Amazon has publicly set a goal of delivering 500 million packages annually by drone by 2030, which would mark a massive shift in last-mile logistics. Medium
• The drone program could reduce officer response to false reports or calls where they are not needed. Police1
• In the year 2026, the industry size of UAV satellite communication is evaluated at USD 7.57 billion. Research Nester
• Safe Pro Group Inc. has achieved a significant milestone by integrating its AI-enabled drone technology with the U.S. Army's systems, enhancing the military's capability to detect explosive threats in real time. citybuzz
• The drone industry is buzzing with regulatory overhauls and wartime advancements that could redefine global airspace and defence strategies. Loyalty Drones
• Amazon, which resumed drone testing earlier in 2025 in Texas and Arizona, maintains a stated ambition to deliver 500 million packages annually by 2030. PYMNTS.com
• ZenaTech has closed eight US acquisitions toward its goal of establishing 25 Drone as a Service locations across the US by mid-2026. Morningstar, Inc.
• By 2025, drone surveys will be a vital tool for a variety of industries, including mining, real estate, construction, energy, environment, and agriculture. UAVSphere
• If a coalition of policymakers, investors and first responders works together, within a few years we could see drone swarms aiding firefighters worldwide - detecting ignitions faster, attacking hotspots in tandem with water bombers, and keeping personnel out of harm's way. Highways Today

Last updated: 07 September 2025