New ScyllaDB Release Is a DynamoDB Alternative That Scales Faster and Costs 50% Less

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ScyllaDB today announced the general availability of ScyllaDB X Cloud, a truly elastic database that helps teams achieve predictable performance at scale – without overprovisioning. Database capacity can be increased rapidly and precisely when required, then scaled back as soon as the surge subsides. For example, ScyllaDB can scale from 100K to 2M operations per second in just minutes, with consistent single–digit millisecond P99 latency even during scaling, backup, and failure recovery. As a result, teams don’t need to wastefully overprepare for potential peaks or suffer suboptimal performance due to traditional scaling lag.

The new release extends elastic scaling to use cases that involve advanced ScyllaDB capabilities such as Change Data Capture, Materialized Views, and Secondary Indexes. Most notably, it extends this capability to ScyllaDB’s DynamoDB–compatible API (Alternator). Although ScyllaDB was created as an Apache Cassandra alternative, it has become increasingly popular as a DynamoDB alternative over the past two years. Teams have been migrating from DynamoDB to ScyllaDB to reduce costs, support multicloud or cloud migration initiatives, and avoid DynamoDB technical limitations such as item size limits. Now, teams can also increase/reduce capacity faster than DynamoDB.

Additionally, ScyllaDB now guarantees that ScyllaDB X Cloud costs are 50% of DynamoDB costs (or less). ScyllaDB’s inherent efficiency comes from a close–to–the–metal design, features such as dictionary–based compression and file–based streaming, and ongoing performance optimizations.

According to Todd Coleman, chief architect and technical co–founder at Yieldmo, “ScyllaDB supported cross–cloud deployments, required a manageable number of servers, and offered competitive costs. Best of all, its API was DynamoDB–compatible, meaning we could migrate with minimal code changes. In fact, a single engineer implemented the necessary modifications in just a few days.”

Prem Kumar Patturaj, senior engineering manager at Freshworks, shared, “DynamoDB’s item size limitation forced multiple steps: we had to split the data into multiple records, write it, and then fetch it again. All of this logic ended up adding compute overhead. So, we migrated to ScyllaDB because these limitations don’t exist there.”

About ScyllaDB X Cloud
ScyllaDB X Cloud is the next generation of ScyllaDB’s fully–managed database–as–a–service. It is a truly elastic database designed to support even variable/unpredictable workloads with consistent low latency as well as low costs.

ScyllaDB divides the database into small, fixed–size fragments called tablets, each ~5 GB. Each tablet is fully independent and can serve queries on its own. As soon as the first tablet moves to a new server, that server can begin offloading traffic from existing nodes. In practice, this happens about ten seconds after the server joins the cluster.

Key ScyllaDB X Cloud features include:

  • Higher storage utilization: Since servers can be brought online and start serving traffic fast, clusters can run at around 90% storage utilization (compared to the more typical 70%). This reduces the number of servers required and lowers infrastructure costs.
  • Storage autoscaling: Users define the minimum CPU footprint for the cluster, and ScyllaDB automatically scales storage capacity to match.
  • Mixed node sizes: The combination of shard–per–core execution and tablets allows clusters to mix very large nodes (for example, 128 cores) with small ones (as few as 2 cores). This enables high utilization, simpler operations, and more granular scaling.
  • Advanced compression: Up to 80% better compression reduces both storage usage and network transfer volume.
  • Faster data streaming: Data streaming can be up to 25X faster while sending nearly 3X less data across the network.
  • AWS I8g and I8ge performance gains: On ScyllaDB, moving to ARM Graviton4–powered I8g or I8ge instances delivers up to 2X throughput at the same price, along with higher usable storage from improved compression and utilization.

About ScyllaDB

ScyllaDB is a specialty database for workloads that require predictable performance at scale. It’s adopted by organizations that require ultra–low latency, even at millions of features or operations per second, billions of embeddings, or petabytes of storage. ScyllaDB’s shard–per–core architecture taps the full power of modern infrastructure, translating to fewer nodes, less admin, and lower costs. Over 400 companies such as Disney+, Discord, Tripadvisor, Expedia, Zillow, Starbucks, and Comcast use ScyllaDB for their toughest database challenges. For more information: https://www.scylladb.com/ 

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Pakistan Launches Indus AI Week 2026 to Advance National AI Adoption

Islamabad, Pakistan, Jan. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, today announced the launch of Indus AI Week 2026, a flagship national initiative on artificial intelligence, scheduled to take place from 9 to 15 February 2026.

Indus AI Week 2026 positions Pakistan as a country committed to advancing artificial intelligence at scale. The initiative is designed to bring together government, industry, academia, startups, and the wider ecosystem to strengthen awareness, build capability, encourage responsible adoption, and support practical engagement across sectors.

Organised by the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication through a public–private partnership, Indus AI Week is conceived as an open, inclusive, week–long national platform for AI learning, exploration, and participation. The initiative will convene policymakers, technology leaders, enterprises, universities, startups, students, and the general public in Islamabad and across Pakistan. 

The programme will feature a national technology showcase; innovation and startup spotlights connecting founders with investors; skills training and certification opportunities for students and professionals; a gaming and experiential AI arena; and interactive public engagement activities. Together, these elements are intended to demystify artificial intelligence, broaden access, and translate AI conversations into hands–on learning, adoption, and collaboration across society.

Announcing the initiative, Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja said:

“With the introduction of Pakistan’s National AI Policy last year, we laid the foundation for responsible and inclusive AI development. Indus AI Week reflects our determination to take that work further by moving beyond dialogue and toward adoption. By connecting policy, industry, and talent, this initiative positions Pakistan as a credible participant in the global AI ecosystem. We invite international partners, investors, and innovators to engage with Pakistan’s growing AI landscape.”

The week will open with the Indus AI Summit at the Jinnah Convention Center, Islamabad, on 9 February, followed by the Innovation, Learning and Engagement Arena at the Islamabad Sports Complex on 9–10 February. From 9 to 15 February, universities, companies, public institutions, and ecosystem partners across the country will host co–branded AI activities under the Indus AI Week banner.

Indus AI Week 2026 signals Pakistan’s readiness to embrace artificial intelligence as a cornerstone of national progress and international collaboration.

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1X Unveils Paradigm Shift In Humanoid AI: NEO’s Starting to Learn On Its Own

PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 1X is excited to announce the new 1X World Model, a groundbreaking AI update for NEO, marking a major leap forward in humanoid robotics. The new 1X World Model enables NEO to turn any request into an AI capability on demand, using a video model grounded in real–world physics. This marks the first major step toward a future where robots can teach themselves to do anything a human can.

With this update, NEO leverages internet–scale video data fine–tuned on robot data to perform AI tasks, even with objects and environments it has never encountered before. This approach closes the loop between digital intelligence and physical reality, allowing NEO to build on humanity's vast knowledge as captured in video.

“After years of developing our World Model and making NEO’s design as close to human as possible, NEO can now learn from internet–scale video and apply that knowledge directly to the physical world. With the ability to transform any prompt into new actions—even without prior examples—this marks the starting point of NEO’s ability to teach itself to master nearly anything you could think to ask.” 

– Bernt Børnich, CEO and Founder, 1X

The 1X World Model Turns Any Prompt into Autonomous Action
With this update, users give NEO a simple voice or text prompt, and it uses what it’s looking at to generate visualizations of future actions, and a built–in inverse dynamics model then translates these into precise movements for NEO to complete the request.

“With the 1X World Model, you can turn any prompt into a fully autonomous robot action — even with tasks and objects NEO’s never seen before.”

– Daniel Ho, AI Researcher, 1X

Demonstrations in 1X’s latest video showcase NEO's ability to generalize beyond training data. For simple prompts like packing a lunch box, NEO visualizes and executes fluidly, even with unfamiliar objects. More impressively, NEO handles completely novel tasks, such as operating a toilet seat, opening a sliding door, ironing a shirt, brushing a human's hair and more without any prior examples in its dataset. This highlights the transfer of broad human knowledge through the World Model.

The Flywheel Toward Self–Teaching Robots
Where traditional AI models for humanoid robots have depended on data collected by human operators, the 1X World Model enables NEO to collect its own data and master new capabilities autonomously. This paradigm shift opens the door for robots to teach themselves anything—accelerating the path to general–purpose humanoids that learn continuously from experience.

Humanoid AI Capabilities Scaling Alongside Video Models
Where improvement in AI capabilities for humanoids have long been bottlenecked by the speed in which robot data can be collected by human operators, the 1X World Model doesn’t only self improve from NEO collecting it’s own data but benefits from the improvement of video models given the world model uses a video model at its core.

Robust Performance in Dynamic and Unpredictable Environments
Traditional models have historically struggled with changes in lighting, clutter, or chaos that is commonplace in the home. The 1X World Model applies human–like understanding to navigate extreme variability, maintaining composure amid rapid environmental shifts. NEO is now able to generate and execute actions across countless scenarios, a first of its kind development in the humanoid space.

Learn More About the 1X World Model
To learn more, please visit our blog or watch the demonstration video here.

Pricing and Availability
NEO is available via 1X’s online store [1x.tech/order] and comes in three distinct colors (Tan, Gray, Dark Brown). Customers interested in owning one of the first NEOs can purchase Early Access for $20,000, which includes priority delivery in 2026. There will also be a subscription model offering of $499/month.

About 1X
1X is a leading U.S. based AI and robotics company, developing NEO–the home robot. 1X’s mission is to create an abundant future through safe, intelligent humanoids.

Media Contact:
Kendall Pennington
Head of Communications, 1X
Email: [email protected]

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Zoom Opens Nominations for First U.S. Solopreneur 50 List, Recognizing AI-First Solo Business Leaders

SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Zoom opens nominations for its Zoom Solopreneur 50 List (ZSP50), a first–of–its–kind recognition and grant program celebrating the individuals who are redefining entrepreneurship by building and growing businesses on their own.

Nominations are open until 5 p.m. ET on February 13, 2026. Individuals can nominate themselves or others by completing a short form at zoom.com/solo50.

The ZSP50 will honor 50 trailblazing “businesses of one” across the U.S. — independent creators, consultants, educators, inventors, and innovators using technology, ingenuity, and purpose to make an outsized impact. For business owners working alone, this is the opportunity to be part of a select group of doers with similar drive and grit.

“AI is expanding what a single person can accomplish,” said Kimberly Storin, Chief Marketing Officer at Zoom. “Solopreneurs are using AI to remove friction, move faster, reach further, and operate with a level of sophistication that used to be out of reach. The Solopreneur 50 recognizes the builders proving that scale today is driven by capability, not company size. Zoom is focused on enabling that future.”

Scaling Solos with AI

There are over 30MM small businesses in the U.S., 82% of which operate without employees (U.S. Chamber of Commerce). For an increasing number of solopreneurs, AI has become a core operating capability, enhancing decision–making, execution, and customer engagement.

Zoom, in partnership with Upwork, recently surveyed more than 1,000 small businesses (SMB), including solopreneurs, 64% of whom said they couldn’t be in business without AI. What’s more, 91% of small businesses saw a return on their AI investments within one year, and SMBs and solopreneurs report that AI has helped them reduce business costs (82%), increase customer acquisition (91%), and increase customer retention (87%).

Many solopreneurs can quickly adopt and iterate with AI tools, unencumbered by legacy systems or lengthy approval processes, allowing them to test, learn, and apply new capabilities in real time.

“Some of the most effective uses of AI aren’t coming from big companies – they’re solopreneurs,” said Lisa Scheiring, Global Small Business Advisor (informally known as the “Chief Solo Officer”) at Zoom. “They’re not waiting for polished playbooks or permission; they’re using AI to solve real problems in real time, from gaining continuous visibility into operations, to accessing expertise on demand, to turning a single hour of work into an entire marketing campaign. That speed and agility are real advantages, and it’s reshaping what’s possible for armies of one.”

The ZSP50 is part of Zoom’s broader initiative to provide independent business builders with research, recognition, and real–world tools to scale their success.

The ZSP50 Program

The ZSP50 recognizes a growing community of individuals who operate and scale their ventures independently, with no full–time employees, across multiple sectors including but not limited to technology and design, wellness, media, and social impact.

Eligible nominees must:

  • Operate a U.S.–based business with no full–time employees
  • Have been in operation for at least 12 months
  • Demonstrate innovation, independence, and measurable impact

A jury of experts drawn from Zoom’s network will evaluate solopreneur nominees across five dimensions that reflect what it takes to build a durable solo business today:

  • Originality of idea or execution
  • Demonstrated financial performance
  • Measurable business impact
  • Authentic connection to culture and community
  • Influence in shaping conversations, markets, or communities.

Honorees will be announced in Q2 2026, and gain exposure through Zoom’s platforms and media ecosystem, access to a community of peers and mentors, and eligibility for financial grants awarded to the top–five honorees to accelerate their growth and impact.

For more information, visit zoom.com/solo50. Contact Zoom at [email protected] with additional questions or inquiries.

About Zoom
Zoom’s mission is to provide an AI–first work platform for human connection. Reimagine teamwork with Zoom Workplace — Zoom’s open collaboration platform with AI Companion that empowers teams to be more productive. Together with Zoom Workplace, Zoom’s Business Services for sales, marketing, and customer experience teams, including Zoom Contact Center, strengthen customer relationships throughout the customer lifecycle. Founded in 2011, Zoom is publicly traded (NASDAQ:ZM) and headquartered in San Jose, California.

Get more information at zoom.com.

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GDU stellt die UAV-P300 vor, die weltweit erste Drohne mit KI-gesteuerten optischen und elektronischen Funktionen zur Durchdringung von Nebel

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — — CES — GDU, ein 2015 gegründeter Marktführer für professionelle Drohnen, hat heute die Markteinführung der UAV–P300, der weltweit ersten KI–gestützten optischen und elektronischen Nebeldrohne, bekanntgegeben. Die UAV–P300 wurde speziell für die öffentliche Sicherheit, den Betrieb intelligenter Städte, Luftvermessungen und den Kulturtourismus entwickelt und bietet eine um 50 % klarere Sicht bei Regen oder Nebel, leistungsstarke Nachtaufnahmen und einen autonomen Langstreckenbetrieb. Dank ihrer fortschrittlichen Nutzlastoptionen, der KI–gestützten Navigation und der nahtlosen Kompatibilität mit den automatischen Dockingstationen von GDU stellt sie eine vielseitige Lösung für komplexe Umgebungen im Außeneinsatz dar.

„GDU hat sich stets darauf konzentriert, praktische, realitätsnahe Lösungen zu entwickeln – nicht nur Hardware“, so Jie Leng, R&D Director bei GDU. „Mit der UAV–P300 bieten wir den Betreibern eine klarere Sicht, eine sicherere Navigation und zuverlässige Leistung in Umgebungen, in denen Genauigkeit von entscheidender Bedeutung ist. Ob es darum geht, Teams für die öffentliche Sicherheit zu unterstützen, Städten bei der Überwachung kritischer Infrastrukturen zu helfen oder Vermessungsingenieuren die Arbeit ohne Wetterbeeinträchtigungen zu ermöglichen – die UAV–P300 spiegelt unser Engagement wider, fortschrittliche Luftfahrttechnologie für die Menschen, die darauf angewiesen sind, wirklich nützlich zu machen.“

Die UAV–P300 wurde entwickelt, um eine Vielzahl von realen Einsätzen zu unterstützen. Für Ersthelfer verbessert sie die Sichtbarkeit in kritischen Momenten und unter schwierigen Bedingungen. Smart–City–Teams können die routinemäßige Überwachung mit größerer Konsistenz automatisieren, selbst bei wechselhaften Wetterbedingungen. Vermessungsfachleute profitieren von stabilen, hochdetaillierten Bildern in unterschiedlichem Gelände. Im Bereich des Kulturtourismus unterstützt die P300 die Dokumentation und den Schutz von Kulturerbestätten mit minimalen Beeinträchtigungen.

Zuverlässige Leistung bei Nebel, Regen, Staub und kontrastarmen Wetterbedingungen

Die UAV–P300 gewährleistet auch bei unerwarteten Wetteränderungen eine klare Sicht. Das optische, elektronische und KI–gesteuerte Entnebelungssystem verbessert die Sicht bei Regen oder Nebel um bis zu 50 % und ermöglicht es Behörden und Betreibern von Smart Cities, ihre Aufgaben fortzusetzen, die bei schlechten Sichtverhältnissen normalerweise unterbrochen werden müssen. Die Schutzart IP55 gegen Staub und Wasser gewährleistet zusätzlich, dass die UAV–P300 auch bei einer Änderung der Wettervorhersage einsatzbereit bleibt.

Klare Bildgebung bei Tag und Nacht

Die UAV–P300 erfasst dank ihres 50–MP–Weitwinkelsensors und ihres fortschrittlichen Starlight–Nachtsichtsystems gestochen scharfe, detailreiche Bilder in hellen, lichtarmen und hintergrundbeleuchteten Umgebungen. Selbst nach Einbruch der Dunkelheit können Bediener dank vollfarbigem 4K–Nachtsichtmodus, IRCut–Umschaltung und NIR–Beleuchtung wichtige Details erkennen. Dadurch werden nächtliche Begutachtungen, Maßnahmen zur öffentlichen Sicherheit und die Überwachung der Stadt erheblich zuverlässiger.

Scharfe Details aus großer, sicherer Entfernung

Mit einem 11–fachen optischen Zoom, einem 176–fachen Hybridzoom und einer stabilisierten Gimbal–Steuerung zeichnet die UAV–P300 entfernte Motive klar und deutlich auf und hält dabei einen sicheren Abstand ein. Teams können Infrastrukturen beobachten, Inspektionsdetails erfassen oder Notfallorte ohne unnötige Risiken begutachten, wodurch sowohl die Sicherheit als auch die betriebliche Effizienz verbessert werden.

Thermische Genauigkeit für die Tag–Nacht–Überwachung

Das verbesserte Thermomodul der Drohne liefert klare, kontrastreiche Wärmebilder, die durch KI optimiert werden, um eine bessere Identifizierung und Messung zu ermöglichen. Wärmequellen, Anomalien und Aktivitäten bleiben auch bei Dunkelheit, starken Schatten oder komplexen Umgebungen erkennbar, was Such– und Rettungsaktionen, Infrastrukturprüfungen und die Überwachung von Kulturerbestätten unterstützt.

Sicheres und zuverlässiges Fliegen in komplexen Umgebungen

Die UAV–P300 nutzt LIDAR und KI–gestützte Hinderniserkennung, um Strukturen, Kabel und unerwartete Gefahren zu umfliegen. Diese Funktion ermöglicht einen sicheren Betrieb in dicht bebauten städtischen Gebieten und engen Räumen, in denen für Inspektionen oder Notfalleinsätze häufig Flüge in geringer Höhe erforderlich sind.

Stabiler Betrieb bei Ausfall der GNSS–Signale

In Bereichen mit schwacher GNSS–Leistung, wie beispielsweise in Tunneln, Industrieanlagen oder dichten Stadtgebieten, wechselt die UAV–P300 zur visuellen SLAM–Fusionsnavigation, um einen stabilen Flug und ein zuverlässiges Return–to–Home–Verhalten zu gewährleisten. Vermessungsteams und Bediener, die in Umgebungen mit starken Störungen arbeiten, profitieren von einer zuverlässigen Leistung ohne Unterbrechungen.

Präzise Entfernungs– und Zielmarkierung für schnellere Entscheidungen

Die Laser–Entfernungsmessung der UAV–P300 mit einer Reichweite von 2 km ermöglicht eine schnelle Ortung, Markierung und Vermessung von Zielen. Betreiber können Entfernungsdaten erfassen, wichtige Standorte markieren und Informationen sofort über die UVER–Plattform austauschen, wodurch die Koordination von Notfallmaßnahmen und Inspektionsabläufen verbessert wird.

Verfügbarkeit

Die UAV–P300 wird ab Ende Januar 2026 zum Kauf angeboten. Bei Fragen zu Bestellungen wenden Sie sich bitte an GDU unter der Telefonnummer +86 755 8656 5514, per E–Mail an sales@gdu–tech.com oder besuchen Sie www.gdutech.com.

Über GDU

GDU wurde im Jahr 2015 gegründet und hat seinen Hauptsitz in Optics Valley. Das Unternehmen ist ein Hightech–Unternehmen, das sich auf den gesamten Lebenszyklus der Drohnenentwicklung spezialisiert hat, einschließlich Forschung und Entwicklung, Fertigung, Betrieb, Wartung und Datendienste. Mit fast 800 Mitarbeitern, von denen über 60 % in den Bereichen Forschung und Entwicklung tätig sind, entwickelt GDU professionelle Drohnen, intelligente Nutzlasten, automatische Hangars und Softwareplattformen, die auf vollständig unabhängigem System–IP und robuster Hardware, Verbindungen und Datensicherheit basieren. Heute werden die Lösungen von GDU in mehr als 300 Städten weltweit eingesetzt und unterstützen das Smart–City–Management, die öffentliche Sicherheit, die Inspektion von Stromleitungen, Notfallmaßnahmen, die Umweltüberwachung, den Kulturtourismus und andere industrielle Anwendungen. Sie tragen dazu bei, dass Organisationen sicherer, effizienter und intelligenter arbeiten können.

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GDU Lança UAV-P300, o Primeiro Drone do Mundo com Recursos de Penetração de Névoa Óptica e Eletrônica Dirigidos por IA

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — — CES — GDU, líder em drones de nível profissional criada em 2015, anunciou hoje o lançamento do UAV–P300, o primeiro drone óptico e eletrônico do mundo com penetração de névoa alimentado por IA. Criado especificamente para segurança pública, operações de cidades inteligentes, levantamento aéreo e turismo cultural, o UAV–P300 oferece visibilidade 50% mais clara na chuva ou neblina, captura noturna de alto desempenho e operação autônoma de longo alcance. Suas opções avançadas de carga útil, navegação aprimorada por IA e compatibilidade perfeita com as estações de acoplamento automático da GDU o tornam uma solução versátil para ambientes de campo complexos.

“A GDU sempre se concentrou na criação de soluções práticas do mundo real — e não apenas hardware”, disse Jie Leng, Diretor de P&D da GDU. “Com o UAV–P300, proporcionamos aos operadores uma visão mais clara, navegação mais segura e desempenho confiável nos tipos de ambientes onde a precisão realmente importa. Quer se trate de apoiar equipes de segurança pública, ajudar as cidades a monitorar infraestruturas críticas ou permitir que os topógrafos trabalhem sem interrupções meteorológicas, o UAV–P300 reflete nosso compromisso de tornar a tecnologia aérea avançada genuinamente útil para as pessoas que dependem dele.”

O UAV–P300 foi projetado para dar suporte a uma ampla gama de operações no mundo real. Para os socorristas, aumenta a visibilidade em momentos críticos e condições desafiadoras. Equipes de cidades inteligentes podem automatizar o monitoramento de rotina com mais consistência, mesmo em condições meteorológicas variáveis. Os profissionais de topografia se beneficiam com as imagens estáveis e detalhadas em terrenos variados. E em ambientes de turismo cultural, o P300 ajuda a documentar e proteger locais históricos com o mínimo de interrupção.

Desempenho Confiável em Névoa, Chuva, Poeira e Baixo Contraste

O UAV–P300 mantém uma visibilidade clara quando as condições meteorológicas mudam inesperadamente. Seu sistema de desembaciamento óptico, eletrônico e acionado por IA aumenta a clareza em até 50% na chuva ou neblina, permitindo que a segurança pública e os operadores de cidades inteligentes continuem as missões que normalmente são interrompidas durante baixa visibilidade. Uma classificação de proteção de entrada IP55 contra poeira e água garante que o UAV–P300 permaneça pronto para a missão, mesmo que a previsão do tempo mude.

Imagens Claras em Condições Diurnas ou Noturnas

O UAV–P300 captura imagens nítidas e detalhadas em ambientes brilhantes, com pouca luz e retroiluminados, graças ao seu sensor grande angular de 50MP e ao avançado sistema de visão noturna com luz estelar. Mesmo depois de escurecer, os operadores podem ver detalhes essenciais com a visão noturna 4K colorida, comutação IRCut e iluminação NIR. Isso torna as avaliações noturnas, a resposta de segurança pública e o monitoramento da cidade significativamente mais confiáveis.

Detalhe Nítido de Longo Alcance a Uma Distância Segura

Com zoom óptico contínuo de 11×, zoom híbrido de 176× e controle de cardan estabilizado, o UAV–P300 registra alvos distantes com clareza, mantendo uma distância segura. As equipes podem observar a infraestrutura, capturar detalhes da inspeção ou avaliar cenas de emergência sem riscos desnecessários, aumentado a segurança e a eficiência operacional.

Precisão Térmica para Monitoramento Dia–Noite

O módulo térmico atualizado do drone fornece imagens térmicas limpas e de alto contraste aprimoradas pela IA para melhor identificação e medição. Fontes de calor, anomalias e atividade permanecem detectáveis na escuridão, sombras pesadas ou ambientes complexos, apoiando a busca e resgate, verificações de infraestrutura e monitoramento de locais históricos.

Voo Seguro e Confiante em Ambientes Complexos

O UAV–P300 usa o reconhecimento de obstáculos LIDAR e alimentado por IA para navegar ao redor de estruturas, cabos e perigos inesperados. Essa capacidade apoia uma operação confiante em áreas urbanas densas e espaços apertados, onde voos de baixa altitude são frequentemente necessários para inspeções ou trabalhos de emergência.

Operação Estável Quando os Sinais GNSS Falham

Em áreas onde o desempenho do GNSS é fraco, como túneis, instalações industriais ou quarteirões densos da cidade, o UAV–P300 muda para a navegação de fusão visual para manter um voo estável e um comportamento confiável de retorno à base. Equipes de pesquisa e operadores que trabalham perto de ambientes com muita interferência obtêm desempenho confiável sem interrupção.

Marcação Precisa de Distância e Alvo para Decisões Mais Rápidas

A localização a laser de 2 km do UAV–P300 viabiliza a rápida identificação, marcação e medição de alvos. Os operadores podem capturar dados da distância, destacar os principais locais e compartilhar informações instantaneamente na plataforma UVER, aprimorando a coordenação dos fluxos de trabalho de resposta a emergências e inspeção.

Disponibilidade

O UAV–P300 estará disponível para compra a partir do final de janeiro de 2026. Para perguntas relacionadas a pedidos, contate a GDU pelo telefone +86 755 8656 5514, email: sales@gdu–tech.com ou visite www.gdutech.com.

Sobre a GDU

A GDU, fundada em 2015 e sediada no Optics Valley, é uma empresa de alta tecnologia especializada em todo o ciclo de vida do desenvolvimento de drones, incluindo P&D, fabricação, operações, manutenção e serviços de dados. Com quase 800 funcionários, mais de 60% dedicados à pesquisa e engenharia, a GDU constrói drones de nível profissional, cargas úteis inteligentes, hangares automáticos e plataformas de software apoiadas por IP de sistema totalmente independente e hardware, links e segurança de dados robustos. As soluções da GDU estão implantadas em mais de 300 cidades em todo o mundo, apoiando o gerenciamento de cidades inteligentes, segurança pública, inspeções de linhas de energia, resposta a emergências, monitoramento ambiental, turismo cultural e outras aplicações industriais, ajudando as organizações a operar de forma mais segura, eficiente e inteligente.

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GDU lance l’UAV-P300, le premier drone au monde doté de capacités de pénétration optique et électronique du brouillard pilotées par l’IA

LAS VEGAS, 07 janv. 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — — CES — GDU, leader des drones professionnels fondé en 2015, a annoncé ce jour le lancement de l’UAV–P300, le premier drone au monde doté de capacités de pénétration optique et électronique du brouillard pilotées par l’IA. Pensé spécifiquement pour la sécurité publique, les opérations des villes intelligentes, la cartographie aérienne et le tourisme culturel, l’UAV–P300 offre une visibilité 50 % plus nette sous la pluie ou dans le brouillard, une capture nocturne haute performance et un fonctionnement autonome longue portée. Ses options de charge utile avancées, sa navigation optimisée par l’IA et sa compatibilité parfaite avec les stations d’accueil automatiques de GDU en font une solution polyvalente pour les environnements de terrain complexes.

« Chez GDU, nous nous sommes toujours concentrés sur la conception de solutions pratiques et concrètes, et pas seulement sur le développement de matériel », a indiqué Jie Leng, directeur R&D de GDU. « Avec le drone UAV–P300, nous offrons aux opérateurs une vision plus claire, une navigation plus sûre et des performances fiables dans les environnements où la précision est primordiale. Que ce soit pour soutenir les équipes de sécurité publique, aider les villes à surveiller leurs infrastructures critiques ou permettre aux géomètres de travailler sans être gênés par les intempéries, le drone UAV–P300 témoigne de notre engagement à rendre la technologie aérienne de pointe véritablement utile à ceux qui en dépendent. »

Le drone UAV–P300 est conçu pour prendre en charge un large éventail d’opérations concrètes. Pour les secouristes, il améliore la visibilité dans les situations critiques et les conditions difficiles. Les équipes des villes intelligentes peuvent automatiser la surveillance de routine avec une plus grande constance, même en cas de conditions météorologiques changeantes. Les géomètres bénéficient d’une imagerie stable et haute définition sur des terrains variés. Enfin, dans le secteur du tourisme culturel, le P300 permet de documenter et de protéger les sites patrimoniaux avec un minimum de perturbations.

Performances fiables par temps de brouillard, pluie, poussière et faible contraste

Le drone UAV–P300 conserve une visibilité optimale, même en cas de changements météorologiques soudains. Grâce à son système de désembuage optique, électronique et piloté par l’IA, il améliore la clarté de l’image jusqu’à 50 % par temps de pluie ou de brouillard, permettant ainsi aux services de sécurité publique et aux opérateurs de villes intelligentes de poursuivre leurs missions, généralement interrompues en cas de faible visibilité. Son indice de protection IP55 contre la poussière et l’eau garantit son fonctionnement même en cas de changement de prévisions météorologiques.

Images nettes de jour comme de nuit

Grâce à son capteur grand angle de 50 mégapixels et à son système de vision nocturne avancé, l’UAV–P300 capture des images nettes et détaillées dans des conditions de forte luminosité, de faible luminosité et de contre–jour. Même dans l’obscurité, les opérateurs peuvent distinguer les détails essentiels grâce à la vision nocturne 4K couleur, à la commutation IRCut et à l’éclairage NIR. Les évaluations nocturnes, les interventions de sécurité publique et la surveillance urbaine deviennent ainsi nettement plus fiables.

Détails précis longue portée en toute sécurité

Grâce à son zoom optique continu 11x, à son zoom hybride 176x et à son stabilisateur, l’UAV–P300 filme avec netteté des sujets éloignés tout en maintenant une distance de sécurité. Les équipes peuvent ainsi observer des infrastructures, capturer des détails lors d’inspections ou évaluer des situations d’urgence sans prendre de risques inutiles, ce qui améliore la sécurité et l’efficacité opérationnelle.

Précision thermique pour la surveillance de jour et de nuit

Le module thermique amélioré du drone fournit des images thermiques nettes et à fort contraste, optimisées par l’IA pour une identification et une mesure plus précises. Les sources de chaleur, les anomalies et l’activité peuvent ainsi être détectées dans l’obscurité, dans des zones d’ombre dense ou dans des environnements complexes, facilitant les opérations de recherche et de sauvetage, les contrôles d’infrastructures et la surveillance des sites patrimoniaux.

Vol sûr et fiable dans des environnements complexes

L’UAV–P300 utilise la technologie LIDAR et la reconnaissance d’obstacles basée sur l’IA pour contourner les structures, les câbles et les dangers imprévus. Cette fonctionnalité permet un fonctionnement fiable dans les zones urbaines denses et les espaces restreints, où le vol à basse altitude est souvent nécessaire pour les inspections ou les interventions d’urgence.

Stabilité de fonctionnement en cas de défaillance du signal GNSS

Dans les zones où la performance GNSS est faible, comme les tunnels, les sites industriels ou les zones urbaines denses, l’UAV–P300 bascule en navigation par fusion SLAM visuelle afin de maintenir un vol stable et revenir automatiquement à son point de départ. Les équipes de topographie et les opérateurs travaillant à proximité d’environnements à fortes interférences bénéficient ainsi de performances fiables et continues.

Distance précise et marquage des cibles pour des décisions plus rapides

Le télémètre laser de 2 km de l’UAV–P300 permet de repérer, marquer et mesurer rapidement les cibles. Les opérateurs peuvent enregistrer les données de distance, mettre en évidence les emplacements clés et partager instantanément les informations via la plateforme UVER, ce qui améliore la coordination des interventions d’urgence et des inspections.

Disponibilité

L’UAV–P300 sera disponible à l’achat à partir de fin janvier 2026. Pour toute question relative aux commandes, veuillez contacter GDU au +86 755 8656 5514, envoyer un e–mail à sales@gdu–tech.com ou consulter www.gdutech.com.

À propos de GDU

Fondée en 2015 et basée à Optics Valley, GDU est une entreprise de haute technologie spécialisée dans le cycle de vie complet du développement de drones, incluant la R&D, la fabrication, l’exploitation, la maintenance et les services de données. Avec près de 800 employés, dont plus de 60 % dédiés à la recherche et à l’ingénierie, GDU conçoit des drones professionnels, des charges utiles intelligentes, des hangars automatisés et des plateformes logicielles. L’entreprise repose sur une propriété intellectuelle système totalement indépendante et une infrastructure matérielle, de liaison et de sécurité des données robuste. Ses solutions sont aujourd’hui déployées dans plus de 300 villes à travers le monde, contribuant à la gestion de villes intelligentes, à la sécurité publique, à l’inspection de lignes électriques, aux interventions d’urgence, à la surveillance environnementale, au tourisme culturel et à d’autres applications industrielles. Elles permettent ainsi aux organisations d’opérer de manière plus sûre, plus efficace et plus intelligente.

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GDU lance l’UAV-P300, le premier drone au monde doté de capacités de pénétration optique et électronique du brouillard pilotées par l’IA

LAS VEGAS, 07 janv. 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — — CES — GDU, leader des drones professionnels fondé en 2015, a annoncé ce jour le lancement de l’UAV–P300, le premier drone au monde doté de capacités de pénétration optique et électronique du brouillard pilotées par l’IA. Pensé spécifiquement pour la sécurité publique, les opérations des villes intelligentes, la cartographie aérienne et le tourisme culturel, l’UAV–P300 offre une visibilité 50 % plus nette sous la pluie ou dans le brouillard, une capture nocturne haute performance et un fonctionnement autonome longue portée. Ses options de charge utile avancées, sa navigation optimisée par l’IA et sa compatibilité parfaite avec les stations d’accueil automatiques de GDU en font une solution polyvalente pour les environnements de terrain complexes.

« Chez GDU, nous nous sommes toujours concentrés sur la conception de solutions pratiques et concrètes, et pas seulement sur le développement de matériel », a indiqué Jie Leng, directeur R&D de GDU. « Avec le drone UAV–P300, nous offrons aux opérateurs une vision plus claire, une navigation plus sûre et des performances fiables dans les environnements où la précision est primordiale. Que ce soit pour soutenir les équipes de sécurité publique, aider les villes à surveiller leurs infrastructures critiques ou permettre aux géomètres de travailler sans être gênés par les intempéries, le drone UAV–P300 témoigne de notre engagement à rendre la technologie aérienne de pointe véritablement utile à ceux qui en dépendent. »

Le drone UAV–P300 est conçu pour prendre en charge un large éventail d’opérations concrètes. Pour les secouristes, il améliore la visibilité dans les situations critiques et les conditions difficiles. Les équipes des villes intelligentes peuvent automatiser la surveillance de routine avec une plus grande constance, même en cas de conditions météorologiques changeantes. Les géomètres bénéficient d’une imagerie stable et haute définition sur des terrains variés. Enfin, dans le secteur du tourisme culturel, le P300 permet de documenter et de protéger les sites patrimoniaux avec un minimum de perturbations.

Performances fiables par temps de brouillard, pluie, poussière et faible contraste

Le drone UAV–P300 conserve une visibilité optimale, même en cas de changements météorologiques soudains. Grâce à son système de désembuage optique, électronique et piloté par l’IA, il améliore la clarté de l’image jusqu’à 50 % par temps de pluie ou de brouillard, permettant ainsi aux services de sécurité publique et aux opérateurs de villes intelligentes de poursuivre leurs missions, généralement interrompues en cas de faible visibilité. Son indice de protection IP55 contre la poussière et l’eau garantit son fonctionnement même en cas de changement de prévisions météorologiques.

Images nettes de jour comme de nuit

Grâce à son capteur grand angle de 50 mégapixels et à son système de vision nocturne avancé, l’UAV–P300 capture des images nettes et détaillées dans des conditions de forte luminosité, de faible luminosité et de contre–jour. Même dans l’obscurité, les opérateurs peuvent distinguer les détails essentiels grâce à la vision nocturne 4K couleur, à la commutation IRCut et à l’éclairage NIR. Les évaluations nocturnes, les interventions de sécurité publique et la surveillance urbaine deviennent ainsi nettement plus fiables.

Détails précis longue portée en toute sécurité

Grâce à son zoom optique continu 11x, à son zoom hybride 176x et à son stabilisateur, l’UAV–P300 filme avec netteté des sujets éloignés tout en maintenant une distance de sécurité. Les équipes peuvent ainsi observer des infrastructures, capturer des détails lors d’inspections ou évaluer des situations d’urgence sans prendre de risques inutiles, ce qui améliore la sécurité et l’efficacité opérationnelle.

Précision thermique pour la surveillance de jour et de nuit

Le module thermique amélioré du drone fournit des images thermiques nettes et à fort contraste, optimisées par l’IA pour une identification et une mesure plus précises. Les sources de chaleur, les anomalies et l’activité peuvent ainsi être détectées dans l’obscurité, dans des zones d’ombre dense ou dans des environnements complexes, facilitant les opérations de recherche et de sauvetage, les contrôles d’infrastructures et la surveillance des sites patrimoniaux.

Vol sûr et fiable dans des environnements complexes

L’UAV–P300 utilise la technologie LIDAR et la reconnaissance d’obstacles basée sur l’IA pour contourner les structures, les câbles et les dangers imprévus. Cette fonctionnalité permet un fonctionnement fiable dans les zones urbaines denses et les espaces restreints, où le vol à basse altitude est souvent nécessaire pour les inspections ou les interventions d’urgence.

Stabilité de fonctionnement en cas de défaillance du signal GNSS

Dans les zones où la performance GNSS est faible, comme les tunnels, les sites industriels ou les zones urbaines denses, l’UAV–P300 bascule en navigation par fusion SLAM visuelle afin de maintenir un vol stable et revenir automatiquement à son point de départ. Les équipes de topographie et les opérateurs travaillant à proximité d’environnements à fortes interférences bénéficient ainsi de performances fiables et continues.

Distance précise et marquage des cibles pour des décisions plus rapides

Le télémètre laser de 2 km de l’UAV–P300 permet de repérer, marquer et mesurer rapidement les cibles. Les opérateurs peuvent enregistrer les données de distance, mettre en évidence les emplacements clés et partager instantanément les informations via la plateforme UVER, ce qui améliore la coordination des interventions d’urgence et des inspections.

Disponibilité

L’UAV–P300 sera disponible à l’achat à partir de fin janvier 2026. Pour toute question relative aux commandes, veuillez contacter GDU au +86 755 8656 5514, envoyer un e–mail à sales@gdu–tech.com ou consulter www.gdutech.com.

À propos de GDU

Fondée en 2015 et basée à Optics Valley, GDU est une entreprise de haute technologie spécialisée dans le cycle de vie complet du développement de drones, incluant la R&D, la fabrication, l’exploitation, la maintenance et les services de données. Avec près de 800 employés, dont plus de 60 % dédiés à la recherche et à l’ingénierie, GDU conçoit des drones professionnels, des charges utiles intelligentes, des hangars automatisés et des plateformes logicielles. L’entreprise repose sur une propriété intellectuelle système totalement indépendante et une infrastructure matérielle, de liaison et de sécurité des données robuste. Ses solutions sont aujourd’hui déployées dans plus de 300 villes à travers le monde, contribuant à la gestion de villes intelligentes, à la sécurité publique, à l’inspection de lignes électriques, aux interventions d’urgence, à la surveillance environnementale, au tourisme culturel et à d’autres applications industrielles. Elles permettent ainsi aux organisations d’opérer de manière plus sûre, plus efficace et plus intelligente.

Une photo annexée au présent communiqué est disponible à l’adresse suivante : https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/43920188–b79a–4be2–9efd–d12337153f56


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BTCS Preannounces Record Revenue for 2025 and Issues Annual Shareholder Letter

Delivered record full–year unaudited revenue of approximately $16 million, a 290% increase

Grew total assets by approximately 600% year over year and increased Ethereum holdings to more than 70,500 ETH as of December 31, 2025

WAYNE, Pa., Jan. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BTCS Inc. (Nasdaq: BTCS) (“BTCS” or the “Company”), a blockchain technology–focused company, short for Blockchain Technology Consensus Solutions, today announced preliminary financial results for the full year ending December 31, 2025 and issued a letter to its shareholders describing the Company’s 2025 record breaking achievements and goals for 2026. Based on a preliminary (unaudited) review, the Company anticipates full–year 2025 revenue of approximately $16 million, representing a 290% increase compared to 2024.

As the Company enters the new year, BTCS remains focused on the continued internal development of Imperium, leveraging its crypto–native team and infrastructure expertise. The Company is also prioritizing increased market awareness of BTCS as a scalable business built within the Ethereum economy and broader ecosystem, leveraging infrastructure operations as a foundation, rather than being viewed solely as an Ethereum–focused infrastructure operator or a pure digital asset price proxy. BTCS remains committed to disciplined execution across its operations and to delivering consistent financial performance in support of long–term shareholder value.

The letter from Charles Allen, CEO of BTCS, is reprinted below in its entirety.

Dear Shareholders,

Reflecting on 2025, I am pleased to report another year of strong financial performance and continued strategic progress. The past year reaffirmed our conviction that building a crypto–native, revenue–generating infrastructure company centered on Ethereum is not only the right strategy, but one that has differentiated BTCS, in my opinion, in the public markets.

In 2025, we delivered record full–year unaudited revenue in excess of $16 million, representing an over 290% increase compared to approximately $4 million in 2024, driven by growth across our Builder+, Node Ops, and Imperium operating segments. Sequentially, our unaudited revenue increased by more than 34% to approximately $6.6 million in the fourth quarter, demonstrating the continued strong momentum in our business. These financial results are preliminary and unaudited, and may be subject to adjustment.

Importantly, our revenue growth was diversified across our block building and DeFi–driven strategies, rather than traditional staking alone, underscoring the risk–managed scalability of our model. During the year we also grew our portfolio of total assets by more than 600% and increased our Ethereum holdings to more than 70,500 ETH as of December 31, 2025.

We are often asked, “Why Ethereum?” and the answer is straightforward. Ethereum combines security, decentralization, and unmatched utility. It is where institutions are building, developers are innovating, and the digital economy is actively settling significant value. While other blockchains may emphasize speed, Ethereum prioritizes decentralization and security–qualities we believe are essential for long–term adoption and institutional trust. This conviction continues to guide our business as we further expand into the Ethereum–based economy.

To that end, we have worked to strengthen our relationships and integrations, enhancing both our operational capabilities and market reach. This included expanded relationships with ecosystem participants such as Figment, WonderFi, Angstrom, and MetaMask, increasing access to builder order flow and improving infrastructure scale. We also have prioritized increased market awareness of BTCS as a scalable business built within the Ethereum economy and broader ecosystem, leveraging infrastructure operations as a foundation, rather than being viewed solely as an Ethereum–focused infrastructure operator or a pure digital asset price proxy.

Uniquely, we became the first public company to integrate Aave into our operations, enabling on–chain liquidity generation and scalable growth without incremental shareholder dilution. This integration complements our Imperium platform and reflects a disciplined approach to incorporating decentralized finance into our operating model.

The launch of Imperium in 2025 marked another important step in our evolution. Imperium expands our addressable market by enabling participation in decentralized finance protocols and the broader Ethereum ecosystem designed to generate scalable, high–margin revenue. Early contributions from Imperium, both financially and strategically, reinforce the rationale for broadening our business beyond infrastructure operations.

We also reintroduced the Bividend, a first–of–its–kind dividend and shareholder loyalty program paid in Ethereum. The Bividend reflects our belief in aligning shareholder participation with value generated on chain and providing differentiated shareholder returns. Together with our share repurchase program, this initiative underscores our commitment to disciplined capital allocation and long–term shareholder value creation.

It is important to note that, unlike many of our peers, we are not simply a digital asset treasury company, we are an operating company. Our revenue–to–asset profile reflects this reality and separates us from peers whose performance depends primarily on asset price appreciation. Our Ethereum holdings support validator operations, block building, DeFi and other strategies that generate revenue and reinforce one another across our platform.

Capital formation is one of the most critical–and often overlooked–determinants of long–term shareholder value. We have been deliberate in building a flexible, low–cost, and shareholder–aligned capital strategy, utilizing a mix of at–the–market equity, non–toxic convertible notes, and decentralized finance.

Our ability to access capital through DeFi platforms using Ethereum as collateral represents an innovative approach in the public markets. It allows us to deploy capital quickly and efficiently, without the friction or dilution typically associated with traditional financing structures.

This approach reflects our broader philosophy: protect common shareholders while ensuring we have the resources to rapidly scale.

As we start the new year, our focus remains clear:

  • Continuing to build Imperium internally, leveraging our crypto–native team;
  • Expanding awareness of BTCS as an Ethereum–focused infrastructure company, not simply a proxy for ETH prices; and
  • Delivering consistent operational execution and financial performance.

To continue to demonstrate our commitment to our shareholders, we recently updated BTCS’s long–term incentive program. The revised structure includes performance–based vesting tied to stock price and market capitalization milestones, alongside time–based vesting designed to support leadership continuity. This framework is intended to reinforce accountability, transparency, and sustained execution. Additional details are provided in the Form 8–K filed on January 5, 2026.

Looking ahead, BTCS enters 2026 with momentum supported by record growth, expanding ecosystem relationships, and a more diversified set of revenue–generating operations. We appreciate the continued confidence of our shareholders and remain focused on executing our strategy with discipline and long–term vision.

Thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,
Charles Allen
CEO, BTCS Inc.

About BTCS:
BTCS Inc. (“BTCS” or the “Company”), short for Blockchain Technology Consensus Solutions, is a U.S.–based Ethereum–first blockchain technology company committed to driving scalable revenue and ETH accumulation through its hallmark strategy, the DeFi/TradFi Accretion Flywheel, an integrated approach to capital formation and blockchain infrastructure. By combining decentralized finance (“DeFi”) and traditional finance (“TradFi”) mechanisms with its blockchain infrastructure operations, comprising NodeOps (staking), Builder+ (block building), and Imperium (DeFi activity), BTCS offers one of the most sophisticated opportunities for leveraged ETH exposure, driven by recurring on–chain revenue generation and a focused ETH accumulation strategy. Discover how BTCS offers operational and financial leveraged exposure to Ethereum through the public markets at www.btcs.com.

Forward–Looking Statements:
Certain statements in this shareholder letter constitute “forward–looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including statements regarding providing value to our shareholders, growth (including revenue growth), long–term value creation, expected results from Imperium, improving margins, the Bividend program, and our capital formation strategy. Words such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “continue,” “predict,” “forecast,” “project,” “plan,” “intend” or similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations, are forward–looking statements. While the Company believes these forward–looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on any such forward–looking statements, which are based on information available to us on the date of this release. These forward–looking statements are based upon assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including without limitation regulatory issues, volatility in the market price for ETH and other digital assets, competition, unexpected issues with Builder+, and other technological implementations, cybersecurity risks, smart contract vulnerabilities, counterparty risks in DeFi protocols and potential loss of collateralized Digital Assets, liquidation risks associated with collateralized borrowing, risks associated with unaudited financial information, as well as risks set forth in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission including its Form 10–K for the year ended December 31, 2024 which was filed on March 20, 2025. Thus, actual results could be materially different. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

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Investor Relations:
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GDU Launches UAV-P300, The World’s First Drone with AI-Driven Optical & Electronic Fog Penetration Capabilities

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — — CES — GDU, a professional–grade drone leader established in 2015, today announced the launch of UAV–P300, the world’s first AI–powered optical and electronic fog–penetrating drone. Purpose–built for public safety, smart city operations, aerial surveying, and cultural tourism, the UAV–P300 delivers 50% clearer visibility in rain or fog, high–performance night capture, and long–range autonomous operation. Its advanced payload options, AI–enhanced navigation, and seamless compatibility with GDU’s auto–docking stations make it a versatile solution for complex field environments.

“GDU has always focused on building practical, real–world solutions — not just hardware,” said Jie Leng, GDU R&D Director. “With the UAV–P300, we’re giving operators clearer vision, safer navigation, and reliable performance in the kinds of environments where accuracy truly matters. Whether it’s supporting public safety teams, helping cities monitor critical infrastructure, or enabling surveyors to work without weather disruptions, the UAV–P300 reflects our commitment to making advanced aerial technology genuinely useful to the people who depend on it.”

​The UAV–P300 is designed to support a wide range of real–world operations. For first responders, it improves visibility in critical moments and challenging conditions. Smart city teams can automate routine monitoring with more consistency, even in shifting weather. Surveying professionals benefit from stable, high–detail imaging across varied terrain. And in cultural tourism settings, the P300 helps document and protect heritage sites with minimal disruption.

Reliable Performance in Fog, Rain, Dust, and Low–Contrast Weather

The UAV–P300 maintains clear visibility when weather conditions shift unexpectedly. Its optical, electronic, and AI–driven defogging system boosts clarity by up to 50% in rain or fog, enabling public safety and smart city operators to continue missions that typically pause during low–visibility weather. An IP55 ingress protection rating against dust and water further ensures that the UAV–P300 remains mission–ready even if the forecast changes.

Clear Imaging in Day or Night Conditions

The UAV–P300 captures crisp, detailed visuals in bright, low–light, and backlit environments thanks to its 50MP wide–angle sensor and advanced starlight night–vision system. Even after dark, operators can see essential details through full–color 4K night vision, IRCut switching, and NIR illumination. This makes nighttime assessments, public safety response, and city monitoring significantly more reliable.

Sharp Long–Range Detail From a Safe Distance

With 11× continuous optical zoom, 176× hybrid zoom, and stabilized gimbal control, the UAV–P300 records distant subjects with clarity while maintaining a safe stand–off distance. Teams can observe infrastructure, capture inspection details, or assess emergency scenes without needless risk, improving both safety and operational efficiency.

Thermal Accuracy for Day–Night Monitoring

The drone’s upgraded thermal module delivers clean, high–contrast thermal imagery enhanced by AI for better identification and measurement. Heat sources, anomalies, and activity remain detectable in darkness, heavy shadows, or complex surroundings, supporting search–and–rescue, infrastructure checks, and heritage–site monitoring.

Safe and Confident Flight in Complex Environments

The UAV–P300 uses LIDAR and AI–powered obstacle recognition to navigate around structures, cables, and unexpected hazards. This capability supports confident operation in dense urban areas and tight spaces where low–altitude flying is often required for inspections or emergency work.

Stable Operation When GNSS Signals Fail

In areas where GNSS performance is weak, such as tunnels, industrial facilities, or dense city blocks, the UAV–P300 switches to visual SLAM fusion navigation to maintain stable flight and dependable return–to–home behavior. Surveying teams and operators working near interference–heavy environments gain reliable performance without interruption.

Precise Distance and Target Marking for Faster Decisions

The UAV–P300’s 2 km laser rangefinding enables quick pinpointing, marking, and measurement of targets. Operators can capture distance data, highlight key locations, and share information instantly through the UVER platform, improving coordination for emergency response and inspection workflows.

Availability

The UAV–P300 will be available for purchase starting in late January 2026. For order–related inquiries, please contact GDU at +86 755 8656 5514, email: sales@gdu–tech.com or visit www.gdutech.com.

About GDU

GDU, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Optics Valley, is a high–tech enterprise specializing in the full lifecycle of drone development, including R&D, manufacturing, operations, maintenance, and data services. With nearly 800 employees, over 60% dedicated to research and engineering, GDU builds professional–grade drones, intelligent payloads, automatic hangars, and software platforms backed by fully independent system IP and robust hardware, links, and data security. Today, GDU’s solutions are deployed across more than 300 cities worldwide, supporting smart city management, public safety, power line inspections, emergency response, environmental monitoring, cultural tourism, and other industrial applications, helping organizations operate more safely, efficiently, and intelligently.

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