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Laura Bennett

Laura Bennett is a technology journalist covering drone innovation, policy changes, and global industry developments. She tracks regulatory updates and market shifts across the US, EU, and Australia, delivering accurate and timely reporting on the evolving UAV landscape.

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NOAA Deploys Autonomous Surface Vehicles to Investigate Hurricane Rapid Intensification

Laura Bennett May 25, 2026 0

Deployment of Saildrone Explorers for Hurricane Research Saildrone has announced plans to deploy 10 Saildrone Explorer unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) during the 2026 hurricane season in collaboration with the National Oceanic and…

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US Drone Manufacturers Innovate with New Factory Designs

Laura Bennett May 22, 2026 0

Additive Manufacturing Enhances Flexibility and Resilience in U.S. Drone Manufacturing At the AUVSI’s XPONENTIAL 2026 conference in Detroit, a recurring theme emerged regarding the future of U.S. drone manufacturing. Unlike the…

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Concerns Rise Over Universal Conspicuity as Pilots Question Safety Broadcasts

Laura Bennett May 21, 2026 0

AOPA's Stance on ADS-B Billing Raises Concerns for Aviation Safety News and Commentary. The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has recently expressed its opposition to the use of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B)…

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Emerging Solutions Address Battery Challenges in the Drone Industry

Laura Bennett May 21, 2026 0

Factorial Expands Solid-State Drone Battery Partnerships Across Three Continents New Collaborations to Enhance Drone Performance Battery technology company Factorial Energy has announced a series of partnerships aimed at integrating…

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Commercial UAV Expo Unveils 2026 Conference Program Emphasizing Actionable Insights

Laura Bennett May 21, 2026 0

Commercial UAV Expo 2026 Conference Program Announced The Commercial UAV Expo has unveiled its conference program for 2026, emphasizing practical education and operational experience for professionals in the commercial drone sector. The…

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Pentagon Supports AI Counter-Drone Startup Through $500 Million Agreement

Laura Bennett May 21, 2026 0

U.S. Defense Department Awards $500 Million Contract for Drone Technology By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The Pentagon has announced plans to acquire up to $500 million in drone and counter-unmanned aerial systems (UAS) technology…

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Amprius and Matternet Strengthen Partnership for Drone Delivery Battery Solutions

Laura Bennett May 20, 2026 0

Partnership Aims to Enhance Drone Delivery Performance Battery manufacturer Amprius Technologies and drone delivery company Matternet have announced a strategic partnership aimed at improving the performance of commercial drone delivery…

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SYOS Unveils Underwater Drone for Enhanced Maritime Security and Antarctic Research

Laura Bennett May 20, 2026 0

SYOS Introduces SU10 Underwater Drone for Multi-Domain Operations Expansion into Subsurface Missions UK and New Zealand-based autonomous systems company SYOS has unveiled the SU10 uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV), marking an expansion of…

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Kansas City Develops Drone Defense System Ahead of World Cup Events

Laura Bennett May 20, 2026 0

Kansas City Launches Integrated Drone Coordination Platform for FIFA World Cup Security New System Aims to Enhance Airspace Security By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Kansas City, Missouri, has introduced an integrated drone-traffic…

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Autel Disputes FCC Covered List Decision, Separates Its Brand from DJI

Laura Bennett May 19, 2026 0

Autel Robotics Challenges FCC's Covered List Decision Drone manufacturer Autel Robotics has formally responded to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding its recent decision to include the company’s products on the FCC’s…

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