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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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Japan’s Agriculture Drone Market Expected to Grow to $357.8 Million by 2034

Laura Bennett Jun 16, 2026 0

Japan's Agriculture Drone Market Forecast A recent report from the Tokyo-based Market Research Center estimates that Japan's agriculture drone market will reach $104.8 million by 2025, with projections indicating growth to $357.8 million…

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WaiV Robotics Introduces Autonomous Drone Recovery Solutions for U.S. Offshore Operators

Laura Bennett Jun 15, 2026 0

WaiV Robotics Enters U.S. Market with Autonomous Drone Technology As offshore energy assets are increasingly located farther from shore, operators are encountering significant challenges in inspection, maintenance, and emergency response.…

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Terra Drone Launches Defense Subsidiary in Estonia to Enhance European Operations

Laura Bennett Jun 15, 2026 0

New Company Reflects Shift from Commercial Drone Services to Defense Systems Japan's Terra Drone Corporation has launched a new subsidiary in Estonia, named Terra Defense Europe, to establish a European base for its expanding defense…

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NASA, UNOS, and LifeNet Achieve Milestone with Successful BVLOS Drone Flights for Kidney Transport

Laura Bennett Jun 15, 2026 0

Study Examines Potential Role of Drones in Future Transplant Logistics All images, courtesy NASA. A new research collaboration involving the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), NASA Langley Research Center, and LifeNet Health has…

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Five Overlooked Federal Drone Policies to Watch This Summer

Laura Bennett Jun 13, 2026 0

Federal Initiatives Impacting the Drone Industry Overview of Current Developments Much of the drone industry’s focus has been on restrictions related to Chinese drones, supply chain policies, and the anticipated Beyond Visual Line of Sight…

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Proposed Patent Legislation May Significantly Impact Drone Industry Intellectual Property Rights

Laura Bennett Jun 13, 2026 0

Prohibiting Adversarial Patents Act Introduced in Congress A newly introduced bill in Congress, known as the Prohibiting Adversarial Patents Act of 2026 (PAPA), aims to extend U.S. scrutiny of certain foreign technology companies into the…

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WingXpand and Verizon Collaborate on Innovative Solutions for Enhanced Emergency Response Amid…

Laura Bennett Jun 11, 2026 0

WingXpand Collaborates with Verizon Frontline on Disaster Response Innovation As severe weather events increasingly impact communities across the United States, the role of drone and autonomous aircraft technologies in emergency response is…

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HOVERAir’s UK Launch Sparks Discussion on the Future of America’s Consumer Drone Market

Laura Bennett Jun 11, 2026 0

HOVERAir Launches X1 Smart Self-Flying Camera in the UK HOVERAir has announced the launch of its new X1 Smart, a 99-gram self-flying camera aimed at simplifying aerial content creation for everyday users in the UK. The ultra-light aircraft…

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PDW Discusses Strategy for Developing Resilient Drones Amid GPS and Communication Challenges

Laura Bennett Jun 11, 2026 0

PDW Develops Advanced Drone Communications Systems By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill As modern warfare increasingly relies on drones for surveillance, targeting, and attacks, militaries worldwide are recognizing the importance of…

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AirData UAV and LeoSight Collaborate to Enhance Live Drone Data for DFR Initiatives

Laura Bennett Jun 10, 2026 0

Integration of LeoSight and AirData Enhances Drone Operations LeoSight, a command software platform designed for public safety, has announced its integration with AirData UAV, a prominent commercial drone operations platform. This…

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