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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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DRONERESPONDERS Collaborates with Commercial UAV Expo to Share FIFA Insights

Laura Bennett Jul 10, 2026 0

Commercial UAV Expo has announced the introduction of the DRONERESPONDERS Program Management Course and the complete agenda for the 2026 DRONERESPONDERS Public Safety Summit. Both events will take place at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas from…

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Japan Biz Aviation to Assist SkyDrive in Launching eVTOL by 2028

Laura Bennett Jul 10, 2026 0

Toyota-based eVTOL manufacturer SkyDrive Inc. has announced a memorandum of understanding with Japan Biz Aviation Co., Ltd. (JBZ) to establish a commercial framework for its eVTOL flights in Japan, with a target launch date set for 2028.…

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FAA Approves MONTIS Drone for Avalanche Control Operations in the U.S.

Laura Bennett Jul 9, 2026 0

Nebraska-based drone maker secures a legal framework for U.S. commercial deployment of its remote avalanche mitigation system. Drone Amplified announced on July 8, 2026, that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted regulatory…

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Echodyne Enhances U.S. Radar Production to Address Growing Global C-UAS Needs

Laura Bennett Jul 9, 2026 0

Kirkland-based radar maker opens an 86,350-square-foot plant capable of producing more than 30,000 MESA radars a year to meet counter-UAS demand. Echodyne has inaugurated a new advanced radar manufacturing facility in Washington State, as…

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Manna Establishes First U.S. Metro Drone Delivery Hub in Tulsa

Laura Bennett Jul 9, 2026 0

Irish Drone Delivery Company Expands Operations in the U.S. Irish drone delivery company Manna has initiated its first full-scale metropolitan operation in the United States, selecting Tulsa, Oklahoma, as the base for its expansion. This…

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Startup Develops Solutions to Deter Drone Attacks Through Costly Countermeasures

Laura Bennett Jul 9, 2026 0

California Start-Up Develops Innovative Air Defense System By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A California-based start-up, led by a 22-year-old Ukrainian software engineer, is working to introduce a tube-launched, foldable quadcopter…

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Protolabs Expands On-Demand Manufacturing in Response to Rising Drone Demand

Laura Bennett Jul 8, 2026 0

Protolabs Expands Manufacturing Capabilities for Drone Industry As the commercial and defense drone sectors continue to grow, manufacturers are under pressure to reduce development timelines while ensuring product quality. Digital…

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Walmart Expands Drone Delivery Service in Houston: What to Expect

Laura Bennett Jul 8, 2026 0

Wing and Walmart Expand Drone Delivery Network in Houston Wing and Walmart have launched an expanded drone delivery network in the Houston area, introducing eight new drone delivery hubs. This expansion increases Wing's local network from…

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Rural Colorado Leverages Drones for Innovative Conservation Efforts

Laura Bennett Jul 8, 2026 0

In this guest post, Vanessa Trout, Executive Director of the White River Conservation District, describes how rural conservation districts in Colorado are using drone technology to support agriculture, watershed management, and land…

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SimActive Unveils Significant Updates to Aerial Triangulation in Correlator3D Version 11.1

Laura Bennett Jul 7, 2026 0

Montreal photogrammetry developer overhauls tie point extraction, bundle adjustment and multi-camera workflows in the latest Correlator3D release. SimActive has announced the release of Correlator3D Version 11.1, an update focused on…

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