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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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ZeroTier Connects Drone Fleets and Counter-Drone Systems with Secure, Resilient Networking

Laura Bennett Oct 16, 2026 0

How ZeroTier is helping operators maintain reliable, encrypted communications across commercial drone and counter-UAS applications. Operating a drone-based inspection to determine the structural integrity of an underground tunnel and…

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Federal Agencies Impose New Drone Flight Restrictions Along U.S.-Mexico Border

Laura Bennett Oct 16, 2026 0

New airspace restrictions aim to counter unauthorized drone activity and protect border security operations, while limiting civilian drone flights near the border. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Department of War (DoW), and…

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Automated BVLOS Drone Surveys Take on Major Infrastructure Project in Australia

Laura Bennett Oct 15, 2026 0

Drone-in-a-box technology supports construction monitoring and improves site safety on the HumeLink West transmission project. Skyports Drone Services is using automated beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations to monitor…

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Amazon Drone Expansion Faces Growing Community Resistance in Massachusetts and Beyond

Laura Bennett Oct 15, 2026 0

Amazon’s proposed Massachusetts drone delivery hub faces congressional scrutiny, adding to concerns raised in other communities. Amazon’s plans to expand drone delivery into Massachusetts are facing opposition from residents and…

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Pentagon Details $450 Million Drone Dominance Competition as Gauntlet 2.5 Moves to November

Laura Bennett Oct 14, 2026 0

Phase III raises production requirements and technical expectations, while a separate competition for reusable bomber drones faces a schedule change. The Pentagon’s Drone Dominance Program is preparing for its next major competition, with…

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U.S. Drone Maker Robinson Unmanned Secures Contract to Supply SPIRIT Drones to Nepal

Laura Bennett Oct 14, 2026 0

Robinson Unmanned’s contract to supply the Nepali Army adds to recent international orders for U.S.-made military drone systems. Robinson Unmanned has announced a contract to supply its SPIRIT small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) to the…

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Harris Aerial Carves Out Niche in U.S. Heavy-Lift Drone Manufacturing

Laura Bennett Oct 12, 2026 0

Small drone manufacturer finds its market niche In business, sometimes getting in on the ground floor of an emerging trend is the key to success – even for a company whose business is manufacturing flying vehicles. For Ben Harris, founder…

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UK Drone Noise Report Suggests Phased Approach for Future Regulation

Laura Bennett Oct 12, 2026 0

UK Civil Aviation Authority recommends a phased approach to managing drone and eVTOL noise as commercial operations expand. The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has published a report examining how noise from drones and electric vertical…

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FAA Clarifies Drone Authorization Rules for Airport Emergency Exercises

Laura Bennett Oct 12, 2026 0

New guidance explains how airport operators should request airspace access when using drones in emergency response training. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued updated guidance on October 9, 2026, clarifying authorization…

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Fortem and MBDA Expand Partnership to Integrate Autonomous Drone Interceptors into Air Defense

Laura Bennett Oct 12, 2026 0

Expanded agreement brings net-capture and kinetic counter-drone capabilities to European and allied defense customers. Fortem Technologies and European defense company MBDA announced an expanded strategic partnership on October 12 to…

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