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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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Jeven Dovey’s Mavic 4 Pro Crashes During Eastern Sierras Overland Expedition

Laura Bennett Apr 16, 2026 0

Jeven Dovey's Mavic 4 Pro Crash During Eastern Sierras Trip Adventure filmmaker Jeven Dovey experienced a significant setback during a three-day overland shoot in California's Eastern Sierras when his DJI Mavic 4 Pro crashed. The incident…

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Philip Bloom Compares Antigravity A1, DJI Avata 360, and Mini 5 Pro in Drone Test

Laura Bennett Apr 16, 2026 0

Philip Bloom Compares 360-Degree Drones: Antigravity A1 vs. DJI Avata 360 vs. Mini 5 Pro British filmmaker Philip Bloom has conducted a comparison of two 360-degree drones, the Antigravity A1 and the DJI Avata 360, against DJI's Mini 5…

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Donecle Secures €10 Million Funding to Enhance Drone Aircraft Inspection Services

Laura Bennett Apr 16, 2026 0

Donecle Secures €10 Million Funding for International Expansion Donecle, a company based in France that specializes in automated aircraft inspection, has successfully raised €10 million in a recent funding round. The investment was led by…

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Assessing U.S. Preparedness for Drone Threats at World Cup Events

Laura Bennett Apr 16, 2026 0

U.S. Faces Challenges in Counter-UAS Preparedness Ahead of Major Events By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (This article is part of a series examining efforts to establish counter-UAS protocols in the U.S. to safeguard high-profile…

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FAA Launches DETER Program to Strengthen Drone Enforcement Measures

Laura Bennett Apr 16, 2026 0

FAA Introduces Faster Penalties for Drone Rule Violations Detection Has Outpaced Enforcement Authorities have made significant advancements in drone detection capabilities, enabling real-time identification of unauthorized drone activity…

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101st Airborne Deploys Aerosonde Drone at Joint Readiness Training Center

Laura Bennett Apr 16, 2026 0

101st Airborne Division Launches Aerosonde Drone at JRTC On April 9, 2026, soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division successfully launched a Textron Systems Aerosonde unmanned aircraft system during a Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC)…

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DJI Osmo Pocket 4 Introduced with 4K/240fps and 107GB Storage, Excludes US Market

Laura Bennett Apr 16, 2026 0

DJI Launches Osmo Pocket 4 with Enhanced Features On April 16, 2026, DJI officially unveiled the Osmo Pocket 4, concluding a series of leaks that began last September. The new gimbal camera retains the 1-inch CMOS sensor from its…

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New EV Battery Technology Increases Range of Drones in Ukraine by 46%

Laura Bennett Apr 16, 2026 0

Ukrainian Company Enhances Drone Range with EV Battery Technology A Ukrainian firm, PAWELL, has successfully integrated electric vehicle (EV) battery cells into fixed-wing drones, significantly increasing their operational range. According…

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FAA Releases FDC 6/2824, Revising Drone Regulations and Updating Terminology

Laura Bennett Apr 16, 2026 0

FAA Revises Drone Restrictions with New NOTAM The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new notice, FDC NOTAM 6/2824, on April 15, 2026, which replaces the previous nationwide drone restriction known as the "ICE NOTAM." This…

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DJI Lito Drones Surface in Leaks Ahead of Scheduled April 23 Launch

Laura Bennett Apr 16, 2026 0

DJI Lito Drones Set for April 23 Launch The upcoming DJI Lito 1 and DJI Lito X1 drones are confirmed for release on April 23, 2026. Recent leaks have provided detailed images and information about these new models, which are positioned…

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