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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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Uniting Perspectives: How Part 108 Can Serve the Entire Drone Industry

Laura Bennett Jan 18, 2025 0

Part 108 NPRM and the Two Camps of the Drone Industry: Lessons from Commercial UAV Expo 2025 By DRONELIFE Contributing Editor Paul Rossi Last week, I attended my fourth straight Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas, NV. This year’s event was…

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Alpine Eagle Completes Counter-Drone Trials with Ukrainian Armed Forces

Laura Bennett Dec 20, 2024 0

Field Tests Demonstrate Autonomous Air-to-Air C-UAS System in Critical Operational Environment European defence technology company Alpine Eagle has successfully completed trials of its counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) with the Armed…

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From One Drone to a Citywide DFR Network: Laredo PD’s Journey

Laura Bennett Dec 18, 2024 0

From humble beginnings, Laredo PD launches DFR program By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Over the past decade or so, the police department in the border city of Laredo, Texas has seen its drone program grow from operating a single…

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Check Out These New Features in Global Mapper v25 from Blue Marble

Laura Bennett Nov 29, 2024 0

Top New Features in Global Mapper v25 Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Blue – Marble – New – Features – Global – Mapper – Pro Blue Marble Geographic’s flagship software, Global Mapper Pro,…

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Navigating the Future of the Drone Industry: Autonomy, AI, and Workforce Transformation

Laura Bennett Nov 11, 2024 0

The Commercial UAV Expo, held in Las Vegas from September 2–4, 2025, brought together global leaders in drone technology to discuss the rapid evolution of the industry. One of the most compelling sessions explored how autonomy, artificial…

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Monterey Bay Secures $7.4 Million to Build California’s First FAA-Compliant Multi-Airport Flight…

Laura Bennett Nov 4, 2024 0

Central Coast initiative will support drones, eVTOLs, and clean-energy aircraft The Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) has received $7,450,000 from the California Jobs First Council to establish the first FAA-compliant multi-airport…

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SimActive Enables 3D Calculations from Drone Imagery at Mining Sites

Laura Bennett Oct 3, 2024 0

Correlator3D Software Streamlines Volume Measurements and Terrain Analysis SimActive Inc. has announced that its Correlator3D™ software is being used in Germany to generate volumetric calculations from drone imagery. The technology creates…

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