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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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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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Boson SX8 Introduces Advanced Thermal Imaging for NDAA-Compliant Drone Payloads

Laura Bennett Jun 10, 2026 0

Teledyne FLIR Launches New Thermal Imaging Module Introduction of the Boson SX8 Teledyne FLIR OEM has introduced the Boson SX8, a longwave infrared (LWIR) thermal camera module aimed at defense, industrial, and uncrewed systems…

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Addressing the Drone Supply Chain Challenge: The Role of Rare Earth Magnets

Laura Bennett Jun 10, 2026 0

Bipartisan Legislation Aims to Strengthen Domestic Magnet Supply Chain Focus on Rare Earth Permanent Magnets A new bipartisan bill introduced in Congress seeks to enhance the United States' domestic magnet supply chain, addressing a…

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Quantum Cyber Enters LOI for Connecticut Manufacturing Facility Amid Domestic Drone Production…

Laura Bennett Jun 8, 2026 0

Quantum Cyber Moves Toward Domestic Drone Production Quantum Cyber (NASDAQ: QUCY) has signed a letter of intent (LOI) to acquire a 43,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Bridgeport, Connecticut. This move is part of the company's…

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