Business of Drones

FAA issues expansive Chicago TFR to protect federal officers By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The FAA has established an unusually extensive and prolonged temporary flight restriction (TFR) for drones operating over downtown Chicago,…

High Contrast, CC BY 3.0 DE  Late on the evening of October 2, Munich International Airport halted flight operations after multiple unconfirmed drone sightings in its airspace. Authorities restricted departures early, then suspended all…

Public concern about drones is rising worldwide, with authorities urging citizens to report sightings “without hesitation.” But does this approach help aviation safety—or does it risk fueling fear and misunderstanding? In today’s guest…

FAA milestones position the company to compete in the drone delivery market Drone delivery company DEXA has closed an oversubscribed $15 million seed round to expand operations and introduce at-home drone delivery in major metropolitan…

DJI Warns BVLOS NPRM Could Exclude Its Platforms — With Big Implications for Users "369" data-end="433">DJI’s Viewpoints: Support for BVLOS, but Exclusion Concerns In a recent Viewpoints blog post, DJI welcomed the FAA’s proposed Part…

New MOU strengthens Taiwan’s defense ecosystem and builds long-term sustainment for UAS fleets AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a U.S. leader in uncrewed systems, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Taiwan’s National…

Spotlight on the Unmanned Systems Stage at InterGEO 2024 InterGEO 2024, taking place from September 24-26 in Stuttgart, Germany, is the premier event for geospatial innovation, offering a diverse platform for professionals in…

Swiss and US-based company aims to expand global operations and further develop its autonomous drone solutions for public safety. Fotokite, a company specializing in actively-tethered UAVs for firefighting and public safety, announced the…