Business of Drones

This section explores the commercial drone ecosystem across North America, Europe, and Australia. Topics include market trends, business models, regulatory requirements, insurance, and cost efficiency. The category is relevant for companies, startups, and professionals evaluating how drones can be integrated into legally compliant and scalable business operations.

Business of Drones

GAO Signals Rising Scrutiny as Drone Deliveries Expand

Michael Thornton Feb 11, 2026 0

"60" data-end="148">Federal watchdog highlights safety and oversight challenges as BVLOS operations grow Drone delivery in the United States continues to expand. But as operations scale, federal oversight is also intensifying. A recent…

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Ohio Identifies First Participants in Nation’s Only Statewide Drone First Responder Pilot

Michael Thornton Feb 11, 2026 0

"0" data-end="173">Nine public safety agencies selected to test rapid, drone-based emergency response across the state Ohio has taken a major step in public safety aviation with the launch of the nation’s first statewide Drone First…

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Teledyne FLIR OEM Introduces Its Longest-Range Thermal ISR Camera to Date

Michael Thornton Feb 10, 2026 0

"78" data-end="201">New infrared module targets extended-range surveillance and counter-UAS missions while addressing U.S. compliance needs Teledyne FLIR OEM has announced the launch of the Neutrino SX8 ISR 50-1000, the newest…

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Two Days Left: FAA Reopens BVLOS Comments on Some of the Hardest Airspace Questions

Michael Thornton Feb 9, 2026 0

"345" data-end="457">Agency narrows focus to electronic conspicuity and right-of-way as February 11 deadline approaches Just two days remaining to comment, as the Federal Aviation Administration reopened a narrow portion of its proposed…

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FAA Signals Tougher Stance on Unauthorized Drone Operations

Michael Thornton Feb 6, 2026 0

"43" data-end="149">Agency issues fines, license suspensions, and revocations for unsafe and unauthorized drone operations Image: Bureau of Land Management, CC by 2.0 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) took enforcement action…

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New DIU Project Targets Scalable, Containerized Drone Launch and Recovery Systems

Michael Thornton Feb 6, 2026 0

"240" data-end="340">DoD Seeks Automated Infrastructure to Support Large-Scale Autonomous Drone Operations The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), through the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), has opened a new Commercial Solutions Opening…

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The Companies Tapped for the Pentagon’s Drone Dominance Push

Michael Thornton Feb 6, 2026 0

"417" data-end="508">U.S. Department of War Launches Industry Competition for Drone Dominance Program Phase I The U.S. Department of War has formally announced the companies invited to participate in Phase I of its Drone Dominance…

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MatrixSpace Expands AI Software Platform to Enable Multi-Sensor, Real-Time Counter-Drone Detection

Michael Thornton Feb 5, 2026 0

"104" data-end="214">Updated edge-to-cloud architecture supports early warning, threat assessment, and unified airspace awareness MatrixSpace has announced a major update to its MatrixSpace AI Software Platform, expanding its ability to…

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Why “Best-in-Class” Components Aren’t Enough Anymore

Michael Thornton Feb 5, 2026 0

"250" data-end="511">How sourcing expectations are changing how drones are engineered Amprius’ newly announced U.S.-based manufacturing partnership with Nanotech Energy is more than a battery supply-chain milestone. It is another signal…

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Event 38 Delivers E455 VTOL Drone Systems to Florida State Guard

Michael Thornton Jan 22, 2026 0

Systems to support emergency response, disaster relief, and public safety missions statewide Event 38 Unmanned Systems has delivered E455 fixed-wing VTOL drone systems and mission payloads to the Florida State Guard (FSG). The delivery…

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