Drone Products
This category focuses on drones, payloads, sensors, and accessories available in the US, EU, and Australian markets. Content includes technical overviews, feature comparisons, and use-case analysis to help readers understand product capabilities and compatibility with regional regulations and standards.
MFE Launches Offshore Division Focused on Subsea and Drone-Based Inspections
New MFE Offshore unit expands use of uncrewed systems for offshore and maritime operations MFE Inspection Solutions has launched MFE Offshore, a new division dedicated to subsea and offshore inspection operations, with a strong focus on…
Another New Drone from ZenaTech
ZenaTech Launches ZenaDrone IQ Quad for Survey and Mapping Markets New autonomous quadcopter targets land surveying, construction, urban planning, and public works ZenaTech has announced the launch of the ZenaDrone IQ Quad, a new autonomous…
Event 38 Delivers E455 VTOL Drone Systems to Florida State Guard
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…
AUVSI’s Michael Robbins on Why Regional Autonomy Hubs Are Critical to U.S. Drone Leadership
U.S. policy and funding now send an unmistakable signal: domestic drone and autonomous systems development is a national priority. But translating that momentum into lasting leadership will require more than federal directives and prototype…
Headlines on Chinese Drones May Mislead: Why Commerce Department Reports Do Not Change the FCC’s…
Recent headlines suggesting that the U.S. government has “dropped a plan to crack down on Chinese drones” have caused confusion across the drone industry. Coverage from outlets including Reuters and the South China Morning Post reported…
Survey Confirms What Many Expected: Small Drone Businesses Feel the Strain of DJI Restrictions First
As regulators move to reduce reliance on foreign-made drone technology, new survey data suggests that small drone businesses are absorbing the impact first, and most acutely. Recent survey results released by the Pilot Institute titled The…
BREAKING: FCC Updates Covered List to Exempt Blue UAS and Qualified Domestic Products, Releases…
The Federal Communications Commission has updated its Covered List to exempt certain uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and UAS critical components that the Department of War (DoW) has determined do not pose unacceptable national security…
Garuda Aerospace Opens Drone Battery Manufacturing Facility in Chennai, Advancing India’s Domestic…
India continues to strengthen its domestic drone ecosystem, with a growing focus on building not only airframes in-country, but also the components that power them. That trend was highlighted this week as Garuda Aerospace inaugurated a new…
Industry Group Sounds Alarm on FCC’s Broad Foreign Drone Rule: Commercial Drone Alliance Weighs In
The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA), a leading advocacy organization representing domestic and allied UAS manufacturers and operators, has issued a detailed response to the Federal Communications Commission’s recent action adding…
How Much Should a Military FPV Drone Cost? The Marine Corps Just Set a Number
Marine Corps RFI Calls for Low-Cost FPV Drones: Under $4,000 Per Airframe The U.S. Marine Corps has put industry on notice: it wants first person view (FPV) capable small UAS in huge numbers, at low cost, and built to be modified and…