Drone Products
UK Drone Rules Overhaul: Mandatory Theory Tests and IDs From 2026
The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has restructured how people must prepare to fly drones and model aircraft outdoors, with new requirements coming into force on January 1, 2026. These changes are designed to raise safety awareness and…
Amazon Halts Drone Delivery Plans in Italy: A Reminder That Business Factors Matter As Much As…
Amazon has paused its plans to launch commercial drone delivery in Italy, even after completing successful test flights and working closely with aviation regulators. The move highlights an important reality in the drone delivery industry:…
Blue Marble Shows How AI and LiDAR Deliver ROI for Rail Operators
A New Moment for BVLOS Operations Drone operators in the U.S. now have more access to Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waivers than ever before. These waivers allow a single operator to fly longer routes without placing observers along…
Managing Large Photogrammetry Projects Simultaneously: Can It Be Done?
How scalable workflows, automation, and distributed processing make managing large photogrammetry projects possible. SimActive CEO Philippe Simard DRONELIFE spoke with Philippe Simard, co-founder and CEO of SimActive, the Canadian company…
Blue Marble Geographics Unveils Global Mapper® v26.2 at Intergeo 2025
New update delivers user-driven interface improvements, expanded visualization tools, and enhanced file format support. Blue Marble Geographics has announced the release of Global Mapper® v26.2, the latest version of its all-in-one GIS…
FCC Adds Foreign-Made Drones and Components to Covered List: What It Means for Operators and…
New FCC action blocks future equipment authorizations for foreign-made drones and critical components, while previously authorized aircraft remain legal to operate. Key Facts: What Changed and Why On December 22, 2025, the Federal…
China Formalizes Drone Airworthiness Rules Under Revised Civil Aviation Law
New statutory framework signals policy maturity and closer alignment with global certification standards China has revised its Civil Aviation Law to formally include drones within the national aviation safety framework, introducing new…
Denmark’s Drone Ban Highlights Urgent Need for Counter-UAS Systems That Can Tell Friend from Foe
Civilian drone flights halted nationwide as Europe braces for high-level summits As Copenhagen prepares to host major European Union and European Political Community summits this week, Denmark has taken the extraordinary step of banning all…
5G Drones Tested to Support Emergency Response in Germany
Vodafone, Frequentis, DLR, and Rostock Fire Brigade Collaborate on ADELE Project *images copyright DLR Emergency responders in Germany are testing 5G-enabled drones designed to deliver live aerial footage to control centers before crews…
Drone Incursion Shuts Down Copenhagen Airport for Hours
Authorities Investigate Serious Threat to Critical Infrastructure Copenhagen Airport, one of Northern Europe’s busiest travel hubs, was shut down for nearly four hours on Monday evening following reports of multiple drone incursions. The…