Industries
This category examines how drones are used across key industries in the United States, Europe, and Australia. Articles focus on operational efficiency, data collection, automation, and compliance, showcasing how unmanned aerial systems support modern industrial workflows.
Teledyne FLIR OEM Introduces Its Longest-Range Thermal ISR Camera to Date
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 addition to its…
Two Days Left: FAA Reopens BVLOS Comments on Some of the Hardest Airspace Questions
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 rule to enable routine…
FAA Signals Tougher Stance on Unauthorized Drone Operations
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 against multiple drone…
New DIU Project Targets Scalable, Containerized Drone Launch and Recovery Systems
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 (CSO) seeking industry…
The Companies Tapped for the Pentagon’s Drone Dominance Push
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 Program (DDP), an acquisition…
MatrixSpace Expands AI Software Platform to Enable Multi-Sensor, Real-Time Counter-Drone Detection
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 support multi-sensor,…
Why “Best-in-Class” Components Aren’t Enough Anymore
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 that “Made in America”…
The Drone Industry’s Next Bottleneck Isn’t the Aircraft
Why Networks, Chips, and Trusted Infrastructure Will Decide Who Scales (News and commentary.) Commercial drones are increasingly shaped by forces far beyond the airframe. As governments tighten rules around “trusted” technology and assess…
FAA Finalizes Permanent Flight Restrictions Near Reagan National Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued an interim final rule permanently restricting certain aircraft operations near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), formalizing measures first imposed after a fatal midair collision…
ADS-B, Privacy, and the Growing Tension in a Shared Airspace
AOPA Calls Members to Action to Limit ADS-B Misuse (News and Commentary.) The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has launched a new call to action urging its members to support federal legislation aimed at limiting how Automatic…