Agriculture
The agriculture section covers drone applications in precision farming, crop monitoring, and land analysis. Content reflects agricultural practices and airspace rules relevant to farms in the US, EU member states, and Australia, emphasizing efficiency, sustainability, and regulatory compliance.
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…
US-Designed AI Chips Power Foreign Drones at CES Even as FCC Rules Could Chill Their Future
CES 2026 starts January 6, and Ambarella’s latest edge-AI technology is back in the drone spotlight. The US-headquartered semiconductor company announced that its CV5 AI vision system-on-chip (SoC) is powering the new Antigravity A1, a…
FAA Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment for Drone Delivery: Why Industry Stakeholders Should…
A Nationwide Environmental Framework With Long-Term Implications Comments are due January 8, 2026 on the FAA’s Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) evaluating the potential environmental impacts of commercial drone…
ZenaTech Expands North American Drone-as-a-Service Network With Three New Acquisitions
New U.S. and Canadian holdings strengthen land surveying and service capabilities while supporting growth in key industry sectors ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) has announced the completion of three new Drone as a…
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:…
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…