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.
What a Medical Drone Delivery Pilot Reveals About Rural Healthcare Logistics
Traverse City testing shows how drones can reduce transport time and improve reliability Medical drone delivery is often discussed as a future capability. A recent pilot program in Traverse City, Michigan, suggests it is already delivering…
Spaceport Cornwall and National Drone Hub Launch UK Autonomy Testing Project
Collaboration aims to create a combined civilian and military drone test environment Spaceport Cornwall has launched a new project with the National Drone Hub to create a unique testing environment for uncrewed aerial systems in the United…
Auterion Demonstrates First Multi-Manufacturer Combat Drone Swarm
Live test in Germany shows FPV and fixed-wing drones operating as one coordinated combat system Auterion has completed what it describes as the world’s first live demonstration of a combat drone swarm made up of aircraft from multiple…
Ondas Plans Up to $11 Million Investment in Drone Fight Group to Expand Access to Ukrainian Drone…
Planned investment aims to support U.S. and allied defense needs through combat-tested unmanned systems and NDAA-compliant localization Ondas Holdings Inc. announced its intent to invest up to $11 million in Drone Fight Group (DFG), a…
Quantum Systems Wins Contract to Supply Twister Drones as Successor to Bundeswehr’s ALADIN System
Agreement includes firm order for 147 systems, with options for up to 747 reconnaissance drones Quantum Systems has been awarded a major contract to supply the German Armed Forces with a new tactical reconnaissance drone system. The…
SAFER SKIES: A Long-Awaited Update to America’s Drone Security Playbook
In this guest Op-Ed, AUVSI President and CEO Michael Robbins explores how the SAFER SKIES Act breaks a years-long policy stalemate and delivers long-needed clarity for public safety agencies. Here, he explains why the new framework…
Skydio Reaches Deployment in More Than 1,000 Public Safety Agencies as DFR Adoption Accelerates in…
U.S. drone manufacturer Skydio has reached a new milestone, with its aircraft now deployed in more than 1,000 public safety agencies across the country. The company shared the news with DRONELIFE and noted that agencies range from major…
NDAA FY 2026: Key Counter-UAS Provisions Explained
This article is designed to be only a starting point and summary of the language, and is not to be taken as legal advice. Section numbers are provided so that readers can interpret the language found in the bill linked above on their own.…
LEDA NC Chapter Winter 2025 Training Day: A Model for Public Safety Drone Preparedness
By DRONELIFE Contributor Paul Rossi Law Enforcement Drone Association (LEDA) NC Chapter wrapped up 2025 with a strong showing of capability and collaboration during its Winter Training Day, held December 2nd at Wake Technical Community…
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…