News
The News category delivers timely updates on drone technology, legislation, and industry developments affecting the US, EU, and Australian markets. Coverage includes regulatory changes, technological advances, and key events shaping the global drone ecosystem.
Axon Invests $1.2B in Skydio, Secures Exclusive Drone Distribution Rights
The deal grants Axon a 37% ownership share in Skydio and strengthens its position in the expanding Drone as First Responder sector.Axon has declared an extra $1.2 billion investment in Skydio alongside an exclusive pact to supply Skydio…
Zipline Secures $1.5B to Build U.S. Drone Network
Backed by Walmart and Uber, the new capital injection values the firm at $21.5 billion as it prepares for nationwide expansion.Zipline has secured $1.5 billion to scale its U.S. operations, a deal that places the company’s value at $21.5…
U.S. Army Opens Drone EW Testing to Industry
Drone manufacturers can now access realistic GPS jamming and communications interference during new Army testing events, with three sessions set for 2027.The U.S. Army is widening the scope for commercial drone firms to evaluate their…
Satellite Connectivity for Drones Moves Closer to Commercial Scale
A fresh pact is pushing forward the commercial infrastructure necessary to handle satellite communications for drones and advanced air mobility.Galaxy 1 Communications and Viasat have unveiled a new deal to broaden commercial backing for…
ETH Zurich Engineers Collision-Resilient Flexible Drone
This novel FlexiQuad architecture aims to boost performance in tight quarters, rescue efforts, and tough terrains.A team at ETH Zurich has engineered a drone that keeps flying even after hitting obstacles. Such a capability would be…
SimActive and Phase One Streamline Large-Scale Defense Mapping
The integration enables defense organizations to process thousands of high-resolution aerial images more rapidly, which cuts down on manual labor and accelerates the creation of maps.SimActive has unveiled an integrated workflow with Phase…
Assessing the Viability of Trump’s U.S. Drone Industry Strategy
Foreign firms are moving production to the U.S., domestic companies are securing funding, and Pentagon purchases are rising. Yet, the industry faces the challenge of achieving sustainable scale.News and Commentary.The Trump administration…
Blue Marble Unveils Global Mapper Subscription Plans
The unified package integrates photogrammetry, lidar processing, terrain analysis, and mapping tools across three distinct subscription levels.Blue Marble Geographics is launching a subscription-based access model for Global Mapper,…
FEMA Opens Counter-Drone Grant Applications: Deadline Approaches November 16
State and local agencies are receiving nationwide funding to bolster their counter-UAS capabilities, yet it remains unclear if this financial support will be sufficient to satisfy the total demand.Under its Fiscal Year 2027…
FCC Opens 50 MHz of Cellular Spectrum for Drone Operations
New rules remove a decades-old restriction on airborne use of the 800 MHz Cellular band.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted on October 29 to remove a longstanding restriction on drone use of the 800 MHz Cellular band. The…