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.
Ukraine Uses Heavy-Lift Drone to Evacuate Wounded Soldier in First Documented Rescue
Successful battlefield evacuation highlights an emerging use for unmanned aircraft as Ukrainian manufacturers develop dedicated aerial medical evacuation systems.
Ukrainian forces have reported a successful evacuation of a wounded soldier…
China Updates Drone Export Rules, Introduces Streamlined Licensing for Commercial Shipments
New rules update technical criteria for certain drones and components while introducing streamlined procedures for qualifying exports.
China has announced changes to its export controls on certain drones, components, and related…
AUVSI Calls for Clarity on Border Drone Restrictions as U.S. and Mexico Ramp Up Counter-Drone…
AUVSI calls for clearer approval procedures as federal agencies expand efforts to counter cartel drones along the U.S.-Mexico border. New federally imposed rules to combat the flights of cartel drones, by restricting UAV operations along a…
Senator Rick Scott Cites Classified Findings to Defend FCC’s DJI and Autel Drone Restrictions
New FCC filings highlight company-specific national security concerns alongside broader supply chain risks behind the original Covered List decision.
Senator Rick Scott has challenged arguments from DJI and Autel Robotics against their…
ZeroTier Connects Drone Fleets and Counter-Drone Systems with Secure, Resilient Networking
How ZeroTier is helping operators maintain reliable, encrypted communications across commercial drone and counter-UAS applications.
Operating a drone-based inspection to determine the structural integrity of an underground tunnel and…
Federal Agencies Impose New Drone Flight Restrictions Along U.S.-Mexico Border
New airspace restrictions aim to counter unauthorized drone activity and protect border security operations, while limiting civilian drone flights near the border.
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Department of War (DoW), and…
Automated BVLOS Drone Surveys Take on Major Infrastructure Project in Australia
Drone-in-a-box technology supports construction monitoring and improves site safety on the HumeLink West transmission project.
Skyports Drone Services is using automated beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations to monitor…
Amazon Drone Expansion Faces Growing Community Resistance in Massachusetts and Beyond
Amazon’s proposed Massachusetts drone delivery hub faces congressional scrutiny, adding to concerns raised in other communities.
Amazon’s plans to expand drone delivery into Massachusetts are facing opposition from residents and…
Pentagon Details $450 Million Drone Dominance Competition as Gauntlet 2.5 Moves to November
Phase III raises production requirements and technical expectations, while a separate competition for reusable bomber drones faces a schedule change.
The Pentagon’s Drone Dominance Program is preparing for its next major competition, with…
U.S. Drone Maker Robinson Unmanned Secures Contract to Supply SPIRIT Drones to Nepal
Robinson Unmanned’s contract to supply the Nepali Army adds to recent international orders for U.S.-made military drone systems.
Robinson Unmanned has announced a contract to supply its SPIRIT small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) to the…