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.
FAA Reports Significant Increase in Drone Sightings Near Airports in Q2
FAA Reports Increase in Drone Sightings Near Airports By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has reported a significant rise in the number of close encounters between drones and manned aircraft at…
University of Tokyo and Kubota Collaborate on Innovative Drone-Based Potato Yield Prediction…
Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed a method to predict potato yield before harvest using drone imagery, machine learning, and a growth curve model. This innovative approach aims to estimate underground tuber biomass,…
Department of War Establishes Central Office to Manage U.S. Military Unmanned Systems
U.S. Department of War Announces New Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager for Unmanned Systems Reorganization Aims to Centralize Drone and Autonomous Systems Oversight The U.S. Department of War has announced a significant reorganization of…
FAA Launches Investigation into Drone Incident Involving JetBlue Flight Near JFK Airport
FAA Investigates JetBlue Flight Encounter with Possible Drone The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently investigating an incident involving a JetBlue flight that reportedly struck what the crew believed to be a drone while…
ANRA Technologies Achieves Milestone of Over 55,000 Monthly Commercial Drone Operations
ANRA Technologies Expands Drone Operations ANRA Technologies has reported that its Mission Manager X (MMX) platform now facilitates over 55,000 commercial drone operations each month in the United States, averaging more than 1,800…
Nearly One Million Comments Highlight Importance of FAA’s Section 2209 Rule
FAA Extends Comment Period for Proposed Drone Regulation By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has extended the comment period for a proposed regulation that would allow owners and operators of…
UAS Council Welcomes Grand Forks DDA to Enhance Drone Ecosystem Collaboration
The North Dakota UAS Council has welcomed the Grand Forks Downtown Development Association (DDA) as its newest member, according to a June 9 announcement from the council. This partnership aims to strengthen the connection between North…
Innovative Drone-Based Mouse Eradication Program Completes Six-Month Review on Browse Island
Follow-Up Survey at Browse Island Nature Reserve Parks and Wildlife Service staff have conducted a follow-up survey at Browse Island Nature Reserve and reported no signs of surviving mice, according to the Department of Biodiversity,…
House FY27 NDAA Highlights Drones as Essential Component of Military Infrastructure
House Armed Services Committee Proposes New Focus on Unmanned Systems The House Armed Services Committee is shifting its approach to military drones in its version of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Instead…
AirWise Solutions Featured in Public Safety Drone Review on July 7
Upcoming Public Safety Drone Review Webcast The next edition of the Public Safety Drone Review is scheduled for Tuesday, July 7 at 3 PM EST. This monthly livestream series is presented by DRONELIFE and DRONERESPONDERS. Webcast Details…