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.
SimActive Correlator3D Enhances Large-Scale Green Hydrogen Mapping Efforts in Chile
Geo4D Utilizes SimActive Software for Large-Scale Mapping in Patagonia Chilean geospatial firm Geo4D has employed SimActive’s Correlator3D photogrammetry software to support a significant mapping project for a green hydrogen development in…
Michigan Lawsuit Questions Drone Flight Restrictions Near Police Operations
Michigan Man Files Lawsuit Against Sheriff's Department Over Drone Law By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A freelance journalist from Michigan has initiated a federal lawsuit aimed at preventing local law enforcement from targeting…
Michigan Allocates $2 Million to Support Five Advanced Air Mobility Initiatives
Michigan Selects Companies for Advanced Air Mobility Projects Michigan has chosen five companies to participate in advanced air mobility (AAM) projects aimed at addressing practical challenges faced by state agencies. The announcement was…
FCC Revokes Drone Approvals Following U.S. Assembler’s Denial of Connection
FCC Revokes Equipment Authorizations for Odyssey Robot The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has revoked the equipment authorizations for a drone and remote controller manufactured by Odyssey Robot LLC. The agency found that the…
FlybyOps Introduces New Platform to Enhance BVLOS and Autonomous Drone Operations
FlybyOps Launches New Drone Operations Platform Finland-based platform aims to assist operators with compliance and operational oversight FlybyOps has introduced an enterprise drone operations platform tailored for large-scale Beyond Visual…
Nexus and Airwise Solutions Advocate for “Free and Open” Sensor Integration
Airwise Solutions Launches Airwise Nexus for Enhanced Airspace Awareness Airwise Solutions has introduced Airwise Nexus, a new airspace-awareness and sensor-fusion capability within its airwiseOS Operational Intelligence platform. This…
ePropelled Receives $60 Million U.S. Government Funding to Enhance Drone Propulsion Manufacturing
ePropelled Expands New Hampshire Manufacturing Operations U.S. drone propulsion manufacturer ePropelled has announced a significant expansion of its manufacturing operations in New Hampshire, supported by $60 million in funding from the…
Drones Enhance Biosecurity Efforts Against New World Screwworm Threat
USDA Utilizes Drones to Combat New World Screwworm in Texas The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is employing drone technology as part of its efforts to combat the New World screwworm, a parasitic fly that poses a significant threat…
Drones Deliver Whole Blood to Trauma Sites for Emergency Medical Response
Hillsborough County Launches Drone Blood Delivery Program for First Responders Archer First Response Systems (ArcherFRS) is implementing a drone program aimed at delivering whole blood directly to emergency scenes in Hillsborough County,…
DJI Raises Concerns Over FCC Proposal Impacting Commercial Drone Usage
DJI Raises Concerns Over FCC Proposal Affecting Drone Operators DJI has issued a warning to U.S. drone operators regarding a proposal from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that targets certain foreign-made “military-grade”…