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.
DoorDash Expands Its Vision Beyond Drone Delivery Services
DoorDash Launches In-House Drone Delivery Program FAA Certification and New Operations DoorDash has received an FAA Part 135 air carrier certificate and introduced DoorDash Air, its internal drone delivery initiative. This certification…
JUIDA Highlights Six Innovative Drone Solutions for Bear Management in Japan
The Japan UAS Industrial Development Association (JUIDA) has introduced a Bear Mitigation Technology Showcase, which emphasizes drone-based solutions for bear-related incidents. This initiative comes in response to a…
Flytrex and Nash Collaborate to Enhance Drone and Courier Delivery Services in Dallas-Fort Worth
The autonomous-first, multi-modal integration is live at every Flytrex site in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro. Flytrex and Nash announced a partnership on July 29, 2026, aimed at optimizing delivery routes through a combination of drones and…
Drone Technology Provides 3D Mapping for Landslide Response Teams Prior to Deployment
JOUAV Showcases Real-Time Mapping Technology for Emergency Management Application in Landslide Response In the wake of a landslide in Pengshui County, Chongqing, on July 17, JOUAV demonstrated the effectiveness of real-time drone mapping…
FlyGuys and TerraFort Revolutionize Disaster Damage Assessments, Reducing Time from Months to Days
Partnership Enhances Disaster Assessment Following Super Typhoon Sinlaku FlyGuys, in collaboration with disaster intelligence company TerraFort, has reported significant advancements in post-disaster assessments through the integration of…
After 700 Drone Seizures, Insights from the FIFA World Cup’s Security Measures
FIFA World Cup Highlights Success in Counter-Drone Operations The Tournament's Security Measures For over a year, the commercial drone industry observed the preparations for the FIFA World Cup with a blend of optimism and concern. Key…
FCC Unveils New Language for Next Phase of Trusted Drone Policy
FCC Expands Exemptions for Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Latest Developments in Drone Approval Policy The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has added two uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) to its list of devices exempt from the agency's…
XTEND and JFB Unveil $1.5 Billion Merger to Create XTEND AI Robotics
The all-stock deal, expected to close mid-2026, will create a Nasdaq-listed defense robotics company trading under the ticker XTND. Israeli defense technology company XTEND and JFB Construction Holdings (Nasdaq: JFB) announced a $1.5…
Perceptual Robotics Secures £4 Million Funding to Expand Turbine Inspection Drone Operations
Bristol-based drone company adds Innovate UK backing and a fresh check from Investing for Purpose alongside follow-on from Loggerhead Ventures and One Planet Capital. Perceptual Robotics has secured over £4 million (approximately $5.3…
Solapur Police Utilize ideaForge Q6 V2 Drones for Pandharpur Wari Pilgrimage Security
The Pandharpur Wari Pilgrimage The Pandharpur Wari is an annual pilgrimage with a history spanning nearly 800 years. Each year, millions of devotees, known as warkaris, undertake a journey of approximately 250 kilometers (155 miles) to…