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.
Draganfly and Palladyne AI Advance SwarmOS Toward Real-World Implementation
Palladyne AI and Draganfly Advance Autonomous Swarm Technology Draganfly and Palladyne AI have made significant progress in their autonomous swarm program, moving closer to potential defense applications. The companies announced the…
Zelenskyy: Ukraine Capable of Producing 2,000 Interceptor Drones Daily with Sufficient Funding
Ukraine's Drone Production Capabilities Highlighted by President Zelenskyy Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated in a March 26 interview with Reuters that Ukraine possesses the technology to manufacture 2,000 interceptor drones…
ACSL SOTEN Introduces 64MP Thermal Payload for Operators Seeking Alternatives to DJI
ACSL Launches SAMO Thermal Payload for SOTEN Drone ACSL has introduced SAMO, a dual optical-thermal swappable payload designed for its SOTEN drone, targeting the U.S. public safety and inspection markets. The SAMO payload features Teledyne…
Wing Addresses Common Misconceptions About Drone Delivery Services
Wing Addresses Common Misconceptions About Drone Delivery Wing, Alphabet's drone delivery subsidiary, recently launched a campaign on LinkedIn aimed at dispelling five prevalent myths surrounding commercial drone delivery. This initiative…
Skydio Secures FAA Approval for Single Pilot to Operate Four Drones, Engaging 12 Police Departments
FAA Approves Multi-Drone Operations for Public Safety Agencies The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has introduced a streamlined waiver process for multi-drone operations, allowing a single remote pilot to operate up to four Skydio X10…
NATO and Ukraine Launch UNITE-Brave Portal to Facilitate €10 Million in Counter-Drone Contracts
NATO and Ukraine Launch UNITE-Brave Portal for Defense Innovation NATO and Ukraine have officially launched the UNITE-Brave NATO web portal on March 25, 2026. This platform provides Allied and Ukrainian companies with direct access to a…
Quantum Systems RAT Drone Provides Europe with a New Training Tool Against Shahed Threats
Quantum Systems Unveils New Target Drone at Munich Security Conference German drone manufacturer Quantum Systems introduced a jet-powered target drone named the RAT (Red Air Target) during the 62nd Munich Security Conference, which took…
Freefly Systems Announces Freefly Fest 2026 Scheduled for August 19 Near Seattle
Freefly Systems Announces Freefly Fest 2026 Freefly Systems has scheduled its fifth annual Freefly Fest for August 19, 2026, near Seattle, Washington. The announcement was made by Chief Revenue Officer Matt Isenbarger on LinkedIn, where he…
DRONERESPONDERS SAR Working Group to Host Virtual Meetup on Drone Pilot Training on May 19
Upcoming Virtual Roundtable on Search and Rescue Drone Training DRONERESPONDERS and the Mountain Rescue Association (MRA) have announced a virtual roundtable for their Search and Rescue (SAR) Working Group, scheduled for May 19, 2026. The…
Drones Enhance Effectiveness of Search and Rescue Operations
The Emergency Call In a recent emergency call, a hiker on Wasatch Mountain reported feeling lightheaded and unable to return to safety. The 911 operator guided him through the situation, assuring him that help was on the way. The…