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.
Harris Aerial Carves Out Niche in U.S. Heavy-Lift Drone Manufacturing
Small drone manufacturer finds its market niche
In business, sometimes getting in on the ground floor of an emerging trend is the key to success – even for a company whose business is manufacturing flying vehicles.
For Ben Harris, founder…
UK Drone Noise Report Suggests Phased Approach for Future Regulation
UK Civil Aviation Authority recommends a phased approach to managing drone and eVTOL noise as commercial operations expand.
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has published a report examining how noise from drones and electric vertical…
FAA Clarifies Drone Authorization Rules for Airport Emergency Exercises
New guidance explains how airport operators should request airspace access when using drones in emergency response training.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued updated guidance on October 9, 2026, clarifying authorization…
Fortem and MBDA Expand Partnership to Integrate Autonomous Drone Interceptors into Air Defense
Expanded agreement brings net-capture and kinetic counter-drone capabilities to European and allied defense customers.
Fortem Technologies and European defense company MBDA announced an expanded strategic partnership on October 12 to…
FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot Test Changes October 26: What Applicants Need to Know
New image-based questions will require applicants to interpret aviation charts, while existing Part 107 regulations remain unchanged.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is updating its Part 107 remote pilot knowledge test beginning…
Do Cleaning Drones Actually Work? 15 Apellix Before-and-After Jobs Show the Results
Cleaning drones offer a commercial use case providing one of the clearest examples of drones handling the “dark, dirty, and dangerous” jobs. But are they effective? In this post, Apellix uses real world use cases and pictures to showcase…
29 Governors Urge Federal Expansion of Counter-Drone Training Under New Law
Bipartisan request seeks more training for law enforcement, corrections officers, and National Guard personnel as states implement new counter-UAS authorities.
A bipartisan group of 29 U.S. governors is calling on federal officials to…
Lucid Bots Expands Drone Platform Beyond Cleaning to Include Painting and Coating
Student’s vision turns into drone cleaning startup
The inspiration needed to start a successful company can come in many forms.
For Andrew Ashur, CEO of Lucid Bots, a manufacturer of cleaning drones and related equipment, inspiration…
FCC to Vote on Opening 50 MHz of Spectrum for Commercial Drones
October 29 vote will also consider new restrictions on foreign electronics testing and certification laboratories.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) plans to vote on new rules that would open 50 MHz of low-band spectrum for…
Court Challenge Could Shape FCC Authority Over Previously Approved Drones
Hikvision challenge comes as FCC considers restrictions on previously authorized foreign-produced drones
A case argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit this week could clarify the Federal Communications Commission’s…