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.
FCC Expands Drone Exemptions, Including Elevon Aerial and Air6 Systems
New FCC Notice Expands Exemptions for Foreign-Made Drone Systems The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has updated its Covered List, which outlines restrictions on foreign-made drones and critical components. In a Public Notice…
Students Showcase AI Drone Firefighting Solutions in XPRIZE Wildfire Finals
Silicon Valley students take on pros with wildfire drones. By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill https://dronelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Powerus_xFold-DragonH-Fire.mp4 XPRIZE Competition Overview The XPRIZE competition, aimed at…
Robin Radar Appoints Homeland Security and Defense Leaders to Drive U.S. Expansion
The Hague-based maker of the IRIS drone-detection radar adds senior US sales leadership and larger Virginia headquarters as homeland security demand grows. Robin Radar Systems has expanded its operations in the United States with the…
ePropelled Introduces Integrated Power System for Enhanced Agricultural Drone Performance
New Propulsion Platform Targets Growing Precision Agriculture UAV Market As the adoption of agricultural drones expands globally, ePropelled has unveiled a new integrated propulsion and power system tailored for agricultural UAVs. The…
FAA and DoD Develop Regulations for Drone Operations Near Sensitive Airspace
FAA and DoD Explore Integration of Drones and Airspace Management Panel Discussion Highlights Cooperation on Drone Traffic Management As drone operations increase around airports, military installations, and critical infrastructure,…
Urban UAV Operations Require Comprehensive Support Beyond Drone Technology
Cloud Century has implemented over 200 drone dock systems in China, gaining insights into the requirements for urban drone operations. Meng Xu, the Head of R&D and Chief System Architect at Cloud Century, emphasizes that the future of…
MatrixSpace Introduces Portable Counter-Drone Radar at Lithuanian Military Exercise
The U.S. Army's Flytrap 5.0 Counter-Drone Exercise MatrixSpace is participating in the U.S. Army's Flytrap 5.0 counter-drone exercise, which is scheduled to take place from May 1 to May 15, 2026. The announcement was made on May 12,…
Reevaluating Industrial Policy and Wright’s Law in the Development of the U.S. Drone Industry
Red Cat Holdings Executive Discusses U.S. Drone Industry at AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2026 During the AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2026 conference, Brendan Stewart, Senior Vice President of Regulatory and Government Affairs at Red Cat Holdings, presented a…
Project ULTRA Seeks to Integrate Drone Operations into Shared Airspace
FAA, DoD, and Industry Partners Collaborate on UAS Integration At AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2026 in Detroit, officials from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Department of Defense (DoD), test sites, and industry representatives…
Michigan’s Investment in Low Altitude Economy: M Air Links Aerospace Innovation with Detroit…
Michigan's Vision for Advanced Air Mobility at XPONENTIAL 2026 At the XPONENTIAL 2026 conference, leaders from the University of Michigan presented a vision for the future of drones and advanced air mobility (AAM), aiming to establish…