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.
XDOWN Launches STUD Drone with Rapid Two-Second Takeoff Capability
XDOWN Unveils STUD Tactical Drone U.S. defense startup XDOWN has introduced the STUD (Small Tactical Unmanned Drone), a hand-launched unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed to achieve flight within two seconds of being deployed from a…
Colorado Springs Drones Respond to 61% of Emergency Calls as First Arrivals
Colorado Springs Police Department Drones Achieve 61% First Response Rate The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) has reported significant success with its drone program, revealing that drones stationed across the city are the first…
Pentagon Challenges DJI Petition, Citing National Security Concerns and Classified Data
Department of Defense Submission to FCC Highlights Security Concerns Over Foreign Drone Technology A memorandum recently filed by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) urges the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reject a petition…
FAA’s EIPP Enables Wisk and Reliable Robotics to Conduct Commercial Flights Ahead of…
FAA's eVTOL Integration Pilot Program Allows Commercial Flights with Uncertified Aircraft The Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) is pioneering a new approach by permitting companies to conduct…
FCC Invites Public Feedback on Drone Regulations as Oregon Seeks New Testing Locations
Weekly UAS News Update This week's UAS news covers three significant developments: the absence of a replacement for DJI in the consumer drone market, the FCC's call for public comments on drone spectrum reforms, and Oregon's proposal for…
US Army Grenadier System Integrates Counter-Drone Ammunition After Nearly Two Decades
U.S. Army Develops New Grenadier System with Counter-Drone Capability The U.S. Army is advancing its grenade launcher technology by integrating counter-drone capabilities into its new weapon system. This initiative marks a significant shift…
Petcube Founder Develops AI Drones for Autonomous Strikes, Attracting Investor Interest
Ukrainian Tech Entrepreneur Develops AI-Driven Drones for Military Use Yaroslav Azhnyuk, the founder of Petcube, has transitioned from creating pet technology to developing AI-guided drones capable of autonomous strikes. A recent profile in…
Skyrover Commits to US Market Amid Unanswered Questions About DJI Partnerships in Five-Year Plan
Skyrover's Commitment to the U.S. Market Amid Regulatory Challenges Skyrover has issued a statement titled "A Letter to Our U.S. Customers: Our Long-Term Commitment to the Drone Community," outlining its intentions to remain in the U.S.…
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr Ascends 2,000-Foot Tower, Drone Footage Captures the Journey
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr Climbs 2,000-Foot Tower Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr ascended the WCTI broadcast tower in Jones County, North Carolina, on Thursday. Carr utilized a hydraulic hoist for most of the…
Harvard Students Develop Fixed-Wing VTOL Drone for Sperm Whale Tracking in Dominica
Harvard Students Develop Fixed-Wing VTOL Drone for Sperm Whale Tracking Two mechanical engineering seniors from Harvard University have created a fixed-wing vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) drone designed to assist marine biologists in…