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.
Canada and Ukraine Forge Defense Partnership to Enhance Manufacturing Capabilities
Volatus Aerospace and UCan Brave Tech Centre Sign MOU for Defense Technology Collaboration New partnership aims to support commercialization and deployment of battle-tested Ukrainian technologies for allied defense applications Canadian…
As Drone First Responder Programs Expand, Effective Data Management Emerges as Essential
A California Fire District's Experience with Drone Operations As public safety agencies increasingly adopt drones, the challenges have evolved beyond merely launching aircraft. Agencies now face the complexities of managing larger fleets,…
Niantic Spatial and Spexi Transform Drone Imagery into Tangible AI Solutions
Niantic Spatial and Spexi Geospatial Form Strategic Partnership Niantic Spatial and Spexi Geospatial have announced a partnership that integrates Spexi's aerial data network with Niantic Spatial's 3D reconstruction technology. This…
Matternet Secures $33 Million in Funding and Completes Reverse Merger to Go Public
Matternet Goes Public and Secures Funding for Drone Delivery Expansion Matternet has raised approximately $33 million through an oversubscribed private placement and completed a reverse merger with Los Altos Ventures Corp., which has now…
DJI Publishes Independent Security Assessment Amid Ongoing FCC Covered List Discussions
DJI Releases Results of Cybersecurity Assessment DJI has published the findings of an independent cybersecurity assessment conducted by the U.S.-based security firm OnDefend. This release comes as the company continues to appeal its…
Skyfish Secures Blue UAS Cleared Status and Green UAS Certification
Skyfish Achieves Blue UAS Cleared Status and Green UAS Certification Skyfish, a Montana-based drone manufacturer, has announced that it has attained both Blue UAS Cleared status and Green UAS certification. This achievement comes as demand…
FCC Broadens Conditional Approvals for International Drone Systems
FCC Expands Exempted Aircraft List for Drone Systems The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has broadened its list of conditionally approved drone systems, granting exemptions to additional uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and related…
Public Safety Drone Review: Insights from Michelle Duquette of 3 MAD Air on Integrated…
Upcoming Public Safety Drone Review Webinar The next edition of the Public Safety Drone Review is scheduled for Tuesday, June 2 at 3 PM EST. This monthly livestream series is presented by DRONELIFE and DRONERESPONDERS. Event Details The…
A2Z Drone Delivery Partners with Alatau City on Urban Air Mobility Initiative in Kazakhstan
A2Z Drone Delivery has entered into a partnership with Alatau Advance Air Group Ltd. (AAAG) to support Kazakhstan's Alatau City urban air mobility program. The announcement was made on May 26, 2026, during the opening ceremony of the UAM…
NOAA Deploys Autonomous Surface Vehicles to Investigate Hurricane Rapid Intensification
Deployment of Saildrone Explorers for Hurricane Research Saildrone has announced plans to deploy 10 Saildrone Explorer unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) during the 2026 hurricane season in collaboration with the National Oceanic and…