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.
Smarter Drone Searches May Require Less Replanning, Not More
New research finds that autonomous vehicles can gain most of the benefits of adaptive route planning with only a few course corrections
For an autonomous drone searching for a missing person, new information can change the mission. An image…
Teledyne FLIR Unveils AI-Driven Air-to-Ground Tracking Software for Drones
Prism A-ISR integrates AI detection, multispectral imaging, and edge processing for airborne surveillance and defense
Teledyne FLIR OEM has introduced Prism A-ISR, a new software module designed to deliver AI-enabled air-to-ground detection…
Wing and Walmart Announce Denver and Seattle as Next Drone Delivery Markets for 2027
Denver announcement comes as Colorado communities consider local rules for drone delivery infrastructure
Wing and Walmart have named the Denver and Seattle metropolitan areas as their next drone delivery markets. The companies plan to…
Michigan Medical Drone Delivery Pilot Expands to Multiple Aircraft and Sites
Second phase will test longer flights, multiple drones and sensor technology as partners explore rural healthcare logistics
A medical drone delivery project in northern Michigan will begin its second phase on October 6. The new round of…
FCC Exempts Dronus K500L Drone System from Covered List Following Conditional Approval
New Conditional Approval allows the Italian-made K500L and its docking station to remain eligible for FCC equipment authorization, subject to onshoring and continued vetting requirements
The Federal Communications Commission has granted a…
FAA Awards $12 Million for 19 Drone Research and Testing Projects
Funding supports 19 projects focused on detect-and-avoid, BVLOS communications, drone traffic management, identity verification and other technologies for UAS integration
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded $12 million for…
Drone Incursions at Wildfires Surge as Aircraft Face More Groundings
Unauthorized drone flights are rising sharply in 2026, disrupting aerial firefighting operations and increasing enforcement efforts.
As the unusually severe wildfire season in the western U.S. continues unabated, the number of incidents of…
DHS Tests Counter-Drone Technology With State and Local Law Enforcement
Field assessment gives first responders hands-on experience with commercial C-UAS systems as agencies prepare for new procurement opportunities
The Department of Homeland Security is testing commercial counter-drone technology with state…
Public Safety Drone Review Welcomes Matt Rybar on October 6
Michigan Drone Association founder joins the monthly webcast to discuss public safety UAS, counter-UAS programs, and collaboration across agencies
Join us Tuesday, October 6 at 3 p.m. ET for the next edition of the Public Safety Drone…
Cyberhawk Wins Multi-Year Drone Inspection Deal for SSE’s UK Power Grid and Offshore Wind
Three-year SSE agreement covers transmission and distribution infrastructure while expanding drone inspections into offshore wind assets
Cyberhawk has secured a new multi-year agreement to provide drone inspection and surveying services…