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.
WSJ Reveals Chinese Components in U.S. Humanoid Robots as Congress Responds with Caution
Investigation Reveals Chinese Components in U.S. Humanoid Robots The Wall Street Journal recently published an investigation highlighting the reliance of prominent American humanoid robots, such as Tesla's Optimus and products from Figure…
Oregon Urges FCC to Establish Drone Test Sites in Mountainous Areas Rather Than Solely in Labs
Oregon Proposes Drone Test Sites to FCC The Oregon Department of Aviation (ODAV) has submitted an eight-point response to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding its public notice on "Unleashing American Drone Dominance" (GN…
Skyports and HOCHTIEF Conduct Remote Survey of German Bridge from Spain
Automated Drone Surveys Transform Bridge Construction in Germany In a significant advancement for infrastructure monitoring, Skyports Drone Services has partnered with construction firm HOCHTIEF to implement a fully automated drone…
Skydio Establishes R&D Office in Zürich, Welcoming Back Alumni to Their Training Grounds
Skydio Opens Research and Development Office in Zürich Skydio has established a new research and development office in Zürich, Switzerland, marking its second European R&D location and the first dedicated to flight autonomy. The office…
FCC Seeks Public Input on Spectrum and Licensing Reforms to Support U.S. Drone Industry
FCC Seeks Input on U.S. Drone Industry Development The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued Public Notice DA 26-314, inviting feedback from the drone industry, investors, and defense stakeholders on how to enhance the United…
Comparative Review: DJI Mavic 3 Cine, Mini 3 Pro, and Neo Drones
Comparative Review of DJI Drones: Mavic 3 Cine, Mini 3 Pro, and Neo In recent days, I have tested three DJI drones: the Mavic 3 Cine, Mini 3 Pro, and the Neo. This review aims to provide insights into their performance, features, and…
Mithril Defense Deploys Pepper-Gel Drones in High Schools Funded by Two States
Mithril Defense Deploys Drones in High Schools for Safety A recent investigation by the Wall Street Journal has highlighted the efforts of Mithril Defense, a startup based in Austin, Texas, which is implementing fleets of rapid-response…
Chinese Researchers Unveil Open-Source Flight Control Software for Bamboo Drones
Chinese Researchers Develop Open-Source Flight Control Software for Bamboo Drones Researchers at Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU) in Xi'an, China, have introduced what they claim is the world's first open-source flight control…
DJI Avata 360 Firmware Update Introduces Long-Awaited Features
DJI Avata 360 Firmware Update Enhances Drone Capabilities The DJI Avata 360 has received a significant firmware update that introduces several new features aimed at improving the flying experience for users. This update is particularly…
Unidentified Drones Sighted Over Barksdale Air Force Base: Current Insights
Mystery Drones Over Barksdale AFB: Current Developments Recent incursions of drones over Barksdale Air Force Base, a key military installation in Louisiana, have raised significant concerns regarding airspace security. The U.S. Air Force is…