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.
United Utilities Deploys Thermal Drones to Detect Hidden Hotspots in Moorland Fires
United Utilities Employs Thermal Imaging Drones for Fire Monitoring United Utilities is utilizing thermal imaging drones to detect hidden hotspots left by recent moorland fires in northwest England. This initiative aims to prevent the risk…
Counter-UAS Strategies Implemented to Address Drone Activity Over Spokane Wildfires
Drone Interference in Eastern Washington Wildfires FBI and Local Officials Address Unauthorized Drone Activity by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Federal and local officials are expressing concern over unauthorized drone flights over…
Amazon Prime Air to Expand Drone Delivery Service to Nearly 500 U.S. Locations
Amazon Expands Prime Air Drone Delivery Service Across the U.S. Amazon has announced a significant expansion of its Prime Air drone delivery service, aiming to reach nearly 500 cities and towns by the end of 2026. This expansion is expected…
AUVSI Appoints Heather Lee as Acting President and CEO Following Michael Robbins’ Departure
AUVSI Announces Leadership Transition The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has confirmed a leadership change set to take effect this fall. President and CEO Michael Robbins will depart from the organization on…
Appeals Court Partially Overturns Ruling in DJI’s Challenge to Pentagon Designation
D.C. Circuit Partially Reverses Lower Court Ruling in DJI Case The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit has partially reversed a lower court ruling regarding DJI's designation by the Department of Defense as a “Chinese military…
Identifying Gaps in America’s Drone Supply Chain
Building a Secure U.S. Drone Supply Chain At SES.AI's Massachusetts facility, the challenge of establishing a secure U.S. drone supply chain is evident. The company is developing batteries for applications where weight, performance, and…
Top Commercial Cleaning Drones of 2026: Specifications and Comparative Analysis
Executive Summary: Purpose: This evaluation analyzes commercial exterior cleaning drones available in August 2026, comparing Apellix, Lucid Bots, Aquiline Drones, KTV Working Drones, and modified DJI platforms across key operational…
FAA NextGen Fact Sheet Highlights Future Integration of Drones and Advanced Aircraft
FAA Announces Operational Status of NextGen Systems The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released a fact sheet on August 17 detailing updates to the National Airspace System (NAS) and outlining plans for ongoing modernization efforts.…
Uber and Zipline Aim for One Million Daily Drone Deliveries by 2029
Uber and Zipline Form Strategic Partnership for Drone Delivery Uber and Zipline have announced a strategic partnership aimed at introducing drone delivery services to Uber Eats customers across the United States. The companies plan to…
White House Announces New Tariffs on Imported Drones and Their Components
New Tariffs Imposed on Imported Drones and Components President Donald Trump has announced new tariffs on imported drones and certain drone components following a national security investigation conducted by the Commerce Department. The…