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.
Poland Launches IRYDA PLUS: Innovating for the New Economy of Air Combat
On September 15, 2025, a Polish consortium officially launched the IRYDA PLUS project, Europe’s first unmanned fighter aircraft designed specifically for counter-UAS missions. The system represents a hard-kill approach to drone defense,…
DJI Teases “Own The Moment” Ahead Of Osmo Nano Launch
Screenshot DJI released a new teaser video today titled “Own the Moment”, announcing a product reveal set for September 23, 2025, at 8 a.m. EDT. The short clip appears to highlight a modular lens or camera system that…
DJI Matrice 4T Review – $7,000 Drone That Saves Lives!
This is DJI’s latest enterprise flagship, the Matrice 4T, and it comes with four different cameras: a wide-angle camera, a 3× optical zoom, a 7× optical zoom, and a thermal camera for nighttime operations, search…
Drone Collision Grounds Firefighting Aircraft In LA Wildfire Response
A Super Scooper firefighting aircraft sustained damage after colliding with a civilian drone while combating the Palisades Fire northwest of Los Angeles on Thursday, highlighting the growing dangers of unauthorized…
3,000 Drones Recreate Michelangelo’s Masterpieces Over The Vatican
Photo credit: ABC NEWS Youtube Channel In a breathtaking display that fused Renaissance art with 21st-century technology, the Vatican just hosted the largest drone show in European history. As Euronews reported it, in…
Creating Pathways: TCB Drones Academy Brings Diversity to Commercial Drone Careers
TCB Drones Academy strives to bring diversity to drone industry By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Whenever Steffanie Rivers, the proprietor and founder of TBC Drones and TCB Drones Academy, would attend an event along with her peers…
Energy Leaders See UAVs as Critical to Protecting Aging Infrastructure
New survey shows North American utilities turning to drones as extreme weather and decaying infrastructure raise risks A new report from SwissDrones highlights how executives across North America’s energy sector are preparing for a future…
Drones and the Cost-Exchange Challenge in Modern Warfare
When cheap drones force expensive defenses, the balance of power shifts Modern warfare is in the midst of a profound change. Small, inexpensive drones are reshaping the battlefield, forcing militaries to rethink how they fight and, just as…
Dublin 15’s Drone Drama: Manna’s Expansion Plans Meet
UPDATE: This article has been updated with new info on 07/10/2025 The skies over Dublin 15 are alive with drone deliveries—and a lively community debate! Manna Drones’ fast-food service, partnered with Deliveroo,…
SkyRover X1 Review – Incredible New Mini Drone
Good day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. Today, I’m excited to share a new drone entering the market: the SkyRover X1. The sub-250 g drone market is flooded with options, and I usually steer clear because many are lackluster and…