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.
WISPR Systems Introduces SkyScout 2 and SkyScout 2+
Next-generation drones focus on precision, durability, and operator experience WISPR Systems has announced the launch of the SkyScout 2 and SkyScout 2+, the latest evolution of its flagship drone platform. Developed with input from…
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford on Modernization, Agency Challenges, and the Need to Act Quickly
First public appearance underscores urgency of modernizing the National Airspace System The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA), a non-profit working to advance the commercial drone industry through collaboration with policymakers and industry…
Michael Kratsios Lays Out White House Priorities, Discusses NPRM at CDA BVLOS Summit
The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA), a non-profit organization focused on advancing commercial drone integration and enabling advanced aviation, hosted a Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Stakeholder Summit in Washington, D.C. on…
TruWeather’s Urban Testbed Brings Accurate Low-Altitude Forecasting to DFW
TruWeather develops low-altitude weather testbed for DFW area By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A Virginia-based aviation-oriented weather company has begun testing its advanced low-altitude weather forecasting technology geared to…
SkyfireAI Partners with U.S. Space & Rocket Center to Advance Drone Training
SkyfireAI U.S. Space & Rocket Center partnership expands real-world training, STEM education, and public safety innovation in Huntsville On the heels of this week’s announcement that U.S. Space Command will relocate to Huntsville’s…
Collection Ground Control Points with Global Mapper Mobile
Effortless Field Data Collection with Global Mapper Mobile Global Mapper Mobile brings data collection into the palm of your hand, making it easy to record ground control points and other key features on site when collecting drone-images…
House Version of FY 26 NDAA Expands Language from FY 25 on Chinese Drones
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed its version of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes updated language on unmanned aircraft systems of foreign origin. The new provisions build on measures…
Inside the Drone-Powered ‘Magic Box’ for Emergency Management
Project CLARKE uses ‘magic box’ to assess storm damage, find missing persons By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A software package that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to help quickly analyze drone-collected…
What Will It Take to Strengthen U.S. Drone Manufacturing? A Conversation with Inspired Flight’s CEO
Building Resilience and Innovation in the American Drone Industry Located in San Luis Obispo, CA, Inspired Flight is a leading U.S. manufacturer of industrial drones. Inspired Flight excels at integrating multiple payloads and…
AI-Powered Drones Find Hidden Firearms: Airborne Threat Detection
ZeroEyes demonstrates threat-detection system at AF Base By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A summer concert at a U.S. Air Force base in South Carolina recently served as the testing ground for a drone-based real-time threat detection…