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.
FAA’s EIPP Enables Wisk and Reliable Robotics to Conduct Commercial Flights Ahead of…
FAA's eVTOL Integration Pilot Program Allows Commercial Flights with Uncertified Aircraft The Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) is pioneering a new approach by permitting companies to conduct…
FCC Invites Public Feedback on Drone Regulations as Oregon Seeks New Testing Locations
Weekly UAS News Update This week's UAS news covers three significant developments: the absence of a replacement for DJI in the consumer drone market, the FCC's call for public comments on drone spectrum reforms, and Oregon's proposal for…
US Army Grenadier System Integrates Counter-Drone Ammunition After Nearly Two Decades
U.S. Army Develops New Grenadier System with Counter-Drone Capability The U.S. Army is advancing its grenade launcher technology by integrating counter-drone capabilities into its new weapon system. This initiative marks a significant shift…
Petcube Founder Develops AI Drones for Autonomous Strikes, Attracting Investor Interest
Ukrainian Tech Entrepreneur Develops AI-Driven Drones for Military Use Yaroslav Azhnyuk, the founder of Petcube, has transitioned from creating pet technology to developing AI-guided drones capable of autonomous strikes. A recent profile in…
Skyrover Commits to US Market Amid Unanswered Questions About DJI Partnerships in Five-Year Plan
Skyrover's Commitment to the U.S. Market Amid Regulatory Challenges Skyrover has issued a statement titled "A Letter to Our U.S. Customers: Our Long-Term Commitment to the Drone Community," outlining its intentions to remain in the U.S.…
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr Ascends 2,000-Foot Tower, Drone Footage Captures the Journey
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr Climbs 2,000-Foot Tower Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr ascended the WCTI broadcast tower in Jones County, North Carolina, on Thursday. Carr utilized a hydraulic hoist for most of the…
Harvard Students Develop Fixed-Wing VTOL Drone for Sperm Whale Tracking in Dominica
Harvard Students Develop Fixed-Wing VTOL Drone for Sperm Whale Tracking Two mechanical engineering seniors from Harvard University have created a fixed-wing vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) drone designed to assist marine biologists in…
Africa’s Drone Manufacturing Initiative Marks a Shift in Global Supply Chain Dynamics
Nigeria-based Terra Industries Scales Drone Production with U.S. Investment A Nigerian startup, Terra Industries, is gaining international attention as it seeks to expand drone manufacturing in Africa. The company aims to build production…
Avinox M2S and M2 Elevate DJI’s E-Bike Motor Capabilities to 1,500W and 150 Nm
Avinox Unveils Next-Generation E-Bike Drive Units Avinox, the e-bike drive system brand under DJI, has introduced its latest drive units, the M2S and M2, aimed at the high-performance segment of the e-bike market. The M2S boasts a peak…
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon Advocates for US Drone Manufacturing and Security Funding
JPMorgan Chase CEO Calls for Increased US Drone Production Jamie Dimon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of JPMorgan Chase, emphasized the need for the United States to accelerate domestic drone production in his annual letter to…