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.
AirData Partners with BRINC to Enhance Automated Flight Records for Public Safety Drones
New Integration Enhances Drone Flight Data Management for Public Safety Agencies AirData has introduced a new integration with BRINC, designed to streamline the management of drone flight data for public safety agencies. This integration…
Sentrycs Secures Significant Counter-Drone Contracts in World Cup Host Cities
Sentrycs Systems to Protect Skies in U.S., Mexico, Canada By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (This article is part of a series on efforts to establish new counter-UAS protocols in the U.S. to safeguard high-profile sporting events and…
Iranian Operative Arrested at LAX in Connection with $70 Million Drone Deal in Sudan
Iranian Operative Arrested at LAX Over Drone Deal with Sudan Federal agents apprehended 44-year-old Shamim Mafi at Los Angeles International Airport on Saturday night as she attempted to board a flight to Turkey. Prosecutors allege that…
DJI Delivers SkyPixel Contest Prize via Third Country After US Customs Delay
Drone Photographer Receives SkyPixel Prize After Customs Delay Joanna Steidle, a drone photographer from Southampton, has finally received her SkyPixel prize drone over a year after winning it, thanks to the assistance of another SkyPixel…
Skydio CEO Participates in Ramapo Police Drone Demonstration for Rockland Chiefs
Ramapo Police Department Demonstrates Drone as First Responder Program The Town of Ramapo Police Department in Rockland County, New York, recently hosted a live demonstration of its Drone as First Responder (DFR) program, attended by all…
DJI Avata 360: An Unfiltered Review of Its Initial Flight Experience
DJI Avata 360: First Impressions from Initial Flight The DJI Avata 360 has recently been introduced, and an initial flight experience has been shared by a user from 51 Drones. This review focuses on the firsthand experience of flying the…
DJI Informs Ninth Circuit of 25 Unreleased Products in Regulatory Uncertainty, $1.56 Billion at…
DJI Files Brief in Ninth Circuit Case Against FCC On April 15, 2026, DJI submitted a detailed brief in its ongoing legal battle with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), revealing significant financial implications for the company.…
Navy MQ-4C Triton Conducts 12-Hour Surveillance Mission Over Cuba
Navy MQ-4C Triton Conducts Extended Surveillance Mission Over Cuba A US Navy MQ-4C Triton surveillance drone completed a 12-hour mission on April 16, 2026, monitoring the coast of Cuba. The drone's flight path included areas over Havana,…
DJI Avata 2 vs. $15,000 Red Komodo Cinelifter: Iceland Test Highlights FPV Trade-Offs
Comparison of DJI Avata 2 and Red Komodo Cinelifter in Iceland Two FPV pilots conducted a side-by-side test of the DJI Avata 2 and a Red Komodo cinelifter, valued between $15,000 and $20,000, at three notable locations in Iceland. The…
China’s “Land Aircraft Carrier” Enhances Mid-Flight Drone Operations
Chinese Research Team Demonstrates Microwave Power Transfer for Drones A research team from Xidian University in China has successfully tested a ground-based microwave system capable of powering drones mid-flight. This innovative…