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.
FCC Broadens Conditional Approvals for International Drone Systems
FCC Expands Exempted Aircraft List for Drone Systems The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has broadened its list of conditionally approved drone systems, granting exemptions to additional uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and related…
Public Safety Drone Review: Insights from Michelle Duquette of 3 MAD Air on Integrated…
Upcoming Public Safety Drone Review Webinar The next edition of the Public Safety Drone Review is scheduled for Tuesday, June 2 at 3 PM EST. This monthly livestream series is presented by DRONELIFE and DRONERESPONDERS. Event Details The…
A2Z Drone Delivery Partners with Alatau City on Urban Air Mobility Initiative in Kazakhstan
A2Z Drone Delivery has entered into a partnership with Alatau Advance Air Group Ltd. (AAAG) to support Kazakhstan's Alatau City urban air mobility program. The announcement was made on May 26, 2026, during the opening ceremony of the UAM…
NOAA Deploys Autonomous Surface Vehicles to Investigate Hurricane Rapid Intensification
Deployment of Saildrone Explorers for Hurricane Research Saildrone has announced plans to deploy 10 Saildrone Explorer unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) during the 2026 hurricane season in collaboration with the National Oceanic and…
US Drone Manufacturers Innovate with New Factory Designs
Additive Manufacturing Enhances Flexibility and Resilience in U.S. Drone Manufacturing At the AUVSI’s XPONENTIAL 2026 conference in Detroit, a recurring theme emerged regarding the future of U.S. drone manufacturing. Unlike the…
Concerns Rise Over Universal Conspicuity as Pilots Question Safety Broadcasts
AOPA's Stance on ADS-B Billing Raises Concerns for Aviation Safety News and Commentary. The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has recently expressed its opposition to the use of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B)…
Emerging Solutions Address Battery Challenges in the Drone Industry
Factorial Expands Solid-State Drone Battery Partnerships Across Three Continents New Collaborations to Enhance Drone Performance Battery technology company Factorial Energy has announced a series of partnerships aimed at integrating…
Commercial UAV Expo Unveils 2026 Conference Program Emphasizing Actionable Insights
Commercial UAV Expo 2026 Conference Program Announced The Commercial UAV Expo has unveiled its conference program for 2026, emphasizing practical education and operational experience for professionals in the commercial drone sector. The…
Pentagon Supports AI Counter-Drone Startup Through $500 Million Agreement
U.S. Defense Department Awards $500 Million Contract for Drone Technology By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The Pentagon has announced plans to acquire up to $500 million in drone and counter-unmanned aerial systems (UAS) technology…
Amprius and Matternet Strengthen Partnership for Drone Delivery Battery Solutions
Partnership Aims to Enhance Drone Delivery Performance Battery manufacturer Amprius Technologies and drone delivery company Matternet have announced a strategic partnership aimed at improving the performance of commercial drone delivery…