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.
Groups Ask Appeals Court to Review Rescinded FAA Drone Restriction
Amicus brief raises First Amendment questions about drone journalism as legal challenge continues Several civil liberties and photography organizations have filed a brief in a federal case challenging an FAA drone flight restriction that…
Unauthorized Drones Divert Firefighting Aircraft at California’s Timber Fire
By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Unauthorized drones flying in restricted airspace continue to cause interference with aerial firefighting operations at the scenes of wildfires across the country. In a recent example of this…
Doodle Labs Introduces Nano² Radio for Long-Range FPV Drone Communications
The lightweight Nano² radio supports high-quality video, interference avoidance and networked operations for military and commercial users When selecting a radio control system for their vehicles, drone manufacturers face the challenge of…
Unidentified Drones Force Diversion of 19 Flights at Luxembourg Airport
Nineteen incoming flights were diverted after unidentified drones were observed near and over the airport
Unauthorized drone activity temporarily halted flights at Luxembourg Airport on the night of September 18. The incident diverted 19…
Drone Solutions Secures BVLOS Approval for Medical Deliveries in Zimbabwe
CAAZ authorization clears the way for long-range KITE operations linking regional health facilities with central laboratories
Drone Solutions International has received approval to conduct beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone…
SkyDrive and Verty Partner for Commercial eVTOL Operations in South Korea by 2028
Partnership to Study Tourism and Regional Transportation Routes for Three-Seat SKYDRIVE Aircraft
Japanese eVTOL developer SkyDrive has partnered with South Korea’s Verty to prepare for commercial Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) operations in…
SkyeBrowse Shifts to Per-Model Pricing to Lower Barriers for 3D Drone Mapping
New Commercial, Pro and Public Safety & Enterprise plans offer different levels of processing, storage and tools based on each project.
SkyeBrowse has introduced a new pricing structure designed to make 3D drone mapping more flexible…
From Maps to Operational Intelligence: How Defense Is Changing the Mapping Workflow
From the INTERGEO show floor in Munich, SimActive CEO Philippe Simard discusses why speed, usability and data integration increasingly matter in defense mapping At INTERGEO this week in Munich, the geospatial industry is showcasing new ways…
Flytrex Deploys Rooftop Drone Docks and AI Positioning to Slash Delivery Costs in Dallas
The company says prepositioning drones at restaurants can cut delivery costs by 60% and reduce delivery times by half.
Flytrex has introduced a rooftop docking system and AI-based fleet positioning for drone delivery. The company says the…
AIVE AI Systems Expands Access to Geospatial Data with Fast Mapping Tools
The startup is developing tools that create georeferenced 2D maps from a small number of images, without requiring specialized infrastructure.
INTERGEO brings together established geospatial companies and startups exploring new approaches…