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As the United States prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the federal government is intensifying efforts to bolster aerial security, with plans to invest roughly 500 million dollars into counter-drone systems. However, emerging…

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The Commercial UAV Forum has launched the European Commercial UAV Industry Survey, an initiative aimed at gathering firsthand insights from drone pilots and operators across Europe. The survey seeks to capture the realities of UAV…

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A First for the Nation The State of Ohio has announced a milestone for public safety innovation: the launch of the first statewide Drone First Responder (DFR) program in the United States. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT),…

Ocean Race. Photo credit: DroneXL Amazon Prime Deals: DJI Mini 4K for $239, DJI Neo for $159, Skyrover X1 FMC for $718! The Ocean Race has released breathtaking aerial drone footage showcasing the speed, power, and…

Funding round brings in FirstMark, adds General Clarke to Board, and supports new defense contracts Tycho AI, a company developing resilient navigation and artificial intelligence systems for unmanned vehicles, announced it has raised $10…

As of October 6, the federal government shutdown enters its sixth day. For most Americans, the visible effects are still limited, but for the aviation sector—and particularly the drone industry—the timing is significant. Today also marks…

FAA issues expansive Chicago TFR to protect federal officers By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The FAA has established an unusually extensive and prolonged temporary flight restriction (TFR) for drones operating over downtown Chicago,…

Photo credit: Wikipedia Amazon DEALS: DJI Mini 4K now $249 (-17%) and DJI Osmo Action 4 drops to $249! Two Chinese nationals were arrested in northern Norway Tuesday after being caught operating a drone near Bardufoss…