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Critical drone programs and rulemaking at the FAA are slowing or pausing as the government shutdown enters its fourth week, while core flight safety operations continue. FAA Under Pressure as Shutdown Drags On The government shutdown has…

Photo credit: Friend of DroneXL A DJI Mavic 4 Pro, DJI’s newest flagship drone, suffered catastrophic propeller failure just eight seconds into a hover test, crashing from approximately 10 feet and breaking an…

Photo credit: Data Slayer A popular tech YouTuber has reverse-engineered a $40,000 military-grade reconnaissance drone for just $120.07 using open-source hardware and off-the-shelf components. The DIY system…

News group warns Part 108 could impinge on free speech By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A coalition of almost two dozen major news media organizations has raised concerns that the proposed FAA Part 108 rule could hamper journalists’…

New system targets public safety needs as demand grows for American-made drone alternatives Flock Safety has announced Alpha, its first American-made, NDAA-compliant drone designed specifically for emergency response. The system is…

New aircraft expand University of Alaska Fairbanks’ capabilities for long-range unmanned operations The University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration (ACUASI) has added two large-payload Windracers…

Photo credit: DJI News organizations have formally challenged the FAA’s proposed drone regulations before the October 6 comment deadline, warning that the rules would effectively ban aerial journalism in…

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…

Amazon has dropped the price on the DJI Mini 3 drone to its lowest point in a month, with all three bundle options now 20% off. The beginner-friendly drone that stays under the critical 249-gram FAA registration…

Skydio X10 Drone Gets Major Upgrades: Enhanced Sensors, Safety Features, and Connectivity Police and sheriff’s departments across America have rapidly embraced AI-powered drones for everything from pursuits and…