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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: 12News Amazon DEALS: DJI Mini 4K now $249 (-17%) and DJI Osmo Action 4 drops to $249! Amazon will resume Prime Air drone deliveries near Phoenix on Friday, just two days after two of its MK30 drones…

Photo credit: meerir Amazon DEALS: DJI Mini 4K now $249 (-17%) and DJI Osmo Action 4 drops to $249! DronePort Network and Wingbits announced today a partnership to launch meerir, an AI-powered airspace intelligence…

MightyFly, a San Francisco Bay Area-based developer and operator of autonomous hybrid eVTOL cargo aircraft, has announced a five-year, $50 million contract with a leading California healthcare diagnostics provider. The agreement marks one…

Photo credit: Marine AI Amazon DEALS: DJI Mini 4K now $249 (-17%) and DJI Osmo Action 4 drops to $249! British defence drone manufacturers are abandoning UK testing grounds for Spain and Canada due to regulatory…

Amazon DEALS: DJI Mini 4K now $249 (-17%) and DJI Osmo Action 4 drops to $249! Picture this: you’re chilling in your backyard, in a hammock, sipping a (really) cold one, when a sleek Amazon MK30 drone buzzes in, drops…

Public concern about drones is rising worldwide, with authorities urging citizens to report sightings “without hesitation.” But does this approach help aviation safety—or does it risk fueling fear and misunderstanding? In today’s guest…

Congress fails to reauthorize DOJ, DHS counter-UAS power By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The federal government’s ability to disable and take down drones posing a potential threat to critical infrastructure such as power plants…

Matternet, a developer of commercial drone delivery systems, has partnered with Dave’s Hot Chicken to pilot a food delivery service in Los Angeles. The initiative will begin in Northridge, California, where eligible residents will soon be…