Infrastructure Inspection

Explore the latest advances in Infrastructure Inspection with cutting-edge drone technology. This tag highlights expert insights, innovative tools, and regulatory updates—like the FCC’s new drone exemptions unveiled at CES 2026—that are transforming how industries monitor and maintain critical assets. Stay informed to boost safety, efficiency, and accuracy in your inspection projects.

News

YouTuber Builds $120 Military-Grade Recon Drone That Streams To Tactical Software Used By U.S.…

Laura Bennett Oct 20, 2025 0

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…

Agriculture

Orkid Unveils All-in-One Drone Combining LiDAR, Photogrammetry, GNSS, and Starlink

Ryan Collins Oct 10, 2025 0

Orkid has announced a new variant of its ORKID 260 vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drone, bringing together four of the most advanced aerial data capture technologies into one integrated, NDAA-compliant system. The ORKID 260VTOL…

Agriculture

Censys and STRIXDRONES Partner to Bring Remote Fixed-Wing Inspections to the Power Grid

Ryan Collins Oct 10, 2025 0

Censys Technologies and STRIXDRONES USA have announced a strategic partnership that combines a long-endurance, fixed-wing drone built for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations with a fully autonomous docking station. The…

Business of Drones

Drone Sightings: Reporting Risks or Overreacting?

Michael Thornton Oct 2, 2025 0

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…

News

DJI Dock 3 And Matrice 4D And 4TD Usher In Versatile “Drone In A Box” Solution For Remote Operations

Laura Bennett Sep 20, 2025 0

Screenshot Snag the 2025 Apple MacBook Air M4 13-inch for $799 (Save $200!) – Limited Amazon Deal! On February 27, 2025, DJI unveiled its latest enterprise offering, the DJI Dock 3, marking the company’s first foray into…

News

Commercial Drone Alliance BVLOS Summit Highlights Key Issues for Part 108 Rulemaking

Laura Bennett Sep 12, 2025 0

The Commercial Drone Alliance, an independent non-profit organization that brings together industry leaders to advance commercial drone operations, recently hosted a BVLOS Stakeholder Summit in Washington, DC. The closed-door session on…

Inspection

Skydio Partners with gNext for Drone Infrastructure Inspection

Ryan Collins Jul 14, 2025 0

gNext and Skydio Announce New Cloud Integration for Drone Infrastructure Inspection Infrastructure inspection platform gNext Labs has announced the release of the gNext-Skydio cloud integration, granting customers improved access to…

Regulations

FAA Signals Momentum for BVLOS Rulemaking: What It Means for Commercial Drone Applications

Thomas Reed Jun 20, 2025 0

News and Commentary. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s recent comments have reignited hopes for long-awaited regulations enabling Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations. During a March 14 visit to Amazon’s Prime Air…

News

What Will It Take to Strengthen U.S. Drone Manufacturing? A Conversation with Inspired Flight’s CEO

Laura Bennett Mar 10, 2025 0

Building Resilience and Innovation in the American Drone Industry Located in San Luis Obispo, CA, Inspired Flight is a leading U.S. manufacturer of industrial drones. Inspired Flight excels at integrating multiple payloads and…

Dual Use

The Potential Impact of U.S. Tariffs on the Indian Drone Industry

Ryan Collins Feb 4, 2025 0

The United States’ decision to sharply raise tariffs on Indian goods threatens to disrupt India’s burgeoning drone sector. In late July 2025, the U.S. imposed a 25% tariff on most imports from India. It now appears (as of August,…

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