The Oceanside Police Department (OPD) is preparing to implement an advanced drone first responder program that could dramatically reduce emergency response times from over six minutes to just 70 seconds, according to information shared by NBC 7. The initiative, which…
Chinese drone maker DJI has formally requested five US national security agencies to evaluate its products ahead of a critical December 31, 2025 deadline established by National Defense Authorization Act provisions. In a letter sent to the Department of Homeland…
Japanese drone startup Terra Drone has signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil giant Aramco to conduct test inspections of oil and gas facilities. In an announcement Terra Drone explained, that the testing phase will begin later…
Hamburg-based Beagle has secured €5 million ($5.4 million) in seed funding to expand its long-range drone monitoring operations for critical energy infrastructure, according to co-founder Oliver Lichtenstein. The round was co-led by AENU and PT1, building on the company’s previous…
In a groundbreaking development for broadcast journalism, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Sinclair, Inc. a blanket approval to operate unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), better known as drones, over people and vehicles without requiring per-use waivers. This landmark authorization…
The Glendale Police Department has officially implemented an innovative Drone First Responder (DFR) program, expanding the technology’s law enforcement applications throughout Arizona. The department plans to strategically position launch pads across the city to create a comprehensive aerial response network…
Sweden has allocated 40 million Swedish kronor ($3.8 million) specifically toward enhancing Ukraine’s drone capabilities as part of a larger military aid package, according to a government announcement. This drone-focused funding represents half of an 80 million kronor ($7.6 million)…
The Netherlands has accelerated the delivery of a substantial €500 million ($541 million) drone package to Ukraine as part of a broader military aid initiative, Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans announced following his recent visit to Kyiv. This drone allocation…
The Trump administration’s latest round of tariffs, announced today, on Chinese goods will significantly impact US drone enthusiasts and professionals, with DJI’s products, including the upcoming DJI Mavic 4 Pro drone, facing price hikes of 34%. The escalation comes as…
UC Berkeley researchers have developed what they claim is the world’s smallest drone—a 21-milligram, battery-free device powered entirely by magnetic fields. The insect-scale flying robot is approximately one-third the weight of a honeybee and measures just 0.9 centimeters in diameter,…
The UK Government has announced new funding exceeding $26 million aimed at transforming the commercial drone landscape and potentially enabling flying taxi services, according to a recent government announcement. This investment will target both technological innovation and regulatory streamlining to…
Amazon has reportedly officially restarted its Prime Air drone delivery operations in both Tolleson, Arizona, and College Station, Texas, following a two-month suspension of the service. The company confirmed last week that deliveries have resumed after completing a necessary software…