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A research team from China has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in Drone Technology, successfully flying a hexacopter UAV in temperatures as low as -32.8°F (-36°C) using an advanced lithium battery. Developed by the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP), a…
On Friday, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is gearing up to propose rules expanding drone use for deliveries and other services, a potential turning point for the U.S. Drone Industry. Speaking after touring…
The Helius Nano Drone: Big Capabilities in a Pocket-Sized Package The newly unveiled Helius drone has caught our attention, and from what we can see in the released footage and specifications, it appears to be a game-changer in the nano…
The Drone Industry buzzes with anticipation as DJI prepares to launch the Matrice 400, a heavy-lift enterprise drone hinted at in recent leaks. Amid this excitement, FCC filings have uncovered a curious component: the “M400 RC sub2G SDR module” with…
The Drones, Robotics, and AI Summit 2025, held today, at the Rockefeller Center in New York City, brought together over 300 industry leaders to explore the future of autonomous systems. Organized by Oliver Mitchell of ff Venture Capital (ffVC), in…
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is redirecting its focus toward drone technology and counter-drone systems as part of a significant budget reshuffle, moving approximately $50 billion from legacy programs to new priorities. This shift, detailed in a recent Business…
North Dakota is poised to solidify its leadership in the Drone Industry with a newly approved $11 million appropriation aimed at integrating its Vantis unmanned aerial system (UAS) with the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Pathfinder radar program. This development, detailed…
The Dutch Association of Certified RPAS Operators (DCRO) has released a white paper challenging the probability assumptions for unmanned aircraft system (UAS) flyaways in the upcoming Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA) 2.5 guidelines. Drawing on extensive data from professional operators…
On February 25, 2025, the Newport Beach City Council unanimously approved a five-year, $2,176,037.60 contract with BRINC Drones Inc. to launch an advanced drone program for the city’s Police department. This move marks a significant step toward integrating cutting-edge unmanned…
On a chilly morning in Canada, AVSS – Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions Inc. dropped news of their latest innovation: the PRS-M4DT, a parachute recovery system tailored for the DJI Dock 3. Announced via their official channels, this system—along with its…
You can tell that DJI’s dock system for their drones is maturing as a product line when you look at the improvements made between the Dock 2, which has been in service for about a year now, and the brand-new…
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is paving the way for a revolution in public safety drone operations, with a landmark waiver granted to the Fort Wayne Police Department at the end of 2024. This first-of-its-kind approval, detailed in a Government…
On February 11, 2025, a DJI Air 3 police drone operated by the Oscoda Township Police Department was allegedly shot down by a civilian during a tense standoff in Tawas Township, Michigan. The suspect, 21-year-old Alexander J. Bessey, now faces…
DJI Enterprise, a leader in professional drone solutions, has sparked widespread speculation in the Drone Industry with its recent teaser announcement on X. The post, featuring the tagline “Rise to Any Challenge” and scheduled for February 27, 2025, at 8…
In a striking demonstration of Drone Technology‘s life-saving potential, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office successfully located an injured woman after a crash in Darbydale, Ohio, early Sunday morning, reports WBNS 10TV. The deployment of a drone equipped with thermal imaging…
In a compelling demonstration of Drone Technology‘s growing role in public safety, the Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Department successfully deployed a thermal imaging drone to apprehend a suspect who fled a car crash in Fife Lake Township, Michigan, on February…
In a significant advancement for Drone Technology, MIT researchers have developed MiFly, a groundbreaking system that enables drones to navigate autonomously in indoor, low-visibility environments using radio frequency (RF) waves. Announced by MIT News, this innovation tackles a longstanding challenge…
The North Dakota Senate has voted to remove a $15 million drone replacement program from House Bill 1038 while preserving $11 million for expanding the state’s beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone network, according to KFYR reports and legislative…
Paladin Drones has completed a three-day training and deployment program with the Gainesville Police Department, establishing new automated drone capabilities for public safety operations. The implementation, led by UAV Specialist Gregory Green, focused on system installation, testing, and hands-on flight…
Wingcopter, the German drone manufacturer behind the FAA certification-pending Wingcopter 198, announced its expansion into long-range LiDAR surveying solutions at Geo Week 2025 in Denver, Colorado. The company’s proven EVTOL platform will now carry advanced laser scanning systems designed for…
In a revealing episode of ASTM International’s “Taking to the Skies: Drone Standards” podcast recorded in January 2025, industry veterans Phil Kenul and Mark Blanks provided an extensive look at how drone standards are revolutionizing aviation and shaping future developments.…
Ukraine‘s 14th Unmanned Aerial Systems Regiment has granted unprecedented access to their long-range drone operations, revealing domestically produced unmanned aircraft capable of striking targets up to 1,240 miles behind enemy lines. According to an exclusive Reuters report, these strategic assets…
We have four stories for you this week: the NTSB preliminary report on the drone show accident in Orlando, a regulatory freeze – that’s an important thing, a possible DJI release list for 2025, and lastly, a new drone bill…
In a significant demonstration of Ukraine‘s expanding drone warfare capabilities, Ukrainian forces conducted one of their largest coordinated drone attacks to date, targeting critical Russian oil infrastructure and military production facilities. According to reports from Ukrainian officials and Russian military…
Russian air defense systems intercepted multiple waves of drone attacks across several regions, including four separate locations around Moscow, highlighting the growing challenges of urban air defense against unmanned aerial systems. According to Reuters, the incidents led to temporary suspensions…
In a groundbreaking development for the commercial Drone Industry, vHive has secured an exclusive Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) waiver authorizing autonomous multi-drone operations for solar farm inspections across the United States. The authorization, announced on January 22, 2025, positions vHive…
The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office in Ohio has announced a comprehensive Drones as First Responders (DFR) program that will revolutionize their emergency response capabilities through automated drone deployment. The program, implemented in partnership with Skydio, represents one of the most…
Transport Canada is preparing to implement groundbreaking regulations that will fundamentally transform drone operations across the country, marking a significant shift away from case-by-case approvals for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) flights. The new framework, which began rolling out…
Retail giant Walmart has terminated its partnership with drone logistics provider DroneUp, including divesting its stake in the company, marking a significant shift in its drone delivery approach. The announcement comes shortly after DroneUp secured crucial FAA certification for expanded…
Alabama‘s Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has launched a formal drone program that signals the growing maturation of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) deployment across state transportation agencies. The initiative, which places dedicated personnel in charge of drone operations, represents a shift…
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