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Transport Canada Set to Transform Drone Operations with New BVLOS Framework
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…
Walmart Ends DroneUp Partnership, Shifts Drone Delivery Strategy
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…
State DOTs Expand Drone Programs, Transforming Infrastructure Management
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…
2024 Year in Review: Drone Industry Navigates Complex Security Reviews and War-Driven Innovation
Looking back at DroneXL’s most-read stories of 2024, we’ve seen an industry shaped by legislative challenges, conflict-driven innovation, significant product launches, and heightened geopolitical tensions as a new U.S. administration prepares to take office. Legislative Challenges and Security Reviews The…
Hong Kong Police Push for Expanded Drone Operations Amid Privacy Concerns
Hong Kong’s law enforcement agencies are seeking regulatory changes that would significantly expand their drone capabilities, potentially ushering in more comprehensive aerial surveillance and AI-powered analysis. Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung recently outlined plans to utilize drones for automated…
Matternet Partners with ANRA Technologies to Scale Urban Drone Delivery Operations
Drone delivery pioneer Matternet is taking steps to expand its urban delivery capabilities through a new partnership with ANRA Technologies, a specialist in unmanned aircraft system traffic management (UTM) solutions. According to CBS News, the collaboration aims to integrate advanced…
Ukraine Allegedly Supplied Drones to Syrian Rebels Ahead of Assad’s Ouster
Syrian rebels reportedly received covert drone support from Ukrainian intelligence operatives just weeks before toppling the Assad regime, marking a significant escalation in the intersection of global conflicts. According to a Washington Post report citing unnamed sources familiar with Ukraine’s…
Canada Plans Drone Surveillance Expansion to Address Border Security Demands
Canadian officials are preparing to significantly expand drone surveillance capabilities along the U.S.-Canada border as part of a comprehensive security enhancement plan, according to details emerging from recent high-level government meetings. The initiative comes as part of broader negotiations with…
NASA’s UTM Research Paves Way for Commercial BVLOS Drone Operations
NASA’s pioneering work in Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) has played a crucial role in enabling the FAA’s recent authorization of commercial Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations in shared airspace. The milestone development, announced in July,…
Rep. Van Drew Claims Iranian ‘Mothership’ Behind New Jersey Drone Sightings
Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) claims that mysterious drones spotted over New Jersey originate from an Iranian mothership stationed off the U.S. East Coast, citing unnamed “high-level sources” in a Fox News interview. Claims Drones of Iranian Origin Speaking on…
Fraunhofer IFAM and Droniq Complete Historic 112-Mile Maritime Drone Flight
In a landmark achievement for civilian drone operations, Fraunhofer IFAM and Droniq GmbH have successfully executed the first regulated beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone flight over open water, covering 112 miles (180 kilometers) from Cuxhaven to Helgoland and…
Star-Based Navigation System Could Make Drones GPS-Independent
Australian researchers have developed a pioneering celestial navigation system for drones that could eliminate reliance on GPS signals, potentially transforming both military and commercial drone operations. The breakthrough comes from the University of South Australia, where scientists have created a…