BVLOS
BVLOS: Discover the latest in Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations. Stay updated on regulations and advancements in BVLOS technology.
Drone delivery surge: China’s low-altitude economy aims to set the global standard, with U.S. policy lagging behind
China’s push into the “low-altitude economy” is accelerating from showcase to scale, with the inaugural International Advanced Air Mobility Expo in Shanghai highlighting cargo drones, hydrogen-powered platforms, and multi-seat eVTOLs as Beijing seeks to define global aerial logistics—an ambition that…
DJI docks cut El Paso emergency response from an hour to minutes with citywide, on‑prem DFR
El Paso, Texas, has deployed a citywide drone‑as‑first‑responder network built on 22 DJI Dock stations and FlightHub 2 On‑Premises, enabling remote launches from any laptop, live video to units en route, and a shift from after‑hours, 45–60 minute manual deployments…
Zipotle Zips Burritos by Drone in Dallas
Hold onto your guac, DroneXL crew, because Chipotle’s slinging burritos through the skies! In a spicy new partnership with Zipline, the drone delivery champs, Chipotle’s testing “Zipotle” in Dallas, dropping tacos and bowls faster than you can say “extra salsa.”…
New FAA Drone Rules – BVLOS and Part 108 Explained
The proposal to fly a drone beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) is out, and it’s 650 pages long, complex, and written by a government agency. So, we went through all the head-banging, the hair-pulling, the highs, and the lows…
Army Launches “Drone Amazon” for Soldiers: Civvy Tech Hits Front Lines!
Attention, drone pilots! Ever waited weeks for that shiny new gimbal or battery? Now imagine if Uncle Sam needed your Mavic for an army mission tomorrow… but had to slog through 18 months of paperwork just to buy it. Yikes!…
Draganfly Border Drones Fly 7 Hours, Lift 200 Lbs, & Scan Heartbeats for Southern Arizona Sheriff’s Office
Hello fellow drone pilots! Raise your hand if you’ve ever cursed that blinking battery icon just as the perfect light hits. Now, imagine your drone not just sipping juice, but guzzling gas like a lawnmower, flying longer than your average…
North Dakota’s Drone Delivery Breakthrough: Medical Supplies Soar 80 Miles in 35 Minutes
Hold onto your stethoscopes, DroneXL readers, because North Dakota just pulled off a game-changing drone delivery that’s rewriting rural healthcare! In a landmark trial, a Supervolo drone zipped medical supplies 80 miles (128 km) from Williston to Watford City in…
Dublin 15’s Drone Debate: Manna’s Deliveries Spark Mix of Cheers and Jeers
UPDATE: This article has been updated with new info on 07/10/2025 The skies over Dublin 15 are alive with drone deliveries—and a lively community debate! Manna Drones’ fast-food service, partnered with Deliveroo, has locals split: some love the quick drops…
Part 108 NPRM, Update on Drone Collision in TX, and Major Leaks on DJI Mini 5 Pro
Welcome to Your Weekly UAS News Update. We have three stories for you this week. The FAA has finally unveiled its proposed rule for beyond visual line of sight operations. Also, we have an update on a story about a…
Skyports Drones Fly Medical Supplies Across Belgium, Piloted from the UK: A Game-Changer for Healthcare
Picture this: a Skyports drone zipping through the skies, delivering life-saving medical supplies to a hospital faster than you can get through rush-hour traffic. Now imagine it’s being piloted from another country. Reported by Avweb, this is the reality Skyports…
FAA’s Bold BVLOS Proposal: End Waivers, Ignite U.S. Drone Innovation Boom
Hey drone enthusiasts, what if regulations finally caught up to your tech? Enter the FAA’s BVLOS bombshell, promising economic wins and global edge—details inside. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new rule for Beyond Visual Line of…
V-BAT Drones Ace Coast Guard Tests: Ready to Rule the Seas
DroneXL readers, get ready to salute a new hero of the skies. The V-BAT unmanned aircraft system (UAS) just aced its operational tests with the U.S. Coast Guard, earning a gold star and a ticket to patrol the seas aboard…