FAA
Drones for Wildfire Mitigation: Aerial Fire Risk Assessments Expand in Aurora, Colorado
Rocky Mountain UAV uses drones to assess wildfire risk in Aurora, CO—helping homeowners prevent fire damage with aerial inspections and
Countries
News, deep dives, and analysis — every Countries story, newest first.
4,869
Articles
230
Beats covered
14
Reporters on beat
Aug 25
Last updated
Ukraine
Ukraine and Russia Race to Advance Fiber-Optic Drone Technology in Kursk Conflict
In a pivotal shift for modern warfare, Ukraine and Russia are intensifying their use of fiber-optic drones in the ongoing conflict in Russia’s Kursk region, a development that has reshaped battlefield dynamics. According to a detailed report by The Washington Post, these tethered drones, which rely on thin fiber-optic cables for control instead of radio…
Drone as First Responder
NYC Deploys Drones to Enhance Beach Safety This Memorial Day Weekend
New York City is set to open its beaches for Memorial Day weekend with a tech-driven approach to safety, as drones take center stage in lifeguard operations. On Friday, May 23, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams and city officials gathered at Orchard Beach to announce the expanded use of drones, aiming to protect beachgoers and address…
Drones for Good
Weekly UAS News Update
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week: a swimmer rescued by a fisherman and his drone, Kyle Nordfors receiving a prestigious award, and Pierce Aerospace partnering with MITRE for Remote ID research. Let’s dive in. Drone Saves Swimmer in Florida First up, a heartwarming “drones for good”…
United States
Australian Law Enforcement Awards DroneShield $1M+ Contract for Advanced Counter-Drone Technology
An Australian law enforcement agency has selected counter-drone specialist DroneShield to deliver advanced counter-unmanned aircraft
DJI
USGS Captures Stunning Close-Up of Kīlauea Lava Pond Using DJI Matrice 600 Drone
During uncrewed aircraft systems overflights on May 21, USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists flew their DJI Matrice 600 drone equipped
Drone Supremacy
NATO’s Thunder Wasp GT Drone by Patria & ACC Revealed
Finnish defence company Patria and Swedish drone maker ACC Innovation AB have signed a cooperation agreement to jointly develop a military
FAA
Aurora Approves Drone Defense Pact Near Buckley Space Force Base
On May 22, 2025, the Aurora City Council greenlighted a resolution to collaborate with federal authorities in tackling drone threats near Buckley Space Force Base, a critical hub for national defense operations. This agreement, detailed in a report by The Sentinel, aims to bolster airspace security by addressing unauthorized unmanned aerial systems (UAS) incursions, a…
— The DroneXL Briefing · Free
The drone industry moves fast. Stay ahead of it.
One email with the drone news that matters — DJI, FAA, public safety, and everything in between, straight from the newsroom. No spam, no fluff.
Free forever. Unsubscribe in one click.
8,400+
Articles published
340+
Beats & desks
2020
Covering drones since
100%
Independent