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FAA Admits Uncertainty on Drone Numbers in U.S. Airspace, Raising Safety Concerns
Acting FAA Administrator Chris Rocheleau revealed during a House Appropriations subcommittee hearing that the agency lacks precise data on the number of drones operating in U.S. airspace at any given time, sparking concerns among drone professionals and recreational pilots. This…
Morgan Stanley: Tesla Could Revolutionize U.S. Drone Manufacturing
Morgan Stanley has proposed that Tesla could become a major force in drone manufacturing, potentially addressing a critical gap in the U.S. industry. While Tesla has not confirmed any plans to enter the sector, the investment bank reportedly believes the…
Drones Aid in Dramatic Mount Si Teen Rescue: A New Era for Backcountry Safety
On Memorial Day 2025, a group of teens hiking Mount Si near North Bend, Washington, found themselves stranded on the treacherous “Haystack” section—a steep, rocky scramble. Thanks to the swift action of the Seattle Mountain Rescue team and drone technology,…
DJI Counters U.S. Drone Ban Concerns with Privacy and Security Assurances
DJI, the leading Chinese drone manufacturer, has issued a detailed statement addressing concerns over a potential U.S. executive order that could ban Chinese-made drones, as reported by DroneXL. The executive order, which President Trump is expected to sign soon according…
Drone Smuggling Bust in South Carolina Exposes Prison Contraband Risks
On June 2, 2025, a routine traffic stop in Bennettsville, South Carolina, uncovered a sophisticated drone smuggling operation targeting Evans Correctional Institution, revealing the growing challenge of aerial contraband delivery in correctional facilities, according to WYFF News 4. Drones in…
Amazon’s 60-Minute Drone Delivery: Fast, Futuristic, and a Bit Wild
Picture this: you’re chilling in your backyard, in a hammock, sipping a (really) cold one, when a sleek Amazon MK30 drone buzzes in, drops your new DJI Mini 5 Pro, and zips off—all in under an hour. That’s the magic…
U.S. Army Drones Deliver Blood to Frontlines in Major Swift Response 2025 Exercise
In a groundbreaking step for military medical logistics, the U.S. Army’s 173rd Airborne Brigade successfully used drones to transport blood supplies during the Swift Response 2025 exercise in Lithuania. According to Task and Purposes, this operation, involving Finland, Latvia, Norway,…
Hidden Level’s Drone Detection Tech Soars with $100M Funding Boost in Syracuse
Hidden Level, a Syracuse-based startup specializing drone detection systems, is making waves in the drone industry after securing $100 million in new investor funding reports Syracuse.com. The company, which develops technology to track aerial drones and their operators, is rapidly…
How to Register Your Drone in 2025 (Avoid $10,000 Fines)
Did you know that in the United States, failing to register your drone could result in a fine of up to $10,000? Don’t take the risk. In the next few minutes, I’ll guide you through the step-by-step process of registering…
DJI Drones in Harry Potter? UK Village Privacy Invasion Revealed
DJI Drones in Castle Combe? Well, in this Cotswolds’ postcard-perfect village, that looks like it’s been plucked straight from Hogsmeade, with its honey-colored cottages and winding lanes so enchanting you half expect to spot Harry, Hermione, and Ron sipping butterbeer…
Israel’s Iron Beam Laser: A New Era in Air Defense
Israel has achieved a significant milestone in military technology by successfully deploying a high-powered laser system, known as Iron Beam or Magen Or, to neutralize Hezbollah drones during the ongoing Middle East conflict. This marked the world’s first operational use…
Elon Musk, the U.S. Drone Industry Needs Your Vision to Soar
Dear Elon Musk, As a reporter who has covered the drone industry for nine years, first with DroneDJ, now with DroneXL, I’m writing to you on behalf of drone professionals, recreational pilots, and first responders. The U.S. drone sector faces…