ANAFI USA and Europe’s flagship drone maker — Parrot’s pivot to defense and enterprise, tracked.
Renault has introduced the Vision4Rescue, an electric concept vehicle that doubles as a drone-enabled mobile command center for emergency services. Built on the Renault 4 E-Tech platform in collaboration with Software République, this rugged EV integrates a roof-mounted drone from Parrot and nearly 20 interconnected technologies to boost aerial surveillance and coordination during crises like…
Before diving into that question, let’s cover some background. What Is Remote ID? Remote ID is often described as a digital license plate for drones. It broadcasts your drone’s location, altitude, velocity, and either the controller’s location or the takeoff point. History of Remote ID Introduced in 2019 through a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)…
On April 28, 2025, DJI announced the end of an era, quietly retiring its legendary Phantom 4 Pro and Phantom 4 Advanced drones, marking the official close of the Phantom lineup that redefined aerial photography. According to DJI’s support page, the last Phantom rolled off production lines in May 2018, with service for these final…
In a groundbreaking advancement, Japanese tech giant NTT has developed a drone capable of triggering and surviving lightning strikes, a feat demonstrated during tests in December 2024 and January 2025. NTT’s announcement details the drone’s ability to induce lightning at 300 meters (984 feet), offering a novel approach to mitigating the estimated ¥100 billion to…
New drone release from Ascent AeroSystems, changes to the Blue UAS framework, a major SkyBrowse update, and lastly, Skydio sending tracking
As of March 6, 2025, the Blue sUAS Cleared List—a roster of U.S. government-approved drones—has undergone a dramatic update, shrinking from 15 vendors to 10 in just a week. According to a comparison of the list between February 28 and March 6, 2025, eight vendors have been dropped, while three new ones have joined the…
If you own one of these drones, with a little bit of work, you will soon be able to fly over people. Yes, it’s going to require some paperwork, but the FAA just made it a lot easier. I’ll explain in the video below. Waiver Submission Process First and foremost, you will need to submit…
Flying drones over people has been a headache for many drone pilots due to strict FAA drone regulations. But, there’s some good news. The FAA is making it a bit easier to get approval for such operations, as Greg Reverdiau explained in his weekly UAS News Update. This shift could mean more flexibility for drone…
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