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Drone Industry Faces Same Private Equity Trap Now Squeezing Volunteer Fire Departments
We have been reporting on how private equity and venture capital are reshaping the drone industry for years. Today, The New York Times published an investigation that exposes the identical playbook being used against volunteer fire departments, and the parallels…
Safer Skies Act Passes House: Local Police Can Now Take Down Drones At NFL Games
We’ve been reporting on stadium drone incidents for years, and Wednesday’s House vote changes everything for the 2026 World Cup and beyond. The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Safer Skies Act by a decisive 312-112 vote, authorizing state and…
22 Dead in Terra Drone Battery Fire: CEO Arrested Within 48 Hours
We’ve been tracking Terra Drone’s aggressive global expansion for years, but this week the world’s largest industrial drone service provider faces its darkest chapter. A fire at the company’s Jakarta office killed 22 employees on Tuesday, and Indonesian police have…
Rome Lab Secures $5M for Counter-Drone Detection as Mystery Drone Panic Fades
The Air Force Research Lab in Rome, New York just locked in $224.5 million in defense funding, including $5 million specifically for counter-drone detection systems. The timing is hard to ignore: this authorization comes exactly one year after the New…
Police Officer Brings Drone Tech Lessons to High School
Columbian High School in Tiffin, Ohio welcomed Officer Stevens from the Tiffin Police Department for a full morning dedicated to drone education, and the visit quickly turned into a hands on exploration of how unmanned aircraft are shaping the future…
Ondas Invests $11M in Ukrainian Combat Drone Maker, Will Debut Battle-Tested Tech in Silicon Valley
We’ve been tracking how Ukrainian battlefield innovation is reshaping the global drone industry, and today’s announcement from Ondas Holdings validates what we’ve been reporting for months: combat-proven Ukrainian drone technology is coming to American shores. Ondas (NASDAQ: ONDS) has announced…
Antigravity A1 Review: Why This 360 Drone Broke My Brain as a Pro Cinematographer
This might be the hardest drone review I’ve ever done. And I don’t say that lightly. I make a good majority of my living flying drones for big commercial projects, TV shows, and movies. I’ve flown everything from tiny Mini…
Heven AeroTech becomes Israel’s first defense tech unicorn
Heven AeroTech has reached a new milestone in the global drone industry. The Israeli founded and US based drone company is now valued at more than one billion dollars, as reported by The Jerusalem Post. The new valuation follows a…
Pilot Institute Cyber Monday Extended: Last Chance at 50% Off Part 107 Courses
Pilot Institute just extended its biggest sale of the year through Cyber Monday (and Tuesday), and we’ve confirmed the deals are still live. If you missed Black Friday, this is your final shot at up to 50% off courses that…
Pilot Institute Black Friday Sale: Part 107, Mapping, and LiDAR Courses Up to 50% Off
Pilot Institute just launched what it calls its “biggest sale ever“ with steep discounts on drone training courses that could transform your flying from hobby to career. The Black Friday promotion slashes prices across the board, making professional drone education…
DJI’s Amflow E-Bike Brand Launches First-Ever US Sale: Up to $1,600 Off
While US lawmakers continue debating restrictions on DJI drones, the Chinese tech giant’s e-bike division, Amflow, is quietly building market share on two wheels. Amflow, DJI’s electric mountain bike brand powered by the Avinox drive system, just launched its first-ever…
Kilmarnock Teens Claim the RTX Drone Crown
Kilmarnock Academy lifted the 2025 RTX Quadcopter Challenge trophy after a strong performance in London at the Honourable Artillery Company grounds. As Manufacturing Management reports, the team flew past the judges and the competition, leaving London East Cadet Wing in…