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ASTM Leaders Detail How Drone Standards Are Shaping Aviation’s Future
In a revealing episode of ASTM International’s “Taking to the Skies: Drone Standards” podcast recorded in January 2025, industry veterans Phil Kenul and Mark Blanks provided an extensive look at how drone standards are revolutionizing aviation and shaping future developments.…
Japanese Drone Maker ACSL Teams Up with Exertis Almo to Expand US Market Presence
Japanese drone manufacturer ACSL has partnered with Exertis Almo to strengthen its distribution network across North America. The agreement, announced today, aims to accelerate the availability of ACSL’s SOTEN drone system through Exertis Almo’s established commercial channels. The partnership comes…
Swedish Court Sets Precedent: First-Ever Drunk Drone Operation Conviction
In a landmark case highlighting evolving drone regulations, a Swedish court has convicted a 55-year-old man of operating a drone while intoxicated, marking the country’s first such prosecution. The drunk drone incident, which occurred at a classic car event in…
Manna and Wolt Launch Winter Drone Delivery Tests in Finland
In a significant development for extreme weather drone operations, European drone delivery leader Manna Aero has partnered with technology company Wolt to launch winter drone delivery testing in Finland. The pilot program, commencing January 2025 in Espoo’s Niittykumpu district, aims…
Drones Most Effective Tool for Deterring Grizzly Bears from Human Areas Study Shows
Montana wildlife officials have demonstrated that drones are significantly more effective than traditional methods for safely managing grizzly bear encounters near human settlements, according to new research published in Frontiers in Conservation Science. The groundbreaking study, conducted by Wesley Sarmento…
White House Breaks Silence on East Coast Drone Mystery: ‘Not the Enemy’
In the first press briefing of President Trump’s second administration, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt revealed today that the mysterious drone sightings over New Jersey and the East Coast in December 2024 were primarily FAA-authorized operations, with additional activity…
Latvia Accelerates Counter-Drone Capabilities Following Riga Airport Security Breach
In a decisive response to recent drone incursions at Riga International Airport, Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa has mandated a comprehensive overhaul of the nation’s drone detection and countermeasure capabilities. The directive, issued following multiple airspace violations on January 13th,…
Ukrainian Military Reveals 1,240-Mile Range Domestic Strike Drone Capabilities
Ukraine’s 14th Unmanned Aerial Systems Regiment has granted unprecedented access to their long-range drone operations, revealing domestically produced unmanned aircraft capable of striking targets up to 1,240 miles behind enemy lines. According to an exclusive Reuters report, these strategic assets…
Ukraine Launches Massive Drone Strike on Russian Oil Infrastructure, Highlighting Advanced Capabilities
In a significant demonstration of Ukraine’s expanding drone warfare capabilities, Ukrainian forces conducted one of their largest coordinated drone attacks to date, targeting critical Russian oil infrastructure and military production facilities. According to reports from Ukrainian officials and Russian military…
Moscow’s Air Defenses Intercept Multiple Drone Attacks, Affecting Airport Operations
Russian air defense systems intercepted multiple waves of drone attacks across several regions, including four separate locations around Moscow, highlighting the growing challenges of urban air defense against unmanned aerial systems. According to Reuters, the incidents led to temporary suspensions…
BRINC Launches Major Incentive Program for Public Safety Agencies Transitioning to US-Made Drones
BRINC has unveiled a significant new initiative aimed at helping public safety agencies transition from general-purpose drones to specialized, US-manufactured aircraft. The BRINC Beyond program, announced today, offers substantial credits of up to $15,000 per existing drone without requiring trade-ins,…
FAA Grants vHive Historic Multi-Drone Authorization for Autonomous Solar Farm Inspections
In a groundbreaking development for the commercial drone industry, vHive has secured an exclusive Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) waiver authorizing autonomous multi-drone operations for solar farm inspections across the United States. The authorization, announced on January 22, 2025, positions vHive…