Funding rounds, partnerships, layoffs, and the market math underneath the drone headlines.
A bipartisan bill introduced on February 20, 2025, by Senators Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) is set to enhance drone security at major U.S. sporting events. Known as the Disabling Enemy Flight Entry and Neutralizing Suspect Equipment (DEFENSE) Act, this legislation has earned strong support from the NFL, MLB, NCAA, and NASCAR, as…
A hotel guest’s drone crashed into the New York Hilton Midtown early Friday, February 21, 2025, scattering debris across Sixth Avenue and prompting a temporary block closure—a drone incident that amplifies safety concerns in urban airspace, especially following DJI’s recent removal of geofencing restrictions. First reported by the NY Post, the crash at this iconic…
In a significant advancement for drone technology, MIT researchers have developed MiFly, a groundbreaking system that enables drones to navigate autonomously in indoor, low-visibility environments using radio frequency (RF) waves. Announced by MIT News, this innovation tackles a longstanding challenge in the drone industry: reliable indoor navigation without reliance on GPS, computer vision, or li
We have five stories for you. As we hit our 300th week, we'll cover Wingcopter's new LiDAR unit, a Baltimore man facing felonies for flying over NFL
DJI has slashed the price of its entry-level DJI Mini 4K drone to $239, marking a significant 20% reduction from its regular $299 price point.
An internal Department of Homeland Security memo shows that Mexican drug cartels authorized the deployment of weaponized drones against U.S. Border
Japanese drone manufacturer ACSL has partnered with Exertis Almo to strengthen its distribution network across North America. The agreement...
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 of Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, compared various hazing techniques including vehicl
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