Drones
Drones (UAS/UAV): Latest on unmanned aerial tech, regulations, applications, and industry trends. From consumer to commercial and military drones.
NFL Reports Surge in Stadium Drone Incursions as Congress Weighs Enhanced Security Powers
The National Football League revealed that unauthorized drone flights over stadiums jumped to 2,845 incidents in 2023, up from 2,537 in 2022, as the league joins federal agencies in pushing Congress to expand drone detection and mitigation authorities, reports Reuters.…
Mystery Drones Over New Jersey Prompt Mayoral and Congressional Action
Large unidentified drones conducting repeated nighttime operations over central and northern New Jersey have sparked official action, with 21 Morris County mayors demanding an investigation from Governor Phil Murphy. The ongoing incidents, which began in mid-November, have raised particular concern…
Legal Hurdles Stall US Counter-Drone Defense Capabilities Amid Growing Threats
The rapid evolution of drone warfare in the Russia-Ukraine conflict has exposed critical gaps in America’s counter-drone capabilities, with regulatory complexity emerging as a major obstacle to deploying effective defensive systems. The conflict has demonstrated unprecedented applications of both aerial…
DJI Calls for Technical Assessment and Due Process in Response to NDAA Provisions
DJI has issued a detailed response to DroneXL regarding the drone-related provisions in the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), emphasizing the need for evidence-based evaluation while raising concerns about potential automatic restrictions. The company is “closely…
Land Survey Industry Poised for Drone-Driven Transformation as Market Approaches $12.6B
The land survey equipment market is on track to reach $12.56 billion by 2028, driven by increasing urbanization and the adoption of drone technology across various industries. Traditional land surveying methods are giving way to more efficient drone-based solutions that…
DoD Unveils Classified Counter-Drone Strategy Amid Growing UAS Threats
The Department of Defense has introduced a new classified strategy to counter unmanned aerial systems, marking a significant shift in how the U.S. military approaches the rapidly evolving drone threat landscape. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III signed the…
Ukraine Develops Jamming-Resistant Fiber-Optic Combat Drone
Ukrainian engineers have achieved a significant breakthrough in military drone technology with the development of a fiber-optic tethered drone that operates beyond the reach of electronic warfare systems. The innovation, reported initially by Kyiv Post, represents a potential solution to…
Fraunhofer IFAM and Droniq Complete Historic 112-Mile Maritime Drone Flight
In a landmark achievement for civilian drone operations, Fraunhofer IFAM and Droniq GmbH have successfully executed the first regulated beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone flight over open water, covering 112 miles (180 kilometers) from Cuxhaven to Helgoland and…
Teledyne FLIR and Gremsy Partner to Launch Advanced AI-Enabled Thermal Drone Payload
Teledyne FLIR and Gremsy have unveiled their latest collaboration – an advanced AI-driven thermal drone payload that combines high-precision imaging with artificial intelligence capabilities. The new Vio F1 payload, developed under Teledyne FLIR’s “Thermal by FLIR” program, represents a significant…
Saab Introduces Game-Changing UAV Training System, Addressing Modern Warfare Demands
Saab unveiled a sophisticated new UAV training capability at I/ITSEC 2024 in Orlando, Florida, marking a significant advance in preparing military forces for the realities of drone warfare. The system, which can simulate both offensive drone operations and counter-UAV missions,…
Russia Intensifies Drone Warfare with New Tactics and Decoy Systems
Recent analysis reveals Russia has quadrupled its drone and missile attacks against Ukraine, with particular emphasis on new drone deception tactics and overwhelming swarm strategies. Data from the Ukrainia Air Force Command shows Russia launched over 6,000 combined drone and…
Rheinmetall Partners with Auterion to Standardize Military Drone Operations
German defense giant Rheinmetall is partnering with US-based software specialist Auterion to develop unified control standards for autonomous military drones, marking a significant shift in battlefield drone operations, reports the Financial Times. The collaboration aims to address one of the…