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Zipline’s Nationwide BVLOS Expansion Driven by Trump’s Executive Order and CEO’s Vision
Zipline, a pioneer in autonomous drone delivery, has secured permission to conduct Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations across all 50 U.S. states, a milestone celebrated by CEO Keller Rinaudo Clifton as a direct result of President Donald J.…
Chinese Drone Parts Prices Soar as Export Controls Tighten Amid Global Trade Tensions
The drone industry faces a significant challenge as prices for Chinese drone components have doubled due to tightened export controls from Beijing. The Financial Times reports that the surge stems from Beijing’s efforts to regulate shipments of critical parts, impacting…
New Life-Saving Drones Take Flight Over Ocean City Beaches
Ocean City has introduced a groundbreaking addition to its public safety arsenal with the deployment of advanced life-saving drones equipped with inflatable rescue tubes. These innovative devices, featuring Chinese-made DJI Matrice drones, began patrolling the skies above the city’s beaches…
Criminals Exploit Drones to Smuggle Illegal Cigarettes Across Europe
Criminals are increasingly turning to drones to smuggle and distribute illegal cigarettes across Europe, evoking new challenges for law enforcement and the drone industry. A recent report by consulting firm KPMG, commissioned by Philip Morris International, reveals that tobacco smugglers…
MIT Unveils Revolutionary Drone Algorithm to Master Stormy Skies
MIT researchers have developed a groundbreaking machine-learning algorithm that empowers unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to outmaneuver storms and adapt to unpredictable wind gusts mid-flight. Published yesterday, by MIT News, this innovation promises to enhance drone performance in challenging weather, offering…
Why you don´t need a DJI Matrice 400, but still you are going to buy one
The Monster has landed! DJI has just unleashed what can only be described as the ultimate enterprise drone flex: the DJI Matrice 400. Released on June 10, 2025, this isn’t your typical consumer quadcopter that struggles with a light breeze.…
Russian AI-Powered Drone Packed with NVIDIA, Sony Tech Exposed by Ukraine
Ukrainian intelligence has uncovered that Russia’s new V2U kamikaze drone, equipped with advanced AI targeting, leans heavily on foreign components, raising concerns about dual-use technology in military applications. A detailed report from Ukraine’s Main Directorate of Intelligence (GUR) reveals the…
DJI Matrice 400 Parachute System Boosts Safety and Compliance for Drone Pilots
A new parachute recovery system for the DJI Matrice 400 drone, launched by AVSS – Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions Inc., promises to transform safety and regulatory compliance for enterprise drone operators. The PRS-M400 enables pilots to legally fly over people,…
Remote ID in 2025 – How to Detect Drones with the DroneTag Rider
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…
Part 107 Knowledge Test: 5 Trick Questions Drone Pilots Often Get Wrong
Think you’re prepared for the Part 107 knowledge test? Let’s find out. These are the top five questions drone pilots consistently get wrong. We’ll break each one down to understand why they’re missed, so you can avoid the same mistakes.…
Altitude Angel’s ARROW Patent Unlocks Safer, Scalable Drone Operations in the U.S.
Today, Altitude Angel, a leading provider of Unified Traffic Management (UTM) technology, secured a U.S. patent for its ARROW system, a ground-based detect-and-avoid (DAA) solution that enables drones to operate safely beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) without onboard sensors…
San Antonio Council Approves Amazon Drone Delivery Expansion Despite Concerns
The San Antonio City Council has voted 8-2 to green-light Amazon’s ambitious plan to launch its Prime Air drone delivery service from its East Side warehouse, marking a significant step forward for drone technology in the region. Despite opposition from…