Drone Industry News: trends, company developments, mergers and acquisitions, funding rounds, and innovations driving the UAV sector forward.
A new U.S. Senate bill, S.1249, the Drone Integration and Zoning Act, introduced on April 2, 2025, by Senator Mike Lee of Utah, seeks to redefine low-altitude airspace management, potentially reshaping the Drone Industry. The legislation proposes granting states, local…
DHL Express, a global logistics giant, has suspended business-to-consumer (B2C) shipments valued over $800 to U.S. individuals starting April 21, 2025, citing new U.S. customs regulations that complicate high-value deliveries. This decision, announced in a Fox Business report, could disrupt…
In a groundbreaking milestone for autonomous technology, a drone developed by Delft University of Technology’s (TU Delft) Micro Air Vehicle Laboratory (MAVLab) claimed victory at the 2025 A2RL Drone Championship in Abu Dhabi, marking the first time an AI-powered drone…
The Pentagon’s push for thousands of American-made drones to counter China‘s dominance has exposed a harsh truth: U.S. drone manufacturers are heavily reliant on Chinese components, creating a national security vulnerability (Note: not a Data Security issue…) that’s proving difficult…
On Monday, Democratic Representatives Rick Larsen and Bennie Thompson raised urgent questions about the U.S. Secret Service’s deployment of counter-Drone Technology near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), citing its role in triggering erroneous air traffic alerts last month. In…
In a Kyiv basement, volunteers solder circuits and assemble carbon-fiber frames, crafting first-person view (FPV) drones that have become Ukraine‘s lifeline in its war against Russia. A recent milestone by Vyriy, one of Ukraine’s leading drone manufacturers, marks a shift:…
A2Z Drone Delivery has secured a significant advancement in drone infrastructure technology with the granting of U.S. Patent No. 12,258,153 B2 covering its portfolio of A2Z Air Docks. The patent, awarded on March 25, 2025, represents a crucial step toward…
Terra Drone subsidiary Unifly has joined a major European research initiative to integrate drone traffic systems with traditional air traffic management, according to an announcement from Terra Drone Corporation. The ENSURE project, led by the SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking, aims…
The emergency response Drone Industry reached a pivotal moment this week as Seattle-based BRINC secured $75 million in new funding while simultaneously forming a strategic alliance with public safety communications giant Motorola Solutions. This development marks one of the most…
A team of University of Washington (UW) students has developed an innovative solution to enhance energy grid reliability using self-charging drones designed to monitor power lines. Known as Team Voltair, they secured the $15,000 grand prize at the UW’s Environmental…
Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCAT) has named Shawn Webb as the new President of its subsidiary, FlightWave Aerospace Systems. This strategic move aims to strengthen the company’s military drone production capabilities. With over 25 years of aerospace experience, Webb’s…
Taiwan’s Drone Industry is accelerating its bid to become a global powerhouse, capitalizing on its semiconductor prowess and a strategic pivot away from Chinese supply chains. This transformation, fueled by a $1.35 billion government investment and international partnerships, positions Taiwan…
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