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How Drones Are Revolutionizing Chick-fil-A’s Operations
Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A has introduced drone technology as part of its comprehensive approach to analyzing and improving drive-through operations. The company dispatches specialist teams to study traffic patterns and operations across its more than 3,000 restaurants, using drones to capture aerial…
Leaked DJI Air 4 Prototype Reveals Design Similarities with Mavic 4
In a significant development for the drone industry, a crashed prototype of what appears to be the DJI Air 4 has surfaced, offering the first glimpse of DJI’s next-generation consumer drone. The image, shared by reliable drone industry watcher Jasper…
Drone Operator Faces Charges After Super Scooper Collision
A 56-year-old Culver City resident has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges after his drone struck and damaged a firefighting aircraft during the recent Palisades Fire. The incident resulted in temporary grounding of critical firefighting operations and substantial damage…
Dronetag Unveils Compact Remote ID Receiver Amid Rising Drone Safety Concerns
Dronetag has introduced RIDER, a pocket-sized Remote ID receiver designed to detect and monitor drone activity in response to growing airspace safety challenges. The device aims to address gaps in drone detection capabilities, particularly for public safety agencies and professional…
DJI Mavic 4 Leaks, Press Conference on NJ Drones, Drone Rescues Skier in CO
We have three stories for you this week: more DJI Mavic 4 leaks, we have a press release on the New Jersey drones, and then lastly the Colorado Police uses a drone to find a skier. Let’s get to it.…
Ocean County Sheriff Seeks Local Drone Control Authority as FAA Jurisdiction Questions Persist
During a Wednesday agenda session of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners, Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy reportedly emphasized that local law enforcement agencies require tools to protect airspace above their communities. According to reporting from the Asbury Park Press, recent…
NASA Tests New Portable Drone Management System for Wildfire Response
NASA has completed testing of a new drone airspace management system designed to enhance wildfire response operations. The Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO) project, in collaboration with AirSpace Integration (ASI), evaluated the Portable Airspace Management System (PAMS) at…
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.…
Hylio’s ARES Drone: 110-lb Farm Workhorse Takes Flight
Hylio has unveiled its most advanced agricultural drone system to date, the HYL-150 ARES, manufactured in Texas and designed specifically for heavy-use agricultural operators. The system introduces significant payload and coverage capabilities that could reshape how large-scale agricultural operations approach…
Roark Aerospace Launches OTC Drone Detection Systems
Roark Aerospace, a counter-drone and drone services specialist operating in the UK and US, has announced two significant developments: the over-the-counter availability of its advanced drone detection systems and an expansion of its aerial mapping services across multiple cities. Advanced…
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…
NATO Races to Develop Arctic-Capable Drones as Geopolitical Tensions Rise
NATO countries are scrambling to develop and acquire drones capable of operating in the harsh Arctic environment, as mounting geopolitical tensions and increased Russian and Chinese activity in the region highlight significant technological gaps in Western drone capabilities. The urgency…
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…
Amazon Prime Air Operations Update: Service Pause and Global Expansion Plans
Amazon Prime Air has entered a period of significant operational adjustment, combining temporary service suspensions in existing markets with continued expansion plans in new territories. The company’s drone delivery program, which has built safe and reliable services in multiple locations…
Monmouth County Sheriff Criticizes FAA Over Mysterious Drone Operations
Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden slammed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Tuesday night regarding their handling of hundreds of mysterious drone sightings over New Jersey and New York during November and December. The criticism comes as the White House has…
Exclusive: DJI RS 4 Mini Leak Shows Advanced AI Tracking, Dual Variants
DroneXL.co has obtained exclusive photos of DJI’s upcoming RS 4 Mini handheld gimbal stabilizer, revealing significant upgrades including an AI-powered tracking system and two distinct variants. This new addition to DJI’s Ronin Series (RS) line appears to target both smartphone…
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…
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