Every spring across Germany, an invisible race begins between wildlife rescuers and mowing machines. Young fawns often hide motionless in tall grass as farmers prepare to cut their fields. It’s a natural survival instinct that helps them avoid predators, but it also makes them nearly impossible to spot from the ground. For decades, rescuers relied […]
ABZ Innovation is looking to make drone-powered building cleaning a lot more practical for professional operators. The Hungary-based drone manufacturer, which operates in more than 40 countries, has unveiled what it calls the world’s first dedicated ground station designed specifically for industrial drone cleaning.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has expanded the list of aircraft exempt from its sweeping foreign-drone import restrictions, marking another sign that federal regulators are willing to make targeted exceptions even as the broader crackdown remains in place.
The all-new Potensic Atom 3 is here, and after putting it through a real-world flight test, I’ve got a lot to unpack. Bigger sensor, longer battery life, a sturdier body, and a brand-new controller — this is a meaningful step up from the Atom 2. It’s not perfect, but the upgrades here are real.
AirData UAV has reached a significant milestone in the energy and utilities sector, announcing that more than 120 organizations worldwide now use its drone fleet management platform. The achievement comes as drone adoption across critical infrastructure continues to accelerate and operators prepare for what could be the biggest regulatory shift in commercial drone operations in […]
If you’ve been waiting for a deal on one of the most talked-about new drones in recent memory, Prime Day may be the time to act. Antigravity has announced its biggest sale of the year, with discounts of up to 25% on the Antigravity A1, the world’s first 8K 360 drone. The promotion begins June […]
New training initiative focuses on advanced flight planning skills for surveying, mapping, and inspection work The commercial drone industry continues to face a demand for skilled operators who can manage complex missions. A new partnership between SPH Engineering and Vets to Drones aims to help military veterans fill that need. SPH Engineering announced a strategic […]
Commercial Drone Alliance says Part 107 and Part 135 operators now have a path to request approval The FAA is updating FIFA World Cup 2026 Temporary Flight Restriction NOTAMs to clarify that some drone operations may be allowed inside restricted airspace with authorization from the Department of Homeland Security, according to an update shared by […]
SkyElements displays first drone scoreboard at World Cup By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill As World Cup fever grips the U.S., fans in Seattle are being treated to a new way to share in the excitement, with the final scores of the matches played there displayed in lights, as part of a drone show held […]
Federal officials warn that careless drone operators can face fines, charges, and confiscated aircraft More than 50 drones have been seized near FIFA World Cup events in the United States since the tournament began, according to federal officials. The reports suggest that the largest current drone problem around World Cup venues is not sophisticated attacks. […]
As the Pentagon’s Drone Dominance Program moves from competition to procurement, emerging drone companies are taking center stage The Department of War announced this week that its Drone Dominance Program has received its first order and launched Gauntlet II, marking a new phase for an initiative designed to rapidly field low-cost military drones while expanding […]
Fort Worth PD ‘test drives’ vendors’ DFR systems By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill As police departments across the country are increasingly adding drones as first responder programs to their arsenal of law enforcement tools, each agency has to make decisions as to what set of DFR systems will best fit the needs of their […]
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