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In April, for the first time ever, an Earth observation satellite found what it was looking for, all on its own.

This guide offers a calm, clear path to choosing and using aerial photography drones for smooth, detailed images. You will learn how to evaluate cameras, flight safety features, and accessories that support consistent results. We highlight one reliable model and share practical tips for framing, exposure, and post-workflow. A concise FAQ answers common questions with gentle, helpful advice. Choos…

WingXpand will work with Verizon Frontline and emergency teams to explore new tools for disaster assessment and community resilience As severe weather events continue to affect communities across the United States, drone and autonomous aircraft technologies are gaining attention as tools to support emergency response. This week, St. Louis-based WingXpand announced its participation in the […] The…

Wing is expanding into seven more U.S. cities through its partnership with Walmart.

A morphable moon robot operated for 100 minutes in 2024, allowing investigators to get images of an upside-down spacecraft on the lunar surface.

The new LeoSight AirData integration streams real-time flight data, telemetry, and operational insights from AirData directly into LeoCommand, giving dispatchers and field teams shared visibility across drone and DFR operations. LeoSight, a unified command software platform for public safety, has integrated with AirData UAV, one of the most widely deployed commercial drone operations platforms. T…

A new integration streams Blackline Safety’s connected gas data from the Spot quadruped to Blackline Live, layering robotic atmospheric awareness on top of MFE’s existing drone-based gas detection products. MFE Inspection Solutions has launched a robotic gas detection solution that connects Blackline Safety’s cloud-connected portable detector to the Boston Dynamics Spot quadruped. The Houston com…

The partners named Memphis, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Salt Lake City as the next cities to join the nation’s largest drone delivery network. Wing and Walmart have confirmed seven new major metro areas as part of their ongoing rollout of the largest drone delivery network in the United […] The post Wing and Walmart Add Seven New Drone Delivery M…

VEX AIR receives conditional approval through December 2026 as federal agencies continue evaluating individual UAS outside broad Covered List restrictions The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced another conditional exemption from its Covered List restrictions, adding the VEX AIR uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) to a growing roster of drone products that have been individually revi…

(Editor’s note: This story is part of a series of reports on efforts to establish new counter-UAS protocols in the U.S. to protect high-profile sporting events and critical infrastructure from the potential threats posed by drones flown by careless or hostile actors.) Following a year of legislative, legal and physical preparation, federal security officials, supported […] The post FBI, DHS Take …

The drone fleet management company will supply the software layer for autonomous aerial patrols at Israel’s 150 MW Ta’anakh site, working under G1 Group with Cando Drones as operator. High Lander, a global provider of drone fleet management and Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) software, has signed an agreement with Israel’s Ministry of Energy to support […] The post Autonomous Drone Security Tak…

For many years, scientists have tested lake pollution by deploying environmental sensors, collecting water profiles, and taking depth-specific samples, all while in a boat, in the polluted water. Open water[...] The post Research Brief: How Drone Technology Proves it Could be the Future for Lake Water Sampling appeared first on Lake Scientist .

This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association.     Robodex and Tokyu Land Corporation are opening a fixed hydrogen drone port on the Seto Inland Sea coast to link Hiroshima’s mainland with Osakikamijima and surrounding islands. Robodex and Tokyu Land Corporation have partnered to install Japan’s first permanent hydrogen drone port […] The pos…

Mullin says feds still ‘a little behind’ in counter-UAS prep By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (Editor’s note: This story is part of a series of reports on efforts to establish new counter-UAS protocols in the U.S. to protect high-profile sporting events and critical infrastructure from the potential threats posed by drones flown by careless […] The post DHS Secretary: U.S. Still Building C…

The activation, from Visit Seattle, will take place at the Space Needle to add another visual flair to an event expected to draw huge crowds to the city. Read More

Cargo drone platform joins FAA-reviewed aircraft list, potentially streamlining future operator approvals Michigan-based drone manufacturer blueflite announced that its Cobalt 461 cargo drone has been added to the FAA’s Section 44807 Approved UAS List, indicating that the aircraft has already undergone FAA review as part of the agency’s advanced operations approval process. The FAA’s Section […] …

Next-generation drones and sophisticated air defence system have handed Kyiv the advantage as Russia continues massive air strikes

Hurricane season is expected to be milder than usual this year. But that's not stopping cell phone companies from pulling out all the stops.

A new MIT-designed lidar chip uses specially engineered antennas to reduce interference and widen the sensor’s field of view. From self-driving cars navigating busy streets to drones surveying disaster zones, lidar has become one of the most important technologies for helping machines perceive the world in three dimensions. By sending out rapid pulses of infrared [...]

This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association.     The Tokyo company’s new multicopter pairs auxiliary wings with its 4D GRAVITY airframe to extend range and payload performance for SkyHub deliveries. Aeronext has introduced a new logistics drone prototype built around ActiveWing, a structural technology that mounts independently moving auxil…