Month October 2025

Kratos/Taiwan Jet-Powered Kamikaze Drone to Fly Next Year

Along-range kamikaze drone that U.S. firm Kratos is working on together with Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) is set to make its maiden flight early next year. The jet-powered Chien Feng IV (Mighty Hornet IV) will feature artificial…

Two Amazon Delivery Drones Crash in West Phoenix

Two Amazon Prime Air drones hit an extended crane conducting work on the roof of a Tolleson building, causing the drones and the crane to crash in different parking lots, according to the Tolleson Police Department. Tolleson police officers, the…

UAVSICS to Distribute EagleNXT in Chile

AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (EagleNXT), a provider of advanced drone and aerial imaging solutions, has announced UAVSICS as the official distributor of EagleNXT drones in Chile, strengthening its leadership in the region and expanding access to cutting-edge UAV technology. Based…

Drone Sightings: Reporting Risks or Overreacting?

Public concern about drones is rising worldwide, with authorities urging citizens to report sightings “without hesitation.” But does this approach help aviation safety—or does it risk fueling fear and misunderstanding? In today’s guest post, Stephen Sutton, founder of Finnish drone…

Counter-UAS Authority Expires Amid Government Shutdown

Congress fails to reauthorize DOJ, DHS counter-UAS power By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The federal government’s ability to disable and take down drones posing a potential threat to critical infrastructure such as power plants and airports ended at midnight,…