Michael Hill, Program Manager at the Unmanned Safety Institute, speaks with Drone Radio Show host Randy Goers about how it helps prepare students for viable careers in the drone industry. Listen here: Drone Radio Show · Training Tomorrow’s Drone Pilots: Michael Hill, Unmanned Safety Institute Michael Hill is Program Manager of College Workforce Programs […]
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The drone industry stands at a pivotal moment as Project ULTRA demonstrates unprecedented integration between military unmanned systems and civilian airspace, potentially unlocking new possibilities for commercial beyond visual line of sight operations and establishing critical precedents for airspace management that could transform how all drones operate in the National Airspace System. In a panel […]
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New trials showcase maritime drone deliveries on the Great Lakes and world-first automated water quality monitoring in the UK by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb British drone operator Skyports Drone Services recently announced two exciting projects on either side of the Atlantic, including a scheme to monitor water quality using automated drones and cloud-based […]
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RedEdge-P camera to be integrated with Spirit UAV, expanding U.S. drone capabilities for precision agriculture At AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2025, Ascent AeroSystems and AgEagle announced a strategic collaboration to integrate the RedEdge-P™ multispectral camera with Ascent’s rugged Spirit™ UAV. This partnership reflects the growing expansion of options in the U.S.-manufactured drone ecosystem, especially for agricultural applications. […]
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It’s that time again: the drone industry wants your two cents. The 8th edition of the 2025 Global Drone Industry Survey is now live — and this year’s version is bigger than ever.
To help make this the most comprehensive drone survey yet, organizers are sweetening the deal. By filling it out, you’ll not only shape the future of the drone industry — you’ll also be entered to win some pretty sweet prizes. We’re talking $500 gift vouchers (Amazon, Rakuten or Coupang — your choice), free tickets to top drone events, and exclusive access to the final industry report.
Take the 2025 Global Drone Industry Survey here.
Run annually by Drone Industry Insights (DII), this survey serves as the foundation for the firm’s highly-regarded State of Drones report. It gathers responses from every corner of the drone world — from pilots and policymakers to software developers and hardware manufacturers.
The data collected powers some of the best insights in the industry — like where the money is going, what tech is trending, and what challenges drone companies face. It’s also the report that we at The Drone Girl often cite in our own coverage.
Aside from helping shape the drone industry’s future, you’ll get:
Whether you’re in it for the analysis, the free stuff, or both, it’s worth taking the 8-15 minutes to fill out the form. The survey closes June 30, 2025, so don’t put it off. Take the survey now while you’re reading this.
DII’s Drone Industry Barometer doesn’t just sit on a shelf. It’s used by companies to make big decisions, by policymakers to shape legislation, and by folks like me to tell you what’s really happening in the skies.
Last year’s survey helped us show you:
And this year, we’ll dig in even deeper — especially now that DII is offering more country-level breakdowns. So, ready to take the 2025 drone survey? Click here to fill it out. Your insights matter — and hey, $500 wouldn’t hurt either.
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Vladimir Putin’s helicopter was forced to shoot down drones while he was aboard, a Moscow official said on Sunday. The Russian president’s aircraft was involved in an “air defence battle” after an “unprecedented Ukrainian drone assault”, Maj Gen Yuri Dashkin, an air defence commander, told state television. The incident was said to have happened last […]
U.S. Special Operations Command’s innovation platform has opened submissions for its competition to identify modular, adaptable and scalable solutions for flexible and responsive intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities to be used on uncrewed ground and aerial systems. The request for submissions is the second phase in the “Drone in a Box” competition, hosted by SOFWERX […]
Russian soldiers are struggling to hide from Ukrainian drones, despite being given coats and blankets designed to hide them from thermal and night vision sensors. The garments are intended to mask body heat, making soldiers harder to detect with night-vision and infrared optics. However they are constructed with faulty technology, and troops are often given […]
A helicopter-type cargo drone called SKY-TRUCK and an aircraft-type reconnaissance drone called Julietta were presented in Minsk. The drones were demonstrated at the MILEX-2025 international exhibition of weapons and military equipment. SKY-TRUCK was presented by UAVHELI, a company specializing in the creation of unmanned helicopter systems. The drone is primarily designed for transporting cargo in automatic or […]
– Skyports Drone Services , a global provider of drone delivery and inspection services for healthcare, maritime, logistics and energy use cases, has been conducting a series of Proof-of-Concept Ship-to-Shore beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone flights and deliveries in Michigan’s Great Lakes region. Conducted in partnership with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), […]