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Drones in the Wrong Hands: How Criminals Use UAVs to Threaten Prisons and Jails

Bad actors use drones to threaten jails, prisons By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill This is the second in a series of articles, examining the problems posed to critical infrastructure sites and other significant potential targets of drone incursions by hostile actors. Part one described current federal laws pertaining to the use of counter-drone technology. […]

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Navigating the Limits: Federal Laws Restrict Counter-Drone Measures for Critical Infrastructure

Federal law limits counter-drone measures for infrastructure sites By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Recent incidents involving drones flying near sensitive government sites, such as military bases, or over other potentially vulnerable targets, such as sports stadiums, have raised significant questions as to the best way to protect these sites from incursions by drones operated […]

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DJI’s Big Move, US Drone Manufacturing and the Future of Counter UAS on Weekly Wings

In this episode of Weekly Wings, a DroneLife.com podcast, Paul Rossi and Terry Neff break down some of the most critical updates in the drone industry, including DJI’s decision to remove GeoZone restrictions and the broader implications of the ongoing U.S. push to eliminate Chinese drone influence. They discuss how this move aligns with the […]

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DRONELIFE Exclusive Interview: Flock Safety’s Vision for High-Tech Crimefighting with DFR

Flock Safety brings high-tech crimefighting to DFR By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill With two recent acquisitions, Flock Safety, an Atlanta-based company that produces high-tech crime-fighting tools for law enforcement agencies, recently signaled a big move into the drone security space. In October, Flock Safety bought Aerodome, a company specializing in drones as first responders […]

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Closing the Gaps: Why Low-Altitude Airspace Awareness Is Critical for the Future of Aviation

The recent New Jersey drone panic has made it clear: people want to know what’s flying in low altitude airspace.  Why can’t we provide the level of clarity demanded?  What’s needed to make it happen?  This guest post by MatrixSpace‘s Dan O’Shea explains the current gaps in airspace awareness technology and infrastructure.  DRONELIFE neither accepts […]

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Liz Forro Joins the Commercial Drone Alliance as Policy Director

New Appointment to Support Advocacy and Policy for Commercial Drone Industry The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA), a non-profit organization focused on advancing the commercial uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) industry, has announced Liz Forro as its new Policy Director. Forro brings years of experience in aviation policy and regulation to her new role, where she will […]

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EagleView’s High-Tech Response to Natural Disasters: Capturing Devastation from Above

EagleView produces high-resolution images in the wake of disasters By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Soon after two powerful and devastating hurricanes, Helene and Milton, struck Florida within weeks of each other last fall, data analytics company EagleView Technologies was on the scene, capturing high-resolution aerial images of the destruction to aid recovery efforts and assist […]

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How CBP Leverages Drones to Secure Borders and Enhance National Security: DRONELIFE Exclusive Interview

U.S. CBP deploys drones in multiple ways to complete its mission By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (The U.S. Customs and Border Patrol deploys a wide range drone types of to help fulfill its mission to safeguard the nation’s borders, enhance its economic prosperity and protect the American people. CBP’s pilots fly everything from small […]

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The Importance of Competitive Analysis in Emerging Aviation Technology: Go-to-Market Propeller

The latest in an occasional column on bringing products to market in emerging technologies, by industry marketing expert Amy T. Wiegand: Go-to-Market Propeller.  Go-to-Market Propeller is the practical support a growing industry needs – getting from innovation to sales.  In this article: the importance of competitive analysis. by Amy T. Wiegand Competitive analysis solidifies the […]

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State of Drones in 2024 and Beyond on this episode of Weekly Wings!

In the final episode of 2024, Paul Rossi and Terry Neff dive into a packed lineup of drone industry insights and future projections. Starting with a wave of mysterious drone sightings along the East Coast, we analyze public perceptions and regulatory challenges. The hosts also explore the emerging role of laser communication in drone systems, […]

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