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Congressional Hearing, Part 2: Counter Drone Experts Urge Decentralized Innovation, Collaboration

For clarity and depth, we’ve divided our coverage of the recent Congressional hearing titled “Safeguarding the Homeland from Unmanned Aerial Systems,” into two parts.  Part 1, found here, focused on federal officials’ testimony regarding unexplained drone incursions in New York and New Jersey and the broader challenges facing counter-drone operations. This is Part 2, delving into […]

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Understanding the New Jersey Drone Sightings: Separating Fact from Fiction

Warren County Community College’s Will Austin Shares Insights on Public Misconceptions, and the Role of Education Recent reports of nighttime drone sightings in New Jersey have sparked widespread concern, with some citizens raising alarms about large drones and potential security risks. The sightings were the focus of yesterday’s Congressional hearing titled “Safeguarding the Homeland from […]

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FY25 NDAA: A Temporary Reprieve for Chinese Drones or the Beginning of the End?

New language in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) gives U.S. agencies one year to assess security risks of Chinese drones, but the clock is ticking—and the outcome remains uncertain.  In this guest post from Matt Sloane of SkyfireAI, the real results of the legislation.  DRONELIFE neither accepts nor makes payment for guest posts. The […]

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AirData UAV Launches Drone Asset Management Tool for Commercial Operators


California-based AirData UAV Expands Its Enterprise Platform with Advanced Inventory Tracking Supporting the Evolution of Drone Operations California-based AirData UAV has become a trusted name in the commercial drone industry, offering advanced fleet management solutions tailored to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving market. DRONELIFE recently sat down with AirData’s founder and CEO, Eran […]

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Palm Springs Police Department Aims to Revolutionize Drone Response with DFR 2.0

Expanding UAV Operations for Public Safety with Beyond Visual Line of Sight and Advanced Community Engagement by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The city of Palm Springs, California is planning to expand its police department’s current drone program early next year by launching what city officials are calling Drones as First Responders 2.0. Police Lt. […]

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Upcoming Public Safety Drone Review: The Year in Drones – Top Stories and Issues of 2024

Join us on Tuesday, December 3, at 3:00 PM EST for the latest episode of the Public Safety Drone Review. This special year-end episode will reflect on the top stories and key issues that shaped the public safety drone landscape in 2024. Hosted by Tim Martin, Miriam McNabb, and Charles Werner, this discussion will highlight […]

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Neuromorphic Cameras and Pilotless Air Taxis on Weekly Wings!

In this week’s episode of drone news podcast Weekly Wings, Paul Rossi and Terry Neff delve into a variety of exciting developments in drone technology, autonomous systems, and advanced air mobility. The episode kicks off with the Sprayhawk, an automated agricultural helicopter developed by Rotor Technologies and AG Nav. The hosts discuss its potential to […]

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ZeroEyes Takes Aim at UAV Security: New Drone Detection and Gun Detection Tech for Safer Skies

From Identifying Threats in the Sky to Detecting Firearms on the Ground, ZeroEyes Expands Drone Capabilities for Law Enforcement and Defense by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magil ZeroEyes develops drone-detection technology, UAV-based gun detection By Jim Magill Drones are tools that can be used for both good and bad purposes. In the right hands, they […]

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Modovolo Lift: A New Approach to Drones with Modular Design and Extended Flight Time

Modovolo Co-Founder and CEO Justin Call Discusses the Innovative Bicycle Wheel-Inspired Drone In a world where high-cost drones with limited flight times are common, Modovolo is breaking the mold with its Modovolo Lift. In this DRONELIFE Exclusive interview, Co-founder and CEO Justin Call shared insights into how this modular, bicycle wheel-inspired drone could offer both […]

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Will Congress Empower Local Police to Counter Unauthorized Drone Flights?

Stakeholders expect Congress to pass legislation to allow local police to interdict drones By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The National Football League has reported that during the 2023 season it detected more than 2,800 improper drone flights at its stadiums in violation of FAA-imposed temporary flight restrictions. With the growing number of incidents involving […]

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