News group warns Part 108 could impinge on free speech By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A coalition of almost two dozen major news media organizations has raised concerns that the proposed FAA Part 108 rule could hamper journalists’ efforts to report the news using drones. In its comment to the FAA’s proposed rule, which […]
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Epirus markets counter-UAS tech to Army By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A mobile weapons system, capable of traveling autonomously to the battlefield and shooting down swarms of hostile drones using beams of microwave energy might seem like the stuff of science fiction, but it could be showing up soon in war zones across the […]
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How scalable workflows, automation, and distributed processing make managing large photogrammetry projects possible. DRONELIFE spoke with Philippe Simard, co-founder and CEO of SimActive, the Canadian company behind the Correlator3D photogrammetry suite, to explore one of the most pressing challenges in the aerial mapping industry: how to efficiently manage and process massive datasets from large-scale projects, […]
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As of October 6, the federal government shutdown enters its sixth day. For most Americans, the visible effects are still limited, but for the aviation sector—and particularly the drone industry—the timing is significant. Today also marks the close of the public comment period on the Federal Aviation Administration’s long-awaited proposed rule for routine flight beyond […]
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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 company Flyby Guys, explores the balance between public safety, perception, and the future of drone […]
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Flytrex CEO: 2026 to be pivotal for drone delivery companies By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill With the FAA expected to approve a national standard for BVLOS drone flights in the first quarter, Yariv Bash, CEO and founder of Israel-based Flytrex expects 2026 to be a “pivotal year” for the drone delivery industry in the […]
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Climate Resilience with Drones and AI At this year’s Health Systems Implementing Climate Action event during Climate Week NYC, CVS Health outlined how one of the country’s largest healthcare providers is preparing for and responding to the rising risks of climate-driven disasters. The presentation demonstrated how technology, logistics, and strategic partnerships are being used to […]
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A coordinated counter-drone system could reshape Europe’s security landscape Growing Urgency After Drone Incursions In recent weeks, drones have disrupted air travel across Denmark, including multiple incursions over Copenhagen Airport. Flights were delayed or diverted, and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen described the events as a “serious attack” on critical infrastructure (The Guardian, September 23, […]
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Manned, unmanned aircraft can work together to fight fires By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill For more than two days in early August the skies above the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth were filled with the buzz of activity as drone and helicopter flights were conducted in synch with one another to demonstrate a […]
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Proposed policy shift could loosen arms export ban and enable joint drone manufacturing across Europe. From Battlefield to Industrial Partner Ukraine has become a global testbed for drone innovation. In the war with Russia, drones have proven essential for surveillance, strike missions, and defense. Now, Kyiv is looking beyond its borders. Officials are considering a […]
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