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Is BVLOS Right Around the Corner? Industry Insights from AUVSI’s Drone and AAM Policy Symposium

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At the AUVSI Drone and AAM Policy Symposium held July 29–30 in Washington, D.C., industry and government leaders gathered to discuss the future of uncrewed aircraft integration. The annual event brings stakeholders together to explore policy developments, with sessions covering regulatory progress, industry challenges, and what’s next for advanced drone operations. Two key sessions addressed […]

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New Thermal Drone Technique Emerges from Tragic Texas Flood

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Drone team finds new way to use thermal imaging in disaster response By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The search for a victim who was swept away by the massive floodwaters that inundated parts of Central Texas earlier this month has led to the development of an innovative use of drone mapping technology, which could […]

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Commerce Department Eyes Targeted Restrictions on Chinese Drones: What that Means

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At AUVSI’s Policy Symposium, officials outlined how BIS rulemaking could impact Chinese-manufactured drones and broader U.S. drone policy. The AUVSI Drone and AAM Policy Symposium, held July 29–30 in Washington, D.C., brought government and industry leaders together to discuss the future of drone policy in the U.S. In a featured fireside chat, Michael Robbins, President […]

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AUVSI Drone and AAM Policy Symposium Keynote: Call for Action on BVLOS and National Leadership

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Industry leaders urge swift progress on drone rulemaking and integration The AUVSI Drone and AAM Policy Symposium, held July 29–30 in Washington, D.C., brought together policymakers and industry leaders to discuss the future of drone and advanced air mobility (AAM) integration in the national airspace. The event, hosted by the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems […]

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How Drone Racing Tech Became a Defense Game-Changer

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The PDW story: From drone racing to presidential protection By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill From its roots in the world of competitive drone racing, to its current job of producing battle-ready drones and weapons systems for the defense industry, Performance Drone Works, or PDW, has focused on developing technologies that “that would never be […]

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Solid State Batteries: A Disruptive Force in the Commercial and Dual-Use Drone Market

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Battery Endurance: The Persistent Drone Challenge Battery life has long stood as the defining constraint in commercial and dual-use drone operations. For missions ranging from infrastructure inspection and agricultural mapping to search and rescue and military reconnaissance, flight endurance limits both operational range and payload capabilities. Conventional lithium-ion batteries, while the current industry standard, often […]

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Drones Join the Front Lines in Deadly Texas Flood Response

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Group deploys drones to search for victims in Texas Hill Country flood By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The deadly Independence Day floods, which deluged a wide swath of the Central Texas Hill County, triggered a robust response from drone operators in the volunteer sector, who lent their UAVs to aid in recovery efforts and […]

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Tethered and Unstoppable: How Fiber-Optic Drones Are Rewriting the Rules of Battlefield Control

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As radio-controlled drones face growing interference, Ukraine and Russia embrace fiber-optic UAVs for unjammable, high-precision operations. What Is a Fiber-Optic Drone? Fiber-optic drones are first-person-view (FPV) drones or loitering munitions connected to their operator by an ultra-thin fiber-optic cable rather than a radio link. These tethers, often stretching up to 20 kilometers or more, carry […]

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U.S. Drone Industry Investment Surges Amid Sweeping Legislative Reforms

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The drone industry in the United States is experiencing a surge in investment and capital flow, as a series of legislative measures and executive directives reshape the procurement and manufacturing environment for both established and emerging drone companies. Recent months have brought a flood of funding announcements, with sector analysts citing a direct connection to […]

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SkyfireAI: The Starting Gun Has Fired on the Drone “Space Race”

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DRONELIFE is pleased to present this guest post by Matt Sloane, the Founder and CEO of SkyfireAI. As a prominent figure in the drone industry, Matt brings a wealth of expertise and firsthand experience to the table. In this piece, Matt discusses his reactions to the current legislative movements impacting the drone industry. DRONELIFE neither […]

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