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What Trump’s Presidency Could Mean for the Drone Industry

Navigating Domestic Manufacturing, Chinese Imports, and Integration Programs in a New Era With Donald Trump set to take the White House in January 2025, the U.S. drone industry faces a future shaped by his longstanding approach toward China, manufacturing, and industry innovation. As legislators on both sides weigh a potential ban on Chinese-made drones, the […]

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DJI Launches Goggles N3 for Enhanced Immersive Drone Flight Experience

DJI New FPV Goggles Offer Novice Pilots an Affordable, User-Friendly Option with Improved Comfort and Control DJI has unveiled the DJI Goggles N3, its latest innovation for first-person view (FPV) drone enthusiasts. Designed to provide an immersive flight experience, the Goggles N3 are compatible with DJI’s new Neo and Avata 2 drones. These goggles enable […]

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Marut Drones Secures $6.2 Million in Series A Funding Amid India’s Push for Domestic Drone Manufacturing

Investment to Drive Localized Product Development, Manufacturing, and Rural Outreach Marut Drones, a DGCA-certified drone technology company based in India, has secured $6.2 million in Series A funding from Lok Capital.  With this fresh capital, Marut Drones plans to expand its manufacturing capabilities, develop new agricultural applications, and establish a stronger presence in rural communities […]

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Sony Ends Sales of Airpeak S1 Drone Line

Discontinuation Reflects Challenges in Competitive Commercial Drone Market Sony Group Corporation recently announced it will discontinue the Airpeak S1 drone and related accessories by March 31, 2025, due to “changes in the business environment.” The Airpeak line aimed to combine Sony’s camera expertise with high-performance drone technology but faced stiff competition from established brands. Discontinuation […]

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Lilium Embarks on Restructuring and New Investment Efforts

KPMG to Lead M&A Process; Insolvency Filings Approved for German Subsidiaries Lilium N.V.,(Nasdaq: LILM) a developer of electric aircraft for Regional Air Mobility (RAM), recently announced it has engaged KPMG to oversee a structured and open M&A process. The Local Court of Weilheim approved insolvency filings for Lilium’s German subsidiaries, granting the company’s application for […]

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Japan Sets New Standards for Drone Services: JIS Certification Promises Quality and Safety Across Industries

With a New Japanese Industrial Standard, the JSA Aims to Boost Quality and Reliability in Drone Services for Industrial, Delivery, and Inspection Applications This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb On September 18, 2024, the Japan Standards Association (JSA) announced the issuance […]

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Montgomery County Secures First Conviction with Drone as First Responder Program: A Milestone in Public Safety

Drone Footage Key in Assault Conviction as Montgomery County’s DFR Program Demonstrates Impact on Evidence Collection and Situational Awareness by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb A press release issued today by the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office touted the first conviction as a result of their Drone as First Responder (DFR) program after a […]

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Amazon Extends Drone Delivery Service to Phoenix Area

New Prime Air location in West Valley offers rapid drone deliveries for select items Amazon’s Prime Air drone delivery service has now launched in the Phoenix Metro Area, with operations based near Tolleson, Arizona. This expansion, first announced last April, is part of Amazon’s broader effort to provide faster deliveries using drone technology. The Phoenix […]

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What Kind of Drones is Ukraine Buying?

The Diverse Range of Drones Supports Tactical and Strategic Needs on the Battlefield Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense is building a robust drone fleet as it modernizes and expands support for its Armed Forces. From reconnaissance to targeted strikes, Ukraine’s diverse mix of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) highlights the crucial role drones play in both military […]

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LIFT Japan Set to Launch eVTOL Flight Experiences at Expo 2025

Marubeni Aerospace Partners with LIFT Aircraft to Bring HEXA eVTOL to Japan LIFT Aircraft, in partnership with Marubeni Aerospace, plans to launch its unique pay-per-flight eVTOL service in Japan during World Expo 2025. Following successful demonstrations in Osaka and an exhibition at SusHi Tech 2024 in Tokyo, the collaboration marks Japan as the first market […]

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