Vega UTM integrates with Thailand’s 5G network to manage real-time drone operations across Bangkok Thailand has taken an important step toward developing a national drone infrastructure with a large-scale showcase of aerial deliveries in Bangkok. The event, called “The New Era of Drone Delivery,” was organized by Thailand’s National Telecom Public Company Limited (NT), the […]
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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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Part 108 NPRM and the Two Camps of the Drone Industry: Lessons from Commercial UAV Expo 2025 By DRONELIFE Contributing Editor Paul Rossi Last week, I attended my fourth straight Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas, NV. This year’s event was especially notable, not only for the conversations happening on the show floor, but also […]
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American aviation communications company uAvionix recently announced a partnership with drone automation platform VOTIX that will see the integration of uAvionix’s FlightLine ADS-B data service into the VOTIX platform. This new integration will deliver real time Detect and Avoid (DAA) data to VOTIX users across a range of mission sets including public safety and AAM […]
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Congress Questions FAA Staffing and AI Use Amid Growing Airspace Complexity July 2025 — As the landscape of aviation continues to evolve, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) finds itself under growing scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers. Recent concerns focus on FAA workforce reductions and the agency’s increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, especially as these […]
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The ASSURE A50 “Small UAS Traffic Analysis” report is a large-scale look at real-world drone activity captured through Remote ID sensors across the United States. Conducted by researchers at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Kansas State and Wichita State in partnership with the FAA’s Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence (ASSURE), this groundbreaking study […]
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Researchers developing low-cost preventive maintenance system for UAVs By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill As more and more commercial drone operators build out their fleets of UAVs, and as those drones begin to experience normal wear and tear over the next several years, the need for preventive maintenances will grow exponentially. A team of researchers […]
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The new platform offers faster workflows, safer urban operations, and broad payload flexibility for surveyors worldwide. Wingtra’s new drone, WingtraRAY, designed to push the limits of aerial surveying and mapping. The WingtraRAY is built specifically for surveyors and promises to remove many of the operational barriers they face today. One major highlight is its ability to […]
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When disaster strikes, drones can be a lifeline—providing critical aerial views, helping first responders find survivors, and supporting rescue operations. But during the catastrophic flooding in Texas, a clear message is coming from emergency teams: personal drones must stay grounded to make way for search and rescue efforts. The Role of Drones in Disasters Drones […]
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Industry leaders at XPONENTIAL 2025 emphasize that Safety Management Systems are essential—and scalable—for all drone operations, from startups to major carriers. By DRONELIFE Contributing Editor Paul Rossi At XPONENTIAL 2025, a panel of aviation safety experts from the FAA, Amazon Prime Air, Causey Aviation Unmanned and UPS Flight Forward gathered to discuss a crucial topic […]
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