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Finding the Missing Piece of America’s Drone Supply Chain ↗
Inside SES.AI, advanced battery chemistry, AI-driven materials discovery and global manufacturing illustrate the challenge of building the industrial base beneath America’s growing drone market.
What Is the Best Commercial Cleaning Drone in 2026? Specs, Prices, and a Head-to-Head Comparison ↗
Sponsored Content by Appelix. Executive Summary: Purpose: This evaluation analyzes commercial exterior cleaning drones available in August 2026 — comparing Apellix, Lucid Bots, Aquiline Drones, KTV Working Drones, and…
FAA NextGen Fact Sheet Points to Future Integration of Drones and New Aircraft ↗
FAA says major NextGen systems are operational as it begins looking toward the next phase of airspace modernization The Federal Aviation Administration released a new NextGen fact sheet on August 17, outlining changes…
Uber and Zipline Target One Million Drone Deliveries a Day by 2029 ↗
Strategic partnership will bring Zipline drone delivery to Uber Eats customers, starting in existing U.S.
White House Imposes New Tariffs on Imported Drones and Components ↗
Section 232 action sets tariffs of 25% to 100%, with lower rates for qualifying allied supply chains and incentives for U.S.
Pennsylvania National Guard Becomes Hub for Pentagon’s Drone Dominance Program ↗
Fort Indiantown Gap trains soldiers on new military drones while developing hands-on counter-UAS tactics By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill From training on “low-tech” counter-UAS tactics, such as shooting at…
Powerful Public Safety Technology Needs Powerful Guardrails: What Flock’s Camera Controversy Means for Drones ↗
Recent cases involving misuse of automated license plate readers offer a broader lesson for public safety agencies adopting increasingly capable technology.
Engineering Without Compromise: How HP Additive Manufacturing Helped EIVIE Build an NDAA-Compliant Drone ↗
For one startup drone manufacturer, additive manufacturing made it possible to preserve an ambitious aerodynamic design while adapting quickly to changing requirements.
Two Shenzhen Rivals, Two Different Paths to the U.S. Market ↗
As Insta360 expands across cameras and drones, restrictions on DJI could create an opening for its increasingly direct Chinese competitor.
SimActive Correlator3D Supports Large-Scale Green Hydrogen Mapping in Chile ↗
Geo4D used the photogrammetry platform to process high-resolution aerial imagery covering more than 100,000 hectares in Patagonia.
Michigan Drone Lawsuit Challenges Restrictions on Flights Near Police Operations ↗
Michigan man sues sheriff’s department over state’s drone law By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A Michigan-based freelance journalist has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to have local law enforcement officials not…
Michigan Awards $2 Million for Five Advanced Air Mobility Projects ↗
State agencies will test drones and aerial technologies for environmental monitoring, wildfire response, infrastructure, public safety and agriculture.
FCC Revokes Drone Approvals After U.S. Assembler Denies Any Connection ↗
Odyssey Robot claimed its equipment was made and assembled in the U.S.; an FCC investigation found otherwis The Federal Communications Commission has revoked equipment authorizations for a drone and remote controller…
FlybyOps Launches Enterprise Platform for Scaling BVLOS and Autonomous Drone Operations ↗
Finland-based platform aims to help operators manage compliance, risk and operational oversight as drone programs grow in size and complexity FlybyOps has launched a new enterprise drone operations platform designed for…
With Nexus, Airwise Solutions Champions “Free and Open” Sensor Integration ↗
New airspace-awareness platform brings radar, RF, Remote ID, ADS-B and other operational data into a unified operating pictur Airwise Solutions has launched Airwise Nexus, a new airspace-awareness and sensor-fusion…
ePropelled Secures $60 Million in U.S. Government Funding to Expand Drone Propulsion Manufacturing ↗
New Hampshire expansion will quadruple production capacity as the U.S.
From Border Security to Biosecurity: Drones Join the Fight Against New World Screwworm ↗
USDA has conducted more than 1,000 drone surveillance flights in Texas, while the Department of Homeland Security brings border surveillance capabilities and personnel into the federal response.
BRINC Brings Wildfire and Smoke Tracking Into Drone Operations ↗
New LiveOps layers integrate NOAA fire and smoke data to give public safety agencies a more complete operational picture BRINC has added wildfire and smoke tracking to its LiveOps platform, giving public safety agencies…
Drones Bring Whole Blood Directly to Trauma Scenes ↗
Hillsborough County program aims to deliver blood to first responders in under three minutes Archer First Response Systems (ArcherFRS) is supporting a drone program designed to deliver whole blood directly to emergency…
DJI Warns FCC Proposal Could Restrict Widely Used Commercial Drones ↗
Company says proposed “military-grade” categories could reach aircraft used in public safety, agriculture, inspection and other civilian applications DJI is warning U.S.
The Industrialization of Drones: L&T’s Growth Forecast Reflects a Maturing Global Industry ↗
India’s largest engineering company expects strong growth from the division that includes its drone business, highlighting a broader shift from innovation to industrial scale.
Ondas to Provide Counter-Drone Protection for Jacksonville Jaguars Home Games ↗
NFL team adopts Sentrycs technology as stadium operators strengthen defenses against unauthorized drones Ondas Inc.
FAA Proposes Civil Penalty Against Drone Operator for Alleged Agricultural Flight Violations ↗
Agency says Washington company conducted unauthorized fertilizer application flights without required certification The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a civil penalty of $289,215 against Gorge Drones…
Six Years After the Pandemic, the Hard Lessons Still Matter: An Op-Ed from ACSL Global CTO Chris Raabe ↗
The pandemic exposed weaknesses in global manufacturing that many companies had never been forced to confront.
Robinson Unmanned Advances in Drone Dominance Program as Pentagon Focuses on Production at Scale ↗
Company earns invitation to Gauntlet II while completing Phase One deliveries for the Department of Defense Robinson Unmanned has advanced to the next stage of the U.S.
D-Fend Solutions: Inside the Counter-Drone Operations at 2026 FIFA World Cup ↗
EnforceAir platform supported public safety agencies across host cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico As major international sporting events continue to face growing concerns over unauthorized drone activity,…
From Car Factories to Drone Factories: France’s Manufacturing Push Reflects a Global Shift ↗
French automakers are entering drone production as governments look to build resilient manufacturing capacity for autonomous systems.
Building Safer Drone Operations: Managing Fatigue, Workload, and Human Performance ↗
Part 3 of DRONELIFE’s Exclusive Series: The Human Edge: People, Perception, and the Future of Drone Operations Commercial drone operations continue to expand in scale and complexity, placing new demands on both…
China Tightens Drone Export Controls, Adding New Pressure to U.S. Supply Chains ↗
New licensing requirements for controlled drones and components could create additional challenges for manufacturers already adapting to changing U.S.
Counter-UAS Investment Continues as Monava Raises New Funding for AI Drone Detection ↗
Swedish-Finnish company plans to expand production of passive acoustic detection technology as investor interest in counter-drone systems grows Investment continues to flow into counter-uncrewed aircraft system (C-UAS)…