Recent Events Underscore Importance of Leadership in Navigating Regulatory Challenges The drone industry is facing an uncertain future as recent federal layoffs, FAA job cuts, and administrative shifts create confusion. The need for strong leadership has become even...

Successful Flight Test Highlights Future of Autonomous UAV Operations In a recent flight test, UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía and Primoco UAV SE demonstrated the integration of advanced guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) technologies with teaming intelligence...

New survey-grade sensors offer precision mapping at accessible price points, bringing professional LiDAR technology to a wider audience. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Alabama-based LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology developer GeoCue announced...

Platform Expands Drone Management Capabilities for U.S. Operators Drone management platform FlyFreely has been accepted as a provider for the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC). This designation...

The DRONE Act of 2025 Seeks to Enhance Public Safety with Federal Support Representatives Lou Correa (D-CA) and Troy Nehls (R-TX) have introduced the bipartisan Directing Resources for Officers Navigating Emergencies (DRONE) Act of 2025. This bill would allow law...

Successful Validation at Port of Antwerp-Bruges Showcases Advanced Airspace Safety Solutions Unifly, a UAS Traffic Management (UTM) technology company and part of Terra Drone Corporation (terra-drone.net), has successfully completed a port surveillance demonstration...

Showcasing Innovations in Stabilization and Connectivity Gremsy and Nokia are teaming up to present their latest UAV integration solutions at XPONENTIAL Europe 2025. The event, known for bringing together experts in unmanned and autonomous systems, provides a platform...

New all-in-one system integrates drone, field setup, and processing to simplify high-accuracy aerial mapping for surveyors of all experience levels. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Zurich, Switzerland-based drone developers Wingtra recently announced their new...

As both commercial and recreational UAVs become more common, two recent events highlight the potential risk to other aircraft and onlookers.  In this DRONELIFE Exclusive guest post, Dr. Ryan Wallace of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and the Boeing Center for...

New Application Enables Efficient Infrastructure and Terrain Mapping Wingcopter has announced an expansion of its offerings to include long-range beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) LiDAR surveying solutions. The Wingcopter 198, the company’s flagship drone, will be...