Urban Aeronautics Alleges DJI’s High-End Drones Violate Emergency Landing Technology Patent by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Urban Aeronautics, an electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing vehicle manufacturer, is suing DJI, claiming the China-based drone giant...

How drones used for criminal activity are driving bipartisan calls for expanded detection and mitigation powers. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Earlier this month, sheriff’s deputies in Marlboro County, S.C. arrested two men after recovering a large package...

ideaForge and Drone Nerds Collaborate to Bring Advanced UAV Technology to Public Safety Agencies India’s ideaForge Technology Limited, in partnership with US drone distribution and services provider Drone Nerds, has introduced the Q6 V3 UAV to the U.S. market. This...

The drone industry stands on the verge of significant growth, but bureaucratic delays threaten to stall its progress. A draft rule for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations, currently under review by the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB),...

New funding from Lightspeed and gradCapital supports Airbound’s mission to transform last-mile delivery through cost-effective, efficient drones. Drone technology startup Airbound has raised $1.7 million in a seed round led by venture capital firm Lightspeed, with...

As Romeo Durscher steps back from the drone industry, facing retirement due to a recent health diagnosis, he reflects on a career that has shaped not only technology but lives around the world. In this interview with DRONELIFE, Romeo shares stories from his remarkable...

U.S.-Made Smart Plane Innovations Enhance Threat Detection and Tactical Flexibility WingXpand, an autonomous smart plane manufacturer based in St. Louis, Missouri, has announced a new collaboration with Raytheon, an RTX business known for its defense technology. This...

Partnership Focuses on Safe and Efficient UTM Integration for BVLOS Operations Matternet, known for its urban drone delivery services, has entered a strategic partnership with ANRA Technologies to enhance airspace management for its drone networks. This partnership...

Modovolo Co-Founder and CEO Justin Call Discusses the Innovative Bicycle Wheel-Inspired Drone In a world where high-cost drones with limited flight times are common, Modovolo is breaking the mold with its Modovolo Lift. In this DRONELIFE Exclusive interview,...

Vets to Drones and Baltimore Forensics Host a Day of Hands-On Flying, Talks, and Networking Event Overview On Saturday, November 23, Vets to Drones and Baltimore Forensics invite veterans and public safety personnel to Oriole Park at Camden Yards for a unique,...