FEATURE
The New King of Combat: How Small FPV Drones Are Reshaping Modern Warfare
Small drones biggest development in combat since nuclear weapons By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Small, first-person view (FPV) drones…
RECENT FEATURES
- FAA Signals Momentum for BVLOS Rulemaking: What It Means for Commercial Drone Applications
News and Commentary. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s recent comments have reignited hopes for long-awaited regulations enabling Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations. During a March 14 visit to Amazon’s Prime Air facility in Seattle, Duffy emphasized the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) intent to propose rules expanding drone use for deliveries and other… Read more: FAA Signals Momentum for BVLOS Rulemaking: What It Means for Commercial Drone Applications
Ascent AeroSystems Introduces HELIUS™: A 249g Coaxial Nano UAV Designed for Durability and Performance
An American-Made Alternative in the Sub-250g UAV Market Ascent AeroSystems, a leading U.S. manufacturer of…
Ghost Town: How an Abandoned Mining Town Became a Cutting-Edge Drone Training Ground
Company uses deserted town as DFR training site By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A…
The Inside Story on Chevron’s Autonomous Drone Inspections with Percepto
Percepto, Chevron team on autonomous drone inspections By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Israel-based Percepto…
DRONELIFE Exclusive: Elsight CEO on How Halo Connectivity Enables Reliable BVLOS Drone Operations
Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) flight is widely recognized as a key enabler for…
LATEST
Sponsored Content
- The New King of Combat: How Small FPV Drones Are Reshaping Modern Warfare
- DRONELIFE Exclusive Op-Ed: Unlocking Africa’s Skies – Why Drones Need More Than Innovation to Bridge the Infrastructure Gap
- Fighting fire with fire: In the UK, a North East drone company is helping prisons fight back
- Strengthening Airport Defenses: The Growing Need for Better Counter-Drone Measures
- Super Bowl Security: The Growing Challenge of Unauthorized Drones Over Stadiums
Regulations
- Strengthening Drone Security and Counter-UAS Policies: Testimony from Lisa Ellman
Commercial Drone Alliance Calls for Regulatory Clarity and Expanded Counter-UAS Authorities Lisa Ellman, Executive Director of the Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA), testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Aviation today, February 6, 2025. Her remarks addressed the evolving landscape of counter-unmanned aircraft systems (counter-UAS) policies and the need for balanced regulations that ensure security while enabling commercial drone operations. The Role of Drones in Society Drones play a crucial role in various industries, improving safety, reducing costs, and enhancing emergency response efforts. “Communities across the country use this technology every day to fight wildfires, respond to natural disasters,… Read more: Strengthening Drone Security and Counter-UAS Policies: Testimony from Lisa Ellman
PODCASTS
PRODUCTS
- Updates to the Autel Dragonfish Platform: Enhanced Features for Industrial Applications
Autel Robotics has announced updates to its Dragonfish series of drones in 2025, refining the platform to better serve industrial and professional users. The Dragonfish series, known for its tilt-rotor design and adaptability, continues to address the evolving needs of industries such as public safety, infrastructure inspection, and environmental monitoring. Streamlined Product Line and Functional Enhancements The Dragonfish lineup has been simplified with the discontinuation of the Dragonfish Lite model and select payloads. This adjustment allows the remaining models, the Dragonfish Standard and Pro, to benefit from focused development and optimization. Among the most notable updates is the platform’s ability… Read more: Updates to the Autel Dragonfish Platform: Enhanced Features for Industrial Applications