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Matternet Drone Delivery Begins Trading on OTCQB ↗
The Mountain View company’s common stock qualified for the OTCQB Venture Market, giving public investors direct exposure to a drone delivery operator that holds standard FAA type certification.
One of Europe’s Largest Civilian Drone Factories Just Opened in Hungary. Here’s Why it Matters to the Rest of the World. ↗
ABZ Innovation opened a new factory in just 90 days.
Groups Ask Appeals Court to Review Rescinded FAA Drone Restriction ↗
Amicus brief raises First Amendment questions about drone journalism as legal challenge continues Several civil liberties and photography organizations have filed a brief in a federal case challenging an FAA drone…
Unauthorized Drones Divert Firefighting Aircraft at California’s Timber Fire ↗
By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Unauthorized drones flying in restricted airspace continue to cause interference with aerial firefighting operations at the scenes of wildfires across the country.
Doodle Labs Brings Long-Range Digital Communications to Small FPV Drones ↗
The lightweight Nano² radio supports high-quality video, interference avoidance and networked operations for military and commercial users By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill When selecting a radio control system…
Unauthorized Drones Disrupt Operations at Luxembourg Airport ↗
Nineteen incoming flights were diverted after unidentified drones were observed near and over the airport Unauthorized drone activity temporarily halted flights at Luxembourg Airport on the night of September 18.
Beijing Drone Owners Sell Aircraft Ahead of Citywide Ban ↗
New rules will prohibit private drone possession and storage across the Chinese capital beginning November 15 Drone owners in Beijing are selling or moving their aircraft before a sweeping citywide ban takes effect.
Drone Solutions Wins BVLOS Approval for Medical Deliveries in Zimbabwe ↗
CAAZ authorization clears the way for long-range KITE operations linking regional health facilities with central laboratories Drone Solutions International has received approval to conduct beyond visual line of sight…
AVI-SPL and Matternet Partner on Drone Delivery for Field Technicians ↗
The partnership pairs Matternet’s FAA type-certified drone platform with AVI-SPL’s service network to move replacement parts to technicians in congested metro markets.
City of Raleigh Uses Drones, AI Technology to Create Digital Twin ↗
The city of Raleigh, North Carolina is deploying drones and artificial-intelligence (AI)-enabled tools to create a virtual version of itself to meet the urban challenges of today and to help chart the future of the…
Northern Plains UAS Test Site Flies Medical and Agricultural BVLOS Demos on Vantis at NASAO ↗
State aviation officials watched live flights at Gorman Field as CVS Health, Kelly Hills Unmanned, SkyfireAI and Thales demonstrated medical logistics and agricultural applications on North Dakota’s statewide BVLOS…
SkyDrive and Verty Target Commercial eVTOL Operations in South Korea by 2028 ↗
Partnership will study tourism and regional transportation routes for the three-seat SKYDRIVE aircraft Japanese eVTOL developer SkyDrive has partnered with South Korea’s Verty to prepare for commercial Advanced Air…
SkyeBrowse Moves to Per-Model Pricing, Lowering the Barrier to 3D Drone Mapping ↗
New Commercial, Pro and Public Safety & Enterprise plans offer different levels of processing, storage and tools based on each project.
From Maps to Operational Intelligence: How Defense Is Changing the Mapping Workflow ↗
From the INTERGEO show floor in Munich, SimActive CEO Philippe Simard discusses why speed, usability and data integration increasingly matter in defense mapping At INTERGEO this week in Munich, the geospatial industry…
Flytrex Adds Rooftop Drone Docks and AI Fleet Positioning in Dallas ↗
The company says prepositioning drones at restaurants can cut delivery costs by 60% and reduce delivery times by half.
From Wildfire Detection to Fast Mapping: AIVE AI Systems Expands Access to Geospatial Data ↗
The startup is developing tools that create georeferenced 2D maps from a small number of images, without requiring specialized infrastructure.
FirstEnergy Grant Expands Drone Training for Educators and Police ↗
WarrenUAS will use the funding to provide FAA Part 107 preparation and hands-on flight training in New Jersey.
Airwise Solutions and UAS Sentry Integrate Drone Detection and Airspace Intelligence ↗
Partnership brings Remote ID detection into a common operating picture for critical infrastructure, public safety and enterprise users.
GeoCue Launches TrueView 550 Aerial LiDAR System at INTERGEO ↗
New system combines advanced LiDAR, dual mapping cameras and two positioning options for professional surveying and mapping.
The Drone Is No Longer the Point ↗
At INTERGEO, attention has shifted from individual platforms to complete geospatial workflows.
FCC Clears Nationwide Test of Cellular Networks for Drone Safety ↗
Temporary waiver will allow DOT to measure airborne wireless coverage for command and control, detect and avoid, Remote ID and other aviation applications.
From Cars to Drones: Birdstop Taps Detroit’s Auto Supply Chain to Scale U.S. Manufacturing ↗
UAV maker turns to auto industry as source of domestic components By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill While Silicon Valley is well-known as a mecca for the launch of flashy high-tech firms, and Detroit as the home…
Wingcopter 262 Debuts as All-Electric Tactical Reconnaissance eVTOL for Defense Users ↗
The all-electric Wingcopter 262 carries a 262-centimeter (103-inch) wingspan, a 150-kilometer (93-mile) tactical range and a 10-kilogram (22-pound) maximum takeoff weight.
Kite Aero Commences KITE UAS Production in Geelong ↗
Sovereign Five Eyes aligned production of the KITE autonomous logistics aircraft moves to Sykes’ composite facility as the company builds toward a 100-unit pipeline.
They Predicted a $127 Billion Drone Market. Ten Years Later, Here’s What They Got Right. ↗
In 2016, Michael Mazur and Adam Wiśniewski helped author one of the drone industry’s most widely cited forecasts, putting the addressable market for drone-powered solutions at $127.3 billion.
Beyond the Drone: What to See at INTERGEO 2026 in Munich ↗
DRONELIFE heads to INTERGEO for a look at the mapping, lidar, photogrammetry, AI and digital twin technologies shaping the next generation of drone operations.
Can Your Drone Program Survive Success? Why Simplicity Matters at Scale ↗
SkyeBrowse CEO Bobby Ouyang says growing drone programs face a new challenge: making sophisticated capabilities simple enough to use across an organization.
Batteries Were Boring. That Was a Feature. It’s Gone. ↗
The shift toward a more secure domestic drone supply chain is forcing manufacturers to rethink components they once took for granted.
UK-Mined Lithium Passes Battery Test as Nations Push to Secure Critical Mineral Supply Chains ↗
Cornish Lithium says lithium hydroxide produced and refined in Cornwall performed in line with, and in some areas better than, established commercial materials.
Missed the Moment? AirData Adds 10-Minute Rewind to Live Drone Video ↗
New capabilities let remote teams recover missed moments, preserve mission video in the cloud and maintain a separate record from onboard storage.