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US drone manufacturing

Designing for Scale: How U.S. Drone Manufacturers Are Building a Competitive Edge

At XPONENTIAL 2025, industry leaders reveal how design-driven manufacturing and supply chain innovation are powering a new era for American-made…

RECENT FEATURES

  • Skyfish Launches Osprey: A New American-Made Drone Designed to Compete with DJIMay 20, 2025
    Unveiled at XPONENTIAL 2025, Osprey supports high-end sensors for inspection and ISR operations At the AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2025 conference, American drone manufacturer Skyfish introduced its latest enterprise drone, Osprey—a lightweight, survey-grade UAS designed as a U.S.-made alternative to leading foreign systems like DJI. The launch took place at Booth #3812 on May 20, 2025. Osprey… Read more: Skyfish Launches Osprey: A New American-Made Drone Designed to Compete with DJI

Progress in BVLOS Rulemaking: A Turning Point for U.S. Commercial Drone Operations

After years of anticipation and industry advocacy, the U.S. is finally seeing movement on a…

DJI Mavic 4 Pro

DJI Mavic 4 Pro: Revolutionary Features, Rave Reviews, and U.S. Availability Challenges

DJI has officially unveiled the highly anticipated Mavic 4 Pro, a drone packed with groundbreaking…

The Drones the US Military is Looking for Now

US Military’s Drone Evolution: Seeking Low-Cost, Attritable Systems in Wake of Ukraine War Lessons The…

From Drone to Helicopter: SiFly Redefines UAV Design for Endurance and Value

SiFly to build drones designed like to perform like mini-helicopters By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim…

LATEST

John Deere Acquires Sentera to Expand Aerial Scouting Capabilities

Acquisition Aims to Boost Data-Driven Decision Making for Farmers Through Drone Imagery and Integrated Platforms John Deere has announced the acquisition of Sentera, a Minnesota-based…

How One Service Provider Navigates NYC’s Airspace Rules for Drone Building Maintenance

In a previous post, Aviram Adi, founder of SkyClean NYC, explains how drones are revolutionizing building maintenance by improving safety, cutting costs, and enhancing sustainability.…

Designing for Scale: How U.S. Drone Manufacturers Are Building a Competitive Edge

At XPONENTIAL 2025, industry leaders reveal how design-driven manufacturing and supply chain innovation are powering a new era for American-made drones The annual XPONENTIAL conference,…

High Stakes Debate at XPONENTIAL: How Security Policy Is Shaping the Future of Drone Innovation

At XPONENTIAL 2025, the annual gathering of more than 7,500 leaders and end users in the uncrewed systems industry, the topic of U.S. drone policy…

Ascent AeroSystems and Gremsy Form Strategic Collaboration at XPONENTIAL 2025

Partnership Will Explore Sensor Integration and Payload Development for Rugged UAS Platforms At the 2025 AUVSI XPONENTIAL conference in Houston, Massachusetts-based Ascent AeroSystems and Vietnam-based…

UK CAA Awards Grant for First Operational Multi-UTM BVLOS Drone Trial

ANRA Technologies Leads Consortium to Demonstrate Safe Shared Airspace Operations for Emergency and Commercial Drones by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb The UK Civil…

 
 
 

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Regulations

  • New State Drone Laws Set Strict Operational BoundariesMay 2, 2025
    As drones become more integrated into commercial, industrial, and public safety operations, states are moving quickly to regulate their use. Two recent examples of state drone laws- Ohio’s H.B. 77 and Florida’s S.B. 700 -demonstrate the trend toward stricter state-level oversight. Here’s what these laws mean for drone operators and the broader industry. Ohio House Bill 77: Statewide Drone Restrictions (Now in Effect) Status: Signed into law by Governor Mike DeWine in January 2025; effective April 9, 2025. Full Text: Ohio H.B. 77 Highlights: Prohibited Operations: The law bans reckless drone flights that endanger people or property and prohibits interference… Read more: New State Drone Laws Set Strict Operational Boundaries

Strengthening Drone Security and Counter-UAS Policies: Testimony from Lisa Ellman

February 6, 2025

FAA Establishes No Drone Zone, TFRs for Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans

February 3, 2025

FAA’s BVLOS Draft Rule at a Critical Crossroads: Update

November 17, 2024

Will Congress Empower Local Police to Counter Unauthorized Drone Flights?

November 11, 2024

AUVSI’s Michael Robbins Calls for BVLOS Rule and Action on Chinese Drones in Morning Keynote

October 30, 2024

FAA Issues Final Rule for Powered-Lift Aircraft: A Major Milestone for eVTOL and Advanced Air Mobility

October 23, 2024

Evolve Dynamics Wins Innovate UK Grant for Groundbreaking Drone-in-a-Box Technology

October 3, 2024

Texas Drone Law Heads to Supreme Court: Key Free Speech Case in the Balance

August 9, 2024

PODCASTS

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PRODUCTS

  • Evolve Dynamics Unveils Foxe and Wolfe: New Miniature Drones for Defense OperationsMay 13, 2025
    UK Manufacturer Introduces New Military Drones: Rugged ISR Platforms Inspired by Battlefield Lessons and Built for Harsh Environments Evolve Dynamics Launches Two Tactical UAS Platforms This week, as Europe marked the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, British drone manufacturer Evolve Dynamics introduced two new military drones: Foxe and Wolfe. The announcement took place at a commemorative event in Hampshire, UK, honoring veterans from the Royal British Legion. Foxe and Wolfe were developed with direct input from battlefield use, including operational insights gained from deployments in Ukraine. These systems are designed to meet the real-world needs of modern… Read more: Evolve Dynamics Unveils Foxe and Wolfe: New Miniature Drones for Defense Operations

DJI Mavic 4 Pro: Revolutionary Features, Rave Reviews, and U.S. Availability Challenges

May 13, 2025

Axon Brings Sky-Hero Tactical Robotics Suite to U.S. Public Safety Agencies

April 24, 2025

SkyDrive Unveils Full-Scale Mockup of SD-05 eVTOL at Expo 2025 Osaka

April 21, 2025

Lyten Begins U.S. Production of Lithium-Metal Foil for Next-Gen Batteries

April 16, 2025

Sony Launches World’s Smallest and Lightest Precision LiDAR Sensor

April 15, 2025

What Is a Vertiport? Osaka Metro’s New Hub Prepares the Public for Flying Taxis at Expo 2025

March 28, 2025

Updates to the Autel Dragonfish Platform: Enhanced Features for Industrial Applications

March 24, 2025

The Inside Story on Chevron’s Autonomous Drone Inspections with Percepto

March 14, 2025
 
 

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