Blogs About Drones
- Six Takeaways from CIS White Paper on Drone Risks at Public Gatherings April 17, 2026As planning ramps up for the FIFA World Cup 2026, security agencies are preparing for one of the most complex public safety environments ever staged across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. A new white paper from the Center for Internet Security (CIS) titled Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS): Evolving Risks to Large-Scale Public Gatherings. describes the […]Miriam McNabb
- Matternet and SoftBank Robotics America Partner to Scale Drone Delivery Networks April 17, 2026Collaboration targets healthcare and enterprise logistics with focus on real-world deployment Matternet and SoftBank Robotics America have announced a strategic partnership to expand drone delivery networks across healthcare, retail, and enterprise logistics. The companies aim to accelerate deployment of autonomous aerial delivery systems and move the technology into broader real-world use. The partnership brings together […]Miriam McNabb
- FAA Reverses Course on Drone Flight Limits Near Federal Operations April 17, 2026FAA backs down on threat to prosecute drone pilots By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The FAA has apparently backed down on its threat to impose criminal penalties on drone operators flying in the vicinity of federal law enforcement vehicles, after a journalism rights group sued the agency in federal court to strike down its […]staff
- Donecle Raises €10 Million to Expand Drone-Based Aircraft Inspection Platform April 16, 2026Funding will support international growth and further development of AI-driven maintenance solutions Donecle, a France-based company specializing in automated aircraft inspection, has raised €10 million in a new funding round. The round was led by IRDI Capital Investissement and SWEN Capital Partners, with participation from GSO Innovation and ARIS Occitanie. The company plans to use […]Miriam McNabb
- Is the U.S. Ready for Drone Threats at World Cup Scale? April 16, 2026U.S. faces multiple challenges in counter-UAS buildup By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (Editor’s note: This is part of a series of stories on efforts to establish new counter-UAS protocols in the U.S. to protect high-profile sporting events and critical infrastructure from the potential threats posed by drones flown by careless or hostile actors.) As […]staff
- FAA Moves to Close Drone Enforcement Gap with New DETER Program April 16, 2026As detection outpaces enforcement, the FAA introduces faster penalties for rule-breaking operators Detection Has Outpaced Enforcement Drone detection is no longer the problem. From stadium security to federal agencies, authorities can now identify unauthorized drone activity in real time. But enforcement has struggled to keep up: once a violation is detected, the process to act […]Miriam McNabb
- HYFIX Raises $15M to Build U.S.-Made Drone Chip Platform April 15, 2026New system-on-chip aims to replace fragmented electronics with a single secure architecture HYFIX Spatial Intelligence, Inc. has announced a $15 million seed round to develop a new class of U.S.-made chips for drones and autonomous systems. The Santa Clara-based semiconductor company says its technology will replace today’s fragmented drone electronics with a single integrated platform. […]Miriam McNabb
- FCC Grants Conditional Approval to Sees.ai UAS, Signaling New Path for Foreign Drone Systems April 15, 2026Limited public details raise questions about “v.USA 1.0” and how international companies can meet U.S. security requirements The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted conditional approval to the Sees.ai v.USA. 1.0 Uncrewed Aircraft System, exempting it from the agency’s Covered List restrictions. The approval, based on a determination by the Department of War (DoW), is […]Miriam McNabb
- UK Drone Package for Ukraine Signals Push to Scale Domestic Industry April 15, 2026Largest-ever MOD initiative supports Kyiv while strengthening UK drone manufacturing base As the global race to build sovereign drone capability accelerates, the United Kingdom is pairing defense support with industrial strategy. A new announcement from the UK Ministry of Defence marks the country’s largest-ever drone package for Ukraine, while directing funding and contracts to domestic […]Miriam McNabb
- What Are People Really Saying About the Commercial Drone Industry? April 14, 2026Industry survey will shape discussion on real-world challenges and opportunities in commercial drone operations Commercial UAV Expo has announced its Opening Keynote for the 2026 event, placing industry operators at the center of the conversation. The session, titled “The View From the Field: What Operators, Pilots, and Fleet Managers Are Saying About the Commercial Drone […]Miriam McNabb