Category: Drone Industry
Swedish Court Sets Precedent: First-Ever Drunk Drone Operation Conviction
In a landmark case highlighting evolving drone regulations, a Swedish court has convicted a 55-year-old man of operating a drone while intoxicated, marking the country’s [more…]
Japanese Drone Maker ACSL Teams Up with Exertis Almo to Expand US Market Presence
Japanese drone manufacturer ACSL has partnered with Exertis Almo to strengthen its distribution network across North America. The agreement, announced today, aims to accelerate the [more…]
ASTM Leaders Detail How Drone Standards Are Shaping Aviation’s Future
In a revealing episode of ASTM International’s “Taking to the Skies: Drone Standards” podcast recorded in January 2025, industry veterans Phil Kenul and Mark Blanks [more…]
Dronetag Unveils Compact Remote ID Receiver Amid Rising Drone Safety Concerns
Dronetag has introduced RIDER, a pocket-sized Remote ID receiver designed to detect and monitor drone activity in response to growing airspace safety challenges. The device [more…]
Leaked DJI Air 4 Prototype Reveals Design Similarities with Mavic 4
In a significant development for the Drone Industry, a crashed prototype of what appears to be the DJI Air 4 has surfaced, offering the first [more…]
Real Estate Developer Faces $270,000 FAA Fine for Harassing Unhoused People with Drones
A Pueblo real estate developer is facing substantial fines from the Federal Aviation Administration for repeatedly using drones to harass unhoused individuals. Henry “Hank” Borunda, [more…]
Ukraine Makes Bold Move to Replace DJI Mavic 3 with Home-Grown Military Drones
In a significant shift toward military independence, Ukrainian manufacturers have unveiled their first domestically produced reconnaissance drones designed to replace the Chinese DJI Mavic 3 [more…]
Private Money Shapes Vegas Police Drone Program: Skydio’s $7.6M Deal Raises Questions
In a revealing investigation that pulls back the curtain on Police technology funding, TechCrunch exposed how venture capitalist Ben Horowitz orchestrated a major drone deployment [more…]
Stefanik as UN Ambassador: A New Chapter in US-China Drone Relations
In a significant diplomatic development, President-elect Donald Trump has offered Representative Elise Stefanik (R-NY) the position of UN Ambassador, a move that could reshape the [more…]
Skydio Buys 114 Patent Assets From Go in Major Drone Industry Move
In a significant development for the Drone Industry, Skydio has acquired 114 US patent assets from action camera giant GoPro. The transaction, recorded by the [more…]
