Read the latest drone news today along with new developments in the unmanned aircraft systems aviation (UAV) industry.
These daily drone news articles cover the latest innovations, developments, research and regulations from the top UAV bloggers, service providers and manufacturers.
Drone news and articles from experts including SUAS News, UAV Expert News, DroneBlog, Unmanned Aerial, Rotor Drone Mag, Dronelife, 3DR, the Drone Girl, Gizmodo drone feed and many more.
For some extra reading, here is a list of the top drone blogs with even more news and reviews. The Wing Blog will also keep you up to date on the latest news in their drone delivery program.
This drone news web page covers today and the previous 7 days of drone news.
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- Scaling for the Frontlines: Meeting the Department of War’s Urgent Demandsby Press on May 3, 2026 at 1:53 pm
At Kraus Hamdani Aerospace, we have scaled to meet the demands of the Department of
- RAF Regiment Counter-UAS: Defending the Airspace and Turning Threat into Intelligenceby Press on May 3, 2026 at 1:46 pm
A modern threat, a measured response. Across the world, the use of small, often commercially derived
- Inside the Future of Drones: Policy, Security with Michael Robbins, CEO and President of AUVSI on the Drone Radio Showby Miriam McNabb on May 1, 2026 at 2:26 pm
Michael Robbins, CEO and President of AUVSI, talks with host Randy Goers about the real forces shaping the uncrewed systems industry, from supply chain security and regulatory bottlenecks to the growing influence of defense priorities, and what it all means for the future of autonomy. We’ll also take a closer look at XPONENTIAL 2026 and The post Inside the Future of Drones: Policy, Security with Michael Robbins, CEO and President of AUVSI on the Drone Radio Show appeared first on DRONELIFE.
- Beijing’s Drone Ban Goes Into Effect Today: A New Model for Urban UAV Controlby Miriam McNabb on May 1, 2026 at 2:11 pm
China’s capital targets sales, storage, and transport as well as operations, raising questions for global drone policy Beijing has introduced one of the most comprehensive drone control regimes seen in any major city, but the story is not simply about banning flights. Effective May 1, 2026, new rules in China’s capital restrict not only where The post Beijing’s Drone Ban Goes Into Effect Today: A New Model for Urban UAV Control appeared first on DRONELIFE.
- Elsight’s Halo Makes the Blue UAS List: What That Means for Allied Suppliersby Miriam McNabb on May 1, 2026 at 1:52 pm
New designation highlights growing focus on secure communications as a critical component in U.S. drone policy Elsight’s Halo connectivity platform has been added to the U.S. Department of War’s Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Blue UAS List, marking a notable development in how the U.S. government evaluates and procures drone technologies. The Blue UAS List The post Elsight’s Halo Makes the Blue UAS List: What That Means for Allied Suppliers appeared first on DRONELIFE.
- AVSS collaborates with the Government of Canada through Innovative Solutions Canada to perform avalanche control work with dronesby Press on May 1, 2026 at 1:44 pm
AVSS – Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions Inc. (AVSS) is proud to share results from its Precision
- Sweden’s Everdrone Opens Borås Base for Defibrillator Drone Deliveriesby Ian McNabb on April 30, 2026 at 3:52 pm
Sweden’s Västra Götaland Region adds a fourth E3 base, extending Everdrone’s autonomous AED network to roughly 300,000 residents. The Västra Götaland Region (VGR) is strengthening emergency healthcare in Borås with a new Everdrone medical drone base. The drone dispatches in response to emergency calls and delivers a defibrillator while ambulances are still en route. Officials The post Sweden’s Everdrone Opens Borås Base for Defibrillator Drone Deliveries appeared first on DRONELIFE.
- Near Earth Autonomy Wins MARV-EL Contract for Marine Corps Logistics Droneby staff on April 30, 2026 at 3:46 pm
Naval Air Systems Command picks the Pittsburgh autonomy specialist to build an uncrewed Bell 505 with Bell Textron, Moog, and XP Services. Naval Air Systems Command has awarded Near Earth Autonomy the Medium Aerial Resupply Vehicle – Expeditionary Logistics (MARV-EL) Increment 2 program. The deal funds a prototype autonomous logistics aircraft for the U.S. Marine The post Near Earth Autonomy Wins MARV-EL Contract for Marine Corps Logistics Drone appeared first on DRONELIFE.
- Elistair Khronos Tethered Drone Joins France’s ORION 2026 Exerciseby staff on April 30, 2026 at 3:32 pm
The automated DroneBox provides persistent aerial surveillance during NATO-style multi-domain operations involving 12,500 troops and 1,200 drones. Elistair’s Khronos automated tethered drone is taking part in ORION 2026, France’s largest joint military exercise in decades. The French manufacturer announced its participation in Phase O4, which runs April 7 through April 30. ORION 2026 mobilizes up The post Elistair Khronos Tethered Drone Joins France’s ORION 2026 Exercise appeared first on DRONELIFE.
- New Senate Bill Targets Drone Threats to Critical Infrastructureby Miriam McNabb on April 30, 2026 at 2:58 pm
Senate Bill Seeks to Expand Counter-UAS Authority at Critical Infrastructure SitesLegislation outlines authority, training, and funding as drone threats gain attention ahead of major events A new Senate bill introduced by Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton aims to expand the ability of critical infrastructure operators to respond to unauthorized drones, addressing what lawmakers describe as a The post New Senate Bill Targets Drone Threats to Critical Infrastructure appeared first on DRONELIFE.
- Armed forces bill introduces new powers to counter uncrewed aerial threatsby Press on April 30, 2026 at 12:16 pm
The armed forces bill grants senior military and civil service personnel the power to authorise equipment that prevents the use of uncrewed devices, such as drones, from committing offences in or around defence areas
- FLUX GmbH Releases Whitepaper on Precision Position Feedback for Aiming and Tracking Systems in Defense Applicationsby Press on April 30, 2026 at 11:25 am
FLUX GmbH (FLUX), a high-precision encoder company, has today announced the release of a new technical
- Online Oceans Raises £4 Million to Scale Autonomous Surface Fleets for Defence and Maritime Securityby Press on April 30, 2026 at 11:18 am
Backed by Seraphim Space, Peter Rive, Frank Thieser and Florian Seibel, the UK company is
- Strong Partnership for Aviation: Knuerr, Voxtronic and IHSE present Integrated Control Room Solutions at Airspace Worldby Press on April 29, 2026 at 7:33 pm
At this year’s Airspace World, Knuerr, Voxtronic, and IHSE will jointly present a fully integrated
- Beyond Visual Line of Sight: Shaping the UK Unmanned Aircraft Infrastructureby Press on April 29, 2026 at 7:05 pm
As the unmanned aircraft sector rapidly expands, the Civil Aviation Authority is laying the groundwork for safe Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations. Explore the comprehensive framework behind the UK SORA C2 link policy concept, covering telecoms standards, cybersecurity, and the future of 4G/5G drone connectivity.
- Can Drones Replace High-Speed Police Pursuits? BRINC’s Guardian Points to a New Modelby Miriam McNabb on April 29, 2026 at 6:54 pm
At the recent Motorola Solutions [NYSE: MSI], BRINC CEO Blake Resnick outlined a vision that challenges one of policing’s most dangerous practices: the high-speed vehicle chase. While drones have long supported public safety, their limitations have kept them largely out of active pursuit scenarios. With the introduction of BRINC’s Guardian drone, that boundary may be The post Can Drones Replace High-Speed Police Pursuits? BRINC’s Guardian Points to a New Model appeared first on DRONELIFE.
- H55 Successfully Completes System Safety Function Verification Testing of Integrated Energy Storage Systemby Press on April 29, 2026 at 6:51 pm
H55 has successfully completed its System Safety Function Verification Testing, a major milestone in certifying its integrated Energy Storage System (ESS). By validating critical safety functions and subsystem coordination under real operating conditions, H55 demonstrates its readiness for large-scale industrialization. Developed in alignment with EASA standards, this aerospace-grade technology marks a significant step forward in de-risking the path toward certified, zero-emission electric flight.
- Can America Build a Fully Domestic Drone? Lithium Discovery Moves the Needleby Miriam McNabb on April 29, 2026 at 5:21 pm
New USGS findings highlight potential for domestic lithium supply, but key gaps remain in the battery chain A new study from the U.S. Geological Survey suggests that lithium deposits in the eastern United States could meet domestic demand for generations. While the announcement focuses on energy and electric vehicles, it also raises an important question The post Can America Build a Fully Domestic Drone? Lithium Discovery Moves the Needle appeared first on DRONELIFE.
- Public Safety Drone Review: May 5, 2026 with BRINC CEO Blake Resnickby Miriam McNabb on April 29, 2026 at 4:56 pm
Join the Live Discussion on May 5 Register here for the May Public Safety Drone Review. The next Public Safety Drone Review will take place at 3pm EST on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, bringing together public safety professionals for a live discussion on current news, operational insights, and new technology in the field. This month’s The post Public Safety Drone Review: May 5, 2026 with BRINC CEO Blake Resnick appeared first on DRONELIFE.
- Rolls-Royce powers unmanned U.S. Navy MQ-25A to successful first flightby Press on April 28, 2026 at 8:39 pm
Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY) powered the first flight of the U.S. Navy MQ-25A Stingray™
- Americans Are Missing Out on Yet Another New Super-Cheap DJI Droneby Kyle Barr on April 23, 2026 at 4:55 pm
The DJI Lito 1 and Lito X1 are like a DJI Mini, but for less. Good luck finding it in the U.S.
- Zelenskyy Says Drones Are the Future of War After Claiming Robot Unit Captured Russian Troopsby Justin Caffier on April 16, 2026 at 2:35 pm
"The story of Apple and many of the world’s top companies began the same way," Zelenskyy said of Ukraine's bootstrapped war industry.
- Emerald Design Group Launches Inaugural Workplace Design Summitby Semhal Tekeste on March 27, 2026 at 7:39 pm
The inaugural Summit will take place May 3–5, 2027, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. The post Emerald Design Group Launches Inaugural Workplace Design Summit appeared first on Emerald.
- Why Americans Can’t Have DJI’s Super-Cheap New Droneby Kyle Barr on March 26, 2026 at 2:10 pm
The drone has a 360-degree camera bolted to it, but once again Americans are being left out.
- Scientists Built Tiny, Portable Atomic Clocks—and Naturally, They’re Headed for Dronesby Ellyn Lapointe on March 19, 2026 at 8:15 pm
This breakthrough in precision timing is about the size of your fingernail and only loses one second every 30,000 years.
- The Essential Specs to Look for in an Oil Rig Inspection ROVby Editor-in-Chief on March 18, 2026 at 10:03 pm
Maintaining the structural integrity of offshore oil platforms requires regular and detailed underwater inspections.
- U.S. Wants to Mass Produce the Drone Design It Stole From Iranby Matt Novak on March 17, 2026 at 11:13 pm
It's all about cost.
- Trump Bros Back a Drone Company as the Pentagon Prepares to Spend Billionsby Bruce Gil on March 9, 2026 at 4:25 pm
Powerus plans to go public through a merger with a Trump-linked golf course company.
- Top 7 Digital Twin Software for MNOs in 2026by dronetim on February 26, 2026 at 3:32 pm
For mobile network operators, digital twins have shifted from being an engineering aid to becoming a strategic operating layer. As networks densify, spectrum evolves, and ... Read more
- Mexican Cartel ‘Drones’ Near El Paso Airspace Were Actually Party Balloons: Reportby Matt Novak on February 11, 2026 at 5:40 pm
FAA initially ordered the closure of airspace over El Paso for 10 days before backtracking.
- Spotify Founder’s Drone Startup Wins German Military Contractsby Ece Yildirim on February 10, 2026 at 10:05 pm
A Peter Thiel-backed drone maker is also in the contracts.
- Russian Startup Hacks Pigeon Brains, Turns Them Into Living Dronesby Gayoung Lee on February 10, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Welcome to the future nobody asked for.
- RoboCop Gets a Little Too Real in Detroitby AJ Dellinger on February 5, 2026 at 11:10 am
ED-209 to the rescue.
- Alphabet’s Wing Adds 150 Walmart Stores to Drone Delivery Programby Zac Estrada on January 12, 2026 at 8:10 pm
Bzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
- NASA Needs a Drone Detector At Kennedy Space Centerby Passant Rabie on December 31, 2025 at 3:00 pm
The space agency requested plans for a UAS detection system at its primary rocket launch site.
- The Best Gadgets of December 2025by Kyle Barr on December 31, 2025 at 2:00 pm
The end of the holiday season is a precursor to a weird, wacky, and chaotic 2026.
- The U.S. Has Officially Banned New, Foreign-Made Drone Modelsby Bruce Gil on December 23, 2025 at 5:40 pm
Merry Christmas, drone enthusiasts!
- These Laser Beams Could Power Military Drones 5,000 Feet in the Airby Gayoung Lee on December 19, 2025 at 9:25 pm
The U.S. military-backed project is now on the way to integrated system testing, the company said.
- Antigravity A1 Review: There’s Nothing Else Like This 360 Camera Droneby Kyle Barr on December 4, 2025 at 2:31 pm
The Antigravity A1 drone offers an experience akin to being in a glass orb hovering 500 meters above the earth.
- North Carolina Town First in U.S. to Deploy Defibrillator Drones During Actual 911 Emergenciesby Margherita Bassi on November 21, 2025 at 2:30 pm
Unlike emergency vehicles, drones aren't limited by roads.
- Emerald Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Resultsby Laura Brauer on October 31, 2025 at 1:05 pm
Strong Operational Execution Keeps Emerald on Track to Achieve its Full-Year Objectives The post Emerald Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results appeared first on Emerald.
- Admit It: You’ve Always Wanted a Robot Vac Built Like a Droneby Kyle Barr on October 28, 2025 at 9:00 pm
DJI is now getting robot vacuums, and it's making a splash with a transparent design.
- DJI’s Tiniest, Cheapest Drone Is Coming Back to Terrorize Your Neighborhoodby Kyle Barr on October 24, 2025 at 2:29 pm
Or at least, it will if you can actually import one into the U.S.
- Miami Has a New Cop on the Beat: A Drone-Launching Police Car That Can Drive Itselfby Lucas Ropek on October 17, 2025 at 6:35 pm
We're headed towards a real life Robocop.
- Generis Group Named One of Canada’s Top Growing Companies 2025 by The Globe and Mailby Laura Brauer on October 3, 2025 at 4:25 pm
Generis Group has been named one of Canada’s Top Growing Companies for 2025 by The Globe and Mail’s Report on Business magazine. The post Generis Group Named One of Canada’s Top Growing Companies 2025 by The Globe and Mail appeared first on Emerald.
- Emerald Holding, Inc. Appoints Vincenzo DiMaggio Chief Accounting Officerby Laura Brauer on September 29, 2025 at 6:17 pm
NEW YORK, NY – September 29, 2025 – Emerald Holding, Inc. (NYSE: EEX) a leader in building dynamic, market-driven business-to-business (B2B) events and media platforms, today announced the appointment of Vincenzo (“Vince”) DiMaggio as Chief Accounting Officer. In his new role, Vince brings more than 25 years of accounting leadership across both public and private The post Emerald Holding, Inc. Appoints Vincenzo DiMaggio Chief Accounting Officer appeared first on Emerald.
- Women in Exhibitions International Welcomes Emerald as an International Memberby Laura Brauer on September 18, 2025 at 4:30 pm
Klimmen, Netherlands, 18 September 2025 – Women in Exhibitions (WiE) International is proud to announce that Emerald (NYSE: EEX) has joined its growing global network as an international member. As largest U.S.-based business-to-business event organizer, Emerald owns and operates a curated portfolio of B2B events – including trade shows, conferences, B2C showcases, and a scaled The post Women in Exhibitions International Welcomes Emerald as an International Member appeared first on Emerald.
- Emerald Holding, Inc. Appoints Danielle Puceta as Chief Digital Officer to Lead Digital Transformation and Innovationby Laura Brauer on September 10, 2025 at 12:35 pm
NEW YORK, NY – September 10, 2025 – Emerald Holding, Inc. (NYSE: EEX) is excited to announce the appointment of Danielle Puceta as Chief Digital Officer (CDO), effective immediately. In this newly created role, Danielle will spearhead Emerald’s digital strategy and business transformation, driving innovation and growth across the organization. As CDO, Danielle will oversee The post Emerald Holding, Inc. Appoints Danielle Puceta as Chief Digital Officer to Lead Digital Transformation and Innovation appeared first on Emerald.
- The 7 Most Affordable Underwater ROVs for Low Visibilityby Editor-in-Chief on September 2, 2025 at 12:23 am
You want a professional remotely operated vehicle (ROV) that fits your budget and still works when the water turns brown and silty.
- Emerald Acquires Generis Group, Accelerating Growth in Executive-Level Summitsby Laura Brauer on August 12, 2025 at 12:55 pm
Acquisition Adds Proven, Insight-Led Events That Build on Emerald’s High-Impact Executive Summits The post Emerald Acquires Generis Group, Accelerating Growth in Executive-Level Summits appeared first on Emerald.
- The Power of KBIS Comes to Canada as Emerald Relaunches the Kitchen and Bath Canada Expoby Laura Brauer on July 9, 2025 at 8:12 pm
Newly Acquired Event to Feature Tailored NKBA Content and Bring the Full KBIS Experience to Canada’s Design and Construction Professionals The post The Power of KBIS Comes to Canada as Emerald Relaunches the Kitchen and Bath Canada Expo appeared first on Emerald.
- Potensic ATOM 2 Review – An Impressive Addition to the Mini Drone Spaceby Dan Bayne on May 8, 2025 at 3:11 am
This review will be an in-depth look at the ATOM 2, its features, available combos, and who this drone is best suited for.
- Blockchain Futurist Conference Announces 2025 Return to Toronto and U.S. Debut in Floridaby Laura Brauer on April 1, 2025 at 1:00 pm
Canada’s Largest Web3 Event to Take Place at Toronto’s Historic Old Stock Exchange Before Making Its U.S. Debut at the Guitar Hotel in the Greater Miami Area The post Blockchain Futurist Conference Announces 2025 Return to Toronto and U.S. Debut in Florida appeared first on Emerald.
- Emerald Holding, Inc. Appoints Erica Bartsch as Executive Vice President, Strategy and Communicationsby Laura Brauer on March 19, 2025 at 1:28 pm
New York, NY – March 18, 2025 – Emerald Holding, Inc. (NYSE: EEX), a leader in building dynamic, market-driven business-to-business (B2B) events and media platforms, today announced the appointment of Erica Bartsch as Executive Vice President, Strategy and Communications, effective [March 17, 2025]. In her new role, Bartsch will lead strategy, investor relations, corporate communications The post Emerald Holding, Inc. Appoints Erica Bartsch as Executive Vice President, Strategy and Communications appeared first on Emerald.
- DJI Flip: How to Update Firmware & FlySafe Databases (Step-by-Step Guide with Video)by Dan Bayne on February 13, 2025 at 6:36 pm
This article is a a step-by-step guide showing how to update the DJI FlySafe Databases and firmware on the DJI Flip and DJI RC 2 remote controller.
- DJI Flip – Initial Setup Guide (with Video)by Dan Bayne on February 6, 2025 at 12:00 am
This setup guide and included video will help any new DJI Flip owner to get up in the air quickly.
- DJI Neo – How to Access Internal Storage (Step-by-Step Guide)by Dan Bayne on January 21, 2025 at 6:34 pm
This comprehensive guide, with screenshots, will walk through downloading DJI Neo photos and videos.
- DJI Neo – How to Remove Prop Guards (& Why) and Change Propellers (with Video)by Dan Bayne on January 3, 2025 at 5:46 pm
This article will be a step-by-step tutorial showing how to remove the DJI Neo's propeller guards and change the propellers, should the need arise. We'll also examine why one might want to remove the propeller guards.
- Transformative Opportunity: Acquire Droneblog — a Premier Drone Industry Media Brand 🚀by Editor-in-Chief on January 2, 2025 at 1:46 am
For Sale: Droneblog.com – The original drone news, reviews, and how-to authority since the dawn of the drone revolution.
- DJI Neo – Initial Setup Guide (with Video)by Dan Bayne on December 26, 2024 at 7:46 pm
After reading this setup guide, with included video, you will have all of the tools needed to get your DJI Neo up in the air quickly.