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NATO’s Digital Backbone Experimentation 2026 (DiBaX 2026) took place in Latvia from October 19-30, under

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) held a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 30 at

Next up in our “Ask Drone Girl” series is a question about breaking out of price wars and building a profitable commercial drone business. If you have a question for Drone Girl, contact her here. I have been intrigued by drones and drone photography all my life. I only became interested seriously when I launched The post Ask Drone Girl: How to make a drone business profitable (and escape real estate price wars) appeared first on The Drone Girl.

Sol.One (Sol1 BV), a leading European drone manufacturer, today announces that it has secured commitments

Ukraine’s MilTech sector has surged into a $35 billion economic engine with over 2,000 active manufacturers. While the market leaders controlling the vast majority of government contracts remain out of reach for private backers, early-stage venture capital is emerging as the primary entry point for investors navigating this high-growth, high-risk landscape.

The FCC has officially moved to eliminate its decades-old 800 MHz airborne prohibition for drones, freeing up 50 MHz of nationwide low-band cellular spectrum to accelerate commercial UAS operations and Advanced Air Mobility.

UK robotics company launches a hardware-agnostic software development kit, ready-made applications and a fully customisable

New distribution agreement could give Matternet a competitive advantage in hospital drone delivery by leveraging an established healthcare sales network. Matternet has announced a partnership with TransLogic, a Swisslog Healthcare company, that could significantly expand its reach in the hospital drone delivery market. Under the agreement, TransLogic’s sales team will offer Matternet’s drone delivery systems The post Matternet Gains Access to More Than 2,300 North American Hospitals Through Swisslog Healthcare Partnership appeared first on DRONELIFE.

New rules remove a decades-old restriction on airborne use of the 800 MHz Cellular band. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted on October 29 to remove a longstanding restriction on drone use of the 800 MHz Cellular band. The decision opens 50 megahertz of licensed spectrum for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The new rules allow The post FCC Opens 50 MHz of Cellular Spectrum for Drone Operations appeared first on DRONELIFE.

New flight software reduces modeled sound exposure by 68%, addressing a growing concern as drone delivery expands into residential areas. Drone delivery company Zipline has announced new flight technology designed to make its aircraft quieter. The update comes as some drone delivery operators face growing community concerns about noise and other impacts on residential neighborhoods. The post Zipline Announces Quieter Drone Deliveries as Communities Raise Noise Concerns appeared first on DRONELIFE.

November vote would expand low-altitude aviation data links, support drone-detection radar, and update satellite connectivity rules. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will consider new rules to support drone communications and counter-drone detection at its November 19 open meeting. The proposals would expand access to radio spectrum for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), advanced air mobility, and The post FCC Proposes New Rules for Drone Communications and Counter-Drone Radar appeared first on DRONELIFE.

Reach Power (Reach), a leader in wireless power-at-a-distance, announced the successful completion of a 10-hour

Between January and March 2026, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) ran a ‘Call for Information

Snowdonia Aerospace Test Centre, the premier commercial test centre in the UK for next-generation aerospace and

Tuesday 8 December 20265pm CET | 11am EST | 8am PST GNSS jamming and spoofing

New restrictions in California, Arizona, and Alabama highlight differences in state regulations and raise questions about federal airspace authority. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill As states and local municipalities push to impose regulations to protect event venues from unwanted UAV incursions, drone operators and industry advocates are concerned that the new rules are creating The post New State Drone Laws Create Patchwork of Restrictions, Raising Concerns for Operators appeared first on DRONELIFE.

SIOP and TACO have advanced from TRL 5 to TRL 7. ANRA is now inviting U.S. sensor makers, integrators and agencies to explore partnerships as federal counter-drone funding grows. ANRA Technologies announced on October 27, 2026 continued progress in its counter-uncrewed aircraft systems (C-UAS) capabilities. The update follows ANRA’s participation in NATO Counter-UAS Technical Interoperability The post ANRA Advances NATO-Tested Counter-Drone Technology With UTM Airspace Data appeared first on DRONELIFE.

The Spanish companies plan to combine Basquevolt’s lithium metal cells, which exceed 400 Wh/kg, with Battera’s pack integration, and they are targeting series production in 2027. Basquevolt and Battera Technologies announced in October 2026 a strategic roadmap to jointly develop and deliver integrated battery solutions for aerospace applications. Both companies are based in Spain. The The post Basquevolt and Battera Technologies Partner on Lithium Metal Batteries for Aerospace Applications appeared first on DRONELIFE.

The German defense company formed Quantum Systems Japan K.K. and plans to expand industrial cooperation with Mitsubishi Chemical and Panasonic under signed memorandums of understanding. Quantum Systems announced on October 28, 2026 that it is establishing a permanent presence in Japan through a new subsidiary, Quantum Systems Japan K.K., and a local office in Tokyo. The post Quantum Systems Establishes Japanese Subsidiary and Tokyo Office appeared first on DRONELIFE.

Sky-Watch’s RQ-35 Heidrun, deployed in Ukraine and other conflict zones, is now available to participating NATO nations through a streamlined procurement framework. Danish drone manufacturer Sky-Watch has been selected as a supplier under a framework agreement with the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA). The agreement gives participating NATO nations a faster, more direct way The post NATO Nations Gain Faster Access to Combat-Proven Danish Drones Through New Procurement Agreement appeared first on DRONELIFE.

Ahead of an October 29 vote, the FCC highlights backing from drone manufacturers, wireless carriers, and industry groups for removing longstanding restrictions on drone communications. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has highlighted broad industry support for a proposed rule change that would allow commercial drones to use additional cellular spectrum. In an October 27 announcement, The post FCC Touts Industry Support for Opening 800 MHz Cellular Spectrum to Drones appeared first on DRONELIFE.

I recently heard that whale breath smells like cheese. I have no idea if that’s true or not, but drones are helping us learn a lot more about whale breath than we ever knew before. That’s due to work done by the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, which won the Academia & Research category at The post SnotBot Evolution: Thermal drones are collecting wild killer whale breath appeared first on The Drone Girl.

Next up in our “Ask Drone Girl” series is a question about picking the right tool for roof inspections and landscape viewing. If you have a question for Drone Girl, contact her here. Is the Holy Stone HS360S any good for inspecting roofs and observing landscape? — Terry The short answer: Whether a drone is The post Ask Drone Girl: Is the Holy Stone HS360S good for roof inspections and landscape viewing? appeared first on The Drone Girl.

Want a job as a drone pilot in 2026? RobotTraining.jobs, which is a massive job board for all things robotics, autonomous vehicles and drones, has been tracking them. The job platform runs on Founden.ai (so yes, it is AI-powered) and aggregates open roles, while also sharing information like pay rates. And with that, we get The post Who is hiring drone pilots right now? (And what do they pay?) appeared first on The Drone Girl.

When defense drone manufacturer Powerus completed its Nasdaq listing merger ($PUSA) on October 1, it signaled a major milestone for domestic drone production. Operating out of its headquarters in Rock Hill, South Carolina, Powerus is attempting to tackle one of the most stubborn bottlenecks in American aviation: scaling NDAA-compliant, American-made drones in the tens of The post Powerus cofounder shares ambitions to scale U.S.-made drones in the tens of thousands appeared first on The Drone Girl.

If there is one thing federal agencies excel at, it is discovering brand-new frontiers to secure against theoretical threats! Even better when it’s behind closed doors, uses non-disclosure agreements and requires special government security clearances. So when the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) published a notice in the Federal Register soliciting industry representatives for a series The post Should the TSA’s move into drone regulation worry you? appeared first on The Drone Girl.

When the Antigravity A1 first launched, it carved out a totally distinct space in the consumer market as an 8K 360-degree camera drone. That setup was unlike anything else — and downright fantastic for pilots who wanted an immersive cockpit feel. But for some, there were drawbacks. Flying required either Vision goggles or a dedicated The post Antigravity A1 Follow Me bundle review: A new way to fly appeared first on The Drone Girl.

Research firm Drone Industry Insights (DII) just released its 9th annual Global State of Drones 2026 white paper, offering a look at where the commercial drone market stands today. The report drawing from a two-month survey which ran earlier this summer and ended up netting 548 industry professionals across 61 countries. With those responses clocked, The post The Global State of Drones 2026: 5 key takeaways from DII’s latest industry report appeared first on The Drone Girl.

Just when we thought the deal-hunting dust had settled after Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days earlier this month, a bunch of big retailers including B&H Photo and Amazon randomly dropped a massive weekend flash sale on drones! Running through this Sunday, October 18 (and stretching into early Monday morning for select DJI products), I’m seeing The post Flash sale alert: Tons of random massive weekend drone deals (and they beat Prime Big Deal Days!) appeared first on The Drone Girl.

Yandex's automated traffic fell by 94%, but that probably reflects widespread service outages rather than bot posting rates.

Happy Friday! We survived the Amazon Big Deals of the midweek, the extreme heat (especially those record temperatures for my peeps in SoCal) and, well, another week! But here’s a fun milestone, and a nice fresh angle for the beat that sometimes I feel like I have covered from every corner. That’s because The Drone The post How I ended up featured on the Redfin blog (and what homeowners need to know about real estate drone shoots) appeared first on The Drone Girl.

The autonomous flights were conducted under a DOT and FAA program.

The drones were found to rely on Nvidia technology.

The U.S. is determined to keep you from buying a consumer drone.

We’re sure that only good will come of this.

The Trump administration claims wind turbines pose a national security threat. The industry says it's pure politics.

Think of it like the Roomba of Death for planet Earth’s deadliest—and most annoying—animal.

The curious copaganda clip is being used to claim drones are the future of policing, but is this how they'll really be employed?

SpaceX and the Pentagon reportedly argued over pricing for Starlink services used during the Iran war.

China's prototype orbital solar plant can now beam 143 watts of power to a drone cruising in mid-flight.

The DJI Lito 1 and Lito X1 are like a DJI Mini, but for less. Good luck finding it in the U.S.

"The story of Apple and many of the world’s top companies began the same way," Zelenskyy said of Ukraine's bootstrapped war industry.

The drone has a 360-degree camera bolted to it, but once again Americans are being left out.

This breakthrough in precision timing is about the size of your fingernail and only loses one second every 30,000 years.

Maintaining the structural integrity of offshore oil platforms requires regular and detailed underwater inspections.

It's all about cost.

Powerus plans to go public through a merger with a Trump-linked golf course company.

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

FAA initially ordered the closure of airspace over El Paso for 10 days before backtracking.

A Peter Thiel-backed drone maker is also in the contracts.

Welcome to the future nobody asked for.

ED-209 to the rescue.

You want a professional remotely operated vehicle (ROV) that fits your budget and still works when the water turns brown and silty.

This review will be an in-depth look at the ATOM 2, its features, available combos, and who this drone is best suited for.

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.

This setup guide and included video will help any new DJI Flip owner to get up in the air quickly.

This comprehensive guide, with screenshots, will walk through downloading DJI Neo photos and videos.

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.

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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.