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Beyond the Patrol Car: Drones Join the Public Safety Ecosystem
At Motorola Solutions Summit 2026, agencies describe a shift from standalone drone programs to fully integrated response ecosystems The Motorola…
RECENT FEATURES
- FAA Reverses Course on Drone Flight Limits Near Federal Operations
FAA 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… Read more: FAA Reverses Course on Drone Flight Limits Near Federal Operations
UK Drone Package for Ukraine Signals Push to Scale Domestic Industry
Largest-ever MOD initiative supports Kyiv while strengthening UK drone manufacturing base As the global race…
Counter-Drone Systems Begin to Shape Civil Airspace Rules
FAA–DoD agreement follows Texas incidents and sets new operating rules for counter-UAS use Recent action…
Pentagon Filing Opposes DJI Petition, Citing National Security Risks and Classified Information
Department of Defense submission to FCC reinforces concerns over foreign-made drone technology A newly filed…
Strait of Hormuz Tensions Highlight a Growing Role for Small Drone Surveillance
Maritime risk, insurance pressure, and degraded navigation signals point to new use cases for commercial…
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Regulations
- House Blocks ROTOR Act; Focus Shifts to ALERT Act and ADS-B Policy
AOPA urges action on collision avoidance and pilot privacy as Congress debates next steps The U.S. House of Representatives has failed to pass the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform Act, known as the ROTOR Act, following months of debate after last year’s fatal midair collision near Washington, D.C. The accident, which claimed 67 lives over the Potomac River, prompted renewed scrutiny of aircraft tracking and collision avoidance requirements across the National Airspace System. In response to the House vote, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association issued a statement emphasizing its continued support for aviation safety reforms tied to the… Read more: House Blocks ROTOR Act; Focus Shifts to ALERT Act and ADS-B Policy
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- A Smarter City Model: Harrow’s Digital Twin Delivers Real-World Results
New approach reduces maintenance costs and improves planning, engagement, and public services The London Borough of Harrow has launched an expanded digital twin of the city, using drone data to improve maintenance, planning, and public engagement. The project combines high-resolution drone imagery with existing lower-resolution data to create a more detailed and cost-effective digital model of the borough. Using Site Scan drone software from Esri UK, Harrow is capturing and processing aerial data to build 3D models of key assets. These include parks, leisure centers, historic buildings, and other public infrastructure. Reducing Costs and Improving Maintenance The digital twin is… Read more: A Smarter City Model: Harrow’s Digital Twin Delivers Real-World Results