New Study Explores When Drone Mapping Can Reduce Ground Setup A new white paper from Swiss drone manufacturer Wingtra takes on a long-standing question in drone surveying: is it possible to achieve survey-grade accuracy without ground control points (GCPs)? The report, Repeat Accuracy Verification, presents results from 102 drone flights designed to test both accuracy and … [Read more...] about Can You Get Survey-Grade Accuracy Without Ground Control Points?
April 2026 Public Safety Drone Review: Drones in Remote Environments and Operations on Lanai
DRONELIFE and DRONERESPONDERS host live webcast April 7 at 3 PM EST Register here for the next Public Safety Drone Review, presented by DRONELIFE and DRONERESPONDERS, will take place on Tuesday, April 7 at 3 PM EST. This month’s session will focus on how public safety agencies use drones in remote environments, with a closer look at operations on the island of Lanai, … [Read more...] about April 2026 Public Safety Drone Review: Drones in Remote Environments and Operations on Lanai
Commercial Drone Alliance Calls for “Whole-of-Government” Strategy to Build U.S. Drone Industry
New white paper outlines policy roadmap following FCC action on foreign drones and components The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA) has released a new white paper outlining policy recommendations aimed at strengthening the domestic drone industry and reducing reliance on foreign components. The report, titled Advancing the Domestic Drone Industry, positions recent federal … [Read more...] about Commercial Drone Alliance Calls for “Whole-of-Government” Strategy to Build U.S. Drone Industry
XTEND and ParaZero Partner to Deliver Autonomous Drone Interception System
New integration combines AI-powered drone platform with net-based capture system for counter-UAS missions JFB Construction Holdings and XTEND have announced a strategic partnership with ParaZero Technologies to develop an integrated drone interception solution. The collaboration brings together autonomous flight systems and a net-based capture mechanism designed to safely stop … [Read more...] about XTEND and ParaZero Partner to Deliver Autonomous Drone Interception System
DeTect Reorganizes into Three Global Regions to Support Growth
New leadership structure aims to strengthen global operations and customer support DeTect, Inc. has announced a new organizational structure designed to support its continued growth and global expansion. The company will now operate across three regional divisions, aligning leadership and resources with its international footprint. The reorganization reflects more than two … [Read more...] about DeTect Reorganizes into Three Global Regions to Support Growth
