Pilots Express Concern Over Expanded Use of ADS-B Data The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is urging the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to address growing concerns over the use of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) data. AOPA President and CEO Darren Pleasance recently sent a letter to Acting FAA Administrator Chris Rocheleau, asking the … [Read more...] about AOPA Calls on FAA to Address ADS-B Privacy and Enforcement Issues
GeoCue Expands TrueView Lineup with TV1 and TV1 Lite: Affordable, High-Performance LiDAR for Drone Surveys
New survey-grade sensors offer precision mapping at accessible price points, bringing professional LiDAR technology to a wider audience. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Alabama-based LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology developer GeoCue announced their newest additions to their TrueView lineup of sensors- the TV1 and the TV1 Lite. These new, survey-grade … [Read more...] about GeoCue Expands TrueView Lineup with TV1 and TV1 Lite: Affordable, High-Performance LiDAR for Drone Surveys
Quantum Systems Expands Drone Production in Ukraine Amid Ongoing Conflict
Company Doubles Manufacturing Capacity to Meet Urgent Demand Quantum Systems is increasing its production capacity in Ukraine in 2025, responding to the growing need for advanced drone technology in the ongoing war. The expansion aligns with Ukraine’s broader push to develop its domestic drone industry and strengthen its defense capabilities. The company, which has production … [Read more...] about Quantum Systems Expands Drone Production in Ukraine Amid Ongoing Conflict
Unifly Demonstrates Blockchain-Backed UTM for Port Surveillance in Certiflight Project
Successful Validation at Port of Antwerp-Bruges Showcases Advanced Airspace Safety Solutions Unifly, a UAS Traffic Management (UTM) technology company and part of Terra Drone Corporation (terra-drone.net), has successfully completed a port surveillance demonstration as part of the Certiflight project. Conducted at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges (PoAB), one of Europe’s largest and … [Read more...] about Unifly Demonstrates Blockchain-Backed UTM for Port Surveillance in Certiflight Project
Congress Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Drone Funding for Law Enforcement
The DRONE Act of 2025 Seeks to Enhance Public Safety with Federal Support Representatives Lou Correa (D-CA) and Troy Nehls (R-TX) have introduced the bipartisan Directing Resources for Officers Navigating Emergencies (DRONE) Act of 2025. This bill would allow law enforcement agencies to use federal grants to purchase and operate drones, expanding access to technology that … [Read more...] about Congress Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Drone Funding for Law Enforcement
