Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) flight is widely recognized as a key enabler for the commercial drone industry. With the ability to fly drones over long distances without direct human oversight, BVLOS operations unlock new possibilities for industries such as delivery, infrastructure inspection, and defense. However, one of the biggest challenges to BVLOS adoption is … [Read more...] about DRONELIFE Exclusive: Elsight CEO on How Halo Connectivity Enables Reliable BVLOS Drone Operations
Drones in the News
UAF Unveils New Icing Tower to Enhance Drone Safety in Arctic Conditions
Enhancing Drone Safety in Icy Conditions Images provided courtesy of UAF Geophysical Institute, used with permission. Photo credit: JR Ancheta. The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) Geophysical Institute has introduced a groundbreaking icing tower designed to improve drone flight safety in icy weather. This innovative facility will play a crucial role in Alaska's efforts … [Read more...] about UAF Unveils New Icing Tower to Enhance Drone Safety in Arctic Conditions
Congress to Take Another Crack at Drone-related Legislation
Lawmakers revisit drone security and counter-UAS policies as the commercial drone industry pushes for updated regulations. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (This is the sixth and final installment in a series of articles, examining the problems posed to critical infrastructure sites and other significant potential targets of drone incursions by hostile actors. Previous … [Read more...] about Congress to Take Another Crack at Drone-related Legislation
Le Ciel Drone Co. Completes Landmark Fixed-Wing Drone Flights Over Ise Bay
Japanese-Made QUKAI MEGA FUSION 3.5 Demonstrates 120 km Logistics Mission for Disaster Relief by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. Le Ciel Drone Co., a Japanese developer of mid-size fixed-wing logistics drones, alongside Kao Corporation and Qukai Co., Ltd., recently … [Read more...] about Le Ciel Drone Co. Completes Landmark Fixed-Wing Drone Flights Over Ise Bay
Missouri Bill Seeks to Limit Government Use of Chinese-Made Drones, Faces Resistance from Law Enforcement
Comprehensive Bill Could Limit Drone Use by Government Agencies Missouri lawmakers are currently considering House Bill 210 (HB 210), the "Unmanned Aerial Systems Security Act of 2025," which aims to regulate and restrict the use of drones by government agencies within the state, particularly those manufactured in countries of concern like China. The proposed legislation is … [Read more...] about Missouri Bill Seeks to Limit Government Use of Chinese-Made Drones, Faces Resistance from Law Enforcement
