Experts Urge Action to Close Gaps in Airspace Awareness and Empower Local Law Enforcement By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill With a swirl of media attention surrounding mysterious drone sightings in the skies above New Jersey and other states, experts in drone systems and counter-UAS technology are calling for greater use of drone-detection systems by civilian … [Read more...] about Mystery Drone Sightings in the U.S. Northeast Spark Calls for Enhanced Detection Systems
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FAA Imposes New Drone Flight Restrictions Amid Northeast Drone Sightings
Public Concerns Over Recent Drone Sightings Prompt Temporary Flight Bans The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has expanded temporary restrictions on drone flights in response to reports of unusual activity in the northeastern United States. On Friday, the FAA announced additional Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) prohibiting drone operations over 30 areas in southern … [Read more...] about FAA Imposes New Drone Flight Restrictions Amid Northeast Drone Sightings
Drone Express Wants to Become the Amazon of Drone Delivery
Drone Express Aims to Revolutionize Delivery with Marketplace Model and Rapid Service Expansion By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Drone Express, based in Dayton, Ohio, is pursuing a business model that company officials hope will someday make it the Amazon of the drone delivery industry. The company, which recently launched delivery service operations in Winston-Salem, … [Read more...] about Drone Express Wants to Become the Amazon of Drone Delivery
Hollywood Meets Real-World Science: The RAAVEN Drone’s Journey from Supercell Research to the Big Screen
How a Storm-Chasing UAV Designed for Climate Studies Became a Star in Twisters, While Maintaining Its Crucial Role in Atmospheric Research by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill For Professor Brian Argrow, the 2024 Super Bowl was an exciting event – not only for the big game itself – but it marked the first time he realized that a version of the drone he and his academic … [Read more...] about Hollywood Meets Real-World Science: The RAAVEN Drone’s Journey from Supercell Research to the Big Screen
Ukraine Invests in Domestic Defense Industry to Strengthen Post-War Economy
New Agreements Highlight Ukraine’s Commitment to Local Production of Military Technologies Ukraine is taking significant steps to bolster its defense capabilities and support its economy by focusing on domestic production. The Ministry of Defense has signed new agreements to procure locally produced drones, electronic warfare (EW) systems, and communication equipment, reports … [Read more...] about Ukraine Invests in Domestic Defense Industry to Strengthen Post-War Economy
