China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) recently announced the addition of 11 U.S. drone-related companies to its "Unreliable Entity List" (UEL). The move, disclosed on April 4, 2025, has escalated trade tensions between the two nations and could have significant implications for the affected firms and the broader drone industry. The Companies Added to the List The 11 U.S. … [Read more...] about China Adds 11 U.S. Drone Companies to Unreliable Entity List Amid Rising Tensions
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Blue UAS to Green UAS: the Evolution of Secure Drone Certification for Inspired Flight
Inspired Flight, a leading U.S.-based drone manufacturer, has been at the forefront of the unmanned aerial systems (UAS) industry, producing NDAA-compliant platforms like the IF1200A and IF800 Tomcat. These drones serve diverse applications across sectors such as energy, construction, public safety, and infrastructure inspection. With certifications under both Blue UAS and … [Read more...] about Blue UAS to Green UAS: the Evolution of Secure Drone Certification for Inspired Flight
Major Breakthrough in Drone as First Responder (DFR) Waivers
New Certificate of Waiver (COW) Process Streamlines Approvals for Public Safety Agencies A Significant Shift in Regulatory Framework The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has introduced a groundbreaking update to the regulatory process for Drone as First Responder (DFR) operations. Chief (Ret.) Charles Werner of DRONERESPONDERS has described these changes as the most … [Read more...] about Major Breakthrough in Drone as First Responder (DFR) Waivers
DRONELIFE Exclusive Op-Ed: Unlocking Africa’s Skies – Why Drones Need More Than Innovation to Bridge the Infrastructure Gap
DRONELIFE is honored to feature this op-ed from Oivier Defawe, Director at VillageReach, an organization pioneering the integration of drones into public health. DRONELIFE neither makes nor accepts payment for guest posts. All images credit Henry Sampangi Sanyulye, used with permission. Unlocking Africa’s Skies: Bridging the Infrastructure Gap with Drones By Olivier … [Read more...] about DRONELIFE Exclusive Op-Ed: Unlocking Africa’s Skies – Why Drones Need More Than Innovation to Bridge the Infrastructure Gap
Fighting fire with fire: In the UK, a North East drone company is helping prisons fight back
Here, UK drone services provider heliguy provides an insider look at how prisons are using drones to combat drone incursions. Drugs, weapons - and even mustard. That's just some of the contraband smuggled into British prisons in recent years via drones. And the problem is getting worse. A watchdog recently warned that two major prisons had “ceded control” of the air above … [Read more...] about Fighting fire with fire: In the UK, a North East drone company is helping prisons fight back
