At 151 grams, the Neo 2 brings advanced tracking and safety features to beginner-friendly flight DJI has launched the Neo 2, a small and lightweight personal camera drone designed to make aerial filming easier for beginners. Weighing just 151 grams, it is the company’s lightest and most compact drone equipped with omnidirectional obstacle sensing. DJI calls it “the ultimate … [Read more...] about DJI Launches Neo 2: A Compact Follow-Me Camera Drone with Big Upgrades
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Counter-UAS Authority Expires Amid Government Shutdown
Congress fails to reauthorize DOJ, DHS counter-UAS power By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The federal government’s ability to disable and take down drones posing a potential threat to critical infrastructure such as power plants and airports ended at midnight, September 30, a victim of the legislative impasse that also has led to the wider federal government … [Read more...] about Counter-UAS Authority Expires Amid Government Shutdown
Navigating the Future of the Drone Industry: Autonomy, AI, and Workforce Transformation
The Commercial UAV Expo, held in Las Vegas from September 2–4, 2025, brought together global leaders in drone technology to discuss the rapid evolution of the industry. One of the most compelling sessions explored how autonomy, artificial intelligence (AI), and innovation are reshaping the role of drone operators and transforming the way organizations deploy drone technology … [Read more...] about Navigating the Future of the Drone Industry: Autonomy, AI, and Workforce Transformation
This New US-Manufactured Heavy Lift Drone is Built Different
Ascent AeroSystems Introduces SPARTAN UAV at Commercial UAV Expo New heavy weight coaxial platform builds on NX30, offering rugged reliability and long flight endurance At the Commercial UAV Expo 2025 in Las Vegas, Ascent AeroSystems unveiled SPARTAN, the next generation of its proven NX30 coaxial UAV platform. Ascent has emerged as a leading U.S. manufacturer of drone … [Read more...] about This New US-Manufactured Heavy Lift Drone is Built Different
Matt Sloane Read the Entire FAA Part 108 NPRM So You Don’t Have To—Here’s What Actually Matters
DRONELIFE is pleased to present this guest post by Matt Sloane, co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of SkyfireAI. As a prominent figure in the drone industry, Matt brings a wealth of expertise and firsthand experience to the table. Matt's done the deep dive on the BVLOS NPRM: here's his summary of what's most important for drone operators and businesses to know. DRONELIFE … [Read more...] about Matt Sloane Read the Entire FAA Part 108 NPRM So You Don’t Have To—Here’s What Actually Matters
