Last month we took a closer look at three technologies that will transform the drone operations of the future: The ability of drones to rest and recharge on the fly; advanced computer vision... Read more
It’s often said that if you wish for something hard enough, it might just come true. That appears to be the latest avenue the team at Amazon is exploring as part of ongoing efforts to... Read more
Not that many years ago, DJI was credited with forcing several competitors to pivot out of the drone hardware market and into commercial software. The Chinese company’s drones were too... Read more
The drone community needs to stand together to help shape legislation – and public opinion. The following is a guest post from John Saginario: FPV flyer, writer and host of the Wild Fl... Read more
Tonight’s the night for Episode 2 of the History Channel’s fascinating adventure: Lost Gold of World War II. This episode has an added interest for the drone industry, as... Read more
DJI and Autel have been battling in court since the drone industry’s dominant force sued the upstart for patent infringement back in 2016. The initial suit was filed because, as many i... Read more
Not that long ago, the industry was dominated by bold forecasts (and VC investment) projecting enormous adoption rates and a huge rise of the number of drones in operation. In reality, the m... Read more
The draft of the proposed tort law relating to drones, due to be discussed by the Uniform Law Commission (ULC) soon, is out – and drone operators should be paying very close attention.... Read more
Counter drone technology firm Dedrone recently completed a nine month study on the subject of drones over correctional facilities. The results are frightening – and demonstrate exactl... Read more
While many whitepapers are good only as a substitute for Sominex, Kittyhawk has written one well worth reading carefully. “Remote ID & Drones” (download for free here) takes... Read more
Most of us in the drone industry can agree that it’s the data – not the aircraft – that provides value. But what if the aircraft is a blimp instead of a drone? DRONELIFE... Read more
If you follow how drones are being used in the world of conservation, you will have heard about Ocean Alliance by now. The Massachusetts-based marine conservation organization has pioneered... Read more
Sponsored by Skywatch.ai, innovative providers of drone insurance. Every drone mission has its challenges and rewards – but when it comes to a complex mission that requires meeting co... Read more
The FAA and U.S. DOT have clarified the travel policy for LiPO batteries – something that drone flyers need to know before traveling. Batteries Lithium ion batteries do carry a risk of... Read more