ABC finds nearly all drone-using respondents rely primarily on DJI, highlighting the challenge of shifting to alternative platforms by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magil As the U.S. government puts the squeeze on foreign drone manufacturers, it is likely to significantly increase costs for the drone users in the construction industry, virtually all of whom fly Chinese-made … [Read more...] about New Survey Shows Just How Dependent Construction Is on Chinese Drones
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Nearly Half of First Responders Expect Daily Drone Use Within Five Years
Verizon Frontline Survey Highlights Growth in Drone Use Among First Responders A new survey from Verizon’s Frontline program indicates that public safety agencies are preparing for a major shift in technology adoption. The 2025 Verizon Frontline Public Safety Communications Survey shows that nearly half of first responders expect to use drones and robotics on a daily basis … [Read more...] about Nearly Half of First Responders Expect Daily Drone Use Within Five Years
From Data to Value: Unlocking ROI in Enterprise Drone Programs from the Floor of Commercial UAV Expo
Commercial UAV Expo returned to Las Vegas September 2–4, 2025, bringing together industry leaders to discuss the latest trends, technologies, and challenges in the uncrewed systems sector. The event featured a wide range of panels and keynote sessions designed to help operators, enterprises, and government agencies understand how to maximize the value of their drone … [Read more...] about From Data to Value: Unlocking ROI in Enterprise Drone Programs from the Floor of Commercial UAV Expo
Agricultural Drones Take Flight: DJI Report Reveals Rapid Industry Growth Despite Persistent Challenges
The global agricultural drone industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, with adoption rates soaring as regulatory frameworks mature and technology advances. According to DJI Agriculture's fourth annual Agricultural Drone Industry Insight Report, unveiled at Brazil's Agrishow 2025, agricultural drones have become essential farm equipment worldwide, transforming traditional … [Read more...] about Agricultural Drones Take Flight: DJI Report Reveals Rapid Industry Growth Despite Persistent Challenges
The Commercial Drone Industry: Bubble Burst, or Billion Dollar Industry? What the Data Says
Answering questions about a new industry is challenging: data can be hard to come by. Media guesses range from "game over" to "billion dollar growth industry." That's why DroneDeploy's industry report has value: with a five year history and a robust client list, the leading drone mapping platform is in a position to gather data from their customers and compare it over … [Read more...] about The Commercial Drone Industry: Bubble Burst, or Billion Dollar Industry? What the Data Says
