The drone industry is poised for significant changes in 2025. A new U.S. administration, new leadership at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and shifting global conflicts will influence regulations, supply chains, and technological advancements. DRONELIFE asked industry thought leaders what they thought the coming months would bring, highlighting key trends in … [Read more...] about 2025 Drone Industry Predictions: What’s Coming Next in Policy, Tech, and Global Markets
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Elsight Launches DroneCommX™, Extending Capabilities of DJI Matrice 30 and 350 Drones
New aftermarket kit improves crisis management, data security, and non-line-of-sight flight capabilities Elsight has announced the launch of DroneCommX™, an aftermarket upgrade kit designed to extend the capabilities of DJI’s Matrice 30 and 350 drones. This new kit addresses critical challenges for first responders, law enforcement, and emergency management teams using these … [Read more...] about Elsight Launches DroneCommX™, Extending Capabilities of DJI Matrice 30 and 350 Drones
Concerns Over Chinese Agricultural Drones Spark Debate
Congress Members Send Letter to USDA and CISA: DJI Responds to Growing National Security Concerns In a recent letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), 12 members of Congress expressed concerns about the use of Chinese-manufactured drones in U.S. agriculture. The letter highlights the potential risks … [Read more...] about Concerns Over Chinese Agricultural Drones Spark Debate
AirData Integrates Teledyne FLIR SIRAS Drone Platform for Enhanced Public Safety Operations
New Collaboration Streamlines Fleet Management and Data Security AirData has announced the integration of its flight data management platform with Teledyne FLIR’s SIRAS drone. This collaboration is designed to enhance public safety and industrial inspection missions by combining AirData’s fleet management tools with the advanced capabilities of the SIRAS drone. The partnership … [Read more...] about AirData Integrates Teledyne FLIR SIRAS Drone Platform for Enhanced Public Safety Operations
Skydio Data Security Earns SOC 2 Type II Compliance
Skydio Announces SOC 2 Type II Compliance by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Earlier this week, Skydio announced a major inclusion to its data security compliance in the form of a SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls) Type II report, an internal audit that provides insight into the way a company stores and handles customer data based upon a set of standards and … [Read more...] about Skydio Data Security Earns SOC 2 Type II Compliance
