By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill An extensive package of drone-related legislation, ranging from bills that would restrict the use of foreign-made drones by public agencies to legislation to limit drone flights over public property, is sailing through the Michigan State Legislature. The legislation, which includes 15 different bills to regulate various aspects of … [Read more...] about Michigan Pushes Sweeping Drone Legislation Package Through State Legislature
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Photojournalist Challenges FAA Temporary Flight Restriction as First Amendment Violation
By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill A drone pilot has sued the FAA, claiming that an FAA temporary flight restriction (TFR) that restricts UAS operations above and near federal law enforcement operations is overbroad and violates the First Amendment rights of reporters covering government-sanctioned activity. Attorneys with The Reporters Committee for the Freedom … [Read more...] about Photojournalist Challenges FAA Temporary Flight Restriction as First Amendment Violation
AeroVironment Acquires ESAero in $200M Deal, Expanding Engineering Capabilities for Defense and Autonomous Aircraft
Acquisition adds advanced aircraft design and manufacturing expertise as the defense drone industry continues to consolidate. U.S. drone manufacturer AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) has acquired aerospace engineering firm Empirical Systems Aerospace in a deal valued at approximately $200 million, expanding the company’s engineering capabilities as demand for unmanned aircraft … [Read more...] about AeroVironment Acquires ESAero in $200M Deal, Expanding Engineering Capabilities for Defense and Autonomous Aircraft
Eric Trump Invests in XTEND as Israeli Drone Firm Announces Plan to Go Public via Nasdaq Merger
AI-powered robotics company targets $1.5B valuation in U.S. listing Israeli drone and robotics company XTEND has announced plans to go public through a reverse merger with U.S.-listed JFB Construction Holdings, in a transaction that values the combined company at approximately $1.5 billion. The deal includes a strategic investment round backed by several investors, including … [Read more...] about Eric Trump Invests in XTEND as Israeli Drone Firm Announces Plan to Go Public via Nasdaq Merger
Parrot Expands Global Distribution Network to Meet Rising Demand for Secure Micro-UAVs
New partnerships strengthen local support for ANAFI UKR across Europe and the Asia-Pacific region Parrot has expanded its global distribution network with five new defence and security partners across Central and Eastern Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. The new agreements bring Allies Incorporated in Poland, Panna Plus in Slovenia, Croatia and Montenegro, Pramacom-HT in … [Read more...] about Parrot Expands Global Distribution Network to Meet Rising Demand for Secure Micro-UAVs
