The North Dakota UAS Council has added the Grand Forks Downtown Development Association as its newest member, linking the state's drone industry to its downtown community. The North Dakota UAS Council has welcomed the Grand Forks Downtown Development Association (DDA) as its newest member, according to a June 9 announcement from the council. The council says the partnership … [Read more...] about ND UAS Council Adds Grand Forks DDA to Strengthen Drone Ecosystem
drone industry news
First DroneShield Products Roll Off Production Line in Europe
By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill Faced with growing challenges posed by drones flown by malicious actors, Western European nations are working to ramp up their home-grown production of UAVs and counter-UAS technology and to shorten the supply chains needed to produce that technology. Recognizing the need to site UAS manufacturing in the regions where the demand for the … [Read more...] about First DroneShield Products Roll Off Production Line in Europe
Terra Drone Establishes Estonia-Based Defense Subsidiary to Support European Expansion
New company reflects broader shift from commercial drone services to defense and counter-drone systems Japan's Terra Drone Corporation has established a new company in Estonia, creating a European base for its growing defense business. The new subsidiary, Terra Defense Europe, will support sales, maintenance, logistics management, and local partnerships for defense-related … [Read more...] about Terra Drone Establishes Estonia-Based Defense Subsidiary to Support European Expansion
Seattle Stadium “No-Drone Zone” During FIFA Matches
By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill Federal officials on Monday urged drone operators to stay away from Lumen Field, which will be temporarily named Seattle Stadium, as it serves as the site of six FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, over the next several weeks. "We're putting the word out there to recreational drone users that using drones around the stadium is not going to be … [Read more...] about Seattle Stadium “No-Drone Zone” During FIFA Matches
FBI, DHS Take On the Challenge of Building Counter-UAS System
(Editor's note: This story is part of a series of reports on efforts to establish new counter-UAS protocols in the U.S. to protect high-profile sporting events and critical infrastructure from the potential threats posed by drones flown by careless or hostile actors.) Following a year of legislative, legal and physical preparation, federal security officials, supported by … [Read more...] about FBI, DHS Take On the Challenge of Building Counter-UAS System
