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What Are People Really Saying About the Commercial Drone Industry?

April 14, 2026 by Miriam McNabb 1 Comment

Industry survey will shape discussion on real-world challenges and opportunities in commercial drone operations Commercial UAV Expo has announced its Opening Keynote for the 2026 event, placing industry operators at the center of the conversation. The session, titled “The View From the Field: What Operators, Pilots, and Fleet Managers Are Saying About the Commercial Drone … [Read more...] about What Are People Really Saying About the Commercial Drone Industry?

From the Other Side: A Small Business Owner on the Potential Impacts of a Ban on Chinese Drones

August 1, 2025 by staff Leave a Comment

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As the debate over proposed bans on Chinese drone platforms continues, we present this guest post from Michael Thompson, drone pilot, FAA Safety Team representative and the founder and lead instructor of a drone business, Connecting Skies, LLC.  Here, Michael writes about how a ban on Chinese drone platforms could impact the pilots and business owners like him who currently … [Read more...] about From the Other Side: A Small Business Owner on the Potential Impacts of a Ban on Chinese Drones

Michael Robbins Testifies Before Congress on FAA Reauthorization Progress and Challenges

June 4, 2025 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

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In a hearing before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Aviation, Michael Robbins, President and CEO of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), outlined critical updates and challenges in implementing the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. His testimony emphasized the urgent need for regulatory clarity, workforce development, and infrastructure … [Read more...] about Michael Robbins Testifies Before Congress on FAA Reauthorization Progress and Challenges

Transforming the Future: USI and Drone Vidya’s Strategic Alliance to Empower Asia’s Drone Pilot Workforce

January 19, 2024 by Miriam McNabb 4 Comments

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USI and Drone Vidya Join Forces to Boost Drone Pilot Workforce in Asia The Unmanned Safety Institute (USI), a globally recognized leader in flight safety solutions for individuals, academia, and organizations focused on integrating and operating Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for civil or commercial purposes, has partnered with Drone Vidya, a division of Skyller Solutions, to … [Read more...] about Transforming the Future: USI and Drone Vidya’s Strategic Alliance to Empower Asia’s Drone Pilot Workforce

Warren County Community College Drone Program is Training an Industry Workforce: and Employers are Lining Up to Hire

April 13, 2022 by Miriam McNabb 21 Comments

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The Warren County Community College drone program is breaking new ground in many ways.  When it comes to employer demand for graduates, says WCCC President Will Austin, "I've never seen anything like it." Austin is not only the President of the College, he's also the UAS Program Director, having gone back to school himself to get a Master's Degree from Embry Riddle in order … [Read more...] about Warren County Community College Drone Program is Training an Industry Workforce: and Employers are Lining Up to Hire

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Bridging the Gap: Kelluu’s Airships Sit Between Drones and Satellites

Funding led by NATO Innovation Fund supports growth in defense, AI, and dual-use applications Kelluu, a Finnish deep tech company,…

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EagleNXT Expands Counter-Drone Capabilities with Strategic Investment and U.S. Joint Venture

Partnership with ThirdEye Systems aims to localize production and accelerate advanced counter-UAS deployment EagleNXT has announced a $10 million strategic…

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A Smarter City Model: Harrow’s Digital Twin Delivers Real-World Results

New approach reduces maintenance costs and improves planning, engagement, and public services The London Borough of Harrow has launched an…

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Drone Delivery Is Expanding Quietly: And Most of the U.S. Hasn’t Noticed (Yet)

After millions of deliveries and years of testing, companies like Zipline are scaling operations into new U.S. markets with a…

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Persistent Flight in the Stratosphere – Justin Selfridge, Phd. and CEO of Devorto, on the Drone Radio Show!

Don’t miss Justin Selfridge, Founder and CEO of Devorto, on the latest episode of the Drone Radio Show! Selfridge talks…

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Counter-Drone Systems Begin to Shape Civil Airspace Rules

FAA–DoD agreement follows Texas incidents and sets new operating rules for counter-UAS use Recent action by the Federal Aviation Administration…

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Digital Force Technologies and Powerus Build Full-Stack Counter-UAS Kill-Chain

Digital Force Technologies (DFT) and Powerus have announced a strategic partnership to deliver a fully integrated counter-UAS kill-chain. The system…

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COUNTER Act and Secure Our Skies: New Mexico Congressman Pushes New Drone Bills

By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill As the widespread use of UAVs proliferates across the country, along with the inherent…

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Pentagon Filing Opposes DJI Petition, Citing National Security Risks and Classified Information

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