Updated Guidelines Aim to Enhance Safety, Innovation, and Growth in Crewed and Uncrewed Aviation The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a new initiative to modernize spectrum rules for advanced air mobility systems, a sector that combines crewed and uncrewed...
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DJI Expands Beyond Drones with New Super-Fast Chargers for Power Storage Systems
Innovative car and solar chargers join the DJI Power Series, offering solutions for RVs, vehicles, and emergency backup systems. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb DJI has continued their expansion into non-drone related industries with their new super-fast chargers...
Windracers Introduces ULTRA MK2 Cargo UAV: More Power, Payload, and Efficiency
A New Chapter for Autonomous Middle-Mile Logistics Windracers has unveiled its latest self-flying cargo aircraft, the ULTRA MK2, at a launch event in London. Designed to enhance middle-mile logistics, the ULTRA MK2 offers double the power output, a 50% increase...
Inside Ascent AeroSystems: A Revolutionary Approach to Drones
Coaxial Innovation from Massachusetts Massachusetts-based Ascent AeroSystems offers something unique in the crowded drone market. During a recent visit to their headquarters, DRONELIFE explored what sets this promising U.S. manufacturer apart. Their innovation lies in a coaxial drone design—a sleek cylindrical form...
Hempstead Police Department Introduces Drone-As-First-Responder System from Flock Safety
New Technology Aims to Enhance Emergency Response Times The Hempstead Police Department announced plans to deploy a new Drone-as-First-Responder (DFR) system later this year. This initiative, powered by the Flock Aerodome DFR system from Flock Safety, will mark the first...
SkySwap Program: A New Path for Public Safety Drone Compliance
Axon Introduces Drone Swap Program to Help Agencies Transition to Secure, American-Made Drone Technology Public safety agencies in the U.S. increasingly rely on drones to enhance situational awareness, support search-and-rescue missions, and improve operational efficiency. However, evolving regulations and national...
DJI Flip vs. Mini 4 Pro: How to choose between two compact drones with equally good cameras
When DJI launched the all new Flip drone in January 2025, I wondered if it would cannibalize the DJI Mini 4 Pro. After all, their camera is nearly identical in quality. Why should someone pay $759 for the Mini 4...
Pioneering the Skies: UAE Approves First Commercial Vertiport for Air Taxis
Dubai’s DXV Facility Sets the Stage for Advanced Air Mobility with Skyports and GCAA’s Vision for Urban Transport Transformation by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb The rapid progress of the middle eastern drone industry received a big boost from...
Drone Nerds Expands Support for American Farmers with ABZ Innovation Partnership
Collaboration Brings Advanced Agriculture Drones to U.S. Market Drone Nerds, a leading provider of enterprise and agricultural drones, has partnered with ABZ Innovation to expand its lineup of agricultural spraying drones. This collaboration aims to provide American farmers with diverse,...
DJI Flip: A Foldable 4K Vlog Drone for All Your Adventures!
DJI has kicked off 2025 with a bang. DJI FLIP is the third product launched in January, following the DJI Matrice 4 and O4 Air Unit Pro 4. This new drone, weighing under 250 grams, features a compact foldable design...