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FEMA’s $250 Million Counter-Drone Grant Deadline Approaches: Applications Due November 16 (opens in a new tab)

Nationwide funding supports counter-UAS capabilities for state and local agencies, but questions remain about whether the funding will meet demand. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is accepting applications for $250 million in counter-drone grants under its Fiscal…

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Matternet Gains Access to More Than 2,300 North American Hospitals Through Swisslog Healthcare Partnership (opens in a new tab)

New distribution agreement could give Matternet a competitive advantage in hospital drone delivery by leveraging an established healthcare sales network. Matternet has announced a partnership with TransLogic, a Swisslog Healthcare company, that could significantly expand its rea…

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FCC Opens 50 MHz of Cellular Spectrum for Drone Operations (opens in a new tab)

New rules remove a decades-old restriction on airborne use of the 800 MHz Cellular band. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted on October 29 to remove a longstanding restriction on drone use of the 800 MHz Cellular band. The decision opens 50 megahertz of licensed sp…

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Zipline Announces Quieter Drone Deliveries as Communities Raise Noise Concerns (opens in a new tab)

New flight software reduces modeled sound exposure by 68%, addressing a growing concern as drone delivery expands into residential areas. Drone delivery company Zipline has announced new flight technology designed to make its aircraft quieter. The update comes as some drone deli…

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FCC Proposes New Rules for Drone Communications and Counter-Drone Radar (opens in a new tab)

November vote would expand low-altitude aviation data links, support drone-detection radar, and update satellite connectivity rules. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will consider new rules to support drone communications and counter-drone detection at its November 19…

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Self-adjusting drone controls could make for smoother formation flying (opens in a new tab)

A new method for controlling groups of drones, technically known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), could make formation flying smoother and reduce energy consumption and mechanical wear, according to research in the International Journal of Systems, Control and Communications.…

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New State Drone Laws Create Patchwork of Restrictions, Raising Concerns for Operators (opens in a new tab)

New restrictions in California, Arizona, and Alabama highlight differences in state regulations and raise questions about federal airspace authority. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill As states and local municipalities push to impose regulations to protect event venues fro…

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ANRA Advances NATO-Tested Counter-Drone Technology With UTM Airspace Data (opens in a new tab)

SIOP and TACO have advanced from TRL 5 to TRL 7. ANRA is now inviting U.S. sensor makers, integrators and agencies to explore partnerships as federal counter-drone funding grows. ANRA Technologies announced on October 27, 2026 continued progress in its counter-uncrewed aircraft…

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NATO Nations Gain Faster Access to Combat-Proven Danish Drones Through New Procurement Agreement (opens in a new tab)

Sky-Watch’s RQ-35 Heidrun, deployed in Ukraine and other conflict zones, is now available to participating NATO nations through a streamlined procurement framework. Danish drone manufacturer Sky-Watch has been selected as a supplier under a framework agreement with the NATO Supp…

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FCC Touts Industry Support for Opening 800 MHz Cellular Spectrum to Drones (opens in a new tab)

Ahead of an October 29 vote, the FCC highlights backing from drone manufacturers, wireless carriers, and industry groups for removing longstanding restrictions on drone communications. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has highlighted broad industry support for a propo…

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