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Ukraine Uses Heavy-Lift Drone to Evacuate Wounded Soldier in First Documented Rescue (opens in a new tab)

Successful battlefield evacuation highlights an emerging use for unmanned aircraft as Ukrainian manufacturers develop dedicated aerial medical evacuation systems. Ukrainian forces have reported a successful evacuation of a wounded soldier using a heavy-lift drone. The operation…

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China Revises Drone Export Controls: What It Means for Global Drone Markets (opens in a new tab)

New rules update technical criteria for certain drones and components while introducing streamlined procedures for qualifying exports. China has announced changes to its export controls on certain drones, components, and related technologies. The revised rules, announced October…

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New Border Drone Restrictions Raise Questions for Commercial Operators (opens in a new tab)

AUVSI calls for clearer approval procedures as federal agencies expand efforts to counter cartel drones along the U.S.-Mexico border. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill New federally imposed rules to combat the flights of cartel drones, by restricting UAV operations along a…

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Secure Connectivity: The Common Challenge for Drone Fleets and Counter-Drone Systems (opens in a new tab)

How ZeroTier is helping operators maintain reliable, encrypted communications across commercial drone and counter-UAS applications. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Operating a drone-based inspection to determine the structural integrity of an underground tunnel and maint…

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Federal Agencies Announce New Drone Flight Restrictions Along U.S.-Mexico Border (opens in a new tab)

New airspace restrictions aim to counter unauthorized drone activity and protect border security operations, while limiting civilian drone flights near the border. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Department of War (DoW), and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) hav…

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Automated BVLOS Drone Surveys Take on Major Infrastructure Project in Australia (opens in a new tab)

Drone-in-a-box technology supports construction monitoring and improves site safety on the HumeLink West transmission project. Skyports Drone Services is using automated beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations to monitor construction on Australia’s HumeLink West ele…

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ANRA Technologies Introduces VISTA for Shared Drone Airspace Awareness (opens in a new tab)

The receive-only application shows nearby drone flight intent and reported positions from UTM services, so public safety and enterprise operators can see other traffic without changing their aircraft or flight software. ANRA Technologies introduced ANRA VISTA (Visual Interface f…

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As Drone Delivery Expands, Community Pushback Becomes a Growing Challenge (opens in a new tab)

Amazon’s proposed Massachusetts drone delivery hub faces congressional scrutiny, adding to concerns raised in other communities. Amazon’s plans to expand drone delivery into Massachusetts are facing opposition from residents and lawmakers. The dispute highlights a challenge for…

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AI drone outpaces former world champions using one camera and no GPS (opens in a new tab)

What does it take for an autonomous robot to be faster around a course than human drone pilots? At these dizzying speeds, humans need lightning-fast reflexes. Researchers at Delft University of Technology (the Netherlands) have developed an AI system that enables a racing drone…

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Pentagon Details $450 Million Drone Dominance Competition as Gauntlet 2.5 Moves to November (opens in a new tab)

Phase III raises production requirements and technical expectations, while a separate competition for reusable bomber drones faces a schedule change. The Pentagon’s Drone Dominance Program is preparing for its next major competition, with plans to purchase approximately 60,000 o…

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