It’s always a big moment for an aircraft development program to get a formal designation. This means the program is progressing through the development and potential acquisition process well; however, there are still more decision points before an unmanned fighter jet takes to the skies alongside its manned counterparts. more…

Insta360 and Leica are back at it! The two imaging powerhouses just renewed their partnership, hinting that the Insta360 Ace Pro 3 — or something just as epic — could be on the horizon. After the success of the Insta360 Ace Pro and the new Ace Pro 2, this extended collaboration promises even more cutting-edge...

One-click drone 3D modeling specialist SkyeBrowse has rolled out three AI-powered updates designed to make 3D modeling faster and easier for drone pilots and first responders. These tools simplify scene reconstruction, allowing users to generate detailed 3D models with minimal effort. more…

DRONELIFE is please to publish this op-ed from Tom Walker, CEO of drone services provider DroneUp.  DRONELIFE neither accepts nor makes payment for guest posts. America’s Airspace Crisis—Why We Need a National Drone Strategy NOW By Tom Walker, founder and CEO of DroneUp The U.S. Is Flying Blind Into the Drone Era Let’s cut to...

Percepto, Chevron team on autonomous drone inspections By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Israel-based Percepto is combining artificial intelligence (AI) and drone technologies to conduct safety inspections across Chevron’s far-flung assets in the western U.S., limiting the need for human-led inspection trips. The two companies recently announced the successful completion of the first six months...

New Jersey Drone Incursions: Lessons Learned in Public Safety UAS Operations The National Public Safety UAS Conference in Busch Gardens, VA, on March 11-12, sponsored by DRONERESPONDERS, featured a critical session on drone incursions in New Jersey. The discussion, led by experts from law enforcement and counter-UAS operations, shed light on the extensive efforts made...

With all the talk about what drones DJI will be releasing in 2025, plenty of us are probably looking at our bank accounts trying to figure out how we’ll afford a Mavic 4 Pro or Mini 5 this year. However, it’s important to remember every so often that it’s the skill of the pilot, not...

Amazon is now offering a Lightning deal on the that is dropping the price to $419 shipped. Most of the time this model goes for $999 at full price, though it has more recently been keeping down near $699 at Amazon, especially in 2025. While we did see the cost go as low as $399...

On this episode of The Drone Radio show with host Randy Goers: Kevin Hernandez and Dutch Alessi of Virtual Realty Rehab talk about VRR’s journey, the revolutionary HellHive and HoloWarrior systems, and how they’re bridging military prowess with commercial potential.  Listen here: Drone Radio Show · How Drone Swarms Can Bring Value to the Commercial Sector...

Emission-Free, High-Speed UAV Logistics Transforms Global Healthcare and Commerce by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb California-based autonomous drone delivery company Zipline recently revealed that they had achieved a major milestone in their efforts to bring UAV logistics to the masses, announcing that that they had reached 100 million commercial miles flown. “That’s the same...