If you own a Holy Stone drone, you might want to pay close attention. A new research paper has revealed some concerning findings about the security and reliability of Holy Stone drones, a popular budget-friendly brand in the consumer drone market. While Holy Stone has built a strong reputation among hobbyists, new evidence suggests that...

Texas company proposes use of drones armed with non lethal weapons to thwart school shootings By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill An Austin-based company is hoping to be able to deploy drones equipped with non-lethal weapons, such as pepper spray and flash-bang grenades, in Texas schools as a way to combat the wave of school...

JUIDA and Seven Companies Join Ground Self-Defense Force in Nankai Rescue Drill to Prepare for Earthquakes and Natural Disasters by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb This article written in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japanese UAS Industrial Development Association. The Japan UAS Industrial Development Association, JUIDA, recently announced its collaboration with the Japan Ground Self-Defense...

Certification Helps Enable Safe and Legal Drone Flights Over People AVSS Completes Third-Party Testing for PRS-M30 AVSS – Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions – has completed third-party testing for its PRS-M30 parachute system designed for the DJI M30 Series. The testing meets the new ASTM F3322-24a standard, published in December 2024. This certification plays a key...

New Certificate of Waiver (COW) Process Streamlines Approvals for Public Safety Agencies A Significant Shift in Regulatory Framework The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has introduced a groundbreaking update to the regulatory process for Drone as First Responder (DFR) operations. Chief (Ret.) Charles Werner of DRONERESPONDERS has described these changes as the most significant since 2016....

It’s been several months since DJI’s Mavic 4 Pro hit the FCC database, and from what we can tell, we could be seeing a release in late April if leakers are correct. However, some now think the drone will be delayed, but why? more…

EHang General Aviation has received regulatory approval for its EH216-S eVTOLs to begin commercial flights in China. Customers can now purchase a flight ticket to take low-altitude tours around two popular regions of China. more…

AutoSpray Systems is delighted to confirm that on 11th March 2025, it was granted Operational Authorisation by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to conduct Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations in an Atypical Air Environment (AAE). This approval marks a significant advancement in drone technology for agriculture, opening up new commercial opportunities across multiple sectors. With this certification, AutoSpray Systems is now authorised to operate...

The Spanish National Aviation Safety Agency (AESA) has granted Pegasus Aero Group the first specific BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) authorization, which in this case is being obtained to operate in the Fuerteventura Technology Park and to fly a fixed-wing unmanned vertical takeoff platform with a wingspan of more than three meters within the...

Tech giant DJI has just dropped a major update for Modify, the company’s AI-powered 3D modeling and point cloud editing software. Designed for professionals in surveying, mapping, and construction, Modify helps users clean, classify, and refine 3D models with ease. With the release of version 1.3.0, DJI has packed in new automation features, smarter selection...