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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is considering its broadest drone sales restrictions yet, proposing a ban on the commercial import and sale of certain foreign-made drones while simultaneously giving trusted manufacturers more certainty to keep doing business in the US.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has launched its first-ever effort to revoke a drone company’s equipment approvals after accusing it of falsely claiming its products were made in the United States to sidestep national security restrictions.

If you’ve been shopping for drones or creator gear on Amazon lately, you’ve probably noticed some unfamiliar names popping up alongside DJI. Brands like SkyRover and Specta have been selling products that look strikingly similar to DJI hardware, often at attractive prices and with Prime shipping. Now, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) wants to make it much harder for companies it believes are acting as intermediaries for restricted drone manufacturers to continue selling products in the United States.

As drone swarms become one of the biggest headaches for militaries around the world, defense companies are racing to develop new ways to stop them without firing expensive missiles at every target. Lockheed Martin says its latest system is built to tackle that challenge.

If you’ve ever wondered whether drones can do more than capture stunning mountain footage, DJI’s latest Mount Everest case study offers a pretty compelling answer.

If you’ve been waiting for the right excuse to pick up a DJI Mini 5 Pro, this might be it. After going months without a meaningful price cut, the tech giant’s flagship sub-250-gram drone is finally on sale, with every major bundle discounted by 10%.

As commercial drone delivery continues to gain traction in the United States, Matternet is expanding the network behind its operations. The company has announced a new partnership with Beeline UAS, adding another FAA Part 135 operator to help scale drone deliveries across the country.

For companies deploying drones across Europe, getting regulatory approval is often a much bigger challenge than the technology itself. While modern drone platforms are already capable of complex beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) missions, operators still need to prove to regulators that those flights can be carried out safely. DJI is hoping to make that process easier.

The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) is making drones a permanent part of its healthcare logistics after a successful pilot dramatically reduced delivery times for urgent medical samples. The expansion could ultimately benefit up to 1.8 million people across southwest London while helping the health system cut costs, reduce emissions, and speed up patient care.

Zipline is doubling down on its US drone delivery ambitions, announcing plans to launch services in Austin and Cleveland while bringing in senior executives from Tesla, Waymo, and Uber to help steer its next phase of growth.

Drone-based avalanche control is stepping toward wider adoption in the US. Drone Amplified says the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved operations of its MONTIS drone-based avalanche control system, giving transportation agencies, ski resorts, and other organizations a clear regulatory path to use drones for controlled avalanche mitigation.

Imagine calling 911 and, before the first police officer or firefighter arrives, a drone is already hovering over the scene, streaming live video back to dispatchers and first responders. That’s the future BRINC says it’s building, and it just secured another major financial boost to make it happen.

Investigating a rogue drone isn’t always straightforward. Law enforcement may detect an unauthorized aircraft near a prison, airport, or stadium, but identifying who flew it and proving what happened can require piecing together evidence from multiple systems. Cellebrite wants to change that.

For nearly two decades, DJI has defined what most people think of when they hear the word “drone.” From the Phantom that helped popularize aerial photography to the Mavic series that made folding camera drones mainstream, the Chinese company has dominated the global civilian quadcopter market. Now, DJI is taking its biggest step beyond that familiar formula.

DJI has introduced a new safety accessory for its flagship Matrice 400 enterprise drone, giving operators an added layer of protection during emergency situations. The new DJI AP100 Parachute is designed to reduce the impact of an in-flight failure by safely lowering the aircraft to the ground, helping protect expensive payloads while also reducing risks to people and property below.

Shopping for drones like the DJI Mini 3 or Potensic Atom 3 on Amazon or other online marketplaces could soon become a little more transparent and potentially a lot more secure.

Australian drone mapping company Emesent has secured $17 million in new funding to accelerate its push into AI-powered autonomous operations, betting that smarter software — not just better hardware — will drive the next phase of industrial drone adoption.

When an avalanche strikes in the French Alps, rescuers are racing against a brutal clock. Survival rates fall sharply after about 20 minutes, making every second between the emergency call and locating a victim incredibly valuable.

A University of Houston engineer has developed a new onboard safety system that could help drones avoid crashes before they happen, even when unexpected events knock them off course.

DJI is preparing to close the chapter on another batch of legacy enterprise hardware, giving drone operators one final reminder that support for four older products will officially end on September 1, 2026.

Canadian drone company AVSS says it has already built more than 2,000 drone components and systems this fiscal year, surpassing its entire production total from the previous year with several months still remaining.

Everyone loves a tool that just makes your job easier. Technology can takeover plenty of little things in life like taking notes, scheduling meetings, and well, you get the point. But what about counting extremely expensive herds of cattle? Don’t worry, DJI’s Mavic 3 Enterprise is here.

As drones become faster, smarter, and more difficult to track, counter-drone technology has to keep pace. That’s the thinking behind DroneShield’s latest quarterly software release, which the Australian company says delivers significant improvements in radio-frequency (RF) detection, tracking speed, and overall operational performance across its counter-drone platform.

Just one year after shipping its first production Dock system, Skydio says it has crossed an important milestone for autonomous drone operations: more than 1,000 Dock installations are now deployed in the field.