New milestone in Dallas area marks the first use of real-time, automated coordination between commercial BVLOS drone operators. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Flytrex and Wing recently announced their shared implementation of the Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) Strategic Coordination standard in the United States with a new first-of-its-kind application into … [Read more...] about Flytrex and Wing Launch First UTM-Enabled Drone Delivery Collaboration in U.S.
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Headed to XPONENTIAL 2025? Can’t-Miss Partners, Innovations, and Keynotes in Houston
AUVSI XPONENTIAL returns to Houston’s George R. Brown Convention Center from May 19–22, 2025. As the industry’s top innovators gather to chart the future of drones, robotics, and AI, DRONELIFE is proud to spotlight our partners, friends and the essential sessions you won’t want to miss. XPONENTIAL 2025 XPONENTIAL features a robust schedule of keynotes, educational … [Read more...] about Headed to XPONENTIAL 2025? Can’t-Miss Partners, Innovations, and Keynotes in Houston
China’s Shift to Small Drones Signals Reshaping of Modern Warfare
Embracing Small, Smart, and Scalable Drones China is rapidly redefining their approach to modern warfare by shifting its focus to small, low-cost, AI-powered drones. Recent state media reports highlight the deployment of micro drones across the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), including a new model weighing less than a kilogram. This drone features a coaxial dual-rotor system … [Read more...] about China’s Shift to Small Drones Signals Reshaping of Modern Warfare
Heven Acquires Zepher Flight Labs, Expanding Hydrogen Drone Capabilities
Acquisition strengthens Heven’s modular UAS portfolio and supports development of next-generation unmanned system Heven Adds Zepher Flight Labs to Advance UAS Innovation Hydrogen-powered drone developer Heven has announced the acquisition of Zepher Flight Labs (ZFL), a move that enhances the company’s ability to deliver flexible, mission-ready drone systems. Heven, based in … [Read more...] about Heven Acquires Zepher Flight Labs, Expanding Hydrogen Drone Capabilities
Proposed Drone Integration and Zoning Act (S.1249): Still a Bad Idea
News and Commentary. The Drone Integration and Zoning Act (S.1249), currently under consideration in the U.S. Senate, is raising significant concerns across the commercial drone industry. The bill - another reboot of the Drone Federalism Act first introduced in 2017, and the bill of the same name first introduced in 2019 - would fundamentally shift the regulatory landscape for … [Read more...] about Proposed Drone Integration and Zoning Act (S.1249): Still a Bad Idea
