Regulations
Beijing Bans Drone Sales as Rest of World Buys Chinese Drones
“What’s pretty notable here is that this is not just about regulating use but also about controlling the entire lifecycle—sales, transport, and storage—of drones,”
Commercial
Commercial
Garuda Selects Airbus Flexrotor to Expand its UAS Leasing Portfolio
The Flexrotor is a Group 2 small tactical vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aircraft system (UAS). It has a MTOW of 25 kg (55 lbs) and is designed for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions for more than 12-14 hours in a typical operational configuration.
Commercial
Texas Sues Anzu for Selling China-Linked ‘Trojan Horse’ Drones
According to the petition, Texas officials contend Anzu’s drones are effectively rebranded versions of DJI products, using identical hardware, firmware, and software while marketing themselves as free from the risks associated with Chinese-manufactured drones tied to the Chinese Communist Party.
Commercial
DJI in Disguise? Suspicious DJI Clones Appear on the Market
The FCC banned all new foreign-made drones from being registered in the U.S. in late 2025, dealing a major blow to Chinese manufacturers like DJI. Newly founded companies like Xtra and SkyRover appear to be selling barely disguised DJI technology.
Transport
Singapore’s ST Engineering Reveals Medium-Lift VToL Cargo Drone
The cargo drone’s architecture, including its propulsion system, autonomy stack, and payload modularity, could be adapted for disaster relief, humanitarian assistance, and potentially military logistics, especially in contested or infrastructure-poor environments.
Transport
Manna Passes 250,000 Drone Deliveries in Ireland
The company has recorded strong growth throughout 2025, with year-on-year growth of over 100% in deliveries
Business
$600M New Investment Raises Zipline Valuation to $7.6 Bn
The round saw participation from several new and existing investors, including Fidelity Management & Research Company, Baillie Gifford, Valor Equity Partners and Tiger Global.
Inspections
Jaguar Land Rover Deploys Drones to Improve Safety and Efficiency
Drone inspections cut a four‑hour process to just 10 minutes, boosting operational efficiency and safety at JLR’s Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre (EPMC) in Wolverhampton.
Commercial
Skyports Drone Services Commences Clean Maritime Drone Demonstrator 'BlueWater 2'
– Skyports Drone Services, a global drone-enabled delivery and inspection service, has commenced operations for its clean maritime drone demonstrator “BlueWater 2”. The project will see Skyports demonstrating drones’ potential to improve maritime sustainability in the UK, conducting aerial emissions monitoring, offshore drone delivery, automated port surveillance and long range maritime
Construction
AI Drones Give Buildings an 'MRI' to Make them More Energy-Efficient and Resilient
Lamarr.AI’s technology assesses structural conditions, creates detailed 3D models of buildings, and recommends retrofits.
Commercial
How High Can a Drone Clean ?
One of the most common questions we get about drone cleaning is how high drones can fly for this type of work. The short answer is that drones can legally fly up to 400 feet without a waiver. If a job requires going higher, it is possible to get a
Commercial
Demand for Drone Services on the Rise in Pennsylvania
Aaron Capouellez, owner of Woods and Forests Media, Johnstown, speaks about the growing use and demand for drones in Pennsylvania. Source: Ellwood City Ledger