Staff reporter at The Loiter Point, covering Drones.
The Federal Aviation Administration's NextGen system has transformed the technology behind U.S. air traffic management, and is now operational. The FAA is looking toward the next phase of airspace modernization, which includes integrating drones and other emerging aircraft into the National Airspace System.
Uber and Zipline announce a strategic partnership to integrate drone delivery into Uber Eats, aiming for one million daily deliveries by 2029. The collaboration begins in existing Zipline markets like Dallas and Houston, expanding into dozens of U.S. cities as the service grows. This move accelerates the mainstream adoption of drone delivery by leveraging Uber's vast consumer network.
Commercial exterior cleaning drones are gaining popularity as they reduce reliance on scaffolding and rope access. The Apellix B2 leads the field in maximum working height and single-battery flight duration.
FlybyOps, a Finland-based company, has launched an enterprise drone operations platform designed for large-scale Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) and autonomous drone programs.
The Federal Communications Commission has revoked equipment authorizations for a drone and remote controller from Odyssey Robot LLC, citing false statements about the equipment's production.
A Michigan-based freelance journalist has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to have local law enforcement officials not target him for flying his drone near their operations, providing that he is following all federal flight safety regulations and maintaining a safe distance from police-operated UAVs.
SimActive's Correlator3D photogrammetry software has been used to support a large-scale mapping project for a green hydrogen development in southern Chile.
Insta360's expansion into the US market, including the launch of its latest 360 camera, the X6, has raised questions about the potential impact of DJI's restrictions on the US technology market.
Michigan has awarded $2 million to five companies to test drone and aerial technologies for environmental monitoring, wildfire response, infrastructure, public safety, and agriculture. The projects are part of the state's broader strategy to advance advanced air mobility (AAM) and integrate new technologies into government operations.
Recent misuse allegations involving Flock Safety’s automated license-plate readers underscore the importance of clear policies and technical safeguards for Drone-as-First-Responder (DFR) programs, prompting the company to add mandatory auditing and tighter data-retention rules.
The Pennsylvania National Guard's Fort Indiantown Gap has become a central hub for the Pentagon's Drone Dominance program, with the facility selected as the primary new-equipment training site for drones selected in the U.S. Department of War's first Drone Gauntlet competition.
US drone manufacturer EIVIE leverages HP's additive manufacturing technology to produce an NDAA-compliant drone while preserving its aerodynamic design vision.
The White House has imposed new tariffs on imported drones and certain drone components, citing national security concerns and a reliance on foreign sources.