https://dronedesk.io?ref=RSS Copyright 2026, Grey Rock Innovations Ltd. t/a Dronedesk en-gb Tue, 26 May 2026 07:33:29 +0100 60 support@dronedesk.io (Dronedesk support) The Dronedesk newsfeed is a curated list of blog and media articles covering drone, SUA, UAV, RPAS, UAS and SUAS news, features and updates from across the world https://dronedesk-1bbf5.kxcdn.com/brand/dronedesk-logo-144x17.png https://dronedesk.io?ref=RSS 144 17 https://news.dronedesk.io/IE7KhR ]]>FAA Part 107 licence cost in 2026: see exam fees, renewal costs, retakes, drone registration and realistic budgets for commercial pilots. https://news.dronedesk.io/IE7KhR Tue, 26 May 2026 06:00:16 +0100 blog.dronedesk.io https://news.dronedesk.io/bUQgOo ]]>The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office in Flagstaff, Arizona is using the latest AI-capable Skydio drones with the LOC8 G2 image-analysis platform to compress search and rescue photo review from thousands of drone images down to about twenty per mission. The agency also works with a Scotland-based company to build environment-specific AI models for Northern Arizona […] https://news.dronedesk.io/bUQgOo Tue, 26 May 2026 06:00:11 +0100 dronexl.co https://news.dronedesk.io/oDDyRh ]]>SPH Engineering introduces its Marketplace — a new platform designed to connect companies looking for drone-based services, https://news.dronedesk.io/oDDyRh Mon, 25 May 2026 18:00:14 +0100 suasnews.com https://news.dronedesk.io/oqwzVF ]]>Before large payloads, RTK positioning, and automated terrain following became mainstream, using drones for commercial crop spraying was met with widespread skepticism. This is the story of the early days of Western agricultural UAV industry—a time when there was no operational playbook, no proven workflows, and a critical need to bridge the gap between emerging technology and the practical realities of production farming. https://news.dronedesk.io/oqwzVF Mon, 25 May 2026 14:00:12 +0100 suasnews.com https://news.dronedesk.io/GPcdWd ]]>Many drone operators could be flying under the radar without even realising it https://news.dronedesk.io/GPcdWd Mon, 25 May 2026 10:00:08 +0100 news.google.com https://news.dronedesk.io/YoYWEO ]]>Master your UAS pilot logbook. This 2026 guide covers FAA/CAA requirements, essential data fields, digital vs. paper logs, and best practices for compliance. https://news.dronedesk.io/YoYWEO Sun, 24 May 2026 14:00:12 +0100 blog.dronedesk.io https://news.dronedesk.io/xUlOQr ]]>Learn what drone control software does, how it differs from flight apps, and which operators need it for safer, compliant drone operations. https://news.dronedesk.io/xUlOQr Sun, 24 May 2026 06:00:08 +0100 blog.dronedesk.io https://news.dronedesk.io/AEAtrE ]]>Amazon Prime Air has filed for a conditional use permit in Nampa, Idaho, asking the city to approve a 21,000-square-foot drone delivery center at its existing fulfillment site on East Franklin Road. The Nampa Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled to vote on the application on May 26, 2026. If approved, MK30 drones would serve […] https://news.dronedesk.io/AEAtrE Sat, 23 May 2026 18:00:14 +0100 dronexl.co https://news.dronedesk.io/q3Bh6J ]]>Vanderbilt University Public Safety has launched a drone first-responder program for its Nashville campus, with installation and personnel training completed in April 2026 and initial operations conducted during Commencement week. The fleet is built on Skydio X10 platforms, equipped with high-resolution cameras, thermal imaging, and a parachute recovery system. According to the university, a drone […] https://news.dronedesk.io/q3Bh6J Sat, 23 May 2026 18:00:13 +0100 dronexl.co https://news.dronedesk.io/uYHHln ]]>Factorial has partnered with top integrators across three continents to advance next-generation battery integration for drone systems as the global demand https://news.dronedesk.io/uYHHln Sat, 23 May 2026 06:00:13 +0100 news.google.com https://news.dronedesk.io/F0ohDw ]]>Greece will deploy around 18,000 firefighters, more than 100 surveillance drones and up to 85 aircraft during this year’s wildfire season, the government said Friday. https://news.dronedesk.io/F0ohDw Sat, 23 May 2026 06:00:08 +0100 news.google.com https://news.dronedesk.io/NIAKzX ]]>Additive Manufacturing Helps Build Flexibility, Scale, and Supply Chain Resilience At AUVSI’s XPONENTIAL 2026 conference in Detroit, one theme surfaced repeatedly across panels and interviews: the future of U.S. drone manufacturing may not look anything like the mass-production model pioneered in China. Instead of trying to recreate enormous factories optimized for millions of identical consumer […] The post US Drone Makers Are Building a Different Kind of Factory appeared first on DRONELIFE. https://news.dronedesk.io/NIAKzX Fri, 22 May 2026 18:00:20 +0100 dronelife.com https://news.dronedesk.io/fMO9J4 ]]>DJI Agriculture https://news.dronedesk.io/fMO9J4 Fri, 22 May 2026 18:00:14 +0100 news.google.com https://news.dronedesk.io/mUR8HQ ]]>Remember that terrifyingly huge Vecna drone show Netflix launched over Las Vegas? The aerial spectacle has now earned an official Guinness World Record for the largest fictional character formed by drones. more… https://news.dronedesk.io/mUR8HQ Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:25 +0100 dronedj.com https://news.dronedesk.io/4skxaE ]]>Two Detroit-area startups are deepening a partnership that aims to scale medical drone deliveries at Munson Healthcare, the eight-hospital system serving 29 counties in northern Michigan, according to Crain’s Detroit Business reporting on May 20, 2026. Blueflite, the Brighton-based drone manufacturer that has been flying the Munson pilot, is now integrating its aircraft with medical […] https://news.dronedesk.io/4skxaE Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:17 +0100 dronexl.co https://news.dronedesk.io/shxtJe ]]>Flytrex just made a move that separates it from most other drone delivery operators in the U.S.: it’s manufacturing its drones in the same city where it delivers food. The company announced Thursday the opening of a drone manufacturing and maintenance facility in Pilot Point, Texas. The city is considered part of the Dallas-Fort Worth […] The post Flytrex is building its drones in Dallas now (and you guessed why) appeared first on The Drone Girl. https://news.dronedesk.io/shxtJe Fri, 22 May 2026 10:00:25 +0100 thedronegirl.com https://news.dronedesk.io/WR9PK3 ]]>Leveraging A2Z Drone Delivery’s highly scalable A2Z AirDocks, the water utility deployed a network of drone docks that supports multi-mission drone fleets. https://news.dronedesk.io/WR9PK3 Fri, 22 May 2026 10:00:14 +0100 news.google.com https://news.dronedesk.io/NU9h4z ]]>The rapid evolution of drone technology is reshaping Europe’s aviation landscape. Coordinated efforts are ongoing to integrate unmanned aircraft safely and efficiently into shared airspace. Central to this transformation is the concept of U-space, a framework designed to manage drone traffic alongsi https://news.dronedesk.io/NU9h4z Fri, 22 May 2026 10:00:09 +0100 news.google.com https://news.dronedesk.io/f3Bmyo ]]>While the UK government bills its new £50 million funding package as a major boost for drone innovation and flying taxis, a deeper look reveals that over £20 million is being funneled into a "numberplate ID system" for enforcement. Instead of solving the critical technical barriers to BVLOS flight—like interoperable electronic visibility for manned aviation and practical Detect and Avoid systems—this initiative introduces a heavy surveillance and compliance layer that polices legitimate commercial operators rather than enabling them. https://news.dronedesk.io/f3Bmyo Fri, 22 May 2026 06:00:16 +0100 suasnews.com https://news.dronedesk.io/sYKN96 ]]>There’s a common assumption in UAS operations that the difficult part starts when the aircraft https://news.dronedesk.io/sYKN96 Fri, 22 May 2026 06:00:15 +0100 suasnews.com https://news.dronedesk.io/ecZNFf ]]>POLICE drones were launched over Teignmouth during an operation to deter anti-social behaviour following reports of nuisance incidents on the water and near the quayside. https://news.dronedesk.io/ecZNFf Fri, 22 May 2026 06:00:10 +0100 news.google.com https://news.dronedesk.io/NO57yf ]]>Flytrex has announced the opening of a drone manufacturing and maintenance facility in Pilot Point, Texas, as it looks to build a network of 60 delivery sites across the Dallas-Fort Worth metro by mid-2027. The facility - capable of assembling thousands of drones annually - will serve as the operati https://news.dronedesk.io/NO57yf Fri, 22 May 2026 06:00:09 +0100 news.google.com https://news.dronedesk.io/4W4ZJ3 ]]>Community feedback shapes event agenda centered on real-world drone operations and practical takeaways Commercial UAV Expo has announced its 2026 conference program, highlighting a strong focus on practical education and operational experience for commercial drone professionals. The event will take place September 1-3 at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, Nevada. Organizers say this year’s program […] The post Commercial UAV Expo Releases 2026 Conference Program Focused on “Actionable Insights” appeared first on DRONELIFE. https://news.dronedesk.io/4W4ZJ3 Thu, 21 May 2026 18:00:38 +0100 dronelife.com https://news.dronedesk.io/29guqs ]]>AOPA’s opposition to ADS-B billing highlights a growing issue for both crewed and uncrewed aviation News and Commentary. A new statement from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association may have implications far beyond general aviation airport fees. This week, AOPA publicly supported comments from FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford opposing the use of ADS-B data for […] The post If Pilots Stop Trusting Safety Broadcasts, What Happens to Universal Conspicuity? appeared first on DRONELIFE. https://news.dronedesk.io/29guqs Thu, 21 May 2026 18:00:35 +0100 dronelife.com https://news.dronedesk.io/cXP6a9 ]]>The Ontario government will ban the Ontario Provincial Police from using Chinese-made drones on highly sensitive operations and begin phasing out broader provincial government use of Chinese hardware, the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement announced on May 20, 2026. The press release does not name DJI directly, but the company is […] https://news.dronedesk.io/cXP6a9 Thu, 21 May 2026 18:00:31 +0100 dronexl.co https://news.dronedesk.io/71itZt ]]>Aviation researchers have unveiled a blueprint outlining how a drone network could deliver defibrillators, blood products and emergency supplies faster than existing response systems in some areas of the state. https://news.dronedesk.io/71itZt Thu, 21 May 2026 18:00:20 +0100 news.google.com https://news.dronedesk.io/iBGJL6 ]]>Drone food delivery company Flytrex is doubling down on Texas with a new drone manufacturing and maintenance facility near Dallas, signaling just how serious the company is about scaling aerial food deliveries across the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area. more… https://news.dronedesk.io/iBGJL6 Thu, 21 May 2026 14:00:29 +0100 dronedj.com https://news.dronedesk.io/zGJFKZ ]]>Commercial UAV Expo, the world’s leading commercial drone trade show and conference, announced the conference program for its 2026 event. Taking place September 1-3 at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, NV, the program features more than 50 sessions organized under the theme Actionable Insights — real-world strategies that drive efficiency, safety, and success across Energy […] https://news.dronedesk.io/zGJFKZ Thu, 21 May 2026 14:00:26 +0100 uasweekly.com https://news.dronedesk.io/Sdarqn ]]> At the Drone World Congress 2026 (DWC2026), GDU Technology (GDU), as a leader in the enterprise UAV https://news.dronedesk.io/Sdarqn Thu, 21 May 2026 14:00:17 +0100 suasnews.com https://news.dronedesk.io/W6rtTy ]]>Tall crops such as corn, sorghum, and wheat are grown in huge quantities and serve many uses in our everyday lives. What happens when these crops pick up a disease and need to be treated, but they&rsq https://news.dronedesk.io/W6rtTy Thu, 21 May 2026 14:00:14 +0100 news.google.com