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News and Commentary.  DRONELIFE published more than 840 pieces of drone industry news this year.  From drone delivery in the pandemic, the U.S.-China trade war, and new government regulations, we covered it a vast variety of drone industry drivers.  Out of all of those stories, here are three of the …

The FAA has released the Remote ID for Drones final rule along with a rule on operations over people and moving vehicles, and night operations.  The long-awaited publications will clarify the details of Remote ID, and allow stakeholders from the commercial and recreational drone communities to begin to prepare for implementation – …

A Senate Bill, now on the President’s desk, would require changes in the membership composition of the influential Drone Advisory Committee (DAC).   The Drone Advisory Committee was established to provide “independent advice and recommendations” to the U.S. Dept. of Transportation and FAA on drone regulations, according to the DAC …

There are no Grinches at the FAA.  “The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced it has granted Santa Claus and his reindeer-powered sleigh special operating authority to engage in interstate air-cargo-delivery services directly to rooftops throughout the United States on Christmas Eve,” says an FAA press release. This year, Santa’s …

Leigh Miller from Toronto, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0  Can you still buy DJI products in the U.S.?   Last week, the U.S. Department of Commerce decided to include DJI on a blacklist of foreign companies.  Now, the huge community of DJI users in the U.S. has been left unsure of …

The U.S. Department of Commerce has blacklisted DJI.  The world’s largest drone manufacturer has been added to the agency’s “Entity” list along with 76 other companies, including other Chinese technology companies and research institutions. As tensions between the U.S. and China increase, DJI has struggled against fears about the security …

Drones manufactured in the U.S. are gaining traction – and a new partnership between U.S. manufacturer Skydio and Arris, a leader in advanced manufacturing of high-performance products, could help to revolutionize drone design and manufacturing. Skydio and Arris “have redefined airframe design leveraging Additive Molding™, Arris’s breakthrough carbon fiber manufacturing technology,” …

It’s the season for goodwill, cheer – and shopping.  Whether you are buying a gift or a tool to build up your enterprise drone program, you won’t want to miss out on DJI holiday deals.  We’ve even got the DJI Gift Guide to help you choose the right product for …

DJI’s new Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced is the latest addition to DJI’s commercial fleet.  The Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced “adds a plethora of performance upgrades to its predecessor,” says a DJI press release. The new release is a recognition that the powerful but small Mavic 2 Enterprise has been used …

Uber Elevate droneport concept. Uber Elevate, Uber’s urban air mobility (UAM) initiative, has been acquired by Joby Aviation. Joby Aviation  is a developer of an all-electric, vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) passenger aircraft.   As part of the deal, Uber has invested a further $75 million in Joby. While Joby …