The European push to harden maritime safety through drone technology just took a concrete step. Airbus has secured a €30 million contract with the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) to provide Flexrotor drone services for patrols, inspections, and other maritime missions. The deal signals a meaningful shift where a major aerospace player becomes a public...

France stands at a crossroads for its fledgling drone industry as lawmakers wrangle over the next budget cycle. The delay isn’t just political theater; it could slow a growing domestic ecosystem of startups and legacy players. A protracted funding fight risks pushing programs out of schedule and delaying new capabilities in civil and defense markets...

High above the border, a drone can flip risk into rapid detection or expose a security blind spot. In the last year, small unmanned aircraft have been used to probe border controls, raising the heat on policymakers to act fast and cohesively. The story is not just about gadgets; it is about how quickly a...

India is testing a new dimension of mail delivery: drone postal logistics moving postal bags between offices in challenging terrain. The plan aims to reduce transit times in hill states and remote regions where ground transport is slow. If successful, the effort could redefine how postal networks function in the digital era. Recent Trends Growing...

Drone Autonomy in the Spotlight at Delhi 2025 Tech Summit A crowded hall in Delhi leaned in as SUNID’s chief executive sketched a roadmap for autopiloted skies. The framing was bold but practical: autonomous drones must prove they can run reliably in real-world conditions, not just in lab tests. The message was clear to operators,...

When a city council signs off on a five-year drone program, it signals that skyward tools are becoming a standard instrument of public safety, not a novelty. Recent Trends Municipal fleets increasingly deploy drones for patrols and incident response Long-term drone service contracts become common as budgets constrain ad hoc purchases Public safety policy debates...

Drones have moved from novelty to staple in fields like surveying, film, and agriculture. Yet turning a passion for flight into a credential changes how you operate in the air. The idea of drone pilot certification signals you understand safety, rules, and professional responsibility, not just how to fly. Recent Trends Growing demand for certified...

Drones are everywhere now: in classrooms, on construction sites, and as everyday tools for hobbyists. But turning curiosity into certified capability requires more than interest; it needs a clear, practical path. For anyone aiming to fly professionally or in regulated spaces, the journey begins with a formal credential that proves competence and responsibility. Recent Trends...

A GPS-denied world is becoming a practical reality for commercial drones, not just a future concept. The deal underscores a shift from lab demos to field-ready software that helps drones stay on course when satellite signals are weak or jammed. Taiwan’s Aerospace Industrial Development Corp, or AIDC, has secured a license from a US software...