Six Takeaways from CIS White Paper on Drone Risks at Public Gatherings
Drone Life :: 04/17/2026 5:22:15 PM
As planning ramps up for the FIFA World Cup 2026, security agencies are preparing for one of the most complex public safety environments ever staged across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. A new white paper from the Center for Internet Security (CIS) titled Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS): Evolving Risks to Large-Scale Public Gatherings. describes the […] The post Six Takeaways from CIS White Paper on Drone Risks at Public Gatherings appeared first on DRONELIFE.
Drone Life :: 04/17/2026 5:22:15 PM
As planning ramps up for the FIFA World Cup 2026, security agencies are preparing for one of the most complex public safety environments ever staged across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. A new white paper from the Center for Internet Security (CIS) titled Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS): Evolving Risks to Large-Scale Public Gatherings. describes the […] The post Six Takeaways from CIS White Paper on Drone Risks at Public Gatherings appeared first on DRONELIFE.
Matternet and SoftBank Robotics America Partner to Scale Drone Delivery Networks
Drone Life :: 04/17/2026 4:43:55 PM
Collaboration targets healthcare and enterprise logistics with focus on real-world deployment Matternet and SoftBank Robotics America have announced a strategic partnership to expand drone delivery networks across healthcare, retail, and enterprise logistics. The companies aim to accelerate deployment of autonomous aerial delivery systems and move the technology into broader real-world use. The partnership brings together […] The post Matternet and SoftBank Robotics America Partner to Scale Drone Delivery Networks appeared…
Drone Life :: 04/17/2026 4:43:55 PM
Collaboration targets healthcare and enterprise logistics with focus on real-world deployment Matternet and SoftBank Robotics America have announced a strategic partnership to expand drone delivery networks across healthcare, retail, and enterprise logistics. The companies aim to accelerate deployment of autonomous aerial delivery systems and move the technology into broader real-world use. The partnership brings together […] The post Matternet and SoftBank Robotics America Partner to Scale Drone Delivery Networks appeared…
FAA Reverses Course on Drone Flight Limits Near Federal Operations
Drone Life :: 04/17/2026 3:58:34 PM
FAA backs down on threat to prosecute drone pilots By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The FAA has apparently backed down on its threat to impose criminal penalties on drone operators flying in the vicinity of federal law enforcement vehicles, after a journalism rights group sued the agency in federal court to strike down its […] The post FAA Reverses Course on Drone Flight Limits Near Federal Operations appeared first on DRONELIFE.
Drone Life :: 04/17/2026 3:58:34 PM
FAA backs down on threat to prosecute drone pilots By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The FAA has apparently backed down on its threat to impose criminal penalties on drone operators flying in the vicinity of federal law enforcement vehicles, after a journalism rights group sued the agency in federal court to strike down its […] The post FAA Reverses Course on Drone Flight Limits Near Federal Operations appeared first on DRONELIFE.
Donecle Raises €10 Million to Expand Drone-Based Aircraft Inspection Platform
Drone Life :: 04/16/2026 4:40:35 PM
Funding will support international growth and further development of AI-driven maintenance solutions Donecle, a France-based company specializing in automated aircraft inspection, has raised €10 million in a new funding round. The round was led by IRDI Capital Investissement and SWEN Capital Partners, with participation from GSO Innovation and ARIS Occitanie. The company plans to use […] The post Donecle Raises €10 Million to Expand Drone-Based Aircraft Inspection Platform appeared first on DRONELIFE.
Drone Life :: 04/16/2026 4:40:35 PM
Funding will support international growth and further development of AI-driven maintenance solutions Donecle, a France-based company specializing in automated aircraft inspection, has raised €10 million in a new funding round. The round was led by IRDI Capital Investissement and SWEN Capital Partners, with participation from GSO Innovation and ARIS Occitanie. The company plans to use […] The post Donecle Raises €10 Million to Expand Drone-Based Aircraft Inspection Platform appeared first on DRONELIFE.
Is the U.S. Ready for Drone Threats at World Cup Scale?
Drone Life :: 04/16/2026 4:15:52 PM
U.S. faces multiple challenges in counter-UAS buildup By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (Editor’s note: This is part of a series of stories on efforts to establish new counter-UAS protocols in the U.S. to protect high-profile sporting events and critical infrastructure from the potential threats posed by drones flown by careless or hostile actors.) As […] The post Is the U.S. Ready for Drone Threats at World Cup Scale? appeared first on DRONELIFE.
Drone Life :: 04/16/2026 4:15:52 PM
U.S. faces multiple challenges in counter-UAS buildup By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (Editor’s note: This is part of a series of stories on efforts to establish new counter-UAS protocols in the U.S. to protect high-profile sporting events and critical infrastructure from the potential threats posed by drones flown by careless or hostile actors.) As […] The post Is the U.S. Ready for Drone Threats at World Cup Scale? appeared first on DRONELIFE.
FAA Moves to Close Drone Enforcement Gap with New DETER Program
Drone Life :: 04/16/2026 4:01:02 PM
As detection outpaces enforcement, the FAA introduces faster penalties for rule-breaking operators Detection Has Outpaced Enforcement Drone detection is no longer the problem. From stadium security to federal agencies, authorities can now identify unauthorized drone activity in real time. But enforcement has struggled to keep up: once a violation is detected, the process to act […] The post FAA Moves to Close Drone Enforcement Gap with New DETER Program appeared first on DRONELIFE.
Drone Life :: 04/16/2026 4:01:02 PM
As detection outpaces enforcement, the FAA introduces faster penalties for rule-breaking operators Detection Has Outpaced Enforcement Drone detection is no longer the problem. From stadium security to federal agencies, authorities can now identify unauthorized drone activity in real time. But enforcement has struggled to keep up: once a violation is detected, the process to act […] The post FAA Moves to Close Drone Enforcement Gap with New DETER Program appeared first on DRONELIFE.
HYFIX Raises $15M to Build U.S.-Made Drone Chip Platform
Drone Life :: 04/15/2026 3:55:30 PM
New system-on-chip aims to replace fragmented electronics with a single secure architecture HYFIX Spatial Intelligence, Inc. has announced a $15 million seed round to develop a new class of U.S.-made chips for drones and autonomous systems. The Santa Clara-based semiconductor company says its technology will replace today’s fragmented drone electronics with a single integrated platform. […] The post HYFIX Raises $15M to Build U.S.-Made Drone Chip Platform appeared first on DRONELIFE.
Drone Life :: 04/15/2026 3:55:30 PM
New system-on-chip aims to replace fragmented electronics with a single secure architecture HYFIX Spatial Intelligence, Inc. has announced a $15 million seed round to develop a new class of U.S.-made chips for drones and autonomous systems. The Santa Clara-based semiconductor company says its technology will replace today’s fragmented drone electronics with a single integrated platform. […] The post HYFIX Raises $15M to Build U.S.-Made Drone Chip Platform appeared first on DRONELIFE.
FCC Grants Conditional Approval to Sees.ai UAS, Signaling New Path for Foreign Drone Systems
Drone Life :: 04/15/2026 3:38:24 PM
Limited public details raise questions about “v.USA 1.0” and how international companies can meet U.S. security requirements The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted conditional approval to the Sees.ai v.USA. 1.0 Uncrewed Aircraft System, exempting it from the agency’s Covered List restrictions. The approval, based on a determination by the Department of War (DoW), is […] The post FCC Grants Conditional Approval to Sees.ai UAS, Signaling New Path for Foreign Drone Systems appeared first on DRONELIFE.
Drone Life :: 04/15/2026 3:38:24 PM
Limited public details raise questions about “v.USA 1.0” and how international companies can meet U.S. security requirements The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted conditional approval to the Sees.ai v.USA. 1.0 Uncrewed Aircraft System, exempting it from the agency’s Covered List restrictions. The approval, based on a determination by the Department of War (DoW), is […] The post FCC Grants Conditional Approval to Sees.ai UAS, Signaling New Path for Foreign Drone Systems appeared first on DRONELIFE.
UK Drone Package for Ukraine Signals Push to Scale Domestic Industry
Drone Life :: 04/15/2026 2:52:16 PM
Largest-ever MOD initiative supports Kyiv while strengthening UK drone manufacturing base As the global race to build sovereign drone capability accelerates, the United Kingdom is pairing defense support with industrial strategy. A new announcement from the UK Ministry of Defence marks the country’s largest-ever drone package for Ukraine, while directing funding and contracts to domestic […] The post UK Drone Package for Ukraine Signals Push to Scale Domestic Industry appeared first on DRONELIFE.
Drone Life :: 04/15/2026 2:52:16 PM
Largest-ever MOD initiative supports Kyiv while strengthening UK drone manufacturing base As the global race to build sovereign drone capability accelerates, the United Kingdom is pairing defense support with industrial strategy. A new announcement from the UK Ministry of Defence marks the country’s largest-ever drone package for Ukraine, while directing funding and contracts to domestic […] The post UK Drone Package for Ukraine Signals Push to Scale Domestic Industry appeared first on DRONELIFE.
What Are People Really Saying About the Commercial Drone Industry?
Drone Life :: 04/14/2026 5:02:44 PM
Industry survey will shape discussion on real-world challenges and opportunities in commercial drone operations Commercial UAV Expo has announced its Opening Keynote for the 2026 event, placing industry operators at the center of the conversation. The session, titled “The View From the Field: What Operators, Pilots, and Fleet Managers Are Saying About the Commercial Drone […] The post What Are People Really Saying About the Commercial Drone Industry? appeared first on DRONELIFE.
Drone Life :: 04/14/2026 5:02:44 PM
Industry survey will shape discussion on real-world challenges and opportunities in commercial drone operations Commercial UAV Expo has announced its Opening Keynote for the 2026 event, placing industry operators at the center of the conversation. The session, titled “The View From the Field: What Operators, Pilots, and Fleet Managers Are Saying About the Commercial Drone […] The post What Are People Really Saying About the Commercial Drone Industry? appeared first on DRONELIFE.
DIY Solar Powered Drone!
Model Airplane News :: 03/30/2026 6:19:34 PM
In this video, Luke Maximo Bell puts his ambitious build to the test—pushing his solar drone to see just how far sunshine alone can take it. But it’s not a straight flight path… getting there means tweaking, modifying, and rethinking the design every step of the way. Check it out! The post DIY Solar Powered Drone! appeared first on Model Airplane News.
Model Airplane News :: 03/30/2026 6:19:34 PM
In this video, Luke Maximo Bell puts his ambitious build to the test—pushing his solar drone to see just how far sunshine alone can take it. But it’s not a straight flight path… getting there means tweaking, modifying, and rethinking the design every step of the way. Check it out! The post DIY Solar Powered Drone! appeared first on Model Airplane News.
Full-Throttle Hawker Hunter
Model Airplane News :: 03/30/2026 10:39:59 AM
Neil Garnett’s impressive Hawker Hunter Mk 58 is a large-scale turbine-powered stunner, measuring 3050mm in length with a 2230mm wingspan. Built to 1/4.7 scale, this sleek FeiBao model tips the scales at 29.5kg all-up weight and is powered by a JetSmunt 200 turbine. The model is equipped with Futaba brushless servos, PowerBox batteries, a PowerBox […] The post Full-Throttle Hawker Hunter appeared first on Model Airplane News.
Model Airplane News :: 03/30/2026 10:39:59 AM
Neil Garnett’s impressive Hawker Hunter Mk 58 is a large-scale turbine-powered stunner, measuring 3050mm in length with a 2230mm wingspan. Built to 1/4.7 scale, this sleek FeiBao model tips the scales at 29.5kg all-up weight and is powered by a JetSmunt 200 turbine. The model is equipped with Futaba brushless servos, PowerBox batteries, a PowerBox […] The post Full-Throttle Hawker Hunter appeared first on Model Airplane News.
Scale WW I Finishing Techniques — Applying Plywood Panels
Model Airplane News :: 03/13/2026 1:04:27 PM
When it comes to any model of a Sopwith Camel (and some WW I German aircraft), there are some plywood panels that give the aeroplane its characteristic look. It was always part of my over all finish scheme to include these side and top panels. Since they are added after the model has been covered […] The post Scale WW I Finishing Techniques — Applying Plywood Panels appeared first on Model Airplane News.
Model Airplane News :: 03/13/2026 1:04:27 PM
When it comes to any model of a Sopwith Camel (and some WW I German aircraft), there are some plywood panels that give the aeroplane its characteristic look. It was always part of my over all finish scheme to include these side and top panels. Since they are added after the model has been covered […] The post Scale WW I Finishing Techniques — Applying Plywood Panels appeared first on Model Airplane News.
Multi-Servo Setups
Model Airplane News :: 02/23/2026 7:09:35 PM
Most aerobatic airplanes require four channels to operate the rudder, elevator, aileron, and throttle. However, because multiple servos are used throughout, a computer radio capable of handling additional servo setups is very beneficial. For my Yak 54, two servos are used for each aileron, one servo is used for each elevator half, two servos are […] The post Multi-Servo Setups appeared first on Model Airplane News.
Model Airplane News :: 02/23/2026 7:09:35 PM
Most aerobatic airplanes require four channels to operate the rudder, elevator, aileron, and throttle. However, because multiple servos are used throughout, a computer radio capable of handling additional servo setups is very beneficial. For my Yak 54, two servos are used for each aileron, one servo is used for each elevator half, two servos are […] The post Multi-Servo Setups appeared first on Model Airplane News.
Will it Fly?
Model Airplane News :: 02/22/2026 7:59:32 PM
In this video, Eric Robb walks you step by step through building a beginner- and budget-friendly RC airplane in just 30 minutes, using minimal tools and materials. There’s no fancy gear and no complicated plans—just a fast, hands-on project that might exceed expectations … or crash spectacularly. Either way, it’s a great build for a […] The post Will it Fly? appeared first on Model Airplane News.
Model Airplane News :: 02/22/2026 7:59:32 PM
In this video, Eric Robb walks you step by step through building a beginner- and budget-friendly RC airplane in just 30 minutes, using minimal tools and materials. There’s no fancy gear and no complicated plans—just a fast, hands-on project that might exceed expectations … or crash spectacularly. Either way, it’s a great build for a […] The post Will it Fly? appeared first on Model Airplane News.
World’s Fastest Drone!
Model Airplane News :: 02/22/2026 7:55:07 PM
A father-and-son team from South Africa, have reclaimed the Guinness World Record for the fastest quadcopter drone. Their 3D-printed Peregreen V4 recorded an astonishing top speed of 408 mph. The drone accelerates so quickly and moves so smoothly that it almost looks like CGI or AI-generated footage—but it’s very real! The post World’s Fastest Drone! appeared first on Model Airplane News.
Model Airplane News :: 02/22/2026 7:55:07 PM
A father-and-son team from South Africa, have reclaimed the Guinness World Record for the fastest quadcopter drone. Their 3D-printed Peregreen V4 recorded an astonishing top speed of 408 mph. The drone accelerates so quickly and moves so smoothly that it almost looks like CGI or AI-generated footage—but it’s very real! The post World’s Fastest Drone! appeared first on Model Airplane News.
Wood Wing Repairs
Model Airplane News :: 02/15/2026 9:09:58 PM
While flying my Sopwith Camel, I made a bad piloting decision. I came in for a landing and allowed the Camel to drift off the runway and touched down in the rough. I noticed what was happening and went to full power hoping to make an unscheduled touch and go. But what happened was I […] The post Wood Wing Repairs appeared first on Model Airplane News.
Model Airplane News :: 02/15/2026 9:09:58 PM
While flying my Sopwith Camel, I made a bad piloting decision. I came in for a landing and allowed the Camel to drift off the runway and touched down in the rough. I noticed what was happening and went to full power hoping to make an unscheduled touch and go. But what happened was I […] The post Wood Wing Repairs appeared first on Model Airplane News.
$1 vs $10,000 RC Airplane!
Model Airplane News :: 01/16/2026 8:42:32 PM
We may already have a good idea which airplane comes out on top, but that’s only part of the fun. This terrific video puts RC airplanes from wildly different price points head to head and shows what you really get as the dollars go up. It’s a must-watch for RC pilots — peak RC entertainment […] The post $1 vs $10,000 RC Airplane! appeared first on Model Airplane News.
Model Airplane News :: 01/16/2026 8:42:32 PM
We may already have a good idea which airplane comes out on top, but that’s only part of the fun. This terrific video puts RC airplanes from wildly different price points head to head and shows what you really get as the dollars go up. It’s a must-watch for RC pilots — peak RC entertainment […] The post $1 vs $10,000 RC Airplane! appeared first on Model Airplane News.
CARDBOARD Airplane for Human Flight?!
Model Airplane News :: 01/16/2026 8:39:03 PM
Check out this video featuring a team of engineers—brilliant, inventive, and maybe just a little bit crazy—as they put a cardboard airplane to the test for human flight. Would you trust a plane made primarily of cardboard? Would you fly it? There’s only one way to find out how this story ends, watch the video and see how […] The post CARDBOARD Airplane for Human Flight?! appeared first on Model Airplane News.
Model Airplane News :: 01/16/2026 8:39:03 PM
Check out this video featuring a team of engineers—brilliant, inventive, and maybe just a little bit crazy—as they put a cardboard airplane to the test for human flight. Would you trust a plane made primarily of cardboard? Would you fly it? There’s only one way to find out how this story ends, watch the video and see how […] The post CARDBOARD Airplane for Human Flight?! appeared first on Model Airplane News.
Traits of Successful RC Clubs
Model Airplane News :: 01/06/2026 3:37:03 PM
Traits of Successful RC Clubs Assuming that there is a willingness to take steps to increase flying activity at your club, please don’t let perfect be the enemy of good! That is, just because you can’t do everything that has worked for other clubs doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t do anything. Giving a few of […] The post Traits of Successful RC Clubs appeared first on Model Airplane News.
Model Airplane News :: 01/06/2026 3:37:03 PM
Traits of Successful RC Clubs Assuming that there is a willingness to take steps to increase flying activity at your club, please don’t let perfect be the enemy of good! That is, just because you can’t do everything that has worked for other clubs doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t do anything. Giving a few of […] The post Traits of Successful RC Clubs appeared first on Model Airplane News.
