Drones News: 17 June 2025

Drone Laws in India 2025: Comprehensive Guide to Regulations, Rules & Policies

The Drone Rules, 2021 expanded regulation to cover all civilian drones up to 500 kg and introduced five weight categories: Nano, Micro, Small, Medium, and Large. The Digital Sky platform serves as

1 July 2025

Drone Laws in South Korea (2025 Overview)

The nationwide altitude limit for drones is 150 meters above ground level, and flying higher requires explicit permission. Drones may not fly within 5 nautical miles (about 9.3 kilometers) of any airport

30 June 2025

2025 Overview · Drones · Regulations · South Korea · Technology Law

Drone Laws in Brazil

Brazil regulates drones through ANAC, DECEA, and ANATEL, distinguishing recreational model aircraft from non-recreational RPAs while applying many core rules to both. Drones must maintain a 30-meter horizontal distance from uninvolved people,

29 June 2025

Brazil · Drones · Law · Regulation · Technology

You Won’t Believe China’s New ‘Mosquito Drone’—How Insect-Sized Spies Could Rewrite Warfare (and Your Privacy) Forever

On 20 June 2025 CCTV aired footage from the National University of Defence Technology showing student Liang Hexiang balancing a micro-robot the size of a mosquito between his fingers. The insect-sized drone

24 June 2025

China · Drones · Future Warfare · Military Technology · Privacy

Dubai’s Drone Law Shake-Up 2025: New Rules, No-Fly Zones & How to Stay Legal

January 7, 2025, the UAE partially lifts the nationwide recreational drone ban, but Dubai keeps its local hobby drone ban in place for now. From 2025, all drone pilots—recreational or commercial—must complete

22 June 2025

Drones · Dubai · Law · Regulations · Technology

Top 100 Robotics and Drone Companies Shaping the Future of Automation (2025)

Amazon Robotics (formerly Kiva Systems) operates over 500,000 mobile robots in its fulfillment centers to power rapid order fulfillment. DJI remains the world’s largest drone manufacturer, commanding over 70% of the global

22 June 2025

Automation · Drones · Industry Trends · Robotics · Technology

NYC Drone Laws 2025: New Rules, No‑Fly Zones, and What You Need to Know

On July 21, 2023, New York City implemented the Unmanned Aircraft Permit system (NYPD with DOT) to allow takeoffs and landings in NYC under a city permit after a 75-year ban. The

20 June 2025

Drone Laws · Drones · No-Fly Zones · NYC Regulations · Safety

China’s 2025 Drone Law Shockers: Strict Rules, No-Fly Zones & Big Penalties

Starting January 1, 2024, all drones in China must be registered under the owner’s real name with the CAAC on shine.cn, and a QR code sticker is issued after registration. Foreign tourists

19 June 2025

China · Drones · Law · Regulations · Technology

Spain’s 2025 Drone Laws Revealed: 8 Critical Rules Every Pilot Must Know

Spain applies the EU Open, Specific, and Certified drone categories to all flights, eliminating separate recreational vs. commercial rules. Royal Decree 517/2024, effective June 25, 2024, fully harmonizes Spanish law with EU

18 June 2025

Aviation · Drones · Laws · Regulations · Spain

Italy’s 2025 Drone Law Shockers: Weight Classes, No-Fly Zones & Huge Fines You Must Know

Italy implements EU drone rules under EASA Regulation 2019/947, with the transitional regime ending 31 December 2023 and full alignment to Open-category limits in 2024. ENAC is the national regulator for day-to-day

17 June 2025

Drones · Fines · Italy · Law · Regulations

Jam-Proof & Unstoppable: How Fiber-Optic Drones Are Rewiring the Future of UAVs

Fiber-optic drones carry control commands and high-bandwidth video via a tether, delivering a 1 Gbps (1000Base-T) link with near-zero latency and immunity to RF jamming. Fiber communications were pioneered by Charles Kao

17 June 2025

Drones · Fiber Optics · Future Tech · Security · UAV Technology

From Jammers to Laser Cannons: Inside the Cutting-Edge Anti-Drone Tech Defending the Skies

The NFL reported a 20,000% increase in drone incursions at football games from 2017 to 2023. The global anti-drone market is projected to grow at 27.8% per year this decade. Counter-UAS systems

17 June 2025

Defense · Drones · Innovation · Security · Technology

Drones News: 17 June 2025 - 1 July 2025