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

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 must register their drones before flying, with registration tied to a Chinese phone number, and an English portal was reportedly launched in 2025. Recreational pilots of small drones do not need a formal license, but drones over 7 kg require a CAAC drone pilot license and drones over 116 kg require a full pilot’s license. The 120 m altitude limit applies nationwide, with airspace above it classified as
19 June 2025
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Spain’s 2025 Drone Laws Revealed: 8 Critical Rules Every Pilot Must Know

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 Regulation 2019/947 and 2019/945 and repeals the 2017 drone act. The Open category allows 14-year-old pilots (and 12-year-olds in the lowest-risk subcategory) to fly, provided they have the required training, with younger children needing supervision. Operator registration with AESA is mandatory for virtually all drones 250g+ or with a camera, and the operator ID must be visibly affixed to the aircraft. Drone labeling requires marking the operator ID
18 June 2025
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Italy’s 2025 Drone Law Shockers: Weight Classes, No-Fly Zones & Huge Fines You Must Know

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 drone rules and enforcement, while ENAV’s D-Flight portal handles online registration and interactive flight‑zone maps. Drones in Italy are classified by weight within the Open category into three bands: under 250 g (C0/A1), 250 g–2 kg (C1/C2 with A1/A2 rules), and over 2 kg up to 25 kg (A3). Under 250 g, Open category A1 allows flying over people but not crowds, registration is required if the drone
17 June 2025
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Jam-Proof & Unstoppable: How Fiber-Optic Drones Are Rewiring the Future of UAVs

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 in 1966 and proven practical by 1977, enabling high-bandwidth data transfer for drones. Russia deployed fiber-tethered kamikaze FPV drones in spring 2024 during the Ukraine conflict, achieving demonstrated ranges of 20–30 km. By late 2024, Ukraine’s 3DTech with the Khyzhak REBOFF series and Russia’s Ushkuynik group’s Knyaz Vandal were among the first operational fiber-drone models. In the 2010s, tethered systems from Elistair and Hoverfly used Kevlar-based tethers for
17 June 2025
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From Jammers to Laser Cannons: Inside the Cutting-Edge Anti-Drone Tech Defending the Skies

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 typically use multi-sensor fusion, combining radar, RF analyzers, optical/infrared cameras, and acoustic sensors with artificial intelligence. Rafael’s Drone Dome provides 360° detection with compact radars and is effective out to about 3.5 km for small drones, while Raytheon’s KuRFS radar offers 360° coverage and clutter differentiation. RF sensors passively detect drones by their control or video transmissions, can identify the drone model by its signal signature, and can
17 June 2025
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Don’t Fly Blind: The Ultimate 2025 Guide to France’s Drone Laws for Hobbyists & Pros

Don’t Fly Blind: The Ultimate 2025 Guide to France’s Drone Laws for Hobbyists & Pros

France follows the EU drone framework, classifying drones by weight into Classes C0–C4 and dividing operations into Open, Specific, and Certified categories. In the Open category there are A1, A2, and A3 subcategories with distance rules: A1 over people for very small drones; A2 at least 30 meters from uninvolved people (5 meters with low-speed and an A2 certificate); and A3 at least 150 meters from residential areas or 50 meters from people in remote areas. Drones over 250 grams or any drone with a camera must be registered on AlphaTango, receive an UAS Operator ID, and display it on
16 June 2025
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Drone Domination: The 20 Most Popular Drones in the World Right Now

Drone Domination: The 20 Most Popular Drones in the World Right Now

DJI Mini 4 Pro weighs 249 g, uses a 1/1.3-inch sensor with 48 MP photos and 4K/60fps video, offers about 34 minutes of flight time, and a video transmission range of 8–12 km with omnidirectional obstacle sensing. DJI Air 3 uses a dual-camera setup with a 50 MP wide (24 mm equivalent) and a 48 MP tele (70 mm equivalent) on 1/1.3-inch sensors, records 4K/120fps HDR, flies about 45 minutes, weighs around 720 g, and delivers roughly 10–12 km transmission range. DJI Mavic 4 Pro features a triple-camera system (100 MP 4/3″ main with adjustable aperture, 50 MP tele, 48
16 June 2025
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Sky Wars: The Rising Drone Threat and High-Tech Counter-Drone Warfare

Sky Wars: The Rising Drone Threat and High-Tech Counter-Drone Warfare

From 2006 to 2023, violent non-state actors carried out 1,122 drone attacks, with a peak of 265 in 2023. The 2018 Gatwick airport incident highlighted the public-safety risks posed by off-the-shelf quadcopters. The Ukraine war has been described as the first “drone war,” with both sides deploying swarms of small drones for surveillance and strikes, and in 2023 the U.S. supplied Ukraine with VAMPIRE kits (vehicle-mounted laser-guided rockets) for drone defense. Counter-drone systems use a layered approach—radar, RF, EO/IR, and acoustic sensors—with Fortem DroneHunter using compact R20 and R30 radars to spot small UAS out to several kilometers. RF detection
16 June 2025
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Flying High or Breaking the Law? Everything You Must Know About Germany’s Drone Rules in 2025

Flying High or Breaking the Law? Everything You Must Know About Germany’s Drone Rules in 2025

Germany applies EU Open/Specific/Certified drone categories under EASA, with the Open category limited to 120 meters altitude and 25 kg maximum takeoff mass. Drone Operator Registration with the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA) is required for drone operators over 250 grams or any camera-equipped drone, yielding an electronic e-ID displayed on each drone. The minimum age to operate a drone in Germany is 16, with under-16 pilots allowed only under direct supervision unless the drone is a toy or weighs under 250 g. The EU Certificate of Competency A1/A3 is mandatory for drones 250 g or heavier, and the EU Remote Pilot Certificate
16 June 2025
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Flying High or Facing Fines? The Ultimate Guide to Canada’s Drone Laws (2025)

Flying High or Facing Fines? The Ultimate Guide to Canada’s Drone Laws (2025)

Transport Canada regulates drones under the Aeronautics Act and the Canadian Aviation Regulations, with Part IX of the CARs introduced in 2019 to set nationwide RPAS rules for drones from 250 g to 25 kg. Drones weighing under 250 g, often called microdrones, are largely exempt from licensing and registration, though pilots must still fly safely. Canada uses a risk-based Basic versus Advanced framework and applies the same safety rules to recreational and commercial flights, regardless of intent. Drones in the 250 g to 25 kg range must be registered with Transport Canada and pilots must hold a drone pilot
15 June 2025
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Australian Drone Laws 2025: Complete Guide to Rules, Registration & No-Fly Zones

Australian Drone Laws 2025: Complete Guide to Rules, Registration & No-Fly Zones

CASA regulates drones under Part 101, applying national rules across Australia with uniform standards, while state or local bylaws can add restrictions. Recreational drone rules include a maximum altitude of 120 meters, a 30-meter minimum distance from people, no flying over crowds, daylight and visual line-of-sight operations, and the requirement to operate only one drone at a time. Drones heavier than 250 grams must stay at least 5.5 kilometers from controlled airports, while drones 250 grams or lighter may fly within 5.5 kilometers up to 45 meters but cannot use airport approach or departure paths. Recreational pilots must respect privacy
15 June 2025
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Drone Imports and Exports Involving Ukraine (2025)

Drone Imports and Exports Involving Ukraine (2025)

Countries and Companies Supplying Drones to Ukraine Types and Models of Drones Used by Ukraine (by Function) Ukraine employs a vast array of drones, both military-grade and civilian, serving different functions on and off the battlefield. Below are the major categories of drone types and notable models in each category: Ukrainian Drone Manufacturers and Domestic Capabilities Prior to 2022, Ukraine had only a handful of drone makers and mostly imported its UAVs. The war, however, spurred an explosive growth in domestic drone manufacturing, transforming Ukraine into a drone technology hub. By 2025 there were roughly 500 Ukrainian companies producing drones
13 June 2025
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