Drones News 15 June 2025

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 NYC Avigation Law, Administrative Code §10-126, in effect

20 June 2025

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

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 Regulation 2019/947 and 2019/945 and repeals the 2017

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 drone rules and enforcement, while ENAV’s D-Flight portal

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 in 1966 and proven practical by 1977, enabling

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 typically use multi-sensor fusion, combining radar, RF analyzers,

17 June 2025

Defense · Drones · Innovation · NYSE:RTX · Security · Technology

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

16 June 2025

2025 · Drones · France · Hobbyist Guides · Regulations

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

16 June 2025

Drones · Gadgets · Innovation · Technology · Top lists

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

16 June 2025

Countermeasures · Defense Technology · Drones · Security · Warfare

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

16 June 2025

2025 · Aviation Law · Drones · Germany · Technology

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,

15 June 2025

Canada · Drones · Guide · Law · Technology

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

15 June 2025

Australia · Drones · Laws · No-Fly Zones · Registration

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