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Drones News 15 June 2025 - 20 June 2025

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

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 since 1948, makes takeoff or landing of any aircraft, including drones, unlawful within city limits except at designated airports. The…
20 June 2025
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
15 June 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • ADX and Borsa Italiana Sign LOI to Boost Cross-Border Market Connectivity
    February 2, 2026, 6:02 AM EST. The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group and Borsa Italiana of Euronext signed a letter of intent (LOI) to explore cross-border investment opportunities. The collaboration seeks to enable dual listings between ADX and Euronext, enhance post-trade interoperability, and improve central securities depository (CSD) connectivity. This aims to expand liquidity pools and investor diversity while ensuring regulatory compliance in settlements. ADX CEO Abdulla Salem Alnuaimi highlighted the move as part of positioning Abu Dhabi as a global financial hub. The agreement builds on ADX's prior memorandum of understanding with the New York Stock Exchange, underscoring its focus on regulatory coordination and operational readiness. Growing Italian investor participation and robust ADX market performance solidify this strategic step towards deeper UAE-Europe capital market integration.
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