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Madagascar’s Drone Laws Overhauled: 2025 Guide to New Rules, Permits & Penalties

Overview of Madagascar’s Drone Regulations (Recent Updates) Madagascar is undergoing a major shift in its drone laws. Until recently, the country maintained one of the most restrictive stances on recreational drones in

24 September 2025

Casio G-Shock “CasiOak” Showdown: GA-2100 vs. GA-B2100 vs. GM-B2100 – The Ultimate 2025 Guide

The GA-2100 debuted in 2019 as the original “CasiOak,” with an octagonal bezel and Carbon Core Guard resin, and at 11.8 mm thick became the slimmest G-Shock ever. The GA-B2100, released in

23 August 2025

2025 Trends · Buyer’s Guide · Comparisons · G-SHOCK · Watches

Don’t Fly Your Drone in Oslo Until You Read This: 2025 Guide to Norway’s Drone Laws

Norway adopted EASA’s unified drone rules in 2021, aligning Oslo’s laws with the EU Open, Specific, and Certified framework. Drone operators must register to obtain a unique operator ID; EU/EEA citizens register

4 August 2025

Drone Laws · Norway Guide · Oslo · Regulations · Technology

San Francisco’s Drone Law Exposed: The Ultimate 2025 Guide to No-Fly Zones and Regulations

Drones weighing over 0.55 pounds (250 grams) must be registered with the FAA for $5 every three years, via the FAA Drone Zone, and drones under 250 grams used recreationally are exempt

22 July 2025

Drones · Law · Regulations · San Francisco · Technology

Los Angeles Drone Laws Uncovered: The Ultimate 2025 Guide for Every Pilot

The FAA has exclusive authority over U.S. airspace, so federal rules govern drones in Los Angeles while local city/county rules govern ground-based restrictions like takeoff/landing sites and permits. Recreational drones weighing more

21 June 2025

2025 Updates · Drone Laws · Los Angeles · Pilot Guide · UAV Regulations

Beyond Cell Coverage: The Ultimate 2025 Guide to Satellite Texting Services

In late 2022, Apple launched Emergency SOS via satellite on the iPhone 14 series, enabling two-way emergency texting via Globalstar satellites. As of iOS 17 and later, iPhone 14/15 users in supported

20 June 2025

2025 Guide · Connectivity · Mobile Communication · Satellite Texting · Technology

Quantum Technologies Unleashed: The Ultimate 2025 Guide to Computing, Communication, Sensing & More

The four pillars of quantum technology are quantum computing, quantum communication, quantum sensing (metrology), and quantum simulation. In 2016, China’s Micius satellite demonstrated satellite-based quantum key distribution by distributing entangled photons between

18 June 2025

2025 Trends · Communication · Emerging Technologies · Quantum Computing · Sensing

The Ultimate 2025 Satellite Phone Guide – Best Models Compared for Off-Grid Communication

The Iridium Extreme 9575 is Iridium’s flagship rugged handset (MIL-STD 810F, IP65) at about 5.5 × 2.4 × 1.1 in and 8.7 oz, priced around $1,200–$1,500 (listed $1,349 in Jan 2025) with

17 June 2025

2025 Guide · Emergency Preparedness · Off-Grid Communication · Satellite Phones · Tech Review

Mobile & Portable Satellite Internet in 2025: The Ultimate Guide to Starlink Roam, HughesNet, Inmarsat, Viasat & More

Starlink Roam hardware costs $599, with Regional plans at $150 per month and Global plans at $200 per month, offering unlimited data and high speeds. As of May 2025, SpaceX’s Starlink LEO

13 June 2025

2025 Trends · Mobile Internet · Portable Solutions · Satellite Internet · Starlink