By: Colonel (ret) Bernie Derbach, KR Droneworks Academy, 09 May 26 Welcome to this week’s roundup of the most significant developments in the drone industry. From global market shifts to critical regulatory updates in North America, the first week of May has proven that 2026 is the year of operational maturity and the rise of the "Drone Economy." Global: The $147 Billion Horizon The global drone market continues its aggressive ascent, with new industry forecasts projecting th

By: Colonel (ret) Bernie Derbach, KR Droneworks Academy , 19 Apr 26 Executive Overview Canada is standing at the precipice of a third revolution in aviation. According to a comprehensive market assessment commissioned by NAV CANADA , the integration of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is set to redefine the nation’s economic and social landscape over the next two decades. This report explores the transition from a niche hobbyist market