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, 01 May 26 In the world of professional aviation, there is a saying: "Amateurs practice until they get it right; professionals practice until they can’t get it wrong." At the heart of that professional standard is the humble checklist. To the uninitiated, it might look like a simple piece of paper. But to a seasoned pilot, a drone checklist is a life-saving, gear-protecting, and legal-shielding document that separates a