All Activity

Red Cat and Doodle Labs Triumph in Electronic Warfare Tests in Ukraine: collaboration demonstrates enhanced anti-jamming capabilities for drones amid ongoing military challenges. Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT), a prominent player in drone technology, has announced a successful outcome in electronic warfare testing in Ukraine alongside Doodle Labs. This initiative is part of their ongoing […] The post Resisting Enemy Drone Jamming Attempts: Red Cat, Doodle Labs Electronic Warfare Tests in Ukraine appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New Models Offer Advanced Features for Efficient Crop Management with Upgraded SmartFarm App DJI, a global leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, today launched the Agras T50 and T25 drones internationally, further expanding their popular Agras line. The T50 is tailored for large-scale farming efficiency, while the T25 offers portability for smaller operations. […] The post DJI Unveils Agras T50 and T25 Drones for Enhanced Agricultural Productivity appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Keynote Sets Tone for New Leadership AUVSI plans to launch “Robot Ready” Campaign in 2025. Michael Brasseur (USN Ret.), Chief Strategy Officer at Saab Inc., and Aaron Pierce, CEO of Pierce Aerospace, have been added to AUVSI’s board of directors. S. CENTCOM has stood up 3 autonomy-focused units: NAVCENT Fleet 59 (maritime); AFCENT Task Force […] The post XPONENTIAL 2024 Opens With An Emphasis on Autonomous Military Tech appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

BMT and the British Army Collaborate on Revolutionary Drone Technology According to an official press release, BMT has achieved a significant milestone in autonomous drone technology with its SPARO® project, which has received funding from the British Army’s Futures Directorate. This initiative aims to enhance the delivery of medical supplies using drones, which was demonstrated […] The post Advancements in Autonomous Drone Delivery for Medical Resupply appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Advancements in Autonomous Drone Flight: Insights from NASA Researcher Jeffrey Homola by DRONELIFE Contributing Editor Paul Rossi At the AUVSI Xponential 2024, an event showcasing the latest innovations in unmanned systems, NASA’s recent achievement of flying multiple drones autonomously beyond visual line of sight marks a pivotal advancement in drone technology. I had the privilege […] The post NASA Advances Drone Autonomy: DRONELIFE Exclusive Interview with Researcher Jeffrey Homola appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

European unmanned systems manufacturer, TEKEVER, presents a new drone capable of deploying a swarm of smaller drones, set to enhance surveillance and rescue missions. At the Xponential 2024 expo, TEKEVER, a European provider of unmanned aerial systems, introduced the ARX, a new drone that features the ability to deploy and coordinate a swarm of smaller […] The post TEKEVER Unveils ARX Drone with Swarm Capabilities appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

South Korean Firm to Showcase Cutting-Edge Counter-UAS and AI-Driven Solutions in San Dieg After demonstrating their AI-driven technology at Drone Show Korea, South Korea-based autonomous drone solutions provider Nearthlab is gearing up to display its latest counter-UAS technology at this year’s AUVSI Xponential, held this week at the San Diego Convention Center. The centerpiece of […] The post Nearthlab Unveils Advanced Drone Technology at AUVSI Xponential appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The company becomes the only counter-drone firm recognized under the SAFETY Act for its advanced security technology. Dedrone, a prominent player in smart airspace security, has been granted the SAFETY Act Designation by the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of SAFETY Act Implementation (OSAI). This recognition marks Dedrone as the first counter-drone company to receive […] The post Dedrone Achieves SAFETY Act Designation by the Department of Homeland Security appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The memorandum aims to integrate certified drone components into the Blue UAS Framework list. The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) and the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) announced a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the XPONENTIAL 2024 conference. The agreement sets a framework for drone component manufacturers holding Green UAS certification to share […] The post AUVSI and DIU Sign MOU on Drone Cybersecurity appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The latest in an occasional column on bringing products to market in emerging technologies, by industry marketing expert Amy T. Wiegand: Go-to-Market Propeller. The deep dive on how CEOs can drive revenue by taking an active role in marketing. By Amy T. Wiegand CEOs searching for a growth driver have the answer they need: a strong […] The post The Impact of CEO-Led Marketing on Revenue: the Latest Go-to-Market Propeller appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Company Provides Details of DJI’s Security Enhancements and Certifications in Response to Global Data Safety Concern by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb As tensions rise around the use of Chinese-manufactured drones in critical industries, like first response teams, UAV systems developer DJI recently released a white paper designed to showcase their security features. These […] The post DJI Publishes Security White Paper appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New Battery Technology Enables Avy Drones to Double Flight Duration Avy, the Amsterdam-based electric aircraft manufacturer, has announced a significant enhancement in its drone capabilities through a collaboration with Tulip, a provider of aviation battery technology. This partnership has resulted in a new battery that allows Avy’s drones to fly almost twice as long as […] The post Could This Drone Battery Technology Double Flight Times? appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New Legislation by Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Aims to Secure Drone Use for First Responders A new legislative proposal in the U.S. Congress, known as the Drones for First Responders (DFR) Act, is poised to strike a careful balance between enhancing national security and supporting domestic drone manufacturing. This bill, introduced by Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY), […] The post New Legislation Balances National Security Concerns with Support for U.S. Drone Industry: “Drones for First Responders Act” appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Amsterdam Drone Week continued Wednesday with a keynote address by Dan Dalton, Vice President of Global Partnerships at global AAM provider Wisk, now a fully-owned subsidiary of global aerospace giant Boeing. Wisk believes that they are building the very first certified autonomous air taxi. It’s a huge milestone for the AAM industry: the majority of […] The post The World’s First Certified Electric Autonomous Air Vehicle: A Q&A With Wisk appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Expansion Includes Partnerships with Panera Bread, Memorial Hermann Health System, and Jet’s Pizza According to a Zipline announcement, the company, known as the world’s largest autonomous delivery system, will today reach a historic milestone by completing its one millionth commercial drone delivery. This achievement marks Zipline as the first company globally to reach such a […] The post Zipline Will Reach One Millionth Drone Delivery Milestone Today: Announces New Service Partners in the U.S. appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New platforms combine advanced hardware with US-developed software to meet diverse industrial needs. Anzu Robotics, LLC has announced its new Raptor and Raptor T drone platforms, marking the company’s entry into the competitive drone market. These platforms are distinguished by their combination of advanced hardware and secure, sophisticated software developed in the United States, in […] The post US-Based Anzu Robotics Launches Raptor Series Drones with Emphasis on Security and Performance appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Osprey Drone to Enhance Infrastructure Inspection and ISR Capabilitie Skyfish, a Montana-based American drone manufacturer, has announced the release of the Osprey, a new lightweight drone designed for professional use in infrastructure inspections and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR). The drone will be introduced at the upcoming AUVSI Xponential 2024 event, where it will be […] The post Skyfish Unveils New Portable American-Made, Engineering Grade Drone appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) systems, commonly referred to as U-Space in Europe, are a critical piece of the ecosystem that will enable commercial drones and eVTOL to integrate safely and seamlessly with existing air traffic. UTM is not a single system: it’s a complex structure of regulations, technologies, and relationships working together to provide new […] The post How Are Unmanned Traffic Management Systems Being Implemented Around the World? appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The first AI-focused aviation center at Purdue aims to revolutionize autonomous flying through advanced research and development. Windracers, a leader in autonomous air transport, has partnered with Purdue University to establish the world’s first research center dedicated to the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) in aviation. The Center on AI for Digital, Autonomous and Augmented […] The post Windracers Partners with Purdue University to Launch AI Aviation Center appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New Features to Boost Precision Mapping in Agriculture, Resource Management, and Construction Montreal-based photogrammetry software developers SimActive recently announced that its Correlator3D™ end-to-end software platform has added compatibility with multi-camera systems, allowing for a wider range of photogrammetry products. The additional sensors include oblique, infrared, and multispatial cameras that can be mounted to either UAVs […] The post SimActive Enhances Correlator3D with Multi-Camera System Compatibility appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The program at Amsterdam Drone Week is all about uban air mobility (UAM) and eVTOL – with a global focus on the opportunities and the challenges. With many of the discussions still at a high level, there is one event that will bring it all down to earth, so to speak. Volocopter has committed to […] The post Is Urban Air Mobility Ready for the Paris Olympics? From the Floor of Amsterdam Drone Week appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New Updates to A2Z Drone Delivery’s Winch System Enhance Safety and Expand Capabilities A2Z Drone Delivery, Inc., a leader in commercial drone delivery solutions, announced the rollout of new safety features and hardware enhancements for their RDS2 commercial drone delivery winch. These updates, which are effective immediately, aim to support the broader adoption of drone […] The post A2Z Drone Delivery Enhances Winch System with New Safety and Hardware Features appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

One of the world’s biggest air mobility events opened today in Amsterdam, as Amsterdam Drone Week kicked off. The event is uniquely global in nature, bringing stakeholders from around the world together to discuss regulations, operations, public opinion and integration. This morning, keynote addresses brought aviation leadership from Europe and the US together to discuss […] The post FAA, ICAO Tout Progress on Air Mobility: From the Floor of Amsterdam Drone Week appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New Waiver Allows Extended Drone Operations at University-Managed Facility According to an article in Nevada Today, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has recently granted a crucial waiver under Title 49 of the United States Code for the operation of civil Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) at the Nevada Autonomous Test Site. Managed by Nevada Autonomous in […] The post FAA Approves Waiver for Nevada’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test Site appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Swiss and US-based company aims to expand global operations and further develop its autonomous drone solutions for public safety. Fotokite, a company specializing in actively-tethered UAVs for firefighting and public safety, announced the successful closure of its Series B financing round, securing approximately CHF 10 million ($11 million). The funding is earmarked for accelerating growth, […] The post Fotokite Secures $11 Million in Series B Funding to Enhance Emergency Response Drone Technology appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article