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Unmanned Aerial Technology: Fukushima Drone Survey a Game-Changer in Assessing Damage and Accelerating Cleanup at Nuclear Disaster Site 13 years ago, one of the worst nuclear disasters in history occurred when a record-breaking earthquake and following tsunami resulted in flooding – and subsequent nuclear meltdown – at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan. […] The post Revolutionizing Nuclear Decommissioning: TEPCO’s Innovative Use of Drones in Fukushima Cleanup appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Latest SimActive Upgrade of Correlator3D™ Boosts Cloud Capabilities for Enhanced Productivity SimActive Inc., a global leader in photogrammetry software development, has announced significant enhancements to its Correlator3D™ software, aimed at improving productivity in cloud environments. The upgrade allows clients to effortlessly scale their processing in alignment with operational requirements, thanks to Correlator3D’s distributed processing capabilities. […] The post SimActive Enhances Cloud Productivity with Correlator3D Upgrade appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Drone Delivery Canada Expands Drone Operations at Edmonton International Airport with Multiple Agreements Drone Delivery Canada Corp. (TSXV: FLT; OTC QX: TAKOF; Frankfurt: A3DP5Y or ABBA.F) announces a significant expansion of its drone delivery services at Edmonton International Airport (YEG). The company, in collaboration with its sales agent Air Canada, has entered into multiple commercial […] The post Drone Delivery Canada Expands Collaborative Drone Operations at Edmonton International Airport appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Navigating the Future: ACSL Introduces NDAA-Compliant SOTEN Drone with Affordable Pricing and Authorized Dealers ACSL, Inc. (ACSL), the renowned Japanese drone manufacturer, is thrilled to reveal the pricing, availability, and authorized dealers for its highly anticipated SOTEN small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). ACSL made its debut in the U.S. drone market in May 2023, and […] The post ACSL Unveils New NDAA-Compliant SOTEN Drone in the U.S. with Pricing and Authorized Dealer appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Volarious Introduces Sentry Mode for Advanced Event Monitoring Singapore-based Volarious, a developer of tethered drone technology, has unveiled a new feature known as Sentry Mode. This feature is specifically designed to enhance the situational awareness of Public Safety Officers during large events. “Sentry Mode enables users to create and playback multiple livestream viewpoints from drones, […] The post Event Surveillance: Volarious Launches Sentry Mode for Uninterrupted, Multi-Angle Monitoring appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Archer Aviation Partners with NASA to Advance Air Mobility Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR), a leading innovator in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced today a significant partnership with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The collaboration, established under the NASA Space Act Agreement, aims to ensure U.S. leadership in the next […] The post Archer Aviation and NASA: Pioneering the Future of Air Mobility appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Partnership Paves the Way for Enhanced UAS Services and Drone Detection Networks Across the United States In a strategic move aimed at enhancing drone delivery and other advanced drone applications, DeFli Networks, a decentralized drone detection and UTM solutions network, has entered into a partnership with Walmart in the United States. This collaboration will involve […] The post DeFli and Walmart: A Strategic Alliance for Advanced UAS Services and Drone Detection in the US appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

USI and Drone Vidya Join Forces to Boost Drone Pilot Workforce in Asia The Unmanned Safety Institute (USI), a globally recognized leader in flight safety solutions for individuals, academia, and organizations focused on integrating and operating Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for civil or commercial purposes, has partnered with Drone Vidya, a division of Skyller Solutions, […] The post Transforming the Future: USI and Drone Vidya’s Strategic Alliance to Empower Asia’s Drone Pilot Workforce appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

A Celestial Symphony: Drones Illuminate Samsung’s Galaxy S24 Launch in Spectacular Fashion Global drone light show pioneers, Celestial, showcased their expertise in advanced entertainment technology by orchestrating a mesmerizing drone display to mark the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S24 mobile phone. The event, held overlooking the River Thames, featured a breathtaking performance utilizing 552 […] The post Celestial Illuminates Samsung Galaxy S24 Launch with Drone Light Show Spectacle [VIDEO] appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Teri Bristol Joins ANRA Technologies Board of Directors ANRA Technologies, a prominent player in the global uncrewed traffic management and operation solutions arena, proudly announces the addition of Ms. Teri Bristol to its Board of Directors. Ms. Bristol, with a wealth of executive experience garnered from her illustrious career spanning aerospace, technology, and government, is […] The post Former FAA Chief Operating Officer Teri Bristol Joins ANRA Technologies’ Board appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Drone Deliveries Expand to Include Medicines in LieferMichel Project Residents of Michelstadt served by Wingcopter‘s LieferMichel pilot project are set to benefit from an extension of services, as non-prescription medicines are now included in the project’s offerings. The project, which continues until the end of March, aims to achieve key objectives related to safe drone […] The post Enhancing Local Healthcare: LieferMichel Project Expands Drone Deliveries to Include Medicines appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Exploring Cryo-Compressed Hydrogen for Extended Flight Times and Sustainable Growth in the Aviation Sector by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb As hydrogen powered aviation matures, hydrogen aircraft engine developer ZeroAvia and hydrogen infrastructure company Verne recently announced a strategic partnership, signing an MOU to evaluate the opportunity to use cryo-compressed hydrogen (CcH2) to fuel […] The post ZeroAvia and Verne Collaborate to Transform Hydrogen-Powered Aviation appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

DJI Modify Enhances Workflow Efficiency in Surveying, Transportation, and Emergency Response with Interoperability and Smart Editing Capabilities by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab DJI recently announced their new model editing software, DJI Modify, which is designed to integrate seamlessly with their range of enterprise drones and 3D modelling and mapping software, DJI Terra. The […] The post DJI Unveils DJI Modify: Intelligent 3D Model Editing Software for Seamless Integration with Enterprise Drones and Mapping Solutions appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Virginia-based Drone Delivery and Drone Services Firm Enhances Healthcare Logistics with Latest FAA Approval by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Virginia-based autonomous drone developer DroneUp recently announced that they had received approval from the FAA to conduct BVLOS drone deliveries. This approval will allow DroneUp to commence operations at Riverside Health System installations while […] The post DroneUp Gains FAA Approval for BVLOS Medical Deliveries, Expanding Last-Mile Logistics Capabilities appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

CISA Issues Guidance on Mitigating Risks Posed by Chinese UAS, AUVSI Advocates for a Secure Domestic Drone Industry In a recent publication, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has reiterated concerns about the risks posed by Chinese-manufactured unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to critical infrastructure and U.S. national security. The guidance, jointly released with the […] The post CISA Issues Guidance on Chinese-Manufactured UAS, AUVSI Urges Action appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Largest FAA Waiver of Its Kind Enables Groundbreaking Drone Operations Over 377 Square Miles, Paving the Way for Future National Drone Management Solutions By DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma BEYOND program recently announced that it had received an expanded beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) use authorization from the […] The post Expanding Horizons: Choctaw Nation’s BEYOND Program Receives Expanded BVLOS Authorization appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Agricultural drone use allows for more sustainable farming By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Over the past several years, drones have played an increasingly important role in ensuring that farmers can maintain high crop yields in an environmentally sustainable manner, the CEO of agricultural drone company Hylio said in an interview. Beginning with the first […] The post Revolutionizing Agriculture: How Advanced Drones are Cultivating Sustainable Farming Practices appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Unveiling the KHRONOS-Mission Master Combo: A New Era of Unmanned Reconnaissance and Convoy Escort by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb French tethered UAV developer Elistair recently announced a strategic partnership with Rheinmetall Canada to develop a new ISR solution for military customers, combining the autonomous KHRONOS tethered drone with the Mission Master family of […] The post Elistair and Rheinmetall Canada: A Strategic Alliance for Advanced ISR Solutions appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Wing Introduces Larger Drone for Bigger Orders: 5 Pound Payload Alphabet’s Wing, one of the pioneers in commercial residential drone deliveries, has announced the introduction of a larger aircraft to its fleet. The announcement was made in a company blog post by Wing CEO Adam Woodworth. The new drone is designed to simplify and streamline […] The post Alphabet’s Wing Soars to New Heights: Larger Drone for Bigger Deliveries Announced appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The Role of Drone Technology in Crisis Management and its Impact on Communities In the wake of recent devastating earthquakes in Japan, the question arises: how can the drone community be best leveraged to respond to communities in crisis? This is not the first time drones have been deployed in disaster response. They were first […] The post Drones in Disaster Response: Harnessing the Potential of Unmanned Aerial Systems appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

NestGen ’24: Elevating Drone Autonomy to New Heights with Global Industry Leaders and Cutting-Edge Technologies FlytBase, Inc. has announced the return of NestGen, the virtual drone autonomy conference. Scheduled for February 24, 2024, this extensive 11-hour event will showcase cutting-edge technologies, solutions, and best practices crucial for the expansion of autonomous BVLOS docked drone operations. […] The post FlytBase, Inc. Announces NestGen ’24 – The World’s Largest Virtual Drone Autonomy Conference appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

SkyDrive and Cyient Forge Groundbreaking Partnership in Advancing Urban Air Mobility In a move towards moving concepts of Urban Air Mobility (UAM) forward globally, SkyDrive Inc., a prominent Japanese eVTOL aircraft manufacturer, and Cyient, a global Intelligent Engineering and Technology Solutions company headquartered in Hyderabad, India, announced a historic memorandum of understanding (MoU) and a […] The post SkyDrive and Cyient Join Forces: Pioneering a Global Shift in Urban Air Mobility Technology appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The latest in our occasional column on bringing products to market in emerging technologies, by industry marketing expert Amy T. Wiegand: Go-to-Market Propeller. Here, the deep dive on the questions organizations should be asking to ensure that their 2024 marketing programs ignite revenue generation. By Amy T. Wiegand Start-ups often must move fast, and feeling the […] The post Questions that Will Ignite RevGen in 2024: Go-to-Market Propeller appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Skyports Drone Services and Makutu Launch Water Quality Survey Drone Flights in Partnership with Northumbrian Water In a groundbreaking collaboration, Skyports Drone Services and Makutu have successfully conducted maiden test flights for a revolutionary drone inspection service designed to enhance water quality monitoring for river and coastal waters. This innovative venture, in partnership with UK […] The post Skyports Drone Services and Makutu Transform Water Quality Monitoring with Pioneering Drone Flights appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Where Should Air Taxis Land? By: Dawn Zoldi This year air taxis made a bit of a splash at CES® with the presence of Supernal’s new SA-2 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft sitting in the Diamond Parking Lot of the West Convention Center in a mock vertiport. Add to that a stellar panel […] The post From the Floor of CES: Where Should Air Taxis Land? Joby, Overair, and Supernal Take the Stage appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article