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Drone ecosystem funding: leading Digital Twin platform vHive Raises $25 Million in Series B Led by PSG Israeli-based vHive offers a software solution for Digital Twins and other critical insights. The platform enables commercial, off-the-shelf (COTS) drones to fly autonomously around assets, resulting in a precise and repeatable data set. The company has a strong customer […] The post vHive Raises $25 Million in Series B: Digital Twins and Critical Insights appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Auterion Integrates Elsight into Auterion Ecosystem for Multi-Network Broadband Connectivity by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today, open-source drone software platform creator Auterion has announced that it will be incorporating Elsight into its growing ecosystem. Elsight’s Halo communications module is able to be seamlessly integrated into drones and other autonomous systems, and is now […] The post Auterion Integrates Elsight Halo with Skynode for Multi-Network Broadband Connectivity appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Wing Drone Delivery in Texas Starts April 7, 2022. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today, Alphabet subsidiary Wing has announced that it will be launching its drone delivery service in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex this Thursday, April 7th. The service – the first of its kind in a major U.S. metropolitan area – […] The post Wing Drone Delivery in Texas Starts This Week: Walgreens, Texas Health, EasyVet, and Ice Cream appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Don’t miss TruWeather on Dawn of Drones this week, April 6 at 11:00 AM EST! Dawn and CEO Don Berchoff discuss the critical link between weather data and advanced air mobility systems. Stream below: Don’t miss TruWeather on Dawn of Drones, as host Dawn Zoldi speaks with TruWeather CEO on the importance of micro weather […] The post TruWeather on Dawn of Drones This Week! CEO Don Berchoff on Micro Weather Data and Advanced Ops appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

TreeSwift Raises $4.8M for Drone-Based Forest Monitoring System by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Philadelphia-based company Treeswift announced the acquisition of $4.8 million in Seed funding. The funding was led by Pathbreaker Ventures, with contributions by Crosslink Capital, TenOneTen Ventures, Contour Venture Partners, Boom Capital Ventures, Yes VC, Susa Ventures, Draft Ventures, Anorak Ventures, […] The post Drones in Forestry: TreeSwift Raises $4.8 M appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Federal judge strikes down restrictive Texas drone law By Jim Magill A federal judge has struck down a Texas drone law, one of the most restrictive in the country, for violating the First Amendment’s protections of freedom of speech and the press. U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman on March 28 ruled that Chapter 423 of […] The post Texas Drone Law Struck Down: Restrictions Violate First Amendment Rights appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Wingcopter and German Airways Collaborate for Offshore Drone Deliveries by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby In a joint letter of intent with Wingcopter, logistics and aviation holding company Zeitfracht Group and its subsidiary German Airways have pledged to acquire 17 Wingcopter 198 delivery drones, with the option to order 115 more by the end […] The post Offshore Drone Deliveries: Wingcopter and German Airways appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

At Amsterdam Drone Week, DRONELIFE had the opportunity for an exclusive interview with Jan-Eric Putze, CEO of German UTM company Droniq. Started in 2016 as Connected Drones, a research project of Deutsche Telecom and DFS, Germany’s air navigation service provider, Droniq offers a combination of hardware and software solutions designed to help integrate commercial drones […] The post Droniq CEO Jan-Eric Putze on Creating a UAV and eVTOL Ecosystem appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Drone Industry Insights (DRONEII) has been the leading source for independent drone market intelligence since 2015. At Amsterdam Drone Week, DRONELIFE caught up with co-founder Kay Wackwitz to discuss 3 observations he’s made about the 2022 drone industry. Investments are Up – By a Lot As the DRONEII infographic above shows, almost $7 billion went […] The post DRONEII’s Kay Wackwitz: 3 Observations on the 2022 Drone Industry appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Prince Charles Talks Drones with GeoAerospace by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby On March 24th, His Royal Highness, Prince Charles traveled to Ireland, where he met with experts in agricultural innovation, with representatives from Teagasc, Glanbia PLC, Bord Bia & GeoAerospace. GeoAerospace were invited to speak to The Prince of Wales about the potential […] The post Prince Charles Talks Drones and Agricultural Innovation with GeoAerospace appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Among the hot topics in European drone regulation is the upcoming U-space deadline. European member states are currently directed to have their own U-space areas implemented by January 2023; but as the date rapidly approaches, key decisions still need to be made. DRONELIFE caught up with friend and UTM expert Amit Ganjoo of ANRA Technologies, supporting […] The post The U-Space Deadline is January 2023. What Has to Happen Before That? A Conversation with ANRA’s Amit Ganjoo appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

DRONELIFE and DroneTalks have teamed up to give you a 5-minute Amsterdam Drone Week recap of the hot topics under discussion. Check out this video as DRONELIFE Editor Miriam McNabb and European regulations expert and DroneTalks Academy organizer Lorenzo Murzilli catch up to discuss 3 main themes they’ve heard from the conference. Amsterdam Drone Week is […] The post DRONELIFE and DroneTalks: The Amsterdam Drone Week Recap, Day 1 [VIDEO] appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Today at Amsterdam Drone Week, DRONELIFE had the opportunity to speak with Thomas Neubauer, VP of Innovation at TEOCO. TEOCO is developing the AirborneRF: connecting the cellular industry with aviation. Cellular Data for Aviation It’s a fascinating concept. Cellular companies have all kinds of information: and some of it is critical for expanded drone operations. […] The post Cellular Providers Know Where the People Are in Real Time – and It’s Valuable Data for Drone Operators appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

At Amsterdam Drone Week today, Commercial UAV Expo sponsored a panel of experts from all over Europe to discuss security and counterdrone strategies. From INTERPOL to drone incident reporting systems DroneALERT, experts talked about the importance of security in drone integration. The City of Amsterdam gave us an inside look at how they approach the problem […] The post Security and Counterdrone, From the Floor of ADW: The City of Amsterdam’s Strategy for Dealing with Unauthorized Drone Activity appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

This morning at Amsterdam Drone Week, a panel of top players in the urban air mobility (UAM) industry talked about multi modal hubs – how passenger eVTOLS can be integrated into existing modes of transportation. UIC2 is the intiative of cities around the world to plan for UAM development – creating mobility as a service […] The post Multi Modal Mobility Hubs and UAM: From the Floor of Amsterdam Drone Week appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

ICOR and BRINC Partner on Air/Ground Robot Integration for First Responders by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Tactical and security robotics company ICOR Technology has formed an integration partnership with public safety specialist BRINC Drones in order to improve air and ground robotics for public safety operators worldwide. An industry leader with decades of […] The post ICOR and BRINC: Combining the Power of Air and Ground Robotics appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Flytrex begins food delivery by drone in DFW area By Jim Magill Residents of the greater Dallas/Fort Worth area are now able to enjoy deliveries from some of their favorite restaurants via drones, thanks to a new service begun by Flytrex. Tel Aviv-based Flytrex on Tuesday today announced the launch of its drone delivery service […] The post Flytrex Begins Food Delivery by Drone in Dallas Fort Worth appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

This week, don’t miss the double-header! First, meet Airgility CEO Pramad Raheja. Airgility will be followed by special guest Abigail Smith from the FAA on Dawn of Drones, Wednesday March 30 at 11:00 AM EST. Stream below! Stay tuned for the full double-header: Airgility and FAA on Dawn of Drones this week! Airgility: Pramod Raheja […] The post Airgility and FAA on Dawn of Drones This Week appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Volocopter CEO Florian Reuter took the floor at Amsterdam Drone Week, the EASA High Level Conference on Drones, to discuss bringing urban air mobility to life and to answer the big question: when will we see passenger drones take flight? “We’re at the start of a transformation of the way that we live mobility,”says Reuter. […] The post When Will We See Passenger Drones? Volocopter CEO Florian Reuter from Amsterdam Drone Week appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

We’re back at Amsterdam Drone Week Opening for the first time since 2019 – and the show is better than ever, with a full in-person audience and showroom in addition to the online presence. Amsterdam Drone Week has been one of the primary urban air mobility conferences, hosted along with the EASA top level regulation forum. […] The post Amsterdam Drone Week Opening: Europe’s Drone Show Starts Today appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The Adorama Drone Demo and Public Safety Training Day will take place in Madison, Alabama, on Monday, April 4 and Tuesday, April 5. This free two-day event will give public safety personnel a deep dive into starting a drone program, getting funding, tactical operations, thermal payloads, and more. What Products are Right for Your Program? In addition, the […] The post How Do You Choose the Right Products? Drone Demo and Public Safety Training Day: Join Adorama to See Drones from Multiple Manufacturers in Action appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Skyports Raises USD 23M in First Close of Series B Funding Round by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Advanced air mobility leader Skyports has acquired USD 23 million in the first close of its Series B funding round. The funding, raised from a mix of new and existing investors, will allow the company to […] The post Skyports Raises $23 Million in Series B appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

On Saturday, March 26, 2022 the FAA named Asociate Administrator for Aviation Safety Billy Nolen Acting FAA Administrator. Nolen will step into the role when Trump-appointed Administrator Steve Dickson leaves at the close of March. Dickson, appointed in July of 2019, has stepped down before the end of his 5 year appointment. The Biden-Harris Administration […] The post U.S. DOT Names Billy Nolen Acting FAA Administrator appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

INVOLI Launches Remote ID Drone Tracker by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Air traffic solution provider INVOLI has released the LEMAN RemoteID, an innovative drone tracker created to meet the newest CE/FCC regulations. See the Remote ID Drone Tracker at work: Made to be simple to use for all drone operators, the LEMAN RemoteID […] The post Remote ID Drone Tracker: LEMAN RemoteID from INVOLI [VIDEO] appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Terra Drone Financing on a Roll: $70M in Series B Funding by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Drone and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) leader Terra Drone Corporation has announced that it has closed $70 million USD (8 billion Japanese yen) in its Series B funding round, receiving investments from Mitsui & Co., Ltd., SBI […] The post Terra Drone Financing: $70 Million Series B Raise to Accelerate Growth appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article