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At the keynote address this morning in Orlando, Florida Power and Light and Percepto, the Israeli-based autonomous drone platform, took the stage to talk about the work that they are doing in Florida. Florida Power and Light and Percepto are a partnership that is breaking new ground in the use of autonomous drone technology in […] The post Florida Power and Light and Percepto: Dronifying Florida, from the Floor of Xponential 2022 appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Manna plans slow rollout of drone delivery service in U.S. market By Jim Magill Manna, a Dublin-based drone food delivery service, plans to launch operations on a small scale in the United States later this year, the head of the company’s U.S. operations said in an interview. The company, founded in 2018, currently makes food […] The post Manna in the U.S.: Irish Drone Delivery Service Plans Slow Rollout this Year appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The Air-One, first fully functioning vertiport opens in Coventry, UK: a prototype for advanced air mobility by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Images attributed to Lucy Ray, PA Wire: used with express permission and provided by Urban Air Port for editorial use only. Today, Urban-Air Port is opening “Air-One”, the first ever showcase of a fully-operational […] The post The Air-One is the First Fully Functioning Vertiport for Advanced Air Operations appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

NUAIR Deploys CAL Analytics Detect and Avoid Service and CMP in NY’s 50-mile Drone Corridor by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Autonomous systems leader CAL Analytics will be incorporating its proprietary detect and avoid (DAA) service and contingency management platform (CMP) into New York’s 50-mile Drone Corridor. The Drone Corridor, operating out of Griffiss […] The post CAL Analytics to Provide Detect and Avoid Service in NY Drone Corridor appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Toyota Tsusho and Zipline Launch Medical Deliveries in Japan by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today, Toyota Group member Toyota Tsusho Corporation and instant logistics leader Zipline initiated the launch of an automated, on-demand delivery service for the distribution of medical supplies across Japan’s Gotō Islands, with Toyota Tsusho utilizing Zipline’s instant logistics system […] The post Zipline and Toyota Tsusho Launch Medical Drone Delivery Service in Japan appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

AeroVironment Donates Over 100 Quantix Recon UAS to Ukraine by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today, multi-domain robotic systems leader AeroVironment, Inc. announced that it will be donating over 100 of its Quantix™ Recon unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), as well as operational training services, to the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine and territorial forces […] The post AeroVironment Donates More Than 100 Quantix Recon Drones to Ukraine appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Iris Automation Launches Casia G: Ground-based Surveillance System by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today, Iris Automation announced that its ground-based detect and avoid (DAA) surveillance solution, Casia G, will be made commercially available. Utilizing the same AI and computer vision technology as Iris Automation’s onboard solutions, Casia G offers a full optical, 360° […] The post Iris Automation Casia G: Ground-Based Detect and Avoid Technology appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

We’re excited for AUVSI’s Xponential 2022, taking place next week in Orlando, FL at the beautiful Orlando Convention Center. The show will be the first big international drone show since pandemic restrictions have (mostly) lifted, and the schedule and the show floor are both packed. If you need a place to start, check out these […] The post Headed to Xponential 2022? Show Highlights: and, Visit Our Partners and Sponsors on the Floor! appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Residents will soon see Swoop Aero in Christchurch: New Partnership for Urban Network Drone Deliveries by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today, air logistics leader Swoop Aero announced the formation of a partnership with ChristchurchNZ’s Urban Development team in order to create a network that will include Swoop Aero’s Aviary, an autonomous docking station […] The post Swoop Aero in Christchurch NZ: Partnership for Urban Network Drone Deliveries appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New Research Indicates Florida Government Drone Programs Need More Time to Transition to Blue UAS 95% of agencies surveyed cite “negative impact” in the near term from creation of the Florida Approved Drone Manufacturers list The following is a guest post by Christopher Todd, President of the AUVSI Florida Peninsula Chapter and the Executive Director […] The post Florida’s Approved Drone Manufacturers List: 95% of Agencies Surveyed Say Rule Will Negatively Impact Programs appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Don’t miss Skywatch.AI on Dawn of Drones, Wednesday April 20 at 11:00 AM. Skywatch.AI was early to drone insurance – developing technology and plans designed specifically for the industry. This week, the Dawn of Drones podcast continues “Thought Leaders” month with special guest Elad Shalev, Marketing Manager at Skywatch AI, drone industry insurance leaders. Trusted […] The post Skywatch.AI on Dawn of Drones This Week appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

TruWeather and Iris Automations to Provide Weather Data for Flight Operators by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Weather data analytics provider TruWeather Solutions today announced a partnership with safety avionics leader Iris Automation for the integration of TruWeather’s micro weather services and weather sensors into Iris Automation’s Casia G ground-based surveillance system (GBSS). This […] The post TruWeather and Iris Automation: Weather Data for Drone Operations appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

DJI Mavic 3 Review – The Best Drone (Without a Thermal Sensor) Currently Available by Paul Rossi, DRONELIFE Contributor and Chief Operations Officer and Chief Pilot at Nine Ten Drones. Throughout the year of 2021 we watched as the top drone manufacturers took the most advanced flying payloads and downsized them to fit and function […] The post DJI Mavic 3 Review: “The Swiss Army Knife of Drones” appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

AstraUTM Awarded 3 Major ISO Certifications by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Unmanned Traffic Management player AstraUTM has announced today its acquisition of 3 major ISO certifications for ISO 9001, ISO 27001 and ISO/IEC 20000-1, pertaining to Quality Management Systems, Information Security Management & IT Service Management, respectively. “We are extremely proud to have achieved […] The post AstraUTM Scores ISO Certifications appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Italy’s EuroLink will launch Beluga Mini-Drone at Xponential 2022. EuroLink Systems has decades of industry experience and strong customer following: and at next week’s Xponential 2022 in Orlando, the company will launch the Beluga mini drone, a dual-use aircraft ready to deploy anywhere from the desert to the arctic. Loaded with options, the Beluga mini drone […] The post EuroLink Beluga Mini Drone to Launch at AUVSI: Dual Use Technology, Ready to Deploy appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Black Swift Technologies Delivers First-Of-Its-Kind UAS-Plus-Soil Moisture Sensor to Commercial Market: sophisticated drones for water management By: Dawn Zoldi On April 4th, Boulder, Colorado-based Black Swift Technologies (BST) initiated the commercial launch of an uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) equipped with a novel soil moisture sensor that will change the game for water management in agriculture […] The post Drones for Water Management: Black Swift Technologies Launches UAS with Soil Moisture Sensor appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Freefly Systems Alta X Named to DIU Blue sUAS 2.0 List by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today, American drone developer Freefly Systems Inc. has announced that its Freefly Systems Alta X unmanned aerial system (UAS) has been authorized as a trusted drone platform following its successful completion of the U.S. Department of Defense […] The post Freefly Alta X on Blue sUAS 2.0 List: Payload Flexibility for Varied Applications appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The Warren County Community College drone program is breaking new ground in many ways. When it comes to employer demand for graduates, says WCCC President Will Austin, “I’ve never seen anything like it.” Austin is not only the President of the College, he’s also the UAS Program Director, having gone back to school himself to […] The post Warren County Community College Drone Program is Training an Industry Workforce: and Employers are Lining Up to Hire appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

ConOps for eVTOL: Wisk Aero and Skyports Partner to Integrate eVTOL Operations at Vertiports Today, Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) leader Wisk Aero announced a partnership with vertiport leader Skyports for the integration of autonomous, electric, vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft operations at vertiports (landing sites for eVTOL aircraft) and other ground-based infrastructure. This is […] The post ConOps for eVTOL Operations: Wisk Aero and Skyports Detail Integration with Vertiports appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Don’t miss Black Swift Technologies CEO Dr. Jack Elston as they discuss flying in the most challenging conditions on earth: Wednesday, April 13 at 11:00 EST. Join Dawn and special guest Dr. Jack Elston, CEO of Boulder, Colorado-based Black Swift Technologies on Dawn of Drones this week, as the podcast continues “Thought Leaders” month sponsored […] The post Black Swift Technologies on Dawn of Drones This Week appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

US manufacturer Skyfish produces survey-grade engineering drones that are rapidly emerging as a critical tool for large enterprise and government clients. Now, Skyfish and DroneLogbook have partnered to provide the compliance data that drone pilots and large customers require. Skyfish has announced the addition of secure, enhanced mission data tracking to their M4 and M6 drone […] The post US Drone Manufacturer Skyfish and DroneLogbook Partner: Compliance Tools for Enterprise and Government Customers appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Archer and Hexcel Partner on eVTOL Manufacturing by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today Archer Aviation Inc. announced that it has entered into a joint letter of intent with lightweight composite technology leader Hexcel. The letter details a proposed relationship between the two companies that would see Hexcel supply Archer with carbon fiber and […] The post Archer and Hexcel Partner: Ramping Up eVTOL Manufacturing appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

SkyeBrowse wins DHS grant to create new school safety technology By Jim Magill Texas-based SkyeBrowse, a company that employs video technology in the public safety arena, will receive a portion of a major grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop drone-based technology that will help first responders react to an active-shooter […] The post SkyeBrowse Wins DHS Grant for New Technology to Deal With School Shooters appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Gremsy Gimbals and Auterion Drones – integration with Open Source Drone Platform by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today, leading drone camera stabilizer manufacturer Gremsy has announced the formation of a partnership with autonomous mobility platform Auterion. The partners have teamed up for the development of a deeply integrated gimbal solution for Auterion powered […] The post Gremsy Gimbals and Auterion Drones: Deeply Integrated Gimbal Solution Announced appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Iris Automation Granted Second BVLOS Waiver for Reno BEYOND Program: this time with Casia G, ground-based detect and avoid technology. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Safety avionics technology company Iris Automation has received a waiver for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) autonomous operations on behalf of the City of Reno, a participant […] The post Iris Automation Scores 2nd BVLOS Waiver: This Time with Casia G, Ground-Based Detect and Avoid appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article