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NUAIR brings BVLOS to New York, as the FAA authorizes commercial BVLOS drone ops over 35 Miles in NY’s drone corridor. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian Crosby The FAA has granted New York-based non-profit NUAIR and the New York UAS Test Site the authority to fly unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) beyond visual line of sight […] The post BVLOS Drone Operations in New York: NUAIR Granted 35 Miles of BVLOS Flight in 50 Mile Drone Corridor appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Doosan Partners with Iris Automation and Drone America for commercial BVLOS flight. Doosan Mobility Innovation (DMI) has announced a partnership with Iris Automation and Drone America. The companies will collaborate to integrate technologies and share operational resources to test and evaluate aircraft platforms and infrastructure to support commercial BVLOS operations. Doosan, which has been manufacturing […] The post Doosan Partners with Iris Automation and Drone America for BVLOS Flight: Long-Endurance Aircraft, Real-Time Obstacle Avoidance appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

In the big product announcement of 2022, U.S. drone manufacturer Skydio has announced the Skydio 2+ with KeyFrame™ capabilities, offering new features and enhancements for Skydio’s autonomous drone platform. Skydio KeyFrame lets drone photographers and content creators level up. Keyframe “is an AI skill that allows a user to design and capture smooth, complex camera […] The post Skydio 2+ with KeyFrame: New Capabilities and New Improvements appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

You’re back at work – don’t miss Draganfly on Dawn of Drones this week! Join host Dawn Zoldi and Draganfly CEO Cameron Chell on Wednesday, January 5 at 11:00 AM EST. Stream below: Join Dawn and special Guest and sponsor-of-the-month Cameron Chell, CEO of Draganfly on Dawn of Drones. Draganfly is the global UAV leaders […] The post Draganfly on Dawn of Drones This Week! Developing Drone Solutions in Hardware, Software, Services and More appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Florida to Take Center Stage for Drones and Autonomous Vehicle Systems in 2022 With a new push from the AUVSI Florida Peninsula Chapter, the Sunshine State is poised to expand its leadership role in the unmanned ground, air, and sea-based systems sector. The following is a guest post by Christopher Todd, President of the AUVSI Florida […] The post Florida Unmanned: Sunshine State Takes a Leadership Position in 2022 appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Starting this month, UVL Robotics will provide drone delivery in Oman, servicing Oman’s largest city, Muscat: integrating with the local delivery service. The company has also gained permissions to fly beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS.) The project for drone delivery in Oman “is the first and only of its kind” in the region, […] The post Drone Delivery in Oman: UVL Robotics Integrates into Day-to-Day Parcel Delivery Service appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

If this is the year you’ve decided to get into drones, this is where you need to start: our recreational Drone Buyers Guide 2022. by DRONELIFE Contributor John Saginario Whether you’re a photographer, looking to start racing or just getting started in your back yard, these are the best options for any budget. Got some […] The post Recreational Drone Buyers Guide 2022: Photography, Racing, Backyard, or Beginner, We’ve Got the Best Drone for Your Budget appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Drone light shows are more than just entertainment – they’re a stunning achievement in drone fleet management, flight over people, precise positioning, and more. Experts SkyMagic deployed 500 aircraft to provide the biggest drone light show London has ever seen to ring in 2022. SkyMagic’s drone light show was performed from the Old Royal Naval […] The post SkyMagic Drone Light Show Over London Welcomes in the New Year appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Heisha Tech has created an drone-agnostic, autonomous drone kit that allows developers to create drone-in-a-box solutions for their commercial drone solution – and it could be a game changer for the drone industry. Autonomous drones are big news. As regulations for flight beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) develop around the world, the opportunity for […] The post Autonomous Drone Kit from Heisha Tech: A Drone-Agnostic, Drone in a Box Solution appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

As we look forward to 2022, it’s time to reflect on the drone industry 2021. Despite chip shortages, new regulations, an ongoing global pandemic, and the challenges inherent in a growth sector, the drone industry came out on top in 2021. We asked our sponsors and partners to describe the drone industry 2021 in a […] The post Drone Industry 2021 in a Word: We Asked Our Partners to Describe This Year in Drones appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

DJI Killed Analog. Long Live Analog! by DRONELIFE Contributor John Saginario Movers and shakers in the hobby market read the wind and cut ties. It’s What They Can’t See When it comes to UAV technology, the hobbyist market has always been an interesting bellwether. It’s where many technologies get their start, where new software and […] The post FPV Goggles: DJI Killed Analog. Long Live Analog! A Hobbyist View appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

D-Fend Solutions counter-UAS system protects against a drone attack on the Pope during open-air worship By Jim Magill As the number of commercial and consumer drones increases worldwide, and as drones become more sophisticated in their abilities to carry potentially dangerous payloads as they fly virtually undetected through sensitive airspace, the need for deploying counter-drone […] The post Preventing a Drone Attack on the Pope: D-Fend Solutions Deployed During Open Air Mass appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

A short list of Florida approved drones for state use and purchase has caused some confusion and concern in the Florida public safety community. Early this morning, the Florida Department of Management Services published a list of Florida approved drones, as per the screenshot below. However, since publication this morning, the page has been locked, […] The post Florida Approved Drones: Is This the List for State Use and Purchases? appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

It makes perfect sense that a leading provider of manned aircraft should enter the arena of passenger VTOLs, flying cars, and urban air mobility. Now, Embraer urban air mobility spin-off Eve UAM, LLC (“Eve”) has spun off and is joining the NYSE – and promises a vehicle in 2026. The details, according to a press […] The post Embraer Urban Air Mobility Company, Eve, Joins NYSE: Promises Flying Cars in 2026 appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

FAA and NASA on Dawn of Drones this week! Watch below on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at 11:00 AM EST as host Dawn Zoldi discusses drone industry progress with FAA representative Kevin Morris and NASA’s Huy Tran. We are ending the year on a high note, with the FAA and NASA on the Dawn of […] The post FAA and NASA on Dawn of Drones This Week! Meet Kevin Morris, FAA “Drone Guy,” and NASA’s Huy Tran appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Soaring Eagle Technologies has received another FAA Certificate of Authorization. This BVLOS Waiver enables more efficient inspections. Soaring Eagle Technologies, is a leading drone data collection company working with critical infrastructure companies across the U.S. Having completed over 60 large scale BVLOS missions across the U.S under SGI (special government interest) waivers,the company currently can currently survey […] The post Soaring Eagle BVLOS Waiver Enables Cost-Effective and Efficient Inspections appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The Mohamed Bin Zayed International Robotics Challenge offers more than $3 million USD in prizes. This year, the Maritime Robotics Challenge is designed to bring emerging technologies together to tackle previously unsolvable challenges facing the maritime industry. The following is a guest post by Dr. Art Morrish, CEO of ASPIRE, shaping the strategy and development of […] The post The Maritime Robotics Challenge: Collaboration to Solve “Unsolvable” Challenges appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Doosan Mobility and JOUAV have partnered to develop “the world’s first hydrogen fuel cell VTOL commercial drone solution.” The result of their collaboration is the DJ25: winner of a CES 2022 Innovation Award. “DJ25 is the world’s first hydrogen fuel cell VTOL (Vertical Take Off and Landing) commercial drone solution,” says the CES Announcement. […] The post Hydrogen Fuel Cell VTOL: DJ25 Wins CES Innovation Award [VIDEO] appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Meet Zing Drones. This Florida drone delivery start-up plans to offer Uber-like deliveries. By Jim Magill Everyone is familiar with delivery services such as Door Dash and Uber Eats, which allow consumers to order deliveries of food by accessing an app on their smart phone. Now, a small Florida-based start-up company is hoping to offer […] The post Drone Delivery Start-Up Zing: Taking the Uber Model to the Sky appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

What’s next for drone regulation in 2022? A new report from Drone Industry Insights says the commercial industry can expect progress globally. DRONEII Editor Ed Alvarado writes that around the world, drone regulations – and the regulatory framework – are evolving rapidly. “This is a very welcome development given that the drone industry sees this as […] The post Drone Regulation 2022: Drone Industry Insights on What Comes Next appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

DRL and Draganfly Create New STEM Program with Woz Ed and Robotify by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby The world’s leading drone racing property, the Drone Racing League (DRL), announced today an expansion of their DRL Academy STEM program in partnership with industry leader Draganfly, the leader in demand-driven K-12 education Woz Ed, and […] The post The Science of Drone Racing: DRL and Draganfly Create New STEM Program with Woz Ed and Robotify appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

SkyPixel and DJI Call for Entries for one of the biggest aerial photo and drone video contests around: the SkyPixel 7th Anniversary Aerial Photo & Video Contest. Compete for prizes that total more than $97,000 USD – and the glory. Find contest rules on SkyPixel here. This year’s aerial photo and drone video contest will […] The post Aerial Photo and Drone Video Contest! SkyPixel and DJI Call for Entries to SkyPixel’s 7th Anniversary Aerial Photo and Video Contest appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Don’t miss the Best of 2021 on Dawn of Drones this week, Wednesday December 22, 2021 at 11:00 AM EST. Host Dawn Zoldi captures the thoughts and musings of drone industry luminaries. Watch it here, live! The Best of 2021 on Dawn of Drones! In this special end-of-year edition of the Dawn of Drones Podcast, […] The post Best of 2021 on Dawn of Drones This Week! End of the Year Musings from Drone Thought Leaders appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

San Diego-based SkySafe, an airspace security and management technology company, has announced a $30 million Series B investment to accelerate growth. The Series B investment led by Kingfisher Investment Advisors “with participation from new investors Gaingels, and MIT alumni investment fund Castor Ventures. Previous investor Andreessen Horowitz, who led the seed and Series A investments, also […] The post Airspace Security: SkySafe Raises $30 Million to Scale Growth appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

How Looser Federal Drone Regulations Could Help The Supply Chain Backlog The following is a guest post by Dan O’Toole, founder and CEO, DRONEDEK: creators of a drone delivery mailbox. DRONELIFE neither accepts nor makes payment for guest posts. The global supply chain backlog is at best an inconvenience for holiday shoppers and at worst has […] The post Drone Delivery Mailbox and More: How Looser Federal Regulations Could Help the Supply Chain Backlog appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article