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Integration with Elsight Halo expands operational reach of Lockheed Martin’s UAV. In a recent development, Elsight has successfully integrated its Halo connectivity platform with Lockheed Martin’s Indago 4 Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS), enabling the drone to complete its first beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) flight. This strategic enhancement significantly broadens the Indago 4’s capabilities, particularly in […] The post Enhanced BVLOS Capabilities for Lockheed Martin’s Indago 4 appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The Axon Dedrone acquisition aims to expand capabilities in drone technology for public safety and national security Axon (Nasdaq: AXON), a leader in global public safety technology, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Dedrone, a pioneer in airspace security. This merger aligns Axon’s mission to protect life with Dedrone’s expertise in managing drone threats […] The post Axon Set to Acquire Dedrone to Enhance Drone Security Solutions appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Pyka and SNC Collaborate to Introduce RUMRUNNER, Enhancing Military Sustainment Operation RUMRUNNER combines SNC’s expertise in military solutions with Pyka’s advanced autonomous electric cargo platform, offering unmatched performance with a payload capacity of up to 400 lbs, range of up to 200 miles, and super-short takeoff and landing (SSTOL) capability. Pyka, a company specializing in […] The post Pyka and Sierra Nevada Corporation Partner to Deliver Revolutionary Electric Cargo UAS to U.S. Department of Defense appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Revolutionizing Regional Air Mobility with Sustainable Solutions UrbanLink Air Mobility LLC, a South Florida-based start-up, is poised to reshape transportation as the first provider of all-electric zero-emission advanced air mobility (AAM) solutions in the United States. In a groundbreaking move, UrbanLink has forged a partnership with Lilium N.V. (NASDAQ:LILM), a global pioneer in Regional Air […] The post UrbanLink Partners with Lilium to Integrate eVTOL Aircraft in South Florida appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Fast Company calls it a “vampire drone,” but the drone developed by a team of researchers at the University of Southern Denmark is designed to find and suck power, not blood. Dramatic headlines aside, the idea has significance for industrial drone flight beyond visual line of sight. With many drones still limited by relatively […] The post This Drone Steals Power from the Nearest Power Lines to Charge Its Battery and Keep Flying appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

UVify’s Record-Breaking Drone Display Sets New Industry Standard UVify, a pioneer in swarm drone innovation, has set a new Guinness World Record for the most unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) airborne simultaneously. The historic event unfolded in Songdo, Korea, where UVify orchestrated a display of 5,293 IFO drones illuminating the night sky, marking a significant milestone […] The post UVify Sets Guinness World Record for Simultaneous UAV Flight appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Don’t miss Marble on the Drone Radio Show as Mat Johnsson, CEO and Founder talks with host Randy Goers about the use of drones for coastal monitoring and a variety of other marine situations. Drone Radio Show · Drones Over Water: Marble’s Quest To Transform Coastal Monitoring – Mathieu Johnsson, CEO & Founder Marble Mathieu […] The post Drones Over Water: Marble’s Quest To Transform Coastal Monitoring on the Drone Radio Show! appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Amidst Challenges, the Act Receives Strong Support from the Commercial Drone Alliance The U.S. Senate is facing new uncertainties in passing the five-year FAA Reauthorization Act before the upcoming deadline next Friday, May 10. Despite the Senate not reconvening until Tuesday and only just starting formal negotiations concerning time agreements and amendments, Senate Majority Leader […] The post Can the U.S. Senate Pass the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 Before Friday? appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

ACLU wants tighter regulations on use of drones by police, public: DRONELIFE Interview By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (As the use of drones by police agencies as well as by businesses and members of the public has proliferated, personal rights advocates, such as the American Civil Liberties Union have expressed growing concern over the […] The post ACLU Discusses Concerns Over Police Drone Surveillance, Drone Delivery: DRONELIFE Exclusive appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Exploring the Future of Human-Aircraft Interaction with NASA Researcher Andy Lacher at AUVSI Xponential 2024 by DRONELIFE Contributing Editor Paul Rossi Interview with Andy Lacher, NASA Researcher, at AUVSI Xponential 2024 As we stand at the brink of a transformative era in aviation, NASA is delving deeper into the symbiosis between humans and autonomous aircraft […] The post Navigating New Horizons: NASA’s Research on Autonomy and Human Factors in Aviation appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Public Safety Drone Review Welcomes Megan Descalzi: Drone Operations for the Baltimore PD Don’t miss the discussion with Baltimore PD sUAS Program Coordinator for the Crime Scene Unit, Megan Descalzi. Scheduled for Tuesday, May 7 at 3:00 PM EST, the upcoming episode will offer direct and practical insights into the current use of drone technology […] The post Don’t Miss Baltimore PD on the Next Public Safety Drone Review! Tuesday, May 7 appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Understanding the Significance of the FAA Reauthorization Act for the Drone Industry The U.S. Senate has recently commenced the debate on the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, a pivotal legislation aimed at enhancing aviation safety and airport improvements. This legislative package, which seeks approval before the existing FAA funding expires on May 10, includes a […] The post Senate to Begin Hammering Out a Deal on FAA Reauthorization appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Revolutionizing Safety and Efficiency in Industrial Inspections with UTM Sensor Flyability, a leader in drone technology, has introduced its innovative Elios 3 UT Payload to the US market during a launch event in Denver, Colorado. This new technology is poised to revolutionize the way indoor inspections are conducted, particularly in challenging environments. The Elios 3 […] The post Flyability Launches Elios 3 UT Payload in the US, Transforming Indoor Inspections appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

How GEODNET is Transforming RTK Networking with Innovative Technologies and Strategic Partnership by DRONELIFE Contributing Editor Paul Rossi At AUVSI Xponential 2024, we sat down with Mike Horton of GEODNET to explore the latest advancements and strategies propelling their Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) network to the forefront of the geospatial technology market. GEODNET’s approach, as detailed […] The post Pioneering Precision: GEODNET’s Innovative Approach to Real-Time Kinematic Networking appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

BRINC, Skyfire partnership aims to improve emergency response times and operational efficiency for law enforcement and emergency services. BRINC, a developer of public safety technology, has announced a new partnership with Skyfire Consulting, a firm specializing in drone solutions for security and public safety. The collaboration is set to refine and expand drone-as-first-responder (DFR) programs […] The post BRINC and Skyfire Consulting Partner to Get More DFR Programs Off the Ground appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

NASA’s Strategic Role in Integrating Advanced Air Mobility: Insights from Nancy Mendonca at AUVSI Xponential 2024 by DRONELIFE Contributing Editor Paul Rossi During the AUVSI Xponential 2024 conference, I had the opportunity to sit down with Nancy Mendonca, the deputy NASA Advanced Air Mobility Mission integration manager. We discussed NASA‘s pivotal role in the government-led […] The post NASA on Advanced Air Mobility Integration appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Latest update integrates professional augmented reality tools for improved precision in AEC sectors. Swiss-based Pix4D, a leading provider of drone and terrestrial mapping solutions, announced today the release of the upgraded version of their mobile scanning app, PIX4Dcatch 2.0. This update introduces augmented reality (AR) capabilities and expands compatibility with various RTK devices, aiming to […] The post Pix4D Releases Enhanced PIX4Dcatch 2.0 with AR Features appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Don’t miss Zipline on the Drone Radio Show! Keenan Wyrobek and Juan Albanell of Zipline talk about the company’s long-distance Platform 1 delivery service and the company’s plans to scale short-distance Platform 2 home delivery services. Drone Radio Show · Flying Forward: Zipline and the Future of Drone Deliveries: Keenan Wyrobek and Juan Albanell of […] The post Flying Forward: Zipline on the Drone Radio Show! appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The MassDOT Aeronautics Division hosted their first public-facing Drone Safety Day, showcasing the innovation, technology and safety culture that the department has developed to deliver a wide variety of drone services across the state. Held at the agency’s UAS training field, the event featured speakers and pilots discussing the broad range of applications that MassDOT […] The post MassDOT Showcases Innovation at Drone Safety Day appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Alphabet’s Wing and Walmart extend drone delivery to additional locations. Wing, a drone delivery company and part of Alphabet, is broadening its service area in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, increasing accessibility for customers. Initially introduced to the region in 2022, the company collaborates with Walmart to offer swift drone delivery directly from stores to homes. […] The post Wing Expands Drone Delivery Service in Dallas-Fort Worth appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Advancing Defense Innovation: Defense Innovation Unit 3.0 Focuses on Rapid Deployment of Commercial Technologies By DRONELIFE Contributor Dawn Zoldi (Colonel USAF, Ret.) In the realm of defense innovation, XPONENTIAL shined a spotlight on operationalizing DIU 3.0. A fireside chat discussion between Doug Beck, Director of the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), and Courtney Albon of Defense […] The post Operationalizing the Defense Innovation Unit and Blue sUAS appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Advancing Drone Safety: How NASA’s Weather Research Supports BVLOS Operations by DRONELIFE Contributing Editor Paul Rossi As the aviation industry expands into increasingly automated technologies, the need for precise weather data becomes undeniably crucial, particularly for drone operations. During the recent AUVSI Xponential 2024, I had the opportunity to sit down with Nancy Mendonca, Deputy […] The post Harnessing Weather for Safer Skies: A Deep Dive with NASA’s Nancy Mendonca on Advanced Drone Flight Safety appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New Partnership Aims to Enhance Advanced Air Mobility with Unified UAS Traffic Management System Unifly, a leader in Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) technology, has joined forces with Terra Drone Corporation and Aloft Technologies Inc. to develop a global UAS Traffic Management (UTM) infrastructure. This collaboration, announced on April 25, 2024, in Antwerp, seeks […] The post Unifly, Terra Drone, and Aloft Technologies Forge Alliance for Global Air Traffic Management appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New BVLOS Certification Expands Possibilities for Remote Drone Operations in Security Applications by DRONELIFE Contributer Ian J. McNab Pennsylvania-based manufacturer Asylon Robotics recently announced new federal approvals for its American-made “drone in a box” system for BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) operation. The news represents an important step for Asylon’s DroneSentry security system to […] The post Asylon Robotics Achieves BVLOS Approval for Advanced Drone System appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

3 Key Takeaways from Xponential 2024 by DRONELIFE Contributing Editor Paul Rossi As AUVSI Xponential 2024 wraps up in San Diego, the horizon for autonomous vehicle technologies across air, land, and sea looks more promising and interconnected than ever. This year’s conference not only showcased the latest innovations but also marked a significant pivot in the industry’s […] The post Reflecting on AUVSI Xponential 2024: Key Insights and Future Directions in Autonomous Vehicle Technology appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article