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Shifting Partnerships Highlight Challenges in Building Cost-Effective and Scalable Drone Delivery Systems Walmart’s recent decision to end its partnership with DroneUp marks a significant moment for the drone delivery industry. The retail giant terminated its collaboration with the logistics provider and reportedly divested its stake in the company. This move reflects both the evolving dynamics […] The post What the Walmart and DroneUp Breakup Reveals About Drone Delivery Models appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Milestone Highlights Progress in BVLOS Pipeline Inspections Phoenix Air Unmanned (PAU) has announced the successful completion of a 320-mile pipeline patrol in just 7.6 flight hours using a single unmanned aircraft system (UAS). Conducted for Shell Pipeline Company (SPLC) in Louisiana, the achievement surpasses the project’s goal of patrolling 300 miles in a single flight […] The post Phoenix Air Unmanned Completes 320-Mile Pipeline Patrol in Single Day appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Partnership with Amentum Supports Department of Homeland Security Airspace Awareness Efforts Pierce Aerospace announced a $10 million subcontract from Amentum to support the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate. This agreement focuses on advancing Remote Identification (Remote ID) technology to enhance airspace awareness. Supporting Homeland Security with Remote ID The contract, awarded […] The post Pierce Aerospace Secures $10M Contract for Remote ID Technology appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Cutting-Edge UAV Technology Strengthens Marine Resource Protection The Department of Fisheries in Maharashtra has launched an innovative fisheries surveillance project, marking the first drone-based enforcement initiative of its kind in India. Collaborating with ideaForge Technology Limited and Schnell Drone Technologies Ltd., the project leverages advanced UAV technology to monitor and protect the state’s marine resources […] The post Drones Enhance Fisheries Surveillance in Maharashtra appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

European-American Innovation Addresses Drone Battery Supply Chain Challenges As the United States faces a critical shortage of drone batteries driven by rising tensions with China, a European-American collaboration offers a promising solution. Tulip Tech, a European-based company specializing in high-performance drone batteries, has announced the opening of its new US offices. The launch event, held […] The post Tulip Tech Opens US Offices Amid Growing Drone Battery Crisis appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New Parachute Recovery System Supports Regulatory Compliance for Flying Over People AVSS Introduces the PRS-M4S AVSS – Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions Inc. (AVSS) has announced the launch of its PRS-M4S Parachute Recovery System, designed for the newly unveiled DJI Matrice 4 Series. This product offers compatibility with both the DJI Matrice 4 Enterprise and DJI […] The post AVSS Launches PRS-M4S for DJI Matrice 4 Series: See How it Works! appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Expanding Drone Technology Enhances Safety for Communities and First Responders All images credit Flying Lion, used with permission. Flying Lion, Inc., a leading drone service provider, has announced a major achievement in Drone as First Responder (DFR) operations. By the end of 2024, the company successfully completed 55,773 DFR flights, with more than 35,000 conducted […] The post Flying Lion Achieves Milestone: Over 50,000 Drone as First Responder Flights Completed appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New Drones Enhance Mapping, Inspection, and Public Safety with AI Capabilities DJI has unveiled the Matrice 4 Series enterprise drones, featuring cutting-edge sensors, AI-powered tools, and a suite of capabilities aimed at improving aerial operations across various industries. The launch highlights DJI’s ongoing innovation in drone technology, even as the U.S. government continues efforts to […] The post DJI Introduces Matrice 4 Series: Advanced Tools for Enterprise Drone Operations appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

In the first episode of Weekly Wings Season 2, hosts Paul Rossi and Terry Neff explore key developments in the drone industry as the new year begins. Watch on the DRONELIFE TV Youtube Channel here. They kick off with discussions on U.S. Army training operations in Romania using Skydio and Anduril drones for reconnaissance and […] The post Defense Innovations, Drone Safety and EVTOL Tech: on the January 7 Episode of Weekly Wings appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The latest in an occasional column on bringing products to market in emerging technologies, by industry marketing expert Amy T. Wiegand: Go-to-Market Propeller. Go-to-Market Propeller is the practical support a growing industry needs – getting from innovation to sales. In this article: the importance of competitive analysis. by Amy T. Wiegand Competitive analysis solidifies the […] The post The Importance of Competitive Analysis in Emerging Aviation Technology: Go-to-Market Propeller appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New Infrastructure Supports Waterway Patrol, Rescue, and Retail Delivery in Anji, China A2Z Drone Delivery has introduced a multi-use drone dock network operating beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). This innovative system supports urban waterway patrols, water rescue operations, and regional retail deliveries in Anji City, China. The rollout represents the company’s initial foray as […] The post A2Z Drone Delivery Unveils Multi-Use BVLOS Drone Dock Network appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New Drone Offers Advanced Features and Comprehensive Support for Industrial Cleaning Apellix, an aerial robotics company based in Jacksonville, FL, has introduced its latest innovation, the US1 Power Wash Drone. This new system is designed to make industrial and commercial cleaning safer, more efficient, and cost-effective by incorporating advanced features and offering comprehensive customer support. […] The post Apellix Launches US1 Power Wash Drone: Safer and More Efficient Cleaning for Industrial and Commercial Use appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

FAA BVLOS Waiver for American Robotics Advances Remote Operations Capabilities Ondas Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ONDS) has announced that its subsidiary, American Robotics, received a new Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This waiver allows expanded drone operations over people and moving vehicles, managed remotely from the company’s Baltimore […] The post Ondas’ American Robotics Secures FAA Waiver for Expanded Drone Operations appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Expanding Public Safety Capabilities with Drones Flock Safety, a company known for its suite of public safety solutions, has acquired Uniform Sierra Aerospace. Uniform Sierra Aerospace, a U.S.-based provider of small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) for public safety, brings its expertise in American-made, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)-compliant drones to Flock’s growing portfolio. This acquisition […] The post Flock Safety Acquires Uniform Sierra Aerospace: Enhancing Drone Technology for Public Safety appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New UAV Regulations, Effective January 1, 2025 Nevada Senate Bill 11 (SB11), effective January 1, 2025, places new restrictions on the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) by public agencies and law enforcement. The law prohibits the purchase or operation of drones and related equipment from certain entities, including those flagged by the U.S. Department […] The post Nevada Law Restricts Public Safety Agencies from Using DJI Drones, Limits Drone as First Responder Applications appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Join us on Tuesday, January 7, at 3:00 PM EST for the first episode of the Public Safety Drone Review in 2025. This month’s session will address some of the most pressing topics shaping the drone industry in the new year, including proposed bans on Chinese-manufactured drones, new models for Drones as First Responder (DFR) […] The post Upcoming Public Safety Drone Review Tackles Key Issues for 2025, Featuring Matt Sloane of SkyfireAI appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Exclusive Distribution Deal Highlights Strategic Growth in Japan’s Expanding Drone Market for Commercial and Defense Applications This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Colorado-based fixed wing drone developer PteroDynamics recently announced a new exclusive distribution partnership with Japan-based technology company Cornes Technologies. […] The post PteroDynamics Partners with Cornes Technologies to Bring Transwing UAS to Japan appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Proposed Rule Seeks to Secure Drone Supply Chains and Mitigate National Security Risks The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has announced an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) aimed at enhancing the security of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) supply chains. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, the proposal seeks […] The post Commerce Department Issues NPRM to Limit Use of Chinese-Made Drones and Components appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

28 American Entities Added to Restricted List, Including Major Aerospace and Defense Firms On January 2, 2025, China’s Ministry of Commerce announced the addition of 28 US entities to its export control list. This move aims to protect China’s national security and interests, targeting several major American aerospace and defense companies. This escalation comes amidst […] The post China Expands Export Controls on US Defense Companies appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New Features Address Customer Feedback and Advance Operational Efficiency Arcsky has announced the launch of the X55 V2, an upgraded version of its X55 industrial drone. The company developed the new model based on two years of operational feedback and technological advances, aiming to meet the complex needs of industrial applications. “The X55 V2 represents […] The post Arcsky Introduces the X55 V2: New American-Made Aircraft with Enhancements for Industrial Drone Applications appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Women DRONERESPONDERS to Host Second Official Meeting at National Public Safety UAS Conference The Women DRONERESPONDERS (WDR) Sub-Alliance will hold its second official meeting on March 11, 2025, during the National Public Safety UAS Conference. The meeting will take place at the Festhaus in Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, VA, and will highlight the contributions of women […] The post Celebrating and Advancing Women in UAS and Public Safety appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Last year, Matt Sloane of SkyfireAI gave us his predictions for the drone industry… and he wasn’t wrong. We’ve asked for the 2025 update! Here – Matt’s take on BVLOS rule, Chinese drone tech, and who ends up as a major player in the industry. DRONELIFE neither accepts nor makes payment for guest posts. 2025 Drone […] The post SkyfireAI’s 2025 Drone Industry Forecast: What Last Year’s Predictions Got Right – and What’s Next appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Collaboration combines drone imagery and mapping technology in a unified platform Aerologix, an Australian drone technology company, has partnered with digital mapping platform Soar to create what they describe as the world’s largest library of high-quality drone imagery and maps. This collaboration aims to combine Aerologix’s network of over 36,000 professional drone pilots with Soar’s […] The post Aerologix and Soar Partner to Build the World’s Largest Digital Atlas appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

3,548.46 Hectares Covered with Precision Spraying Technology Terra Drone Agri, a subsidiary of Japan-based Terra Drone Corporation, has implemented an advanced pest control initiative across 3,548.46 hectares of oil palm plantations in Malaysia. The program, launched under the company’s Terra Agri service, focuses on combating bagworm infestations—a significant threat to plantation health and yield. This […] The post Terra Drone Agri Launches Drone-Based Bagworm Control for Malaysian Oil Palm Plantations appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Study Highlights Energy Demands and Declining Reproduction in North Pacific Humpback Whales Using Drones to Monitor Humpback Whale Health Researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology have used drones to analyze the health of nursing humpback whale mothers and their calves during their migration across the Pacific Ocean. The […] The post Drone Technology Reveals Insights into Humpback Whale Mother-Child Dynamics appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article