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Drone as First Responder Set to Revolutionize Public Safety Evolve Dynamics, a British unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) manufacturer, has secured an Innovate UK Smart Grant from UK Research and Innovation. The grant will support the development of the company’s innovative Drone-in-a-Box (DiaB) technology, designed to enhance emergency response operations. Drone as First Responder (DFR): The […] The post Evolve Dynamics Wins Innovate UK Grant for Groundbreaking Drone-in-a-Box Technology appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Innovative Use of Drone Technology Overcomes Logistical Challenges in Search Operation In a recent operation, a drone equipped with a Single-Beam Echo Sounder (SBES) located a sunken boat in the remote Laguna San Pablo, Ecuador. The mission demonstrated how resourceful thinking can help overcome technological limitations and environmental challenges. Background of the Search In July […] The post Drone-Based Echo Sounder Locates Sunken Boat in Ecuador appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

A Look at Flyability Cloud: Streamlined Data Sharing and Secure Collaboration for Indoor Drone Inspection by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Swiss drone manufacturer Flyability recently announced a new, fully integrated cloud service for its Elios 3 indoor-focused mapping drone and software solution. DroneLife got up close and personal with the new offering on […] The post Flyability Unveils New Cloud Solution for Elios 3 at InterGEO 2024 appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New Technology Enhances Exterior Cleaning with Increased Safety and Efficiency SkyWash Drones has announced that they have secured licensing to operate the Apellix Power Wash Drone for commercial exterior cleaning across the UK. This development marks an important step in their ongoing efforts to transform the exterior cleaning industry by providing safer, faster, and more […] The post SkyWash Drones Licenses Apellix Power Wash Drone for UK Operations appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Collaboration Aims to Streamline Infrastructure Inspections with Drone Autonomy and AI-Powered Defect Detection FlytBase, a drone autonomy software provider, has announced a partnership with gNext, an AI-driven photogrammetry platform specializing in asset inspection. This collaboration enables FlytBase users to transfer drone-captured data seamlessly to the gNext platform, improving infrastructure asset management while reducing manual processes. […] The post FlytBase and gNext Announce Partnership to Enhance Asset Inspections appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

An Inside Look at How Drones Assist Law Enforcement in High-Stakes Operations In 2023, Nebraska law enforcement faced a high-stakes situation during a pursuit of a fugitive wanted in Colorado. After his vehicle was disabled by a spike strip, the suspect fled into a field of thick tumbleweeds, making it difficult for deputies to locate […] The post How Nebraska Deputies Ended a High-Speed Chase Using Teledyne FLIR SIRAS appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New service offers zero-emissions, ultra-fast deliveries using the FAA-approved Matternet M2 platform Matternet has entered the home delivery market with the launch of the first-ever drone delivery service in Silicon Valley. The service, powered by the company’s FAA Type-Certified Drone Delivery Platform, is currently being piloted in Mountain View and Sunnyvale, offering a new way […] The post Matternet Launches First Drone Home Delivery Service in Silicon Valley [VIDEO] appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The GAO highlights operational challenges, while DJI advocates for a balanced approach to drone regulation. A new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), titled “Federal Lands: Effects of Interior’s Policies on Foreign-Made Drones” (GAO-24-106924), reveals the significant impact that restrictive drone policies have had on the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) operations. In […] The post DJI Responds to GAO Report: Drone Restrictions Undermine DOI Operations appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Officials cite security risks and ties to Chinese Communist Party, while DJI defends its data security practices On September 27, 2024, Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party urged Fairfax County to stop using […] The post Lawmakers Urge Fairfax County to End Use of DJI Drones Due to National Security Concerns appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Partnership Aims to Extend Delivery Radius and Increase Efficiency Serve Robotics Inc. and Wing Aviation LLC have announced a partnership that aims to expand the reach and efficiency of autonomous food deliveries. The collaboration will allow Serve’s autonomous sidewalk robots and Wing’s drones to work together, offering a faster, more cost-effective, and environmentally friendly delivery […] The post Serve Robotics and Wing Join Forces for Robot-Drone Delivery Cooperation appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Texas-Based Company Sets Guinness World Record with 1,164 Pyrotechnic Drones, Blending Fireworks and Cutting-Edge Technology By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A drone show company that scored high in the competition held on America’s Got Talent, recently flew to new heights, by earning the Guinness World Record for the highest number of remote-operated multirotor drones […] The post Sky Elements Soars to New Heights with Record-Breaking Drone Fireworks Show appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Recent ParaZero Deal Signals New Manufacturing Potential for Safer Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Operation By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A recent deal by Israel-based ParaZero Technologies could signal the potential for the company to establish new, large-scale manufacturing capability to produce aviation safety equipment for drones and safety for the growing Advanced Air […] The post Drone Safety with Parachute Systems: Pioneering Solutions for AAM Industry Growth appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New UAV Contract Expands Drone Deliveries to Lithuanian and Ukrainian Armed Forces Vilnius-based drone company Granta Autonomy has announced a €1 million contract with the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence (MoD) to supply its first-person-view (FPV) GA-10FPV-AI quadcopter drone. The UAVs will be delivered to both the Lithuanian military and Ukrainian armed forces as part […] The post Lithuanian Startup Granta Autonomy Strengthens Military Support for Ukraine with New €1M Drone Order appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

In this episode of Weekly Wings, hosts Paul Rossi, Samuel Stansberry, and Terry Neff explore the most recent developments in space and drone technology. They begin with the SpaceX Dragon capsule’s successful docking with the International Space Station (ISS), focusing on the challenges faced by astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who have been in […] The post Guinness Record, Counter-UAS Tech & Poop-Copters This Edition of Weekly Wings appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The Initiative Aims to Improve Force Protection by Addressing Threats from Small Uncrewed Aerial Systems The Pentagon’s Replicator program is shifting its focus to a pressing concern for modern warfare: countering small uncrewed aerial systems (C-sUAS). According to recent announcements from Department of Defense (DoD) leadership, the second phase of the Replicator initiative, known as […] The post Pentagon’s Replicator 2 to Focus on Countering Small Drones appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New Partnership Brings Faster Water Rescue Solutions for Public Safety Agencies BRINC and OMADA Group have announced a strategic partnership aimed at improving water rescue operations by using drones to deploy Emergency Flotation Devices (EFDs). This collaboration brings together BRINC’s advanced drone technology and OMADA Group’s expertise in first-responder safety equipment. The two companies are […] The post BRINC and OMADA Group Partner to Enhance Water Rescue Operations with Drone-Deployed Emergency Flotation Devices appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Innovative Approach to Vegetation Management and Network Inspection in NSW and AC Transgrid has launched a new trial using advanced drone technology to inspect its high-voltage transmission network across New South Wales (NSW) and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). This initiative aims to improve the company’s bushfire preparation efforts, ensuring safety for local communities and […] The post Transgrid Trials Drone Technology for Bushfire Safety and Efficiency appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Collaboration between Continental Engineering Services and HHLA Sky Drives Major Advancement in Drone Technology Continental Engineering Services (CES) and HHLA Sky have announced that Germany’s first industrial drone, the X4, has entered series production. This marks a significant advancement in unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and highlights the collaboration between CES’s engineering expertise and HHLA Sky’s […] The post Germany’s First Industrial Drone X4 Begins Series Production appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Combining Mobility and Precision: Bosch’s New Patent on Electromagnetic Jamming UAVs Aims to Redefine Counter-Drone Defense by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb As the C-UAS (counter-UAS) space explodes and governments scramble to acquire effective drone-fighting technologies, German industrial giant Robert Bosch GmbH recently received a patent (serial #WO2023135017) for a new UAV-based anti-drone system […] The post Bosch Introduces UAV-Based Anti-Drone System: A Game-Changing Patent in C-UAS Technology appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Hands-on Flight Experience and FAA Certification Prepare Students for Careers in Civil Engineering and Beyond by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magil Students enrolled at a new drone training program at the University of Texas at Arlington will have the opportunity to not only study to earn a Part 107 license, but will also get hands-on […] The post UT Arlington Launches Drone Program to Train Future Pros appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New solution offers streamlined security for critical industries with 24/7 operational capabilities Asylon has announced the launch of Guardian™, an automated aerial security system designed to enhance perimeter protection for industries such as critical infrastructure, enterprise facilities, logistics centers, and corporate campuses. Guardian combines advanced drone technology, real-time situational awareness, and Asylon’s patented battery swap […] The post Asylon Unveils Guardian: An Automated Aerial Security System appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Don’t miss the discussion with Rick Stollmeyer, CEO at Inspired Flight. Scheduled for Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 3:00 PM EST, the upcoming episode will give the audience a chance to learn about how Inspired Flight is helping to lead the US drone industry to provide capable platforms for public safety, first responders and more. Register […] The post Don’t Miss Rick Stollmeyer, CEO of Inspired Flight on the Next Public Safety Drone Review! appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Harnessing AI and Unmanned Aerial Fleets to Predict, Detect, and Combat Wildfires Across the Globe by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magil As large, destructive wildfires proliferate across the planet, firefighting agencies are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence and drone technology to help in battling the blazes. One day in the not-too-distant future a fleet of […] The post Drone Swarms to the Rescue: Windracers Pioneers Autonomous Wildfire Response appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New System Offers Autonomous Drone Deployment for Critical Operations Skydio has announced the release of Dock for X10, a new system designed to make autonomous drone operations more accessible and scalable. This technology builds on the company’s long-standing commitment to autonomy, enabling drones to operate without the constant attention of a skilled pilot. According to […] The post Skydio Introduces Dock for X10: The Future of Scalable, Autonomous Drone Flight appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

UAVOS Engineers Support Mira HAPS in Breakthrough Earth Observation Payload Deployment Across the UAE at 15,000m Altitude California-based developer UAVOS Inc., a joint venture with Emirati company Bayanat AI, recently announced that they provided support to Mira Aerospace in a successful series of high altitude platform station (HAPS) flights across the UAE. UAVOS engineers helped […] The post UAVOS and Mira Aerospace Achieve Stratospheric Success with High-Altitude Imaging Platform appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article