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Promo Drone Announces Letter of Intent with Cohen Ventures for 20 Starling X.2 Units Promo Drone, a company specializing in aerial advertising and emergency response solutions, has announced that Cohen Ventures, a commercial real estate and capital investment firm based near Baltimore, has signed a letter of intent to purchase 20 units of the Starling […] The post Promo Drone Scores Major Deal for Advertising Drone appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Landmark collaboration aims to modernize agricultural practices across 10 lakh acres Thanos Technologies, a leader in agricultural drone technology, has announced a significant collaboration with the Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Ltd. (IFFCO). This partnership, formalized through a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA), marks a transformative step in modernizing farming practices across India. Agricultural Drones in India […] The post Thanos Technologies and IFFCO Partner to Transform Indian Farmland with Drone Technology appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Google May Shift Manufacturing of Pixel Phones, Drones to India As the US government works to lessen their reliance upon Chinese manufacturing, Google subsidiary and residential drone delivery pioneer Wing make plans to manufacture their delivery drones in India. The move is a major win for the burgeoning Indian drone industry, and is being touted by the […] The post Wing Considers Manufacturing Delivery Drones in India appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Revolutionizing Regional Air Mobility: Zero-Emission Lilium Jets to Connect Key Destinations Across the French Riviera, Including Monaco, Nice, Cannes, and Marseille by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Lilium, the German eVTOL (electronic Vertical Takeoff and Landing) jet developer, recently announced a partnership with Italian vertiport network operator UrbanV and Aéroports de la Côte d’Azur […] The post Lilium Partners with UrbanV and ACA to Launch eVTOL Network in South of France by 2026 appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New “drone-in-a-box” solution aims to optimize automated aerial operations. At the 8th Drone World Congress 2024, civil drone manufacturer JOUAV introduced its latest advancement in VTOL hangar drone technology, the JOS-C800. This second-generation “drone-in-a-box” solution is set to improve fully-automated drone operations across various industries, offering a smarter and more versatile approach to routine aerial […] The post JOUAV Unveils Next-Gen VTOL Hangar JOS-C800 at Drone World Congress 2024 appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Integration of Approval Services Platform Enables Seamless, Digital Flight Requests and Enhanced Safety for Manned and Unmanned Aircraft Altitude Angel, a Reading, UK-based Universal Traffic Management (UTM) provider focused on integrating drones and other UAVs into international airspace, recently announced that they’d partnered with the Twente Airport and the Space53 drone innovation cluster to start […] The post Altitude Angel Partners with Twente Airport and Space53 to Revolutionize Drone Operations in Dutch Airspace appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Collaboration to Enhance Efficiency and Sustainability in Logistics Ecom Express Limited, a technology-driven logistics solutions provider, and Skye Air, a specialist in drone technology, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at transforming last-mile delivery solutions. This collaboration seeks to leverage Ecom Express’ extensive network and automation capabilities with Skye Air’s advanced drone delivery technology. Both […] The post Ecom Express and Skye Air Partner to Revolutionize Last-Mile Delivery in India appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

DroneUp Plans Major U.S. Expansion After FAA Reauthorization Boosts Drone Industry By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill DroneUp, one of the largest drone delivery companies in the U.S., will likely expand its operations as a direct result of the passage of the bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration, Anthony Vittone, the company’s COO said […] The post In the Wake of FAA Reauthorization, Drone Delivery Companies Plan Expansion appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

DRONELIFE.com is proud to announce the launch of a new drone podcast series, Weekly Wings, hosted by DRONELIFE Contributing Editor Paul Rossi. The podcast will be co-hosted by professional drone pilots Terry Neff and Samuel Stansberry, offering a unique perspective on the latest trends and issues in the drone industry. Paul Rossi, President of Nine […] The post DRONELIFE.com Launches New Drone Podcast: Weekly Wings appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Project ULTRA to Revolutionize DoD Logistics and Traffic Management with Advanced UAS Technology by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Grand Forks County, located in eastern North Dakota, recently announced a new strategic partnership with GrandSKY, a local UAV-specific business development area located at Grand Forks Air Force Base. Called Project ULTRA, (UAS Logistics, Traffic, […] The post Grand Forks County Partners with GrandSKY for Cutting-Edge UAS Development appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Drone Delivery Canada Corp. (TSXV: FLT) and Volatus Aerospace Corp. (TSXV: VOL) have announced a transformative merger, creating a global leader in drone technology and services. This 50/50 merger of equals, resulting in a combined entity named “Volatus Aerospace Corp.”, is expected to close in the third quarter of 2024, pending regulatory approvals. The newly […] The post Drone Delivery Canada and Volatus Aerospace Announce Merger appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Chinese Drone Market: Leading the Way in Innovation and Scale For more detailed insights into the Chinese drone market, you can access the full report on DRONEII’s website or contact them directly for a comprehensive study. In the latest report by Drone Industry Insights (DRONEII), the Chinese drone market has been highlighted as a significant […] The post DRONEII: Analysis of China’s Drone Market appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Boston Museum of Fine Arts Showcases Agnieszka Pilat’s Pioneering Work with Boston Dynamics Robotic Dogs images courtesy Agnieszka Pilat, used with permission The Boston Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) recently hosted an extraordinary event as part of its “Late Nites” series, captivating audiences with a unique blend of art and technology. On May 10th, the […] The post Boston MFA Features Boston Dynamics’ Spot Robots as Artists in Agnieszka Pilat’s Exhibit appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The FAA Reauthorization Act 2024, signed by President Biden last week, signifies a substantial advancement in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) technology and safety. A key component of the act is the extension of the Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence (ASSURE), FAA’s Center of Excellence for UAS programs, which promotes innovation and […] The post FAA Reauthorization Act Extends ASSURE UAS Program and Establishes ASSUREd Safe appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New 19,000 Square Foot Facility to Advance Aerospace Research and Development Osage Nation’s Skyway36 Droneport and Technology Innovation Center has commenced the construction of WindShape’s new 19,000 square foot unmanned aerospace (UAS) testing facility. This development marks a significant advancement in WindShape’s efforts to innovate within the aerospace sector through comprehensive research, development, testing, inspection, […] The post Osage Nation Begins Construction of WindShape UAS Testing Facility at Skyway36 appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Scottish Company Conducts First Outdoor Trials in Denmark In recent weeks, Scottish company Flowcopter has conducted successful tests of its heavylift cargo drone in the dedicated drone airspace at HCA Airport in Odense, Denmark. These tests mark Flowcopter’s first outdoor flight trials, with the company selecting HCA Airport as its European test base. Flowcopter tested […] The post Flowcopter Successfully Tests Heavylift Cargo Drone at HCA Airport appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

BRINC’s New Platform Enhances Emergency Response with Rapid Drone Deployment BRINC, a leader in drone technology for first responders, has announced the launch of the Responder drone and Responder Station, marking a significant advancement in Drone as First Responder (DFR) operations. This new platform is designed to assist first responders in arriving at emergency scenes […] The post BRINC Unveils First Purpose-Built 911 Response Drone appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

FAA reauthorization paves way for eVTOL flights By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (The following is the last in a series of articles on how the recent passage of the bill to reauthorize the FAA positively impacts the drone and eVTOL industries.) The U.S. has taken a giant step closer toward a future in which […] The post FAA Reauthorization Bill Paves the Way for eVTOL Flight Integration and Advanced Air Mobility appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Agreement Marks Strategic Collaboration in Advanced Air Mobility Technologies Terra Drone Corporation, a drone and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) technology company based in Japan, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corporation. The partnership aims to expand their Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Traffic Management (UTM) and Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems […] The post Terra Drone and Toshiba Forge Partnership to Enhance UAS Traffic Management and Counter-Drone Solutions appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Investment led by CRV to accelerate development and deployment of advanced public safety solutions. Aerodome, a company specializing in Drone-As-First-Responder (DFR) technology, announced it has raised $21.5 million in Series A funding. The funding round, led by CRV with participation from Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Karman Ventures, Immad Akhund (CEO of Mercury), and Ford Street Ventures, […] The post Aerodome Secures $21.5M in Series A Funding for Drone-As-First-Responder Technology appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New MWIR Camera Module Will Improve Drone Detection, Perimeter Security and More Teledyne FLIR, a division of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, has unveiled its latest advancement in mid-wave infrared (MWIR) technology with the introduction of the Neutrino SX8-ISR 35-700 model. This new addition to the Neutrino Ground ISR series is specifically designed to enhance intelligence, surveillance, […] The post Teledyne FLIR Enhances Counter-UAS Capabilities with New Neutrino Ground ISR Module appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New Australian e-Airline to Integrate FlyNow Aircraft for Freight and Passenger Services Electric air taxi infrastructure start-up, Skyportz, has announced the establishment of Wilbur Air, a wholly owned subsidiary that will operate electric and hybrid aircraft from its network of vertiports across Australia. Wilbur Air will have priority access to Skyportz vertiport locations, which are […] The post Wilbur Air Partners with FlyNow to Expand Electric Aircraft Fleet appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Innovation in Aerial Entertainment with FAA-Approved Firework Drones Sky Elements has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in the field of aerial entertainment by becoming the first US-based drone light show company to receive FAA approval to attach fireworks to drones. This innovative development was showcased with a spectacular display involving 300 drones, marking a new era […] The post Fireworks and Drones: Sky Elements Debuts Pyrotechnic Drone Shows in the United States appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Appeals Court Upholds Ban on Aerial Mapping by Non-Surveyors A three-judge panel of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that North Carolina can prohibit the creation of aerial maps by anyone other than licensed land surveyors. This decision affects Michael Jones, a drone operator based in Goldsboro, North Carolina, as well as […] The post North Carolina Drone Operator to Seek Further Review in First Amendment Lawsuit appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Bill paves the way for integrating UAS into U.S. airspace system By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (The following is the third in a series of articles on how the recent passage of the bill to reauthorize the FAA positively impacts the drone and eVTOL industries.) The bill to reauthorize the FAA, which President Biden […] The post How the New FAA Reauthorization Bill Facilitates UAS Integration into U.S. Airspace appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article