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Specialized UAS for Disaster Response workshops train remote pilots to help assess damage and restore community lifeline services following a major storm impact. Forecasters have been projecting above-average intensity for the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season, and with large parts of the Caribbean and South Texas still recovering from the impacts of Hurricane Beryl, their prognostications […] The post Airborne Response Onboards Over 100 Drone Pilots to Help Combat Rapid Intensification Threat from Hurricanes appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

In this DRONELIFE Exclusive: What if we consider drones as community entities and assets, rather than just robots flying in the sky delivering goods and services? DRONELIFE is honored to publish this guest post by Salima Bhimani, Alphabet’s first Chief Strategist and Director for Inclusive Technology, Business, and Leaders from 2017. DRONELIFE neither accepts nor […] The post Advancing Drone Technology Through the Lens of Responsible Innovation and AI: DRONELIFE Exclusive Op-Ed appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Finding FAA-Recognized Identification Areas Made Easier with New Online Map With the arrival of summer, drone enthusiasts are gearing up for more outdoor activities. As drone flying gains popularity, it’s crucial for pilots to adhere to FAA regulations, including the Remote ID rule, which requires all registered drones to broadcast identification and location information while […] The post FAA Releases New FRIA Map for Drone Pilots appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Victoria’s Government Introduces Strategic Framework to Boost Vertiport Development Skyportz, an Australian vertiport developer, has expressed strong support for the newly released Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Action Plan for the State of Victoria. This plan marks a significant step forward in establishing the necessary infrastructure for air taxi operations and other AAM initiatives. Five years […] The post Skyportz Welcomes New Action Plan for Advanced Air Mobility in Victoria, Australia appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Integration of uAvionix Casia G System Enables Advanced Drone Operations Unmanned Vehicle Technologies, LLC (UVT) and uAvionix have announced that UVT has been granted a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) waiver to operate small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) at their test site in Michigan. The waiver, identified as 107W-2024-01230 and […] The post Ground-Based Detect and Avoid Facilitates FAA BVLOS Waiver at Michigan Test Site appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Keynote Speakers from FAA, Houston Public Works, and PG&E to Highlight Regulations and Success Strategies Organizers of Commercial UAV Expo, the world’s leading commercial drone trade show and conference, have announced an extensive conference program and an impressive speaker line-up focused on advancing the commercial drone industry. Register by July 19 for early bird rates! […] The post Commercial UAV Expo 2024: Industry Leaders to Discuss Drones in Action appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New Software Version Introduces Major Upgrades in UI, Detection, Mitigation, and Naval Deployment D-Fend Solutions, a leading provider of radio frequency (RF), cyber-based, non-kinetic, non-jamming, counter-drone technology, has announced the release of EnforceAir2 version 24.04.2. This new software version integrates all upgrades implemented since the product’s launch last year, enhancing its capabilities in power, performance, […] The post D-Fend Solutions Unveils EnforceAir2 Version 24.04.2 with Enhanced Counter-Drone Capabilities appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New Partnership with Criterion Solutions Expands Defense and Security Capabilities Evolve Dynamics, a British UAS manufacturer, has announced a significant order for its SKY MANTIS 2 aircraft and accessories package by a defense customer in the Australia and New Zealand region. This milestone order was facilitated by Criterion Solutions, which signed an agreement with Evolve […] The post Evolve Dynamics Secures Landmark Order for SKY MANTIS 2 in Australia and New Zealand appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Flight Tests Mark the Start of Innovative Air Mobility in Milan The inaugural set of drone flights for cargo transport commenced from Malpensa Airport’s Cargo City on the night of July 8-9. These trials represent a significant step towards the future of drone cargo delivery, aiming to optimize delivery times and reduce CO2 emissions as […] The post Drone Cargo Delivery Trials Begin at Italy’s Malpensa Airport appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Enhanced Processing Speed and New GPS Feature Boost Accuracy for Construction, Surveying, and Public Safety by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab Telemetry software developer SkyeBrowse recently announced a major update to their flagship product, bringing them substantially closer to their stated goal of creating truly real-time 3D models using UAV assets. As part of […] The post SkyeBrowse Unveils Major Update for Faster 3D Modeling appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Lithuanian Startup’s Cutting-Edge UAVs and Gimbals Set to Revolutionize Reconnaissance Missions Amid Ukraine Conflic Granta Autonomy, a Lithuanian startup specializing in fully autonomous UAVs for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions, has successfully completed a €1 million seed funding round. The funding, led by ScaleWolf VC with participation from Brolis Defence and HFL Holdings, will enable […] The post Granta Autonomy Secures €1 Million Funding to Enhance Battlefield Surveillance Technology appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Agreement Aims to Enhance Tourism and Urban Development through Advanced Air Mobility SkyDrive Inc., a prominent Japanese eVTOL aircraft manufacturer, and Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) have entered into an agreement to conduct a feasibility study for the deployment of eVTOLs in the Kyushu region. This SkyDrive and JR Kyushu partnership seeks to explore the […] The post SkyDrive and JR Kyushu Partner for Feasibility Study on eVTOL Deployment in Kyushu appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Pennsylvania-Based Company Highlights Rapid Growth and Advanced Technology in Physical Security Industry by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Pennsylvania-based unmanned systems developer Asylon Robotics recently announced that they have completed over 100000 missions using their DroneDog™ system, underlining its creative approach towards the physical security industry. Deploying in areas including critical infrastructure, logistics, manufacturing […] The post Asylon Robotics Celebrates 100,000 DroneDog Missions, Showcasing Innovative Security Solutions appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Upgrade Moves Towards US Manufacturing A2Z Drone Delivery, Inc., a developer of commercial drone delivery solutions, has announced an upgrade to its flagship delivery drone, the RDSX Pelican. The new enhancement features an open-source flight controller, allowing for easier integration with third-party payloads and software systems. This upgrade is a significant step toward the company’s […] The post A2Z Drone Delivery Enhances RDSX Pelican Drone with New Flight Controller appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

On this episode of the Drone Radio Show, Chris Sanders, Senior Manager with Verizon Frontline Crises Response Team, talks with host Randy Goers about the company’s partnership with NOAA and how systematic data collection can aide local communities in redeveloping after a disaster. Drone Radio Show · Using Drones To Better Prepare For Major Disasters, […] The post Preparing for Major Disasters: Verizon Frontline Crisis Response on the Drone Radio Show! appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

In this exciting episode of Weekly Wings, the drone industry podcast hosted by Paul Rossi and Samuel Stansberry, we dive into the dazzling world of drone light shows, celebrating the Fourth of July with stunning visuals and some unexpected mishaps. We explore the intricacies of these aerial spectacles, including a deep dive into a spectacular […] The post Drone Light Shows, Ukraine’s Drone Industry, & NASCAR in Chicago: On Weekly Wings Podcast appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

FAA Investigating: Was a Jamming Attack Responsible? According to an article in the Seattle Times, what was supposed to be a spectacular Fourth of July drone light show at Angle Lake in SeaTac turned into a costly disaster. Shortly after the show began, 55 of the 200 drones deployed started dropping into the lake, resulting […] The post Drone Show Fail: What Happened to Cause 55 Drones to Fall Out of the Sky? appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Doodle Labs technology helps drones in combat evade jamming By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The war in Ukraine, which has often been referred to as the world’s first drone war, has led to both sides in the conflict relying on fleets of small unmanned aerial vehicles to surveil enemy positions and drop bombs on […] The post Anti-Jamming Drones: Enhancing Battlefield Resilience appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Transforming Reality: Mastering the Miniature Effect with Tilt-Shift Photography and Drones by DRONELIFE Contributing Editor Paul Rossi Don’t miss Paul with co-pilots Terry and Samuel on the new Weekly Wings podcast! Drone news from the pilot perspective. Tilt-shift photography is a technique that can transform real-world scenes into miniature-like models. The technique traditionally involves using […] The post Tilt Shift Photography with Drones appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Funding to Boost Innovation and Job Creation in Autonomous Systems The Biden-Harris Administration and the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) have awarded approximately $51 million to the Tulsa Hub for Equitable and Trustworthy Autonomy (THETA). This funding aims to bolster the region’s capabilities in autonomous systems through advanced manufacturing and the deployment of critical technologies […] The post Tulsa Awarded $51 Million to Advance Autonomous Technology Development appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Strategic Funding to Accelerate eVTOL Aircraft Production Stellantis N.V. and Archer Aviation Inc. have announced a significant $55 million investment from Stellantis, under the companies’ strategic funding agreement. This follows the achievement of Archer’s transition flight test milestone last month and adds to Stellantis’ prior $39 million in open market purchases of Archer stock earlier […] The post Stellantis Boosts Investment in Archer Aviation by $55 Million appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Agreement Covers Transwing® VTOL UAS in UK, Saudi Arabia, and UAE Overwatch Group, a UK-based specialist in unmanned systems and munitions technologies, and PteroDynamics Inc., a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft systems provider, have announced a significant strategic relationship. This partnership includes an exclusive distribution agreement for the Transwing® VTOL UAS in the United […] The post Overwatch Group and PteroDynamics Forge Exclusive Distribution Agreement appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Wing and Apian Partner with Blackrock Health, St. Vincent’s Private Hospital, and Medtronic for Innovative Medical Supplies Drone Delivery in Dublin Wing and Apian have initiated a pioneering drone delivery trial in Dublin, in collaboration with Blackrock Health, St. Vincent’s Private Hospital, and healthcare technology company Medtronic. This initiative aims to explore the benefits of […] The post Medical Drone Delivery Service to Launch in Dublin appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New Legislation Unlocks Operational Freedom for Public Safety Teams In February 2024, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (FAA Reauthorization) was passed, calling for specific actions and timelines regarding drone regulation. Fotokite, an international provider of tethered drones for emergency response, has released a whitepaper highlighting how this new legislation impacts […] The post FAA Reauthorization, Tethered Drones and Public Safety: the Fotokite Whitepaper appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

According to a statement published by lawmakers on June 21, the US Government Department of Commerce has announced the addition of drone manufacturer Autel Robotics to its “blacklist.” The “entity list” is a compilation of foreign individuals, companies, and organizations deemed a national security concern. This designation subjects Autel Robotics to export restrictions and specific […] The post Stefanik, Moolenaar Statement: Autel Robotics Added to US Government Department of Commerce Blacklist appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article