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Don’t miss the latest edition of the new drone industry podcast from DRONELIFE, Weekly Wings! The current news and big Issues, from the pilot perspective. In this engaging episode of Weekly Wings, the team delves into a variety of intriguing topics. Professional drone pilots Paul Rossi, Samuel Stansberry and Terry Neff kick off the show with a […] The post AgDrones, sUAS Warfare, and July 4th Drone Shows: On This Edition of Weekly Wings! appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Legislative Changes Reflect Evolving Landscape of Drone Operations In a significant legislative shift, the North Carolina General Assembly has passed House Bill 198, effectively removing the requirement for a state uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) operator knowledge test and permit. This decision follows sustained advocacy by AeroX and its members, who have played a crucial role […] The post North Carolina Repeals Drone Knowledge Test and Permit Requirement appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Retail giant Walmart collaborates with Wing, Zipline, and DroneUp to enhance drone delivery services across the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Retail giant Walmart, along with its drone delivery partners, is continuing to expand its airborne delivery options in the greater Dallas/Fort Worth area, in anticipation of rolling out drone delivery […] The post Walmart, Partners to Expand Drone Delivery in Dallas Fort Worth appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Senator Umberg Adjusts Proposed Bill in Response to Law Enforcement Concerns Over Operational Impact By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A California state lawmaker, who had introduced a bill to prevent local law enforcement agencies from purchasing Chinese-made drones, said he plans to ease the restrictions in the proposed legislation after getting pushback from police […] The post Proposed Chinese Drone Ban in California: A Conversation with State Senator Tom Umberg on SB 99 appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Drone enthusiasts, professionals, and industry leaders, don’t miss out on a unique opportunity to be part of ElevateUAV. This premier event, organized by Drone Nerds, will take place at the Kovens Center at Florida International University from October 8 to October 10. The conference promises to be an essential gathering for those interested in the […] The post Today’s the Day! Last Day for Earlybird Tickets to Elevate UAV in Miami appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Collaborative Effort with Leading Japanese Firms Aims to Enhance Drone Pilot Expertise and Advance Domestic UAV Industry by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. The Japanese UAS Industrial Development Association (JUIDA) recently announced a new MOU with fellow Japanese firms Blue Innovation, […] The post Japan’s Drone Industry Takes Flight: JUIDA’s New Model-Specific Pilot Licensure Program appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Agricultural drone swarms on the Drone Radio Show! Arthur Erickson, CEO and Founder of Hylio, talks with host Randy Goers about his company, the FAA exemption for agricultural drone swarms and how this will impact the drone industry. Listen below: Drone Radio Show · Swarming Drones Coming To A Farm Near You – Arthur Erickson, […] The post Agricultural Drone Swarms, on the Drone Radio Show! appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

State Report Reveals Dramatic Increase in Drone Flights Despite Modest Budget Growth By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The state of Minnesota reported that the number of times police agencies in the state deployed drones without a warrant nearly quadrupled over the past four years, from 1,171 such missions in 2020 to 4,326 flights in […] The post Minnesota Police Drone Deployments Nearly Quadruple in Four Years, Proving Cost Effective appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Unifly Highlights Progress in Cyber Certification for UTM Systems Unifly, a leader in UAS Traffic Management (UTM) solutions, presented the progress and preliminary results of the NAVISP EL3-23: “SecureUTM” project at the Belgian National Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Workshop on June 19. The workshop, hosted by the Belgian Science Policy Office (BELSPO) and the […] The post Unifly Unveils Preliminary Results of SecureUTM Project at BELSPO/ESA NAVISP Workshop appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Skydio CEO Highlights Challenges in Competing with China Adam Bry, CEO of Skydio, Inc., provided crucial insights during his testimony this morning before the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party. His testimony was part of the presentation titled “From High Tech to Heavy Steel: Combatting the PRC’s Strategy to Dominate Semiconductors, Shipbuilding, and […] The post Adam Bry’s Compelling Testimony on the US Drone Industry appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Surveyaan V1 Drone by Nibrus Technologies Receives DGCA Type Certification New Certification Marks a Milestone for India’s Drone Industry Nibrus Technologies, a drone manufacturer in India, has announced that its Surveyaan V1 drone has received Type Certification from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). This accomplishment represents a significant achievement for Nibrus Technologies, reinforcing […] The post New Drones in India: Surveyaan V1 Receives Certification appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Former Red Cat COO Allan Evans Advocates for CHIPS Act-Style Incentives to Accelerate Domestic Drone Manufacturing and Reduce Reliance on Chinese Technology Editors Note: Today, June 26, 2024 th House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party is scheduled to hear testimonies on Chinese subsidies in the drone, semiconductor, steel and shipbuilding industries. Adam Bry, […] The post Legislation Needed to Boost U.S. Drone Innovation, Says Industry Expert appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

As drone technology continues to transform the battlefield, the demand for fast, flexible, and user-friendly mapping solutions has never been higher. One company at the forefront of this transformation is SimActive, a leader in geospatial data processing for both military and commercial operations. In an exclusive interview with DRONELIFE, SimActive’s Co-founder and CEO Philippe Simard […] The post How SimActive’s Correlator3D™ is Revolutionizing Military Mapping: An Exclusive Interview with CEO Philippe Simard appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New DF Sensor Designed for Comprehensive Drone Detection Netline Communications Technologies Ltd., a prominent developer of electronic warfare and tactical spectrum dominance systems, has introduced a new direction-finding (DF) sensor designed to detect and locate drones, including standard, non-standard, and DIY variants. This innovative sensor addresses the rapidly evolving drone threats in war zones and […] The post Netline Unveils New DF Sensor for Comprehensive Drone Detection appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Don’t miss the discussion with Blake Resnick, Founder and CEO of BRINC Drones, and Don Redmond, VP of Advanced Public Safety Projects. Scheduled for Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at 3:00 PM EST, the upcoming episode will give the audience a chance to learn about BRINC’s new Drone as First Responder offering. Register here for this […] The post Don’t Miss BRINC Drones on the Public Safety Drone Review! appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Partnership enables call streaming to provide first responders with comprehensive information about emergencies before they arrive on scene BRINC, a US provider of drone technology for first responders, has partnered with HigherGround, a leading developer of mission-critical communications software. This collaboration aims to enhance emergency response effectiveness by providing officers with comprehensive information from 911 […] The post Real-Time 911 Call Streaming Enhances Officer Response with BRINC and HigherGround appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Innovative Solution Enhances Mobile Network Recovery During Emergencies Primoco UAV SE and T-Mobile Czech Republic have successfully integrated an LTE network BTS base station into the Primoco UAV One 150 unmanned aerial vehicle. This collaboration aims to significantly reduce mobile network recovery time during emergencies, with potential applications across the European Union. Current mobile crisis […] The post Primoco UAV and T-Mobile Czech Republic Collaborate on UAV-Based Mobile Network Coverage for Crisis Situations appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

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. In the ever-evolving world of drone technology, precision and efficiency are the cornerstones of successful operations. Recently, Flytrex, a leading name in drone delivery solutions, shared an insightful article […] The post Navigating the Future: Flytrex’s Path to Optimized Drone Deliveries appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Don’t miss the latest edition of the new drone industry podcast from DRONELIFE, Weekly Wings! The current news and big Issues, from the pilot perspective. In this episode, Paul Rossi, Samuel Stansberry and Terry Neff dive into the latest advancements and challenges in the drone industry. Join us as we kick off with a fascinating […] The post Pet Recovery, eVTOL Breakthroughs, and Regulatory Challenges: on this Episode of Weekly Wings appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Chairs of Homeland Security and Energy and Commerce Committees Urge DHS and DOE to Release Information on Potential Threats On June 20, 2024, House Committee on Homeland Security Chair Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN), and House Committee on Energy and Commerce Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) called on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and […] The post Lawmakers Call for Declassification of National Security Risks Posed by Chinese-Made Drones appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New Delair Ground Station Integrates Multiple UAV Platforms for Seamless Operations Delair has announced the release of its new universal UAV ground station, DRAKO (Drone Remote Access Command & Control for Operations), at Eurosatory. This innovative ground station aims to address the challenges faced by operators who manage multiple UAV systems, each with unique control […] The post Delair Unveils DRAKO: A Universal UAV Ground Station appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Updated App Offers Enhanced Flight Planning, Advanced Tools, and Flight Approval Services The Netherlands’ favorite flight planning app, GoDrone, has been re-launched with a suite of new features, upgrades, and data sets. Developed and powered by Altitude Angel, the world’s most trusted UTM (Unified Traffic Management) technology provider, the updated app promises to enhance the […] The post GoDrone Flight Planning App Re-launched with New Features appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Enhanced Features for Diverse Industrial Applications JOUAV, a leading Chinese industrial UAV manufacturer, has announced the launch of an upgraded version of its PH-20 multi-rotor UAV. This professional-grade drone system is designed to improve the efficiency and ease of flight operations across various sectors, including surveying, infrastructure monitoring, public safety, emergency response, and disaster rescue. […] The post JOUAV Launches Upgraded PH-20 Drone System appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Enhancements Include Real-Time MSX Functionality and Improved Altitude Accuracy Teledyne FLIR has announced the release of firmware version 1.3 for their SIRAS drone system, introducing a range of enhancements designed to improve performance and user experience. The update is available for download and includes improvements to image quality, signal reliability, altitude accuracy, and flight data […] The post Teledyne FLIR Releases Firmware 1.3 for Secure SIRAS Drones appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Strategic Collaboration Aims to Foster Korean Advanced Air Mobility Market Skyports Infrastructure, a leading provider of vertiport infrastructure for the advanced air mobility (AAM) industry, has announced a partnership with Jeju Air Co., Korea’s foremost low-cost airline. This collaboration is set to support the deployment of vertiports for air taxi operations in Korea. The agreement, […] The post Skyports Partners with Jeju Air on Korean Vertiport Development appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article