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Immervision is a leading provider of “Deep Seeing Technology”: wide-angle optics, processing, and sensor fusion for next generation technology. Here, Immervision AVP Ludimila Centano gives a deep dive on the sensor options available for safe, low-light drone operations. Read on to understand the pros and cons of low-light cameras vs. LiDAR sensors, what actually qualifies […] The post The Art and Science of Low-Light Drone Operations: LiDAR or Camera? A DRONELIFE Exclusive from Immervision appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Archer Aviation, an American manufacturer of eVTOLs, and Air Chateau International, an advanced air mobility services provider based in the UAE, recently announced a Memorandum of Understanding signed at the Dubai Air Show covering a planned purchase of over $100 million worth of Midnight eVTOLs with an initial deposit due by the end of the […] The post Archer Aviation and Air Chateau International Ink $100 Million Deal for Midnight eVTOLs, Paving the Way for AAM Services in Dubai and Abu Dhabi appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Bellwether Industries, a London-based urban air mobility company, and Schubeler, a German company specializing in electric propulsion systems, recently announced a strategic partnership to continue using Schubeler’s technology in upcoming designs. After the success of the partnership when it came to Bellwether’s “Antelope” eVTOL, the upcoming “Oryx” will also feature Schubeler engines as both companies […] The post Propelling the Future: Bellwether Industries and Schubeler Forge Strategic Partnership for Cutting-Edge Electric Propulsion in Urban Air Mobility appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Prague-based eVTOL manufacturer Zuri recently showcased their design for a 5-seater eVTOL at the Dubai Air Show through augmented reality. Zuri’s display, powered by a pair of AR glasses, was the only AR presentation at the show and allowed viewers to experience their new design with an unprecedented level of immersion. (Video) The AR experience […] The post Zuri Takes Flight: Prague-based eVTOL Manufacturer Unveils 5-Seater Design in Groundbreaking AR Showcase at Dubai Air Show appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

TEKEVER Strengthens European Presence with €3.2M Contract and New Space Hub in France TEKEVER, a prominent European unmanned aerial systems (UAS) leader, has secured a contract valued at up to €3.2 million to provide satellite communications technology for the European Space Agency’s (ESA) upcoming Comet Interceptor mission. Simultaneously, TEKEVER is expanding its European footprint with […] The post TEKEVER Advances European Space Presence with €3.2M ESA Contract and Toulouse Space Hub appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Study finds autonomy software needed in future drone traffic management system By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill As drone use scales up in the future, creating an increasingly crowded airspace at altitudes below 400 feet, a recent study by researchers at Johns Hopkins University suggests that increasing the level of autonomous operations help might create […] The post Clearing the Skies: The Imperative Shift Towards Autonomous Operations in Future Drone Traffic Management Systems appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Curious about urban air mobility? Don’t miss Wisk Aero on the Drone Radio Show with host Randy Goers. Wisk CEO Brian Yutko talks about the progress the company is making to develop and deploy autonomous air taxis, including the results of a recent successful air taxi flight demonstration at the Long Beach Airport. Drone Radio […] The post Wisk Aero on the Drone Radio Show! appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Honeywell to Provide Advanced Flight Controls for AIBOT’s Electric Aircraft AIBOT has selected Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) to supply its Compact Fly-By-Wire (cFBW) system for the support of AIBOT’s fully electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The adoption of Honeywell’s technology aims to enhance the next generation of aircraft avionics, contributing to the development of […] The post AIBOT Partners with Honeywell for Cutting-Edge Flight Controls in Next-Gen Electric Aircraft appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Botlink and Simple Business Automation Collaborate to Launch Innovative Monarch Conservation Software Platform, POLLi In a collaborative effort, Botlink and Simple Business Automation (SBA) introduce the POLLi software platform, a groundbreaking solution designed to streamline data collection for conservation organizations. The platform leverages the power of drones, artificial intelligence (AI), and cloud computing to enhance […] The post POLLi Unveiled: Unlocking Mysteries of Monarch Habitats with Drones, AI, and Cloud Computing appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

AUVSI’s Initiatives Aim to Boost U.S. Drone Industry and Level Global Playing Field This week, the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) took a significant step toward strengthening the U.S. drone industry with the launch of the Partnership for Drone Competitiveness (Partnership) and the release of an accompanying whitepaper. A Capitol Hill press conference […] The post AUVSI’s Partnership for Drone Competitiveness: Strengthening the US Drone Industry appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

AutoFlight unveils high-payload advanced air mobility firefighting program and debuts fully functional prototype by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Walker Robinson AutoFlight has announced their electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) firefighting program and prototype drone. The firefighting drone is a modified version of Autoflight’s CarryAll product with an impressive range and payload capacity enabling it to […] The post Advanced Air Mobility Firefighting: AutoFlight’s eVTOL Drone Solution appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Open Skies Cornwall Demonstrates Pyka Pelican Electric Cargo Drone A revolutionary electric cargo drone, deemed a ‘game-changer,’ made its debut in Cornwall this week, marking a significant milestone for Open Skies Cornwall, a project under UKRI’s Future Flight Challenge, delivered by Innovate. The initiative aims to open up low-level airspace for drone operations, focusing on […] The post World’s Largest Civilian Electric Cargo Drone Takes Flight in Cornwall, Paving the Way for Remote Connectivity appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Skyportz Unveils Innovative Vertistop™ Vertiport Design at Dubai Airshow In an announcement at the Dubai Airshow, Skyportz, in collaboration with Contreras Earl Architecture and Arup, has unveiled its latest modular sustainable vertiport design – the Skyportz Vertistop™. This innovative design aims to revolutionize urban mobility by addressing the need for compact and affordable public vertiports […] The post The Vertiport Designed to Go Anywhere: Skyportz Unveils Vertistop™ at Dubai Airshow appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

DJI Introduces Limited-Time Discounts on Select Drones for the Holiday Season DJI Announces Black Friday Drone Deals DJI, the world’s leading manufacturer of consumer drones and digital camera technology, has released its annual 2023 holiday promotions, discounting their top products. This holiday promotion is effective from November 9, 2023, to November 27, 2023, providing enthusiasts […] The post DJI’s Black Friday Drone Deals: Minis, Avata, and More! appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Old railway station to be site for drone development hub By DRONELIFE Feature Editor Jim Magill The city of Detroit and Ford Motor Company are both icons of the U.S. ground transportation industry. Now a Ford subsidiary, the city of Detroit, the state of Michigan and other partners are working together to write the next […] The post Detroit’s Drone Innovation Hub: Ford and City Revitalize Historic Landmark for Aerial Revolution appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Volocopter Successfully Conducts First Flight Test in Downtown Manhattan Heliport Volocopter, a trailblazer in urban air mobility (UAM), marked a significant milestone by completing its inaugural flight test at the Downtown Manhattan Heliport (DMH) in New York City (NYC). The crewed Volocopter 2X, hosted by Mayor Eric Adams and the New York City Economic Development […] The post Volocopter Air Taxi Flies in New York City appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Elistair Launches KHRONOS, a Game-Changing Tethered Drone System for Challenging Environments Elistair, a renowned leader in long-endurance, tethered unmanned aircraft systems, has officially introduced KHRONOS, a fully automated tethered drone system tailored for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions in challenging, GPS/GNSS-denied, and RF-denied environments. “KHRONOS represents a significant milestone for Elistair,” remarked Guilhem de […] The post KHRONOS: the Tethered Drone System for Challenging Environments appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Cytta Corp (OTCQB:CYCA) is a safety and security SaaS technology provider of the CyttaCOMMS collaborative video/audio integration platform and CyttaCARES school security streaming technology. Their President and CEO, Natalia Sokolova, went to Citizens Police Academy to experience her customers’ environment first hand. Here’s her account of what it was like. The following is a guest […] The post This Public Safety Tech CEO Went to Citizens Police Academy to Experience Her Customers’ World appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

ALDOT Employs SimActive Software and Drone Imagery for Swift Tornado Recovery In the wake of a devastating tornado that swept through the southwest portion of Selma, Alabama, earlier this year, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) turned to SimActive Inc., a renowned developer of photogrammetry software, to aid in the efficient assessment of the damage. […] The post ALDOT Partners Uses Drone Data and Correlator3D for Rapid Tornado Recovery appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Amazon Prime Air debuts new drone, announces international expansion By DRONELIFE Feature Editor Jim Magill Amazon Prime Air, which last December launched its first two U.S. pilot projects, has unveiled a new updated UAV and plans to expand its drone delivery service to two European countries. Last month the company announced it would begin deploying […] The post New Amazon Drone, Expansion of Drone Delivery Services: the DRONELIFE Interview appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

ANRA Technologies Introduces Vertiport Management System (VMS) for Urban Air Mobility at Dubai Air Show ANRA Technologies, a global leader in uncrewed vehicle mission management and operations solutions, unveiled its Vertiport Management System (VMS) at the Dubai Air Show, addressing a critical digital technology gap in managing Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) Urban Air Mobility […] The post Beyond Buildings: the Digital Systems that Will Manage Vertiport Operations for Urban Air Mobility appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Today, vHive, a global market leader specializing in enterprise asset digitization, announced it has been recognized by Frost & Sullivan as a recipient of the 2023 Enabling Technology Leadership Award. This award recognizes vHive as a leading Digital Twins software solution provider for multiple industries, including telecom, renewable energy, and cranes, based on its years […] The post Drones, Digital Twins, and Asset Digitization: vHive Wins 2023 Enabling Technology Leadership Award appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

FlytBase and DroneDeploy have jointly declared a strategic partnership which may change reshape the landscape of autonomous drone operations and reality capture. This integration brings together the strengths of both platforms: allowing users to effortlessly automate end-to-end workflows. FlytBase customers and partners will now have the capability to automatically load captured data into DroneDeploy, allowing […] The post FlytBase, DroneDeploy Partner to Enable Autonomous Drone Operations and Reality Capture appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

InterGlobe Enterprises and Archer Aviation Unveil Ambitious Plan for All-Electric Air Taxi Service Throughout India by 2026 InterGlobe Enterprises, a pioneering travel and hospitality conglomerate in India, and Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR), a leading player in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, have officially announced their strategic collaboration to introduce an all-electric air […] The post Archer Aviation, InterGlobe Enterprises Plan All-Electric Air Taxi Service Across India by 2026 appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Garuda Aerospace Opens Retail Drone Stores Across India by DRONELIFE Staff Wirter Ian J. McNabb Garuda Aerospace, an Indian developer of drones and UAV technology, recently announced the opening of new retail spaces across India, demonstrating the growing role of UAVs in the Indian economy. The company’s flagship retail outlet will open in the coming […] The post India’s Garuda Aerospace Opens Retail Drone Stores appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article