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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

In a first for Romania, MedLife introduces drone delivery for lab samples, over distance. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb MedLife, Romania’s largest private healthcare system, recently announced a new drone delivery system for biological laboratory samples. In partnership with Australian company Skyy Network, this new project makes MedLife the only private healthcare provider […] The post Romania’s MedLife Introduces Drone Delivery of Lab Samples over Medium and Long Distances appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Skydio and Trimble Collaborate on New Integration for Utilities, Construction and State Transportation Agencies by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Skydio, a California-based drone and UAV manufacturer focused on autonomy, recently announced a new strategic partnership with Trimble to create new integrated workflows designed to unite data capture, data visualization, and data analytics for […] The post Skydio, Trimble Partner to Bring Centimeter Level Accuracy to the X10 appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

SkyDrive Inc. (“SkyDrive”), a prominent Japanese manufacturer of eVTOL aircraft, has joined forces with the Kansai Electric Power Company (“KEPCO”) to develop electric charging infrastructure for eVTOLs. These facilities will be deployed in Osaka, Kansai, in preparation for the World EXPO 2025. SkyDrive, with its vision of leading the mobility revolution of our time, is […] The post SkyDrive and KEPCO Partner to Develop Electric Charging Infrastructure for eVTOLs appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Quantum-Systems GmbH, a leading Munich-based drone manufacturer, has unveiled an innovative survey-grade UAV solution in collaboration with Phase One and Trimble. The Phase One P5 128-megapixel camera has been seamlessly integrated into Quantum Systems’ flagship Trinity Pro mapping drone, marking a significant advancement in UAV-based mapping and surveying capabilities. The construction and surveying industry faces […] The post Trinity Pro Integrates Phase One P5 128 Megapixel Camera for a Survey Grade Drone Solution appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Israeli-based drone manufacturer Airobotics, (a subsidiary of Ondas Holdings) recently announced a $2.6 million order for additional Optimus drone systems from a local government entity in Dubai, UAE for public safety and emergency response operations. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Airobotics – Optimus – Drone – Systems – In – Dubai – Automated […] The post Airobotics Will Add More Optimus Drone Systems to Dubai for Public Safety Response appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Asylon Robotics scores $12 million STRATFI contract to provide their drone solution for perimeter security to Air Force bases and installations around the globe. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Drones – For – Perimeter – Security – Asylon – Scores – STRATFI – Contract Pennsylvania- based […] The post Perimeter Security with Drones: Asylon Robotics Scores $12 Million STRATFI Deal appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is on the horizon: but are community leaders ready? Do they understand the technology, applications, challenges and opportunities that AAM presents? by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb AAM4Gov, a Brighton, UK-based educational provider, recently announced the launch of their first online class focused on supporting decision makers as they navigate […] The post Are Community Leaders Ready for Air Taxis and AAM? AAM4Gov Provides the Background Decision Makers Need appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Drone mapping of vineyards, from the individual vine to the vineyard. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Drone – Mapping – Of – Vineyards While flying and alcohol don’t usually go together, new open standards supporting further data integration in the world of wine has the potential […] The post Drone Mapping of Vineyards Will Support New VISTA Project appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Altitude Angel Launches Prism Detect for Airspace Awareness by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Altitude – Angels – Launches – New – Division – Prism – Detect Altitude Angel, a UK based UTM (Unified Traffic Management) provider recently announced the launch of a new division, Prism Detect, […] The post Altitude Angel Launches Prism Detect to Create a Real Time, Moving Map of the Low Altitude Sky appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

As the FAA continues to develop the process for granting type certifications for unmanned vehicles, Matternet’s M2 delivery drone receives the first amendment to type certification, as the platform has evolved. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Continue reading below or listen: DroneLife · Matternets – Amendment – To – Type – Certification – […] The post Matternet M2 Delivery Drone Receives Amendment to Type Certification, Highlighting Platform Updates appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Could tiny drones be used for crop pollination? Worcester Polytechnic Institute Researcher Developing “RoboBees” to Combat a Declining Population of Pollinator Species by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Walker Robinson Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · WPI – Researcher – Develops – RoboBees – Drones – For – Pollination Images: courtesy Worcester Polytechnic Institute Researcher Nintin […] The post Could Tiny Drone Swarms Help Pollinate Crops? WPI Researcher Develops RoboBees appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

BRINC Delivers First LEMUR 2 Drones to Emergency Responders Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · BRINC – Delivers – First – LEMUR – 2-Drones – To – First – ResponderBRINC‘s LEMUR drones may be the best example of public safety drones as a de-escalation tool, providing SWAT teams with a proven 2-way communications solution […] The post BRINC Delivers LEMUR 2: Drones for Emergency Response appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Dronamics and Hellenic Post (ELTA) sign agreement for first postal cargo drone deliveries in Greece Continue reading below or listen: DroneLife · Cargo – Drones – Deliver – For – Postal – Service – In – GreeceDrone delivery is taking off all around the world. Well beyond fast food and retail products, drones offer a […] The post Cargo Drones to Deliver the Post in Greece: Same Day Delivery for Everyone, Everywhere appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

MightyFly awarded the Department of the Air Force SBIR Phase II contract and received investment from Draper Associates Applications for small drone delivery of food and retail goods are developing around the world – but the opportunity for cargo drones, autonomous eVTOL aircraft with larger payload capacity, may be even greater. Today, MightyFly announced new investment […] The post Autonomous Loading and Unloading for Cargo Drones: MightyFly Wins Air Force SBIR Phase II Contract appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Flytrex and Causey Aviation Unmanned Receive FAA Approval for BVLOS Operations Without Visual Observers Across US Suburbs Permission to operate a drone beyond the visual line of sight of the pilot (BVLOS) is critical for the drone industry to scale. The distance a pilot can operate within visual line of sight depends upon factors including […] The post BVLOS Drone Delivery, No Visual Observers: Flytrex and Causey Aviation Unmanned Get FAA Approval appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article