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Wing’s New Hires Will Lead Company to Expanded Drone Delivery Around the World Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Wings – New – Hires – Will – Drive – Drone – Delivery – At – Scale Google’s Wing is focused on expanding drone delivery networks around the world – bringing residential drone delivery to […] The post Google’s Wing Makes Key Hires as they Expand Drone Delivery appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Top New Features in Global Mapper v25 Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Blue – Marble – New – Features – Global – Mapper – Pro Blue Marble Geographic’s flagship software, Global Mapper Pro, is an all-in-one GIS package for analyzing and processing vector, terrain, image, and point cloud data. A comprehensive and easy-to-use […] The post Check Out These New Features in Global Mapper v25 from Blue Marble appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

A new project demonstrates the lifesaving possibilities of BVLOS medical drone delivery in Greece. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb A partnership between the Quest Group, (ACS and Uni Systems), together with the Pleiades IoT Innovation Cluster and PROBOTEK, announced that they had successfully transported pharmaceuticals and medical supplies from the island of Kos, […] The post BVLOS Medical Drone Delivery Could Be Lifesaving in Greek Islands appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Start-up’s mission software uses plain English commands to control drones By Jim Magill Imagine being able to program drone missions by communicating with your UAVs using simple commands in English, such as having a police surveillance drone being able to pick out a suspect’s vehicle from a crowed highway by telling it to “Find the […] The post What if You Could Tell a Drone to “Find the Red Truck?” Avianna Software on Natural Language Processing for Drones appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Skyports and Equinor have partnered to trial drone delivery to off-shore drilling platforms. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Skyports Drone Services, a UK-based drone logistics company, and Equinor, a Norweigan energy firm, have partnered up for a new trial program that will see electric drones delivering supplies and other cargo to off-shore drilling […] The post Drone Delivery to Off-Shore Drilling Platforms: Skyports Partners with Equinor appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

On this episode of the Drone Radio Show Podcast: Philip Butterworth-Hayes, publisher and editor of Unmanned Airspace, highlights five trends shaping urban air mobility today and he talks about some of the communities that are leading the way in air mobility. Philip Butterworth-Hayes is publisher and editor of Unmanned Airspace.info, the world’s first internet-based information portal […] The post 5 Trends Shaping Urban Air Mobility Today: Philip Butterworth-Hayes on the Drone Radio Show Podcast appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Skydio‘s user conference, Ascend, takes place today in San Francisco: and the company made an all out push to have the drone community tune in to the keynote to hear CEO Adam Bry announce their latest platform, the Skydio X10. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Skydio – Announces – Skydio – X10Skydio X10 […] The post Ascend’s Big Reveal: The Skydio X10 appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Connect Robotics Delivers Emergency Kits by Drone Over the Sea in the “World’s Largest Robotics Exercise” Connect Robotics recently took part in what has been described as the “World’s Largest Robotics Exercise.” They utilized UAVs to deliver emergency medical kits over the ocean in the Robotic Experimentation and Prototyping Augmented by Maritime Unmanned Systems or […] The post Ship to Shore Drone Delivery: Connect Robotics in “World’s Largest Robotics Exercise” appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The 4th International Drone Show Competition is open for Applications by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Walker Robinson The 4th International Drone Show Competition organized by drone show pioneers SPH Engineering is now open for applications. The competition features participants from all over the world and is intended to highlight key innovators in drone show technology. SPH […] The post The 4th International Drone Show Competition: Highlighting New Tech, New Techniques appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Zipline Receives Authorization for BVLOS Drone Delivery The FAA has granted authorization for Zipline to delivery packages by drone, beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) of the pilot. The approval means that Zipline will be able to deliver packages in a wider range around their delivery points, without visual observers along the route – making […] The post FAA Authorizes Zipline for Drone Delivery Beyond Visual Line of Sight appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Viking Drone Packaging: Certified as a Crash Protected Container by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Walker Robinson Viking Drone Packaging has received a Crash Protection Container (CPC) certification from the United Kingdom. The company says this certification is the first of its kind, and the product has numerous applications for the aerial transport and delivery of fragile […] The post Viking Drone Packaging: A Certified, Crash Proof Container for Drone Delivery appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

ANRA Technologies, a global leader in unmanned traffic management (UTM) and drone operations platforms, recently announced the successful opening of a new U-Space Sandbox located in Tartu, Estonia, in partnership with the Estonian Transport Administration, the Estonian Business and Innovation Agency and the Tartu Science Park Foundation. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Estonias […] The post Estonia’s U-Space Sandbox: A Major Step Forward for Commercial UTM and U-Space Services appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Next-Level Human-Machine Teaming By: Dawn Zoldi (Colonel, USAF Ret.) Since the beginning of warfare, combatants have sought ways to increase that reach while removing themselves further and further from the battlefield. Distance can mean the difference between life and death to a soldier, sailor, airman, marine or guardian. Robots extend human reach and possibilities. For […] The post Human Machine Teaming May be the Future of Drones in the Defense Industry appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Flytrex Partners with National Restaurant Chains to Launch New Capability and Transform Delivery Process by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Walker Robinson Flytrex has announced the launch of their fully autonomous delivery in partnership with quick service restaurants. The service is fully automated from when the order is picked up to delivery at the customer’s home. Since […] The post Fully Automated Drone Delivery: Flytrex Partners with National Restaurant Chains for Ultrafast Food appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Researchers from Japan have developed a methodology for using two drones to inspect wind turbines without shutdown: significantly impacting the cost of maintenance. Read on to learn how it works. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Drones – Make – Wind – Power – More – Sustainable Japan’s NTT has been a leader […] The post Drones Make Wind Power More Sustainable: Turbine Inspections Without Down Time [DRONELIFE Exclusive] appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Gremsy, a leading manufacturer of camera gimbal stabilizers for drones, announces the Pixy LR: a purpose-built gimbal for the Sony ILX-LR1. The Sony ILX-LR1 is a major release for the drone industry: a 61 MP full-frame mirrorless camera in a small, lightweight form factor. Sony’s SDK enable more features and better performance for aerial surveying […] The post Gremsy Launches Pixy LR: Gimbal for New Sony ILX-LR1 Camera appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

FAA representatives caution against delay on compliance with Remote ID, despite the deadline extension until March 16, 2024. Drone operators were supposed to ensure that their aircraft were compliant with Remote ID rules by September 16, 2023. Many operators, however, have been unable to obtain the Remote ID modules required to equip older model aircraft […] The post FAA Clarifies Remote ID Deadline Extension: “Don’t Wait” appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Garuda Aerospace Introduces Equality Drone Training Program to Empower People with Disabilities by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Walker Robinson Garuda Aerospace, India’s lead drone manufacturer, has announced its Equality Drone Training program to strengthen diversity in the workforce. The program will enable individuals with disabilities to join the UAV workforce. Garuda Aerospace is partnering with Bharat […] The post Equality Drone Training Program: India’s Garuda Aerospace Works to Strengthen Diversity appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Elistair Launches ORION 2.2 TE – Tactical Tethered Drone by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Walker Robinson Elistair has announced the launch of its new UAS product line, the ORION 2.2 TE, Tactical Tethered Drone, which possesses enhanced flight capabilities, additional tactical applications, and increased payload capacity and delivery range. Elistair is a drone designer and manufacturer […] The post Tactical Tethered Drone: Elistair Releases ORION 2.2 TE appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Drone Enthusiast and Distinguished University of Alabama Student, Zac Herring, to be Featured in National Ad Campaign by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Walker Robinson The University of Alabama has announced that Zac Herring, a standout student and drone enthusiast will be featured in their national ad campaign: Where Legends Are Made. The ad campaign is designed […] The post University of Alabama Features Drone Pilot in National Ad Campaign: Where Legends are Made appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Today, September 13, the FAA Remote ID deadline has been extended by 6 months. Drone operators will now have until March 16, 2024 to comply with the remote ID for drones regulations. Find the rule in the Code of Federal Regulations here: or at the FAA website here. The FAA Remote ID deadline was originally […] The post BREAKING: FAA Remote ID Deadline Extended 6 Months appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Man Sentenced for 2022 Drone Incident at Bengals Game, NFL Implements Policy Change by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby According to a report by the Cincinnati Enquirer, this past Monday a man from Springfield Township was sentenced for flying an unauthorized drone over a Cincinnati Bengals Wildcard playoff game at PayCor Stadium on January […] The post Drone Pilot Sentenced for 2022 Incident at Bengals Game: NFL Implements Policy Change appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Women and Drones Names Hall of Fame Inductees: Awards presentation at Women in Emerging Aviation October Ceremony Women and Drones proudly announces the distinguished list of inductees being named to the Women in Emerging Aviation Technologies Hall of Fame. They will be honored at the 7th Annual Women in Emerging Aviation Technologies Awards ceremony taking place […] The post Women and Drones Names This Year’s Hall of Fame Inductees! appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Microdrones Reveals First NDAA-Compliant LiDAR Drone Surveying System At Commercial UAV Expo in Vegas last week, Microdrones announced their new, NDAA-compliant EasyOne LiDAR solution. The solution was also on show at the nighttime, CSI demonstration hosted by Sundance Media Group: where the Microdrones solution executed a grid mission in moments to produce a digital twin […] The post NDAA-Compliant LiDAR Drone Surveying System: Microdrones New EasyOne Solution appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Microsoft Collaborates with SimActive on a Cloud Photogrammetry Solution Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Microsoft – Collaborates – With – SimActive – On – Cloud – Photogrammetry – Solution Microsoft has announced a collaboration with Canada-based SimActive Inc., creators of the Correlator3D mapping platform, to demonstrate a cloud photogrammetry solution. Using the SimActive […] The post Microsoft Collaborates with SimActive to Demonstrate a Cloud Photogrammetry Solution appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article