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Want to learn more about the drone industry? This list is only a smattering of the great opportunities to hear from thought leaders and discuss current issues in commercial drones! Here are some of the drone industry events offered during the week of August 28 – September 3, 2023. MONDAY, August 28: Skydio Fly Days, […] The post Drone Events of the Week August 28 – September 3: Podcasts, Webinars, Demos and More appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Draganfly Receives Contract from Canadian Provincial Wildfire Services by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Award-winning drone leader Draganfly Inc. announced that it will be supplying a Canadian Provincial Government with drone pilot crews and drone technology to aid in firefighting mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery efforts. The company’s sophisticated drone technology and expert pilots […] The post Draganfly Drones Will Help Put Out Canada’s Wildfires appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Read or listen to all of the headlines in one place: excerpts from the DRONELIFE drone news of the week ending August 25, 2023. Click on the titles below for the full story. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Drone – News – Of – The – Week – Ending – August – 24 […] The post Drone News of the Week Ending August 25: DRONELIFE Headlines, All in One Place to Read or Listen appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Walmart and Wing Join Forces to Expand Drone Delivery Services in Dallas Metro Area Retail giant Walmart and drone delivery provider Wing are poised to launch drone delivery service from two Walmart stores in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The partnership, which builds upon Walmart’s ongoing efforts to provide efficient last-mile delivery solutions and Wing’s expertise […] The post Walmart Parters with Wing on Drone Delivery in Dallas Fort Worth appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

In May, the FAA asked for public input on requests for waivers to fly Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS.) Phoenix Air Unmanned, uAvionix, Zipline, and UPS Flight Forward all applied for waivers: today, FAA announced that Pheonix Air Unmanned has been granted authorization to operate BVLOS for “aerial work, aerial photography, survey and powerline and […] The post FAA Grants Phoenix Air Unmanned Waiver for BVLOS Flight with Swiss Drones Uncrewed Helicopter appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT), a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government and commercial operations, announced August 22 that the military-grade Teal 2 had received Remote ID certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The news was closely followed on August 23 by an announcement that the U.S. Defense Logistics […] The post Red Cat’s Teal 2 Gets Remote ID Certification as US Defense Logistics Doubles Order appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

D-Fend Solutions Announces EnforceAir2, Portable and Powerful Counter-UAS Technology by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Walker Robinson D-Fend Solutions has launched the newest version of their EnforceAir product, EnforceAir2. EnforceAir 2 xpands and improves on the success of their previous product, EnforceAir, which received the 2023 Intersec Homeland Security/Service of the Year Award. EnforceAir2 has increased drone […] The post D-Fend Announces EnforceAir 2: Counter Drone Technology in a Backpack appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Remote ID is designed to allow stakeholders to detect and track drones in the air – both mitigating the risk of unauthorized drones and allowing greater utilization of legitimate commercial operation. In a high stakes national security event like the Super Bowl, Remote ID becomes a critical tool for the federal and local agencies responsible […] The post Remote ID in a Real World National Security Event: Pierce Aerospace at Super Bowl LVII appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

In this episode of the Drone Radio Show with Randy Goers: Toni Drummond, President US of Titan Aviation, talks about advance airflight, the challenges and opportunities for integrating crewed and uncrewed systems into the same airspace and how Commercial UAV Expo Advance Airspace Summit will help elevate the discussion among industry professionals. Drone Radio Show […] The post Titan Aviation on the Drone Radio Podcast Show! Integrating Crewed and Uncrewed Systems appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Advanced Air Mobility pioneer EHang (NASDAQ: EH) has announced two significant milestones in the journey towards type certification of the EH216-S passenger drone. Final Testing Complete EHang has now completed the final flight tests required in the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) type certification (TC) process for the EH216-S. The process has taken 31 months […] The post EHang Announces New Milestones on Air Taxi Type Certification in China appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

As a recent article in Politico highlighted, the clock is ticking on the current Acting Administrator of the FAA. FAA Acting Administrator Polly Trottenberg, the Deputy Administrator of the Department of Transportation, is limited by law to a term of no more than 210 days. This term will expire on October 25, 2023: at which […] The post Clock Ticking on FAA Administrator: Still No Permanent Pick appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Zero Zero Robotics, a tech company specializing in embedded AI technology, has unveiled the HoverAir X1 – a compact and autonomous aerial camera that takes the art of drone photography to new heights. The HoverAir X1 offers users features ranging from pre-programmed flight modes to stabilization technology, all bundled in a pocket-sized device. Weighing in […] The post The Drone That Flies Itself: HoverAir X1 Introduces Pocket-Sized Self-Flying Aerial Camera appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Want to learn more about the drone industry? This list is only a smattering of the great opportunities to hear from thought leaders and discuss current issues in commercial drones! Here are some of the drone industry events offered during the week of August 21 – 27, 2023. MONDAY, August 21: Law-Tech Connect Online: AAM […] The post Drone Events of the Week, August 21 – 27: Webinars, Podcasts, Demos and More appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Skydio ASCEND Conference: Anticipation Builds for Exclusive Unveiling of Enterprise Drone Solutions Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Skydios – ASCEND – User – Conference The Skydio ASCEND 2023 Conference, set to take place on September 20, 2023 within the serene Presidio National Park in San Francisco, CA, promises a significant reveal about Skydio’s […] The post Skydio’s ASCEND, September 20: What Will the Next Evolution Look Like? appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Read or listen to all of the headlines in one place: excerpts from the DRONELIFE drone news of the week ending August 18, 2023. Click on the titles below for the full story. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Drone – News – Of – The – Week – August – 18 – DRONELIFE […] The post Drone News of the Week, August 18: DRONELIFE Headlines, All in One Place to Read or Listen appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

LIFT Aircraft Inc has officially entered into a strategic partnership with Marubeni Corporation (MARUY), a prominent Japanese general trading company, according to a statement released today. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · LIFT – Inks – Deal – With – Buffet – Backed – Marubeni – In – Japan Marubeni Corporation, which boasts notable […] The post LIFT Aircraft Signs Deal with Warren Buffet Backed Marubeni Corporation appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

ANRA Technologies (ANRA) Powers FAA UAM Live Flight Tests The FAA and stakeholders are moving full speed ahead on urban air mobility (UAM). The US has committed to advanced air mobility operations by the Los Angeles Olympic games in 2028. One of the projects established to help move the industry forward is the Urban Air […] The post ANRA Technologies Suports FAA’s Urban Air Mobility Demonstrations: Live Flights of Optionally Piloted Centaur appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

NC DOT Wins FAA Waiver for Remote, BVLOS Ops at Construction Sites Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · NC – DOT – Receives – FAA – BVLOS – Waiver – For – Remote – Inspections NC has been a leader in advancing drone operations. Now, the NC DOT announces an FAA waiver to remotely […] The post NC DOT to Deploy Remote Drone Operations at Construction Sites: the Path to Routine, BVLOS Inspections appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

SimActive Inc. has announced the widespread adoption of its Correlator3D product by Phase One camera users across the globe. This collaboration simplifies data processing in aerial imaging applications, saving users time and optimizing output. Correlator3D, known for its ability to handle various imagery sources, now accommodates both small sensors like the IXM-50 commonly used in […] The post SimActive and Phase One Cameras Collaborate for Streamlined Processing: Import Large Projects in Native Phase One IIQ Format appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

NBAA Offers Guidance on Advanced Air Mobility Integration Initiatives In a recent statement, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has addressed two crucial initiatives aimed at facilitating the safe and seamless integration of advanced air mobility (AAM) into the U.S. National Airspace System (NAS). Drawing from insights gathered through its AAM Roundtable and Emerging Technology […] The post NBAA, Stakeholders Caution AAM Working Group: Competition is “Fierce and Rapidly Advancing” appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

In an impressive show of patriotism and technology, the Bharat Drone Association and Garuda Aerospace have joined forces to honor the Honorable Minister of Civil Aviation, Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia. The virtual event, known as ‘Har Ghar Tiranga,’ celebrates India’s 77th year of Independence. During the event, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia raised the national flag in […] The post India’s Minister of Civil Aviation Raises National Flag with Fleet of Drones appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

In a collaborative effort, Google’s Wing and medical drone logistics firm Apian are establishing a medical drone delivery service in Ireland, while simultaneously exploring opportunities in the UK. Drones offer new opportunities for delivering crucial medical and pharmaceutical items to patients and hospitals. Wing and Apian have teamed up to introduce a medical drone delivery […] The post Google Wing, Apian Partner to Create Medical Drone Delivery Service in Ireland, UK appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

All images, credit to Droto Photography IN-FLIGHT Data and AirMatrix Achieve Industry First in Canada by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby In partnership with remote traffic management software leader AirMatrix, advanced drone operator IN-FLIGHT Data conducted one of the world’s first urban signals mapping operations following the previous year’s revolutionary UTM project. The successful […] The post AirMatrix, IN-FLIGHT Complete SAIL 4, BVLOS Drone Ops Over Urban Areas: Pushing the Boundaries of Complex Missions appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

A2Z Drone Delivery Releases New Version of RDST Longtail: DRONELIFE Interviews Founder and CEO Aaron Zhang Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · What – Will – It – Take – For – Drone – Delivery – To – Scale Los Angeles-based A2Z Drone Delivery began their business with an innovative delivery winch – an idea […] The post As A2Z Drone Delivery Releases New Rain-Proof Aircraft, We Ask CEO Aaron Zhang What it Will Take to See Wide Adoption in the US [DRONELIFE Exclusive] appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Altitude Angel’s Approval Services Platform Deployed by The London Heliport by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby UTM (Unified Traffic Management) technology leader Altitude Angel has announced that The London Heliport will be deploying its Approval Services platform. This platform enables drone operators, and soon eVTOL pilots as well, to request and pay for operations digitally […] The post The London Heliport Adopts Altitude Angel UTM Technology: Part of the New Aviation Ecosystem appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article