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Read or listen to all of the headlines in one place: excerpts from the DRONELIFE drone news of the week ending July 21, 2023. Click on the titles below for the full story. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Drone – News – Of – The – Week – July – 21 Earn a […] The post Drone News of the Week, July 21: DRONELIFE Headlines, All in One Place to Read or Listen appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

U.S. House passes the “Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act” in 351-69 vote. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · House – Passes – FAA – Reauthorization – Bill The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a 5 year FAA Reauthorization Bill. H.R. 3935, “Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act” […] The post House Passes FAA Reauthorization Bill appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

SimActive Announces New Pricing for Processing Data from Larger Drone Cameras SimActive Inc., a world-leading developer of photogrammetry software, started 20 years ago providing large scale mapping for military customers, based on data gathered from large format cameras mounted on aircraft. Since then, their flagship Correlator3D software has expanded to offer the same ease of […] The post SimActive Goes Big: Lower Pricing for Processing Data From Larger Drone Cameras appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Drone Ag is the developer of Skippy, a mobile app delivering precision ag data on a smartphone. Using inexpensive, commercial off the shelf (COTS) DJI drones, Skippy could be a game changer for farmers, researchers and commercial producers of agricultural products. Skippy Scout delivers crop views, reporting, and more; automatically. Skippy doesn’t require great piloting […] The post Drone Ag Wins UK Grant to Develop Skippy Scout: Automated Crop Scouting with COTS Drones appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Model A, Alef Aeronautics‘ Flying Car, Receives Special Airworthiness Certificate by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb In a significant step forward for personal air mobility, San Mateo-based flying car company Alef Aeronautics recently announced that its “Model A” vehicle has received a Special Airworthiness Certificate from the FAA. While the “Special” certificate limits the […] The post The Next Model A: Alef Aeronautics’ Flying Car (Which Can Also Drive on the Road) appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

DroneShield Receives $33M Contract from US Government Founded in 2014 in Australia, DroneShield is an Australian and US-based company specializing in counter drone technology. Their product suite runs from detection capability through mitigation. Their flagship products include the DroneSentry detection technology and the handheld DroneGun series, which allow personnel to neutralize drone threats. DroneShield uses […] The post U.S. Government Agencies Invest in Counter UAS: DroneShield’s $33 Million Contract appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The FAA has issued an implementation plan for integrating air taxis and advanced air mobility (AAM) into the National Airspace (NAS) by 2028. The implementation plan is directed towards the “Innovate28” AAM project, in reference to the agency’s goal of allowing AAM operations at limited locations by 2028. The plan “includes various components and the sequence […] The post FAA Releases Air Taxi Implementation Plan: Operations by 2028 appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

In South Korea, urban air mobility is getting real – and the country is taking a leading position in development, manufacture, and deployment. This week, Korean manufacturer PLANA signs LOI to supply commercial air carrier Hi-Air with 30 AAM aircraft. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Hybrid AAM eVTOL developer PLANA announced its signing […] The post South Korea Moves Full Speed Ahead on Advanced Air Mobility: PLANA, Hi-Air Ink Deal for 30 AAM Aircraft appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Event 38’s fixed wing aircraft has been deployed for a wide range of applications. Now, the company has released a new variant offering more endurance and range for greater flexibility. Event 38 Releases New Variant of E400 ISR Drone by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby U.S.-based UAV manufacturer Event 38 Unmanned Systems Inc. has […] The post Event 38 Releases New Variant of E400 ISR Drone: Longer Flight, Longer Range, and More appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Australian drone manufacturer Carbonix and drone data management platform provider Aerial Vantage have completed their first commercial flights in Michigan. With missions taking place every fortnight, the ongoing campaign aims to extract insight through advanced drone capabilities and advanced AI data processing. The initial missions are a component of a larger aerial remote sensing project with the […] The post Australia’s Carbonix Completes First Commercial Flights in US with Volanti Electric Fixed Wing appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Drone Accelerator GENIUS NY Partners with International Regulatory Consulting Organization Murzilli Consulting by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Murzilli Consulting and GENIUS NY have announced a new partnership providing start-up participants in the GENIUS NY drone accelerator programme and portfolio with Murzilli Consulting in-house resources, assisting them with complex regulatory frameworks and enabling faster […] The post Drone Accelerator Genius NY Partners with Murzilli Consulting to Help Startups Take Flight 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 July 17-23, 2023. MONDAY, July 17: Full Crew with special guests Anthony […] The post Drone Events of the Week, July 17 – 23: Webinars, Podcasts, Demos and More appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

This summer throughout the world, extreme weather events leading to flooding and heat waves have put strain on public safety resources everywhere. The new Starling X.2 is an innovative tool to help responders communicate quickly – providing fast, eye-catching, sky borne messaging, when and where it’s most important. Promo Drone, Draganfly Reveal New Starling X.2 […] The post Draganfly, PromoDrone Partner on Starling x.2 Drone: Critical Messaging, When and Where Needed appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Are you ready for new FAA regulations? The FAA has released a document outlining compliance measures with the Remote ID rule, otherwise known as Part 89, which requires all drones be equipped with new Remote ID recognition and tracking technology in order to further integrate UAVs into the National Airspace System (NAS). Beginning on September […] The post Are You Ready for Remote ID? FAA Guidelines and Resources appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Aims Community College to Offer Colorado’s First UAS Associate Degree for Drone Pilots by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby This fall, Aims Community College will begin offering an Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Associate of Applied Science Degree, the first of its kind to be offered in Colorado. Aims is only the fifteenth two-year college […] The post Earn a UAS Associate’s Degree at Aims Community College in Colorado! 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 July 14, 2023. Click on the titles below for the full story. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Drone – News – Of – The – Week – July – 14Estonia Full Speed […] The post Drone News of the Week, July 14: DRONELIFE Headlines and Story Excerpts, All in One Place to Read or Listen appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Node4 Supports Skyports Infrastructure with Global Network Infrastructure and Cloud-Based Data Analysis by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · What – Goes – Into – A-Vertiport – Node – 4-Partners – With – Skyports Leading vertiport provider Skyports Infrastructure has commissioned cloud-led digital transformation Managed Services Provider (MSP) […] The post What Goes Into a Vertiport? Node4 Supports Skyports Infrastructure with Data Analysis and IT appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

AAV Leader EHang Announces $23M Private Placement Led by South Korean Entrepreneur Lee Soo Man by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Autonomous aerial vehicle (“AAV”) technology platform leader EHang Holdings has announced its entry into share subscription agreements for a total of US$23,000,000 private placement with several strategic investors led by South Korean record producer […] The post EHang Announces $23 Million Private Placement to Support Development of Urban Air Mobility appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The newly formed Drone Advocacy Alliance will fight against bans on Chinese-made drone technology. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · The – Drone – Advocacy – Alliance – Fighting – Bans – On – Chinese – Made – Drone – Tech The formation of the Drone Advocacy Alliance was announced today. The Alliance is “a coalition […] The post New Drone Advocacy Alliance Fights Against Bans on Chinese-Made Drone Technology appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

DeDrone’s Newest Version of Tracker.AI Classifies “Any and All Flying Objects in a 3D Airspace” by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Sterling, VA-based DeDrone recently unveiled their new DeDroneTracker.AI ver. 6.0, a machine-learning powered autonomous threat-detection/classification command and control system that enables customers to effectively manage and take out drone-based threats. DeDrone’s technology, powered […] The post AI-Powered Classification of “Any and All Flying Objects” in the Airspace: DeDrone Tracker.AI v.6 appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Detect and Avoid (DAA) Technology is critical to advanced drone operations and flight beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS.) Now, a project demonstrates the use of computer vision DAA technology to detect other drones and aircraft in secured airspace. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Vision – Based – Detect – And – Avoid […] The post Project Demonstrates Use of Vision-Based DAA to Track and Monitor Other Drones appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Drones of the future may be operated by the movement of the pilot’s body. XTEND Partners with ModalAI to Advance Human and Machine Collaboration Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · News – Drones – Will – Advance – Human – And – Machine – Collaboration by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today, human-guided […] The post New Drones Will Advance “Human and Machine Collaboration”: XTEND and ModalAI Partner appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Small drones for military use are being leveraged beyond short-range reconnaissance. Draper develops detection capabilities for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) elements, so that military units can send sUAVs ahead to scout locations and identify hazards without risking personnel. Continue reading below or listen: DroneLife · Small – Drones – Can – Fly – […] The post Small Drones Can Fly Ahead of Military Units to Detect CBRN Hazards: Draper Develops New Capabilities appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Celestial Drones Performs Drone Show to Raise Funds and Awareness for Muscular Dystrophy by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Drone technologies development expert SPH Engineering is showcasing the utilization of Drone Show Technologies by Celestial Drones. On this past 4th of July weekend at Point of the Bluff Vineyards in New York, Celestial Drones […] The post Drone Show Raises Funds for Muscular Dystrophy: Celestial Drones Performs “Humble Courage” appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

GeoCue Partners with Escadrone, Continues Expansion into European Market by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Geospatial solutions leader GeoCue has announced the addition of autonomous robotics integration expert Escadrone to its global network of distributors. Since 2014, Escadrone has served as a trailblazer in the design, sale, and approval of drone technology, providing numerous […] The post GeoCue Expands Reach in Europe for TrueView Imaging Sensors and LiDAR Processing appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article