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SYPAQ and Tanglewood Group Partner to Support Global Delivery of Corvo PPDS UAS by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby SYPAQ Systems and Tanglewood Group announced their formation of a strategic partnership supporting global sales of the SYPAQ Corvo Precision Payload Delivery System (PPDS) UAS. Following the delivery of more than 500 PPDS autonomous systems […] The post The Flatpack Disposable Drone Providing Autonomous Delivery to Battlefields Across the Globe appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Gremsy Launches the G-HADRON Gimbal for Drone Integrators: Compact, Lightweight, Purpose-Built Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Gremsy – Launches – G-Hadron G-Hadron is the ultimate compact and lightweight gimbal, perfectly designed to carry the high-performance dual thermal and visible camera module Hadron 640R. With its optimized size and weight, G-Hadron ensures a plug-and-play […] The post Gremsy Launches G-Hadron Gimbal: Perfectly Designed to Carry Hadron 640R Dual Thermal and Visible Camera appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

NDAA Compliance refers to a set of standards published to indicate that platforms are substantially manufactured in the US with parts sourced domestically or from countries not deemed of concern to the U.S. government. The FY 20 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and 2019 Executive Order 13981, Maximizing Use of American-Made Goods, Products, and Materials, outlined specific requirements […] The post XTEND Human Guided Autonomous Drones Achieve Full NDAA Compliance appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

As eVTOL companies race to commercialization, type certification is one of the biggest hurdles. Type certification for eVTOLs is particularly challenging as standards are being developed as companies engage in the process. Now, having taken one of their first flights in Germany back in 2017, the Lilium Jet has become the First eVTOL with both EASA […] The post Lilium Jet Becomes First eVTOL with Both EASA and FAA Certification Basis appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Archer, Stellantis Advance Operations of First Ever High-Volume eVTOL Aircraft Manufacturing Facility by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby During the 2023 Paris Air Show, Archer Aviation Inc. and Stellantis announced progress in their strategic manufacturing partnership. Construction is currently ongoing on the world’s first high-volume eVTOL aircraft manufacturing facility located on a roughly 100-acre […] The post The First Ever High-Volume eVTOL Aircraft Manufacturing is Moving Full Speed Ahead for Production in 2024 appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Southern Company Granted FAA Waiver for Fully-Remote Drone Operations by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby In partnership with drone leader Skydio, leading energy provider Southern Company has announced that it has received a conditions-based waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) allowing for remote-based, autonomous beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) dock operations across […] The post Southern Company Gets BVLOS Waiver for Fully Remote Drone Operations with Skydio Dock 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 June 26 – July 2. MONDAY, June 26 Full Crew with special […] The post This Week’s Drone Industry Events, June 26 – July 2: Podcasts, Webinars, Demos and More 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 June 23, 2023. Click on the titles below for the full story. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Drone – News – Of – The – Week – June – 22 – DRONELIFE […] The post Drone News of the Week, June 23: DRONELIFE Headlines, All in One Place to Read or Listen appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Red Cat, Athena AI Announce New AI and Computer-Vision Abilities for Teal 2 Drone by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Military technology company Red Cat Holdings has announced its completion of the second phase of its artificial intelligence and computer-vision partnership with AI-enabled military decision-support company Athena AI. Athena was first announced as a […] The post Red Cat and Athena Announce New AI and Computer Vision Abilities for Teal 2 Drone appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Flyability Releases Remote ID Compliant Version of its Elios 3 by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Indoor drone solution provider Flyability has announced the release of a new version of its Elios 3 drone. This updated model is in full compliance with FAA regulations regarding UAS Remote Identification. The final rule on Remote Identification […] The post Flyability Releases Remote Compliant Version of Elios 3 Collision Tolerant Drone appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

As geopolitical tensions rise – and natural disasters become an ever more frequent occurrence – drones are increasingly used as tools of diplomacy. While the deployment of drones after a natural disaster for mapping or delivery is generally accepted as much needed help, could those same deployments also be used for surveillance or intelligence gathering […] The post Drone Diplomacy: Humanitarian or Act of Aggression? A DRONELIFE Exclusive appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Volocopter, Group ADP Announce Paris to be First City to Offer eVTOL Services in Summer 2024, “All Indicators Green,” says Groupe ADP. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby This week at the International Paris Air Show, urban air mobility (UAM) pioneer Volocopter and Groupe ADP, alongside the French Civil Aviation Authority and Paris Region, […] The post Volocopter Sets Its Sights on Olympic Games: Paris to Offer eVTOL Services in Summer 2024 appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

India’s government has banned the import of foreign drones in an effort to support the domestic drone industry. Now, one Indian drone company hopes to export their drone tech around the world. Garuda Aerospace Showcases Groundbreaking VAYU Drone at Paris Viva Tech Event 2023 by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Last week, India’s leading […] The post India’s Garuda Announces Plans to Deliver Drones to 100 Countries Next Year appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

WingXpand wins 7-figure U.S. AirForce contract to ruggedize 7ft packpackable drone, and develop fire-spotting software. WingXpand’s unique feature is described in its name. The wings on what appear to be a fixed wing drone literally expand out to 7 feet from a form factor small enough to be carried in a backpack. The design offers major […] The post WingXpand Wins U.S. AirForce Contract: the 7ft Backpackable Drone appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

XTEND Partners with Edge AI and Computer Vision Expert SightX XTEND allows human operators to interact with drones and robots in a new way – guiding flight with hand gestures. XTEND’s XOS is human guided operating system that could completely change the way drones are operated. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today, autonomous […] The post XTEND Partners with SightX on XOS, the Human-Guided Autonomous Operating System appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

AIR ONE Personal eVTOL Aircraft to Utilize High Lander UTM by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Electric take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) provider AIR has announced that its aerial vehicles will fly under the airspace coverage of leading drone management and uncrewed traffic management provider High Lander. High Lander is working towards the full […] The post AIR ONE Personal eVTOL: Operating with High Lander UTM and Mission Control appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The Federal Aviation Administration is going through a period of change, as a new interim leadership team is put into place and an FAA Reauthorization Package stalls in the Senate. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · FAA – News – Leadership – Changes – Reauthorization – And – MoreThe FAA news this month ranged […] The post FAA News: Leadership Changes, Reauthorization Stalls, and More [DRONELIFE Exclusive Dive] appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

ADAC Luftrettung to Collaborate with Volocopter on Next-Generation eVTOL for Emergency Medical Services ADAC Luftrettung is a charitable air rescue service operating more than 50 rescue helicopters out of 37 bases. The organization’s motto is “Racing against time and for life”: in emergency medical services, getting a patient to treatment quickly can mean the difference between […] The post Volocopter Partners with ADAC Luftrettung: Customizing eVTOL for Emergency Medical Services appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Japan’s SkyDrive Reaches Basic Agreement with Suzuki to Build eVTOL Aircraft, Leveraging manufacturing facilities and expertise. eVTOL and drone manufacturers around the world have run up against the realities of cost-effective manufacturing at scale. At this week’s Paris Air Show, Japan’s SkyDrive announced their solution. SkyDrive has partnered with Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki) to leverage […] The post Japan’s SkyDrive Will Leverage Suzuki’s Manufacturing to Build eVTOL Aircraft appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Air Taxi Landing Sites are Needed for UAM to Take Off. The World’s First Vertiport-in-a-Box™ Released at Paris Air Show It’s a conundrum common in many advanced technology sectors. In a world full of gas stations, can electric cars be viable without a similar network of charging stations? Which will come first: the air taxi […] The post For Air Taxis to Take Off, They Need Somewhere to Land. Skyportz Works to Make Investment in Vertiports Less Risky 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, June 19-25, 2023. This week! The 54th Paris Air Show, June 19-25 MONDAY, June 19 A Special […] The post Drone Industry Events, June 19-25: Webinars, Podcasts, Demos and More appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Dufour Aerospace Release Final Design and Specifications for Aero2 Drone by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today, Swiss eVTOL company Dufour Aerospace released the final design and specifications for its Aero2 drone, an uncrewed aerial vehicle with a hybrid-electric propulsion system and an aerodynamically-efficient tilt-wing design. The Aero2 is the predecessor of the Aero3, […] The post Dufour Aerospace Releases the Final Design for the Aero2 Drone: Hybrid-Electric Propulsion, Tilt-Wing Design appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Strayos Partners with Quantum Systems to Transform Mining Operations by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Mining Intelligence software leader Strayos and aerial intelligence company Quantum-Systems GmbH have entered a strategic partnership to revolutionize mining operations via advanced technology and automation. The partnership will leverage the advanced capabilities of both companies, merging Strayos’ expertise in […] The post Transforming Mining Operations with Drones: Strayos Partners with Quantum Systems 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 June 16, 2023. Click on the titles below for the full story. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · The – Drone – News – Of – The – Week – June – 16 […] The post Drone News of the Week, June 16: DRONELIFE Headlines, All in One Place to Read or Listen appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The Prison System’s Next Opportunity: Drone Tracking and Protection Against Threats to Airspace Security Keeping drones out of prison airspace has become a critical challenge. Here, experts at airspace security and drone forensics firm SkySafe discuss how stakeholders can protect correctional facilities. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Keeping – Drones – Out – […] The post Keeping Drones Out of Prison Airspace: a DRONELIFE Exclusive from Drone Forensics Experts at SkySafe appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article