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DroneShield Integrates its DroneSentry with Epirus’ Leonidas C-UAS System by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby DroneShield Ltd and Epirus, Inc have successfully integrated DroneShield’s multi-sensor DroneSentry system with Epirus’ Leonidas high-power microwave (HPM) counter-electronics/counter-UAS effector. Together, these two systems enable a fully integrated C-UAS system capable of tracking multiple threats and engaging with high-powered […] The post DroneSentry Integrates with Leonidas C-UAS System: DroneShield and Epirus Partner appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Aeronautics Launches Orbiter 5 Tactical UAS with MALE Mission Capabilities by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) leader Aeronautics Ltd. is launching the Orbiter 5 UAS, an innovative new platform enabling medium altitude, long endurance (MALE) mission capabilities in a tactical UAS. This affordable, high performance solution has an extended endurance […] The post Aeronautics Launches Orbiter 5 Tactical UAS: Medium Altitude, Long Endurance appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The U.S. House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed the FAA Reauthorization Package, Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (H.R. 3935), by a vote of 63 – 0 today. The Act calls for the FAA to commit to timelines for a BVLOS rulemaking, UTM, and drone integration. The legislation would provide funding […] The post FAA Reauthorization Clears the House of Representatives: Package Calls for More Progress on BVLOS Flight, Drone Integration appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Sharper Shape Launches Powerline Inspection Software for Drone Service Providers by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Powerline management solutions provider Sharper Shape has announced a contract with drone solutions leader Volatus Aerospace, officially launching Sharper Shape’s new drone service providers (DSP) management. DSP Management grants drone service providers a digital platform (CORE) for coordinating, […] The post Sharper Shape Launches Powerline Inspection Software for Drone Service Providers appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Flying Cars Taking Off- Skydrive announces consumer pre-orders for their SD-05 VTOL This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Skydrive, a Tokyo-based developer of eVTOL systems and cargo drones, recently launched a pre-order consumer campaign for its latest design, the SD-05. Described […] The post Flying Cars Take Off: Skydrive Announces Consumer Pre-Orders appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

At the Energy Drone and Robotics Summit in Houston this week, a panel of experts discussed one of the most hotly debated issues facing the drone industry today: ensuring the cybersecurity of drone data, without sacrificing performance or cost effectiveness. The panel approached cybersecurity from three unique perspectives. Andrew “AJ” Smith has been in law […] The post Cybersecurity Without Sacrifice: From the Floor of the Energy Drone and Robotics Summit appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Sony Camera Remote SDK Version 1.08 Enables Remote Operation, Supports E-Commerce and Industrial Applications by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Sony has announced that the latest version of its Camera Remote Software Development Kit (SDK) allows users to control Sony’s cameras remotely from a computer, which includes changing the camera settings. This new release of Camera […] The post Sony Updates SDK, New Features for Remote Camera Operations and More appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Percepto Investment: $67M in Series C Funding, Following Unprecedented FAA Waiver by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today, autonomous inspection and monitoring leader Percepto announced a combined $67M Series C in equity and debt funding. The funding round was led by Koch Disruptive Technologies (KDT), with participation from new investor Zimmer Partners as well […] The post Percepto Investment Grows with $67 Million Round appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

As the Energy Drone and Robotics Summit 2023 began its second day in Houston, Hendrik Bödeker of Drone Industry Insights (DRONEII) took the keynote stage to present Money & Markets: What’s Hot Today & Tomorrow for Robotics/Drones – Analysts Perspective. Europe-based DRONEII is the leading global drone industry research and consulting firm, providing deep research […] The post DRONEII: Drone Industry Investment and Growth, from the Floor of Energy Drones and Robotics Summit appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Today kicked off the Energy Drone and Robotics Summit in Houston and the Law-Tech Connect Co-Located Event. At Law-Tech Connect, a panel of experts provided an insider view on when the drone industry might see a Part 108 rule on BVLOS flight – and what that rule may look like. Flight beyond visual line of […] The post Part 108 and BVLOS Flight – When Will it Happen, and What Will it Look Like? From Law-Tech Connect, at the Energy Drones and Robotics Summit appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Despite rapid growth, new technology, and an evolving ecosystem, the drone industry is fragile, says Chris Raab. As the Energy Drone and Robotics Summit 2023 kicked off this afternoon in Houston, TX, the CTO of drone manufacturer ACSL discussed the need for a global strategy to combat drone industry fragility. Chris Raabe began his career […] The post Drone Industry Fragility: From the Floor of the Energy Drone and Robotics Summit appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Carillon Clinic Teams With DroneUp to Advance Healthcare with Drones by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Carilion Clinic has partnered with drone delivery leader DroneUp to explore potential drone applications to improve health care delivery in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The two companies are conducting a three-week proof-of-concept study to test the efficacy of […] The post Can Drones Improve Healthcare? Carilion Clinic, DroneUp Partner on Research Project appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Canada-based Skygauge Robotics Launches New Drone Capable of Industrial Ultrasonic Inspections by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Industrial maintenance robotics specialist Skygauge Robotics has announced the full-scale commercial launch of its Skygauge Inspection Drone, a purpose-built drone for conducting physical work. Its first use case is industrial ultrasonic inspections, utilized by inspectors to determine […] The post A New Drone for Industrial, Ultrasonic Inspections: Skyguage Robotics 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 12 – 18, 2023. MONDAY, June 12 – WEDNESDAY, June 14: The Energy Drone and Robotics […] The post Drone Industry Events June 12 – 18! Webinars, Podcasts, Demos and More appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

EuroLink Systems Partners with Drones for Yachts to Deliver to Yachts from Marinas by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby EuroLink Systems has partnered with Drones for Yachts, an organization championing drone utilization for connecting marinas and ports with yachts. The organization offers guidance to yacht clubs and other groups to reinforce the compliance to […] The post Drones for Yachts: Beluga Drones Take to the Water appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Don’t miss SkySafe on the Drone Radio Show with Randy Goers. Grant Jordan, SkySafe CEO talks about the company’s counter drone and forensics services, and the role that drone forensics have in an integrated counter drone solution. Listen here: Grant Jordan is CEO at SkySafe, a leader in Cloud-based drone defense and airspace awareness solutions. Founded in […] The post Drone Forensics: SkySafe on the Drone Radio Show! 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 9, 2023. Click on the titles below for the full story. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Drone – Industry – News – Of – The – Week – DRONELIFE – HeadlinesWingcopter […] The post Drone News of the Week: the DRONELIFE Headlines, All in One Place to Read or Listen appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Headed to the Energy Drone and Robotics Summit in Houston next week? It’s a big show with lots to see. Here are just some of the events we’re looking forward to – and a list of great tech to visit on the floor. Please support our friends and sponsors by learning more about the innovative solutions […] The post Headed to the Energy Drone and Robotics Summit Next Week? Check This Out. appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

News and Commentary. Federal docket FAA-2023-1256, issued in May, calls for public comments on a proposed rule on four requests for commercial operations beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS), performed at or below 400 feet in altitud Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · The – Drone – Industry – Wants – A-BVLOS – Rule – The – […] The post The Drone Industry Wants a BVLOS Rule. The Public Isn’t So Sure. appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

MatrixSpace Raises $10M in Series A Funding Round by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby AI collaborative sensing solutions leader MatrixSpace has announced its raising of $10M in Series A funding, for a total of $20M in funding since its first year of operation in 2020. The company will leverage this additional funding to further […] The post MatrixSpace Scores $10 Million in Funding appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Skydio has been granted a nationwide BVLOS waiver in Japan – a major win for their Skydio Dock and remote drone operations without human staff onsite. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Skydio – Wins – Nationwide – BVLOS – Approval – In – Japan This week, […] The post Skydio Dock, Remotely Operated Drones Get Major Win in Japan appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Aurigo Software, University of Florida Partner for New Underwater Surveying Drone System by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Capital planning and construction management software leader Aurigo Software has announced a partnership with the University of Florida’s Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering for the development of Bathydrone, a new system for underwater surveying, mapping, […] The post Bathydrone: Aurigo Software, University of Florida Develop Underwater Surveying Drone System appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

University of Houston Team Working to Develop Intelligent Drone Swarms by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby The global increase in the use of low-cost drones has seen them leveraged in a wide range of applications, sometimes deployed in entire swarms. However, despite advancements within drone technology, swarm mechanics have remained largely the same. Though […] The post Intelligent Drone Swarms Could Mimic Bird Flocks: New Research from University of Houston appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Aloft announced today that they have added native LAANC integrations to their portfolio. The deep-linking integration is a significant new capability for the enterprise drone industry ecosystem. With these new APIs, Aloft is knocking down barriers to entry for the FAA’s Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) and more for developers and users of […] The post Aloft Offers New APIs, Allowing Deep Linking LAANC Capabilities and More: It’s a Big Deal appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Don’t miss a critical conversation about drones for public safety on the Drone Radio Show with Randy Goers! Jon Becker, CEO and Founder of AARDVARK Tactical, talks about the release of the new Loki-2 drone for tactical use and the challenges and opportunities in the sector. Listen below: Jon Becker is CEO and Founder of […] The post Drones for Public Safety on the Drone Radio Show! AARDARK Tactical appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article