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In 1946, a chicken farmer located outside of Greensboro, North Carolina named Thomas Lee Causby sued the United States. At the time, Causby’s farm was located near a military airport. Frequent flights over his property frightened and killed more than 150 of his chickens, forcing Causby to abandon his business. Causby argued that by using […] The post Who Owns the Airspace Over My House? The Chicken Farmer Case, and Advocating for Reasonable State and Local Drone Regulations appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Zipline Home Drone Delivery Expands US Services with GNC, Pagliacci Pizza and Associated Couriers by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Drone delivery leader Zipline is expanding its services through the formation of new partnerships with health and wellness brand GNC in Salt Lake City, Pagliacci Pizza in Seattle, and healthcare logistics provider Associated Couriers […] The post Expansion of Zipline Home Drone Delivery Services: GNC, Pagliacci Pizza, and More appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Watts Innovations keeps something of a low profile – but industry insiders know that the Huntsville, MD-based company engineers and manufactures exceptionally high quality, heavy lift drones designed for both pilot and end user. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Watts – Innovations – Launches – PRISM – Lite Watts Innovations designed the platform […] The post Watts Innovations Launches PRISM Lite: We Talk to Bobby Watts About Development, US Manufacturing, and More appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

At AUVSI’s Xponential Conference in Denver today: the keynote address from Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen on what the next year holds for drone industry regulations. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Xponential – Keynote – Acting – FAA – Administrator – Billy – Nolen Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen announced last month that […] The post AUVSI Xponential: FAA Acting Administrator Billy Nolen on What’s Next for Drone Regulation appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Wisk Aero Partners with Japan Airlines to Bring AAM to Japan by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Advanced Air Mobility leader Wisk Aero is partnering with Japan Airlines (JAL) to bring Wisk’s self-flying, all-electric air taxi services to Japan. Wisk and JAL Engineering (JALEC) will also be collaborating on the development of plans for […] The post Passenger eVTOL Wisk Aero, Japan Airlines Partner to Bring AAM to Japan appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Today in Denver at Xponential 2023, a panel of experts discussed a topic on the minds of everyone in the industry: how do we make aviation profitable? In the last several years, investment in the drone industry has grown significantly. With that investment, however, comes expectation: eventually, regardless of manufacturing challenges, regulations, technology hangups and […] The post From the Floor of Xponential 2023: Making Aviation Profitable appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

AUVSI Xponential is taking place in Denver this week. This morning, the keynote sessions kicked off, including a conversation on cybersecurity issues with AUVSI’s Chief Advocacy Officer Michael Robbins and Tobias Whitney, VP of Strategy and Policy at Fortress Information Security. Cybersecurity for Drones is a critical topic in the drone industry today. A series […] The post AUVSI Xponential: The Keynote on Cybersecurity for Drones appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Percepto Granted FAA Waiver for Scaled Shielded BVLOS Operations Nationwide by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Autonomous inspection leader Percepto announced that it has received a first-of-its-kind waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), allowing the company to conduct beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) inspection and monitoring operations within shielded airspace. Continue reading […] The post BVLOS Inspections, No Humans Onsite: Percepto Wins FAA Waiver for Operations Within Shielded Airspace appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Echodyne and Supernal Announce Strategic Agreement on Radar Solutions for AAM Safety by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today, radar platform company Echodyne announced a strategic agreement with minority investment from Hyundai’s AAM company, Supernal. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Radar – Solutions – For – Advanced – Air – Mobility – […] The post Radar for Advanced Air Mobility: Echodyne and Hyundai’s Supernal Partner appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

AUVSI Xponential started today with co-located educational events as the Xponential exhibitors set up a full floor of technology. We’re excited to be here in Denver, and looking forward to tomorrow! There’s a lot to choose from, but here are just 3 highlights not to miss. The Keynotes: Lots of good speakers, but we’ll be […] The post From the Floor of AUVSI Xponential: 3 Things Not to Miss on Tuesday! appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Manna Drone Delivery Enters US Market, Announces Investment from Coca-Cola HBC by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Irish drone delivery company Manna is beginning a trial in the Dallas-Ft.Worth area in partnership with real estate development company Hillwood, offering drone delivery to a sample of Hillwood’s residential developments. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife […] The post Manna Drone Delivery Flies into the US, Scores New Investment from Coca-Cola HBC appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

BlueHalo’s Newest UAS Incorporates Alpine’s Reinforced Polymer Injection Molded Chassis by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby BlueHalo has partnered with Alpine Advanced Materials for the newest version of its Intense Eye Unmanned Aerial System (UAS). Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · BlueHalos – Newest – UAS – With – Injection – Molding – […] The post BlueHalo’s Newest UAS: IntenseEye is Lighter, Stronger, Better with Injection Molding Engineering appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

DRONEII’s Annual Drone Industry Barometer is now open! Be counted in this critical piece of drone industry research. Respond at this link to the survey in all languages. The Drone Industry Barometer has grown since its inception in 2018. The 5th Drone Industry Barometer saw a record 891 responses from 81 countries, providing a broad and […] The post DRONEII’s Annual Drone Industry Barometer is Now Open: Add Your Input, and Get Insight on Other Industry Players appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Autel Robotics Hosts Inaugural Partner Summit by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Last week, Autel Robotics held its inaugural Autel Robotics’ Global Partner Summit at Le Meridien Xiaojing Bay in Huizhou, Guangdong, China. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Autel – Hosts – Inaugural – Partner – Summit The event featured demonstrations of […] The post Autel Robotics Hosts Inaugural Partner Summit, Showcasing New Products appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Ascent AeroSystems’ Spirit UAV Available Through GSA by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Leading UAV solutions provider Ascent AeroSystems has announced that its Blue UAS-approved Spirit UAV is currently available for purchase through the General Services Administration (GSA) Advantage website. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Spirit – UAV – Now – Available […] The post Ascent AeroSystem’s Coaxial Drone, Spirit UAV Makes GSA List 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 May 5, 2023. Click on the titles below for the full story. AUVSI Hill Day 2023: An Inside View of the Policies, Priorities, and Problems Under Discussion (DRONELIFE Exclusive) AUVSI recently hosted their annual […] The post Drone News of the Week May 5: DRONELIFE Headlines, All in One Place to Read or Listen appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

WiBotic’s PowerPad Pro Enables Wireless Charging and Data Transfer for UAVs by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today, charging and power optimization company WiBotic introduced PowerPad Pro, a stand-alone platform capable of integrating into any UAV storage facility. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · WiBotic – Power – Pad – Wireless – Charging […] The post Wireless Charging and Data Transfer for Drones: WiBotic’s PowerPad Pro appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Japanese Drone Maker ACSL Enters US Market by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Leading Japanese drone maker ACSL Ltd. has announced its official entrance into the U.S. commercial drone market. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · An – Affordable – NDAA – Compliant – Small – Drone – From – Japan The company’s […] The post A New Affordable, NDAA-Compliant Small Drone from Japan: the ACSL SOTEN Enters US Market appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Zipline Valuation Rises to $4.2 Billion with New Funding Round by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby As reported by Forbes, drone delivery startup Zipline is currently raising $330 million in a new funding round. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Medical – Drone – Delivery – Pioneer – Zipline – Valued – At […] The post Medical Drone Delivery Pioneer Zipline Valuation Rises to $4.2 Billion appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Even Smaller, Smarter and Safer New ModalAI VOXL 2 Mini Autopilot Packs Supercomputing Power in Smallest Form Factor Yet By: Dawn Zoldi Until just a few days ago, ModalAI’s VOXL 2 was the world’s smallest flying supercomputer. The San Diego, California based company just outdid itself with its newest release, the VOXL 2 Mini. Here’s […] The post Smaller, Smarter, and Safer: ModalAI VOXL 2 Mini is a Supercomputer the Size of an Oreo™ appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Headed to Xponential 2023 in Denver next week? It’s a big show with lots to see. Here are some of our favorite events – and a list of great tech to visit on the floor. Please support our friends and sponsors by learning more about the innovative solutions they have to offer. Events Not to […] The post Headed to Xponential Next Week? Some of the Can’t Miss Events and Tech appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Arkansas has followed Florida in a ban on Chinese drones: but Arkansas lawmakers have taken a realistic approach to phasing out technology manufactured by a “covered entity.” Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Arkansas – Bans – Chinese – Drones – For – State – Use This bill has no impact on commercial or […] The post Arkansas Bans Chinese Drones, Gives Agencies 4 Years to Phase Out Foreign Tech appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

A2Z Long Distance Delivery Drone: New RDSX Pelican by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Commercial drone delivery solutions developer A2Z Drone Delivery has released its new RDSX Pelican delivery drone. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · A2Z – Launches – New – Long – Distance – Delivery – Drone The RDSX Pelican features […] The post A2Z Launches the RDSX Pelican Long Distance Delivery Drone appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Inspired Flight and Phase One Announce New Integrated Solution by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Commercial sUAS manufacturer Inspired Flight Technologies and aerial photography system developer Phase One have announced the launch of a new plug and play solution which integrates the Inspired Flight IF1200A and the Phase One P3 camera. Continue reading below, […] The post U.S. Drone Manufacturer Inspired Flight Integrates Phase One P3 Camera for Survey and Inspection appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

D-Fend Solutions Introduces Upgrade to EnforceAir C-UAS Software by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today, Counter-UAS technology leader D-Fend Solutions announced the release of Version 23.03 of its EnforceAirsoftware. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · D – Fend – Upgrades – EnforceAir Counter Drone Technology The upgrade introduces a host of new features, […] The post EnforceAir Counter Drone Software Upgrade: New Remote ID, Detection, Identification, and Mitigation Capabilities appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article