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ROCK Robotic Launches R3 and R3 PRO LiDAR Mapping Systems by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby ROCK Robotic, a developer of professional survey-grade LiDAR technology, has announced the launch of the R3 and R3 PRO systems, its latest in LiDAR mapping solutions. The R3 product line incorporates advanced hardware components within a lightweight, integrated […] The post ROCK Robotic Releases New LiDAR Systems for Advanced, Survey-Grade Mapping 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 April 21, 2023. Click on the titles below for the full story. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Drone – News – Of – The – Week – April – 21Drone Delivery in […] The post Drone News of the Week, April 21: the DRONELIFE Headlines, All in One Place to Read or Listen appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Coachella’s Organizers Should Have Created Digital Twins for Security The following is a guest post by Nilson Kufus, Co-Founder & CEO of digital twin and 3D model platform Nomoko. DRONELIFE neither accepts nor makes payments for guest posts. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Why – Coachella – Should – Be – Using – Drones […] The post Should Coachella be Using Drones and Digital Twins for Security? The New Standard in Event Management appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Teledyne FLIR Releases Hadron 640R Development Kits for Fast Integration by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today, Teledyne FLIR released development kits for easy integration of its FLIR Hadron 640R thermal and visible dual camera module. Read more: DroneLife · Teledyne – FLIR – Hadron – 640R – Development – Kit The kits include […] The post Teledyne FLIR Launches Development Kits for Fast Integration of the Hadron 640R, Thermal and Visible Dual Camera Module appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Elistair Reveals New Tethered Power Module for DJI M30 by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Elistair has revealed a new tethered power module for the DJI M30 drone. Designed to serve the needs of first responders requiring an uninterrupted aerial view with little logistical impact, the module gives operators access to the M30’s capabilities […] The post Elistair Launches Tethered Power Module for DJI M30 appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Australian Aerologix Launches in New Zealand, Holds Drone Footage Competition by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby In its first step towards international operations, Australian drone technology startup Aerologix has launched its platform in New Zealand. Starting today, pilots will be able to register on the Aerologix web or mobile app, enabling them to work […] The post “Uber for Drones” Company Aerologix Launches in New Zealand – and Holds Drone Footage Competition appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Sony Announces Upgrades for Airpeak S1 Drone by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Sony Electronics Inc. has announced new upgrades designed to improve the precision, performance, and reliability of the Airpeak S1 drone. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Sony – Launches – Upgrades – For – AirPeak These upgrades include an RTK […] The post Sony Announces Airpeak Upgrades, Including RTK Kit appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

We’ve been waiting for this one. MatrixSpace CRO Lori DeMatteis is an industry thought leader, an active member of AUVSI and a Women and Drones Global Ambassador. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · MatrixSpace – Launches – MatrixSpace – Radar As MatrixSpace has developed a name in the industry, their engineers have developed a […] The post Matrix Space Radar: Cell-Phone Sized, High Performance, AI Sensor appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Speedbird Aero and High Lander Partner to Revolutionize Global Drone Delivery by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Brazilian drone delivery company Speedbird Aero and Israeli uncrewed traffic management (UTM) developer High Lander have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will increase the safety and efficiency of drone-based deliveries while enabling future partnerships and […] The post Speedbird Aero, UTM Developer High Lander Partner to Increase Safety and Efficiency of Global Drone Delivery appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

A DRONELIFE exclusive: a team of experts outlines what EASA’s U-Space means for European drone operations. The following is a guest post by Richard Hakes, Oliver Beiersdorf, and Julia Norsetter of global law firm Reed Smith’s Transportation Industry Group. DRONELIFE neither accepts nor makes payments for guest posts. EASA’s U-Space: The future of air traffic management […] The post EASA’s U-Space: What it Means for European Drone Operations (DRONELIFE Exclusive) appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

DRONELIFE first heard about Amprius Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: AMPX) at Commercial UAV Expo last year. Amprius has an answer to one of the most persistent problems in drone technology: flight endurance and battery life. Amprius manufactures next-generation lightweight lithium-ion batteries with its Silicon Anode Platform. The company’s proprietary anode technology enables the production of battery cells with […] The post Amprius to Provide Next Generation Drone Batteries to AeroVironment: Unparalleled Run Time appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

It’s been a good year for drone buyers. This year has seen new releases from drone manufacturers worldwide – and a couple of new entries. One of those, the SIRAS, comes from well-respected imaging company Teledyne FLIR. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Review – Of – Teledyne – FLIR – SIRAS – […] The post Florida Drone Supply’s 3 Month Review of Teledyne FLIR’s SIRAS: the Pros, the Cons, and the Upshot appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

SkyDrop Granted Approval from Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand for Regular Drone Deliveries by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby SkyDrop (formerly Flirtey) has been granted Part 102 approval from New Zealand’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to launch its first drone hub in Huntly, New Zealand. This positions SkyDrop as the first company in […] The post Drone Delivery in New Zealand: SkyDrop Gets CAA Approval 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 April 14, 2023. Click on the titles below for the full story. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Drone – News – Of – The – Week – Ending – April – 14 […] The post Drone News of the Week, April 14: DRONELIFE Headlines, All in One Place to Read or Listen appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

DJI Announces Inspire 3 Cinema Drone by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today, drone and camera technology leader DJI announced the DJI Inspire 3, a full-frame 8K cinema drone designed for top-level movie productions. Its integrated design features a 161° ultra-wide FOV night-vision FPV and the O3 Pro transmission and control system. DJI’s first […] The post DJI Releases Inspire 3: Fully Redesigned, Cinema-Grade Drone (Check out the Images and Video) appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Sony Electronics Launches New SDK Version, Taking Remote Shooting and Camera Integration to the Next Level: More Drones with Sony Cameras? Sony is a world leader in cameras, and drones equipped with Sony cameras have advantages for engineering and industrial applications. Sony’s own Airpeak hit the market last year. Now, Sony’s latest SDK version […] The post More Drones with Sony Cameras? Sony SDK Updated, Enabling Remote Operation and Setting Changes appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

U.S. Department of Defense to Purchase Alpha 900 Helicopter UAVs by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded system integrator Rapid Expeditionary Concepts with a prime contract for the purchase of Alpha 900 unmanned helicopter systems manufactured by Alpha Unmanned Systems, SL for integration, test, evaluation, and deployment. The […] The post U.S. Department of Defense to Purchase Unmanned Helicopters from Spain’s Alpha Unmanned appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

There are very few drone shows in the U.S., and Commercial UAV Expo is the award-winning, vertical-based show you won’t want to miss. In 2022, the show won a Fastest 50 industry award – demonstrating the explosive growth that the show and the industry are experiencing. This year, with over 135 exhibitors already committed, the […] The post Commercial UAV Expo is Stacking Up to Be Big! More than 135 Exhibitors Already Committed appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Don’t miss Yariv Bash, CEO and Co-Founder of Flytrex on the Drone Radio Show Podcast this week! Flytrex and host Randy Goers talk about the Chapter 135 certification process, how it differs from a Part 107 certification, and how Flytrex and Causey Aviation Unmanned are now positioned to delivery restaurant orders to homes throughout the […] The post Flytrex on the Drone Radio Show Podcast! 135 Certification, and Scaling Drone Delivery appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

gNext and Skydio Announce New Cloud Integration for Drone Infrastructure Inspection by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Infrastructure inspection platform gNext Labs has announced the release of the gNext-Skydio cloud integration, granting customers improved access to their drone data in gNext’s platform. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Skydio – GNext – Integrate […] The post Skydio Partners with gNext for Drone Infrastructure Inspection appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Gremsy announces the launch of the Pixy S gimbal for Sony A7R IV The new Gremsy Pixy S, an innovative industrial gimbal designed for the Sony A7R IV, will be available this month from Gremsy’s online store and through the company’s worldwide network of dealers. The new Pixy S is precision designed for mapping and […] The post Gremsy Launches the Lightweight Pixy S Gimbal for the Sony A7R IV Camera appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Event 38 and PLACE Partner to Map Turks and Caicos Islands Using E400 Drones by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Mapping drone manufacturer Event 38 Unmanned Systems has announced the successful deployment of its E400 fixed-wing mapping drone for the collection of aerial imagery and mapping data in Turks and Caicos, which had not […] The post Mapping Paradise: Event 38 and PLACE Partner to Map Turks and Caicos appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Czech Primoco UAV to Supply Malaysia’s GIAAN GROUP with Navigational Calibration System for Airports by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Czech UAV manufacturer Primoco UAV has signed a contract to supply Malaysian company GIAAN GROUP with a new NAVAID calibration system. This calibration solution is utilized by the Primoco UAV One 150 UAVs, and […] The post Czech Primoco UAV to Supply Navigational Calibration System for Airports appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Florida has now banned state and local government agencies from using drones from a “foreign country of concern,” which means that thousands of DJI drones being used by public safety departments cannot be used. The ban took effect on Wednesday, April 5 2023. The ban does not effect commercial and private drone use. The Florida […] The post Florida Ban on Foreign Drones for State Use Takes Effect appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Velos Rotors Raises $2M Seed Round to Scale Production of Helicopter UAV by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby UAV manufacturer Velos Rotors, Inc. has announced the completion of a $2 million seed round by Marathon Venture Capital. The investment will enable Velos to scale its manufacturing capacity in order to meet the rapidly growing […] The post Velos Rotors Raises Seed Funding: Industrial Grade, Helicopter UAV appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article