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Airobotics Deploys Optimus Urban Drone Infrastructure in the UAE by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Ondas Holdings [NASDAQ:ONDS] is one of the holdings in the AdvisorShares Drone Technology ETF [NYSE ARCA:UAV], the only ETF dedicated to the drone economy. For complete list of holdings click here. The AdvisorShares Drone Technology ETF is a thematic […] The post Airobotics Deploys Optimus Urban Drone Infrastructure in UAE: Network of Smart Drones appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

DJI and SkyPixel Open Submissions for 8th Annual Aerial Photo and Video Contest by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today, DJI and SkyPixel announced that the 8th Annual SkyPixel Photo & Video Contest will have a focus on storytelling, as well as its largest prize pool yet, with a total prize value of roughly […] The post 8th Annual SkyPixel Aerial Photo & Video Contest Opens Today! appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Alphabet’s Wing Launches Deliveries with DoorDash in Australia by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today, drone delivery company Wing announced that it is working towards opening its platform to third parties, enabling customers to access Wing’s drone delivery service through the use of third party apps. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · DoorDash […] The post DoorDash by Drone: Wing Starts Pilot Program in Australia appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Percepto’s Waiver: First of its Kind by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Leading autonomous inspection and monitoring solution provider Percepto announced that it has been granted a nationwide Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waiver by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Perceptos – First – Of – […] The post Percepto’s Waiver Allows Customers to Fly BVLOS on Qualified Sites Across the Country, with Central Control appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Don’t miss D-Fend Solutions on Dawn of Drones this week, November 9 at 11:00 AM EST. Stream below: Drones – small, unmanned aerial systems (sUASs) – are reshaping society in many ways, and bringing tangible value and benefits to millions of users around the world. However, there is a small percentage of bad actors, as […] The post D-Fend Solutions on Dawn of Drones This Week! appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

At South Korea’s Smart Geo Expo last week, Digital Twins were on display everywhere. South Korea’s stunning skyline has been built in only 70 years. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Korea – Creates – A-Digital – Twin – Of – The – Country The country of only 50 million people is ranked #6 […] The post A Model of Korea: the Ambitious Project to Make a Digital Twin of a Country appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

At October’s AUVSI NE UAS and AAM Summit, BVLOS flight was a major topic of conversation. With no clear guidance on when the BVLOS rule will be released, companies must still rely upon a waiver process. Abby Smith, Deputy Executive Director , Office of UAS Integration at Federal Aviation Administration delivered a remote presentation at […] The post The Top 3 Things to Consider When Applying for a BVLOS Waiver appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

American Robotics Announces Partnership with Infrared Cameras Inc. Ondas Holdings [NASDAQ:ONDS] is one of the holdings in the AdvisorShares Drone Technology ETF [NYSE ARCA:UAV], the only ETF dedicated to the drone economy. For complete list of holdings click here. The AdvisorShares Drone Technology ETF is a thematic investment strategy seeking to capture the growth opportunities […] The post American Robotics, Infrared Cameras Partner for Oil and Gas Inspection appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Skydio Announces New Features Coming to the Skydio App by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Skydio announced a series of updated features and improvements coming to the Skydio App later this month. Utilizing the onboard navigation cameras, Skydio pilots will be able to select their preferred capture type from Vertical, Horizontal, or Spherical, with […] The post New Skydio App Features Announced: New Camera Controls, Panoramas, and More appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Volocopter Raises $182M in Second Signing of Series E Funding Round by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Urban air mobility (UAM) leader Volocopter has closed an additional USD 182 million in funding in the second signing of its Series E round, which saw participation from new investors NEOM and GLy Capital Management. With its UAM […] The post Volocopter Funding: $182 Million in Second Signing Series E appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

From the floor of the Smart Geo Expo in Korea this week: UCON Systems Remo-SV and mapping services provider Hojung Solutions are working to tackle water quality in Bangladesh, in a project for the Bangladesh Ministry of Water (CEGIS) Center for Environmental and Geographic Information Services. Flood Management, Pollution Monitoring Known for its lush greenery and […] The post Remo-SV, Aquatic Drone Tackles Water Pollution and Aquaculture in Bangladesh appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

At South Korea’s major GIS and mapping show, Smart Geo Expo: new software, new drone options. Drones and mapping applications are truly global, and DRONELIFE has been visiting shows on 3 continents this fall to find new solutions from every corner of the world. On the floor of Smart GEO Expo this week, DRONELIFE met […] The post 4S Mapper: Civil Engineering and GeoSpatial Software (and, the Fixar 007 Drone) appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Two years ago, in November of 2020, the Mayor of Seoul took a ride in an EHang 216. The autonomous test flight was launched over the densely populated city of Seoul, under a “Special Certificate of Airworthiness,” the first ever granted in Korea to a passenger-grade AAV. The flight marked the first trial flight after […] The post S. Korea Gets Ready for Urban Air Mobility: Flight Simulators, Scale Models and More on Display at Smart Geo Expo appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

“It’s not the drone, it’s the data,” has been a mantra in the commercial drone industry for a long time. With the Mavic 3 Classic, DJI is making it all about the content for creators, offering an easy to use and affordable aircraft with an incredible Hasselblad camera. “Mavic 3 Classic features the same 4/3 […] The post DJI Introduces the Mavic 3 Classic: Designed to be the Best Drone for Content Creators appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

At the SmartGeo Expo in Seoul today, the Korean Institute of Aviation Safety Technology (KIAST) signed a ground-breaking MOU with the Ethiopian Ministry of Urban and Infrastructure Development (MUID) to advance drone mapping in Ethiopia. The project will be led on the ground by Korean drone-based geomatic and survey experts Hojung Solutions. Continue reading below, […] The post South Korean Drone Industry is Solving Global Problems: from the Floor of SmartGeo Expo appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Don’t miss MissionGO on Dawn of Drones, Wednesday November 2 at 11:00 AM EST! Stream below: Join Dawn and special guest Chris Corgnati, President of MissionGO, our sponsor-of-the-month, as we kick off November and our “Global Industry Leaders” theme on the Dawn of Drones podcast. MissionGO has become a global leader in uncrewed aircraft system […] The post MissionGO on Dawn of Drones, November 2! appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The AUVSI NE UAS and AAM Summit, held at the Northeastern University Innovation Campus, took place last week with an impressive lineup. Among the speakers offering a rare opportunity for an open discussion was Lt. Col. Thomas F. Meagher, Division Chief, AFWERX Prime, Department of the Air Force. AFWERX is one of the military agencies […] The post AFWERX: How the Air Force and DoD are Supporting Innovation in the Drone Industry – and Vice Versa appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Israel Minister of Defense Orders Mobilicom’s Skyhopper Combo – company marks NASDAQ listing, Q3 2022 successes by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Drone cybersecurity and smart solutions provider Mobilicom has fulfilled an initial SkyHopper COMBO order from the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) for a new fleet deployment program developed by a leading drone […] The post Israel Ministry of Defense Adopts Mobilicom’s Skyhopper COMBO Data Link for Small Drone Program appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Drone Racing League Launches DRL Flight Club by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby The Drone Racing League (DRL) has announced an inaugural loyalty-rewards partnership with loyalty points conversion platform PointsKash in order to expand the reach of DRL fandom worldwide. The five-year deal will see the launch of the DRL Flight Club, the first […] The post Drone Racing League Fans Get Rewards on PointsKash with DRL Flight Club: Loyalty Rewards for Games, Apparel, and Live Event Access appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

AeroX Partner Forsyth County Sheriff’s Department Launches Drone First Responder Service by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby With the assistance of AeroX, the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office (FSCO) has launched North Carolina’s first Drones as First Responders (DFR) program. The program has a drone operator listen in on live 911 calls to deploy a […] The post North Carolina’s First Drone as First Responder Program: Forsyth County Partners with AeroX appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

SPH Engineering Holds 3rd International Drone Show Competition by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby The 3rd International Drone Show Competition, organized by SPH Engineering, is inviting drone show companies, 3D animators, event and marketing agencies with drone light shows in their portfolio, fireworks professionals and more to take part in the online event bringing […] The post 3rd International Drone Show Competition! Submit Entries Now appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

At the AUVSI NE UAS and AAM Summit today, attendees heard a pre-recorded session of the Honorable Volodomyr Havrolov, the Ukraine Deputy Minister of Defense. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Ukrainian – Defense – Minister – On – Russian – Drones – And – Whats – Needed – T Havrolov spoke about the […] The post Ukrainian Defense Minister on Russian Drones and What is Needed to Defeat Them appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Passenger eVTOL in NYC by 2023? LIFT Aircraft Enters Agreement with Charm Aviation for HEXA Aircraft Tours in NYC by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer LIFT Aircraft has announced that it has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with helicopter tour agency Charm Aviation to bring […] The post Passenger eVTOL in NYC: LIFT Partners with Charm Aviation for Personal Flight Services appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

It’s one of the conundrums of the drone industry: autonomy is necessary to maximize the benefits of uncrewed systems. Anyone who has watched a science fiction movie or read the news, however, understands that a high level of autonomy comes with a level of risk: risk that the decisions made by a computer may, someday, […] The post Lessons Learned from the 737 Max: Can We Prevent a Tragedy in the Drone Industry? From the Floor of AUVSI NE UAS and AAM Summit 2022 appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Drones are widely recognized as an indispensible tool in firefighting. Now, researchers from George Mason University are working on a drone and wearable sensor solution that can locate each firefighter working in a burning building – and notify their team if they’re in trouble. Drones equipped with thermal and RTK imaging solutions are used heavily […] The post A Drone and Wearable Sensor Solution Locates Firefighters in a Burning Building: Research from George Mason University appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article