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Airborne Response Completes Over 500 Drone Flights in Support of Hurricane Ian Recovery Efforts Continue reading below or listen: DroneLife · Drones – For – Hurricane – Ian – Recovery – Airborne – Response Airborne Response a leading provider of mission-critical aerial intelligence using small uncrewed aircraft systems (sUAS), has completed more than 500 drone […] The post Drones for Hurricane Ian Recovery: Airborne Response Completes More than 500 Flights appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Drones Help Identify Distressed Runner at Montreal Marathon by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Drones operated by InDro Robotics as part of a medical research project at the Montréal Marathon were able to assist in locating a runner in distress near the end of the course. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Drones […] The post Drones at Montreal Marathon Identify Distressed Runner 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, September 30. Click on the titles below for the full story. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Drone – News – Of – The – Week – September – 30 – DRONELIFE – Headlines […] The post Drone News of the Week, September 30: All the DRONELIFE Headlines in One Place to Read or Listen appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Twice this week, football games in the U.S. were abruptly halted while stadium security teams attempted to deal with rogue drones over the field. In a crowded stadium, “just shooting them down” is not only illegal and unlikely to be effectively, it’s also extremely dangerous. DRONELIFE get the inside view on new cUAS technology that […] The post Unauthorized Drones Bring Football Games to a Halt: New cUAS Technology Could Solve the Problem appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Wingcopter Delivery Drones Improve Local Supply in Rural German Areas by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M Crosby Today, drone manufacturer Wingcopter and the Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences (Frankfurt UAS) received funding certificates for their joint project in Berlin. Known as “DroLEx – Drohnen-Lastenrad-Express-Belieferung“ (“Drone Cargo Bike Express Delivery”), the project will conduct tests to […] The post Wingcopter Delivery Drones, Electric Cargo Bikes Will Provide Emissions-Free, Fast Service to Rural Germany appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

As Hurrican Ian bears down on Florida, DRONELIFE got an inside look at Verizon Frontline’s newest tool to support public safety and first responders. Verizon’s THOR – Tactical Humanitarian Operations Response – is a superhero with a drone for disaster response, one of Verizon Frontline’s hundreds of deployable assets that stand ready to assist first […] The post Verizon Frontline’s THOR: a Superhero with a Drone for Disaster Response appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Flytrex Expands to Fifth Delivery Location in Durham, NC: Charleys Philly Steaks by Drone by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today, Charleys Philly Steaks announced a partnership with ultrafast drone delivery leader Flytrex. The partnership will see the delivery of freshly grilled cheesesteaks by drone in Durham, North Carolina, with orders placed using the […] The post Charleys Philly Steaks by Drone: Flytrex Delivers in North Carolina appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Flying Car and Cargo Drone Developer SkyDrive Raises 9.6B Yen (currently $66,432,000 USD) in Series C Funding Round by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Japanese flying car and cargo drone developer SkyDrive Inc. announced its acquisition of 9.6 billion yen in its Series C funding round, bringing the company’s total to roughly 14.7 billion […] The post SkyDrive Funding: Japanese Flying Car and Cargo Drone Company Scores More than $66 Million appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

DJI Introduces New Mavic 3 Enterprise Series by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today, drone and camera technology leader DJI unveiled its new DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise Series. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · DJI – Mavic – 3-Enterprise – Series – Portable – Commercial – Drones The series’ two new portable commercial […] The post DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise Series: 2 New Portable Commercial Drones, for a Wide Range of Applications appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

AUVSI Collaborates with DIU on Cybersecurity Certification Pilot for Commercial Drones The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), leading trade association for uncrewed vehicle systems, announced the AUVSI Trusted Cyber Program – a collaboration with the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to establish a cybersecurity certification for commercial drones. The resulting shared standard, which AUVSI […] The post AUVSI Works with DIU on “Trusted Cyber” Program: Cybersecurity Certification for Commercial Drones appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

DJI Opens Cutting-Edge New Headquarters in Shenzhen, China DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M Crosby Drone and camera technology leader DJI has opened its new company headquarters in Shenzhen, China. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · New – DJI – Headquarters – Beginning – Of – A-New – Era This new building, dubbed DJI Sky […] The post New DJI Headquarters Mark “Beginning of a New Era” says Frank Wang appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Don’t miss D-Fend on Dawn of Drones this Wednesday, September 28 at 11:00 AM EST. Stream below: This week on the Dawn of Drones podcast, we close out an incredible month dedicated to Market Use Cases, sponsored by Prestige Air Group / Global Aerial Management Group. Join Dawn and special guest Gabriel Bendheim, Pre-Sales Team […] The post D-Fend on Dawn of Drones This Week! Counter UAS Solutions appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Drone Industry Insights (DRONEII) has published their annual flagship product, the Drone Market Report. This year, the forecast goes out 8 years to 2030 – and gives new insight about where drone industry growth will be fastest, by region and by application As DRONEII’s Ed Alvarado writes, “As autumn begins and the foliage changes, it’s […] The post DRONEII Drone Market Report: Where the Drone Industry Will Grow the Fastest by 2030 appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Autel Robotics, National Public Safety Drone Donation Program (NPS-DDP) Team for Drone Donation to Seaside Park PD in New Jersey by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby The National Public Safety Drone Donation Program (NPS-DDP) has teamed up with Autel Robotics, Foxfury Lighting Solutions, SkyeBrowse and Pilot Institute for the donation of a drone to […] The post NPS-DDP, Autel Donate Drone Solution for Public Safety in New Jersey appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

OSU Launches Counter-UAS Center of Excellence, Forms Partnership Agreement to Support Department of Homeland Security by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Oklahoma State University’s Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education (OAIRE) has launched a Counter-UAS Center of Excellence (CUAS COE), as well as a new partnership agreement seeking to fortify national defense through […] The post Oklahoma State Counter UAS Center of Excellence Will Support Homeland Security appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

During Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas earlier this month, BRINC Drones – the makers of the LEMUR aircraft for SWAT missions – hosted a small gathering at their offices and manufacturing center in Las Vegas. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · BRINCs – Las – Vegas – Factory – An – Inside – […] The post From the BRINC Factory in Las Vegas: What US Drone Manufacturing Looks Like appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Gremsy has introduced the T3V3, a 2-axis gimbal solution for the enterprise, offering a smaller, lightweight solution with longer flight times. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Gremsys – New – 2-Axis – Gimbal Weighing just 750 grams (about 26 ounces) with a payload capacity of 1700 grams (about 3.75 pounds) the T3V3 offers […] The post Gremsy Introduces T3V3, 2-Axis Gimbal Solution for Enterprise [VIDEO] appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Skydio Announces SOC 2 Type II Compliance by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Earlier this week, Skydio announced a major inclusion to its data security compliance in the form of a SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls) Type II report, an internal audit that provides insight into the way a company stores and handles […] The post Skydio Data Security Earns SOC 2 Type II Compliance 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, September 23. Click on the titles below for the full story. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Drone – News – Of – The – Week – September – 23 – DRONELIFE – HeadlinesThe […] The post Drone News of the Week, September 23: DRONELIFE Headlines and Story Excerpts, All in One Place to Read or Listen appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Undefined Technologies Demonstrates Viability of Ion Propulsion Drone by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Florida-based startup Undefined Technologies has announced that its Silent Ventus ion propulsion eVTOL drone has cleared an essential test flight. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Whats – An – Ion – Propulsion – Drone – –and – Why […] The post What’s an Ion Propulsion Drone? Undefined Technologies Demonstrates Viability of Silent Drone Tech [VIDEO] appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New eVTOL Fixed Wing from DeltaQuad Surpasses Limits of UAV Performance by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Dutch drone manufacturer DeltaQuad has begun the public beta phase for its Evo model, a new Vertical Takeoff and Landing capable fixed wing electric UAV developed for mapping, inspection, and surveillance. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife […] The post New eVTOL Fixed Wing from DeltaQuad: Expanded Flight Times, Flexible Payloads, and a Lower Cost appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Register now for the Teledyne FLIR SIRAS webinar, September 28 at 1:00 pm PST! Teledyne FLIR introduced the new SIRAS commercial drone just before Commercial UAV Expo earlier this month. It’s a drone that carries the world-class cameras that you expect from Teledyne FLIR – with a customer-driven design built to meet the needs of […] The post Introducing the SIRAS UAV: Don’t Miss Teledyne FLIR’s Webinar, September 28 appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Leading visual inspection data platform Optelos scores Series A funding. Mitchell Capital, a growth equity investment firm, announced today that it has made an investment in Optelos to fund their growth strategy and to further expand the company’s platform that provides visual inspection data management, AI analytics that transform inspection data into actionable insights. Optelos […] The post Optelos Series A Funding: Visual Inspection Data Management and AI Analytics appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

U.S. Air Force AFWERX Agility Prime Initiative Grants Mayman Aerospace $1.25M in Funding for development of Speeder Air Utility Vehicle, an ultra compact VTOL. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M Crosby Yesterday, world leader in vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) technology Mayman Aerospace announced its acquisition of US$1.25 million in funding from the AFWERX Agility […] The post Mayman Aerospace Wins AFWERX Grant for Speeder Air Utility Vehicle, Ultra Compact VTOL appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Miami-based Airborne Response (“Airborne”), a provider of mission critical aerial intelligence drone services, has been acquired by Safe Pro Group Inc, developer of safety and security solutions. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Airborne – Response – Drone – Services – Acquired – By – Safe – Pro – Group Airborne will continue to […] The post Airborne Response Acquired by Safe Pro: Mission Critical Drone Services appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article