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Urban Air Mobility (UAM) could be the way of the future for cities crippled by traffic – with no where to go, quite literally, but up. The vehicles are there to fly: passenger drones, flying cars – or from Terrafugia, a road and air vehicle that is both. Terrafugia’s Transition® “Roadable Aircraft” has received an […] The post Terrafugia’s Road and Air Vehicle Gets FAA Airworthiness Certificate: the Ultimate Hybrid for Urban Air Mobility appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Round Four of the DARTdrones Public Safety Grant is open for applications! DARTdrones made history as one of the very first drone businesses to win big on the TV show for startups, Shark Tank. Now, their business – providing quality, professional-level training for drone pilots – has proven to be a winner over and over. DARTdrones […] The post DARTdrones Public Safety Grant: Round 4! appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The American Drone Security Act: The Sequel The original American Drone Security Act (ADSA) proposal has had a significant impact on the drone industry, even though it was not passed. The ADSA has now been reintroduced, however – with some changes. Guest Contributor Dawn Zoldi, drone law expert and CEO of P3 Tech Consulting, gives us […] The post The American Drone Security Act: The Sequel appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

When the FAA released the Remote ID rule late last year, it left the drone industry with as many questions as answers. What about new hardware and remote ID solutions? How will manufacturers comply? Will drone owners be able to receive a simple firmware update? Will the solution require a hardware solution or significant change? […] The post New Drones and Remote ID: Who Cares? You do – DRONELIFE Minute Survey appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

When the FAA released the Remote ID rule late last year, it left the drone industry with as many questions as answers. What about new hardware and remote ID solutions? How will manufacturers comply? Will drone owners be able to receive a simple firmware update? Will the solution require a hardware solution or significant change? […] The post New Drones and Remote ID: Who Cares? You do – DRONELIFE Minute Survey appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Draganfly’s COVID-19 vaccine delivery solutions is being developed with Texas-based Coldchain Technology Services. Jim Magill speaks with Draganfly CEO Cameron Chell about why drones are a critical tool in COVID response. By DRONELIFE Staff Contributor Jim Magill As the deadly global coronavirus pandemic enters its second year, drone technology companies around the world are […] The post Draganfly’s COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery Solution appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Draganfly’s COVID-19 vaccine delivery solutions is being developed with Texas-based Coldchain Technology Services. Jim Magill speaks with Draganfly CEO Cameron Chell about why drones are a critical tool in COVID response. By DRONELIFE Staff Contributor Jim Magill As the deadly global coronavirus pandemic enters its second year, drone technology companies around the world are […] The post Draganfly’s COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery Solution appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

While the world is optimistic about the new COVID-19 vaccines, getting the heat-sensitive materials to health centers to ensure that they can be distributed fairly and efficiently has been a challenge for across the globe. Now, drone delivery heroes Zipline have announced that they will be able to deliver COVID-19 vaccines by drone – making […] The post Covid-19 Vaccines by Drone: Zipline Delivers appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

While the world is optimistic about the new COVID-19 vaccines, getting the heat-sensitive materials to health centers to ensure that they can be distributed fairly and efficiently has been a challenge for across the globe. Now, drone delivery heroes Zipline have announced that they will be able to deliver COVID-19 vaccines by drone – making […] The post Covid-19 Vaccines by Drone: Zipline Delivers appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The Drone Service Providers Alliance (DSPA) warns that drone federalism – the idea that states and local government should share control of the airspace – could be added to the budget bill under discussion in Congress today. The group is calling on the industry to contact their representatives about the issue. Republic Senator Mike Lee […] The post DSP Alliance Warns New Drone Federalism Section Could Be Added to the Budget Bill appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The Drone Service Providers Alliance (DSPA) warns that drone federalism – the idea that states and local government should share control of the airspace – could be added to the budget bill under discussion in Congress today. The group is calling on the industry to contact their representatives about the issue. Republic Senator Mike Lee […] The post DSP Alliance Warns New Drone Federalism Section Could Be Added to the Budget Bill appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

A new round of DroneDeploy​ funding adds $50 million to the company, bringing the total to date to $142 million: which a company release says is the most to date for any drone data company. This latest Series E funding round is the result of DroneDeploy’s explosive growth (they report a 259% annual growth in […] The post Latest DroneDeploy Funding Round Adds $50 Million for Expansion appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

A new round of DroneDeploy​ funding adds $50 million to the company, bringing the total to date to $142 million: which a company release says is the most to date for any drone data company. This latest Series E funding round is the result of DroneDeploy’s explosive growth (they report a 259% annual growth in […] The post Latest DroneDeploy Funding Round Adds $50 Million for Expansion appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

If your department has been interested in drones for police professionals, don’t miss Skydio’s free webinar on Wednesday, February 24 at 1:00 pm EST. Register here to participate. Drones are undeniably a valuable tool for public safety agencies. The city of Chula Vista has been a leader in using drones as first responders, led by […] The post Drones for Police: Skydio’s Autonomous Drones Provide Officers with Another Set of Eyes [WEBINAR] appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

If your department has been interested in drones for police professionals, don’t miss Skydio’s free webinar on Wednesday, February 24 at 1:00 pm EST. Register here to participate. Drones are undeniably a valuable tool for public safety agencies. The city of Chula Vista has been a leader in using drones as first responders, led by […] The post Drones for Police: Skydio’s Autonomous Drones Provide Officers with Another Set of Eyes [WEBINAR] appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The FAA has recently announced that Tampa Bay is a No Drone Zone during Super Bowl LV (at least the area around the stadium.) It’s not a surprise and we hope that pilots are already aware of this: but if you are new to drones, remember that large public events like the Super Bowl are […] The post Tampa Bay is a No Drone Zone During Super Bowl LV appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The FAA has recently announced that Tampa Bay is a No Drone Zone during Super Bowl LV (at least the area around the stadium.) It’s not a surprise and we hope that pilots are already aware of this: but if you are new to drones, remember that large public events like the Super Bowl are […] The post Tampa Bay is a No Drone Zone During Super Bowl LV appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

This deep dive Skydio 2 review provides first person experience from pro pilot Paul Rossi. With videos, images, and everything you need to know about Skydio 2 from battery to flight experience and support options, this is the review you’ll want to read before buying. The following Skydio 2 review is authored by Paul Rossi: […] The post Skydio 2 Review: Paul Rossi From Nine Ten Drones Gives Us the Deep Dive appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

This deep dive Skydio 2 review provides first person experience from pro pilot Paul Rossi. With videos, images, and everything you need to know about Skydio 2 from battery to flight experience and support options, this is the review you’ll want to read before buying. The following Skydio 2 review is authored by Paul Rossi: […] The post Skydio 2 Review: Paul Rossi From Nine Ten Drones Gives Us the Deep Dive appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Note: We invite drone advocacy groups and drone companies to share your response to the confirmation of DOT Sec. Pete Buttigieg. The U.S. Senate today confirmed the Biden Administration’s nomination of former presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg as Secretary of Transportation. Although the confirmation took place just a few minutes ago (as of this posting), drone […] The post Drone Industry Is Optimistic About Buttigieg’s DOT Confirmation appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Note: We invite drone advocacy groups and drone companies to share your response to the confirmation of DOT Sec. Pete Buttigieg. The U.S. Senate today confirmed the Biden Administration’s nomination of former presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg as Secretary of Transportation. Although the confirmation took place just a few minutes ago (as of this posting), drone […] The post Drone Industry Is Optimistic About Buttigieg’s DOT Confirmation appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Coming off a year marred by conflict with the U.S. government, Chinese drone giant DJI is hoping to soar into bluer skies in 2021 with the release of the Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced (M2EA). Building on the solid reputation of the popular Mavic series, M2EA is geared toward enterprise markets such as agriculture, mining, construction, […] The post DJI Soars into 2021 with New Enterprise Model appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Coming off a year marred by conflict with the U.S. government, Chinese drone giant DJI is hoping to soar into bluer skies in 2021 with the release of the Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced (M2EA). Building on the solid reputation of the popular Mavic series, M2EA is geared toward enterprise markets such as agriculture, mining, construction, […] The post DJI Soars into 2021 with New Enterprise Model appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

An unnamed government agency has signed a multi-million dollar contract for Citadel Defense Counter Drone System, Titan. Titan will protect government assets – including ships, vehicles, robotic platforms, and military bases – from drone threats. Drone defense systems, or counter small UAS systems (C-sUAS) are an important sector in the drone industry. As commercial drone […] The post Citadel Defense Counter Drone System Claims Multi-Million Government Contract appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

senseFly, one of the leading companies in fixed-wing mapping drones, has announced a new product in their line of professional mapping drones: the eBee Geo. eBee drones are well-known for their unique, incredibly lightweight construction. Their exceptional safety design, combined with flight endurance and sophisticated payload, have made the eBee a leading choice for long […] The post eBee Geo: senseFly’s Newest Fixed-Wing Mapping Drone appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article