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Effortless Field Data Collection with Global Mapper Mobile Global Mapper Mobile brings data collection into the palm of your hand, making it easy to record ground control points and other key features on site when collecting drone-images for processing in Global Mapper desktop’s Pixels to Points tool. Available on iOS and Android mobile operating systems, […] The post Collection Ground Control Points with Global Mapper Mobile appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

AVSS PRS-M3DT Parachute Enables DJI Dock 2 Flights Without Waivers The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the first Category 2 drone for operations over people. Commercial drone operators using the DJI Dock 2 equipped with the AVSS PRS-M3DT drone parachute can now fly over people without needing to submit an FAA 107.39 flight over […] The post FAA Approves First Category 2 Drone for Flying Over People appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Amendment would limit availability of Chinese manufactured drones Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has submitted an amendment to the Senate version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025, aiming to incorporate the Countering CCP Drones Act. This act is currently part of the House version of the NDAA FY25. The House version […] The post Senator Rick Scott Submits Amendment to Add Countering CCP Drones Act to NDAA FY25 appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Drones One of Five Key Innovations to Protect Forests from Increasing Wildfire and Pest Threats Climate change is significantly increasing the vulnerability of the world’s forests to stressors such as wildfires and pests, according to a new report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Released at the 27th session of […] The post Drones are a Key Tool to Protect Forests: the FAO Report appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Enhanced Usability, Durability, and Connectivity for Field Operation Japanese dronemaker ACSL Inc. recently announced their newest offering- TENSO, a new smart controller for their SOTEN drone, which is also receiving some major updates. The new TENSO controller uses the same AES256 encryption communication protocol between it and the drone as the standard unit, but adds […] The post ACSL Unveils TENSO: The Next-Gen Smart Controller for SOTEN Drones appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Milwaukee Fire Department Teams Up with ‘Spot’ to Mitigate Chemical Threats and Ensure Attendee Safety Pennsylvania-based automated security system developer Asylon Robotics recently shared that their DroneDog system was used to enhance security at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in collaboration with the Milwaukee Fire Department’s Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Team. Affectionately nicknamed […] The post Enhancing Security: Asylon Robotics’ DroneDog Safeguards 2024 Republican National Convention appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Innovative Counter-Drone Technology Receives FAA Endorsement for Safe Integration into National Airspace System: Keeping Airport Operations Goin Radio-frequency counter-drone technology developer D-Fend Solutions recently announced that their EnforceAir2 non-kinetic non-jamming takeover technology had been evaluated by the FAA as part of their efforts to certify, permit, authorize, and allow UAS detection and mitigation in the […] The post FAA Approves D-Fend Solutions’ EnforceAir2 for UAS Detection and Mitigation appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Innovative Drone Delivery Service Enhances Convenience and Sustainability Drone Express, a leading provider of drone delivery services, has announced the launch of its operations in Winston-Salem, NC. This new service will be based at SouthEast Plaza Shopping Center and is set to begin in late summer, aiming to bring advanced delivery solutions to the community. […] The post Drone Express Launches Delivery Operations in Winston-Salem, NC appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New Integration Aims to Enhance Public Safety Response Capabilities Aerodome and Flock Safety have announced a strategic partnership to integrate Aerodome’s next-generation Drone-As-First-Responder (DFR) technology with Flock Safety’s crime-solving platform. This collaboration aims to enhance public safety by deploying drones to emergency situations and sensor alerts, thereby decreasing response times and improving the safety of […] The post Aerodome and Flock Safety Partner to Expand Drone-As-First-Responder Technology appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Skyports and Partners Aim to Enhance Connectivity in Orkney Islands A new consortium, led by Skyports Drone Services, has been launched to explore the potential of 5G services in supporting drone operations in rural areas. Funded by the UK Space Agency, the Connectivity for Remote Orkney Future Transport (CROFT) project will investigate how space technologies […] The post Consortium Explores 5G-Enabled Drone Deliveries in Remote Areas of the UK appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Survey Highlights High Customer Satisfaction and Increased Revenue Drone delivery is gaining traction as a viable and efficient delivery method, bringing substantial benefits to both customers and vendors. According to a recent survey conducted by DroneUp, drone deliveries are not only meeting but exceeding customer expectations while also driving incremental revenue for retailers. High Customer […] The post Drone Delivery: A Win-Win for Vendors and Customers appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Don’t miss AgEagle on the Drone Radio Show, as CEO Bill Irby discusses the company’s evolution into a full-stack drone company and the recent deals that demonstrate the company’s success in the marketplace with host Randy Goers. Drone Radio Show · AgEagle’s Evolution in the Drone Industry: Bill Irby, CEO of AgEagle Aerial Systems Bill Irby […] The post AgEagle on the Drone Radio Show! appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Groundbreaking Drone Training Program at Warren County Technical School Achieves Major Milestones with WarrenUAS Support, Paving Pathways to High-Tech Careers Warren County Community College’s acclaimed drone training program is continuing its collaboration with other institutions in the fast-growing field by supporting a new drone program at nearby Warren County Technical School (WCTS). That program this […] The post WarrenUAS Champions Next Generation of Drone Experts: Collaboration with Warren County Technical School Takes Flight appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. Penta Ocean Construction (President, Takuzo Shimizu) and Prodrone Co., Ltd. (President, Shunsuke Toya) have jointly developed the “Penta-Ocean Vanguard-DroneAqua” (POV-DA), an innovative oceanographic survey drone capable of taking off, landing, and sailing on the sea. The POV-DA is designed for seamless water […] The post New Oceanographic Survey Drone Can Take Off, Land, and Sail on the Water appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Integration Simplifies Project Management for Automated Drone Operations FlytBase, a drone autonomy software platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Pix4D, a leading photogrammetry platform for terrestrial and drone mapping. This collaboration aims to streamline drone data processing workflows by allowing FlytBase users to seamlessly upload their drone-captured data directly to the PIX4Dcloud online platform, […] The post FlytBase and Pix4D Partner to Streamline Drone Data Processing Workflows appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The Role of Drones in Protecting High-Profile Events: A Lesson from the Trump Rally Shooting On July 13, a tragic incident unfolded at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where a gunman, identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, opened fire from a rooftop near where former President Donald Trump was speaking. This event resulted in the […] The post Why Didn’t the Secret Service Use Drones to Protect Former President Trump? appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

You Won’t Want to Miss this Episode of Weekly Wings: Your Drone Industry Podcast from the Pilot Perspective In this gripping episode of Weekly Wings, the team delves into some of the most intriguing and impactful developments in the drone industry. Hosts Paul, Samuel, and Terry kick off the episode by addressing the recent […] The post High-Stakes Security, Solar Drones, and EV Harley Davidsons: This Week on Weekly Wings appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

An article in National Defense reports that the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), the entity responsible for the development and maintenance of the Blue sUAS list, will hold a “competitive refresh” of the list later this year. The DIU’s Blue sUAS list is a critical certification for drone manufacturers. The list indicates a “secure platform” suitable […] The post Drones on the “Blue sUAS” List Won’t Necessarily Stay There: DIU to Hold “Competitive Refresh” appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New Partnership Enhances UAV Mapping Capabilities ideaForge Technology Limited, an India-based global drone technology company, has announced a new partnership with Inertial Labs, a global leader in inertial sensors and GPS systems. This collaboration integrates Inertial Labs’ RESEPI LiDAR solution into ideaForge’s high-performance unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), representing a major step forward in UAV-based LiDAR […] The post India’s IdeaForge Integrates Inertial Lab’s LiDAR into Commercial UAV Solutions appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Emil Otto GmbH Introduces Advanced Cleaning Solutions for Solar Systems, Designed for Use with Drones Emil Otto GmbH, a renowned supplier of cleaning and soldering agents for the solar industry, has introduced a range of cleaning products designed to be used with drones. These innovative solutions aim to enhance the efficiency and longevity of solar […] The post Innovative Cleaning Agents Enable Solar Panel Maintenance with Drones appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

From Monitoring to Search and Rescue, Discover How DJI Dock and Matrice 30 Enhanced Safety and Efficiency During Reykjanes Peninsula Eruption Check out this video case study from DJI: Iceland Volcano Drone Monitoring Since 2021, drones have played a crucial role in monitoring volcanic eruptions on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula. These versatile tools have been used […] The post How Drones Transformed Volcanic Eruption Management in Iceland: the Video Case Study from DJI appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New Receptor AI System Boosts Autonomous Navigation and Image Recognition for GNSS-Denied Environments German reconnaissance drone developer Quantum Systems recently announced that they had recently begun testing an upgrade to their “Receptor AI” multi-sensor system in Ukraine. This Jetson Orin Nvidia powered-AI system includes several sensors for the Vector reconnaissance drone that allow for enhanced […] The post Quantum Systems Enhances Reconnaissance Drone Capabilities in Ukraine with AI Upgrade appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

In collaboration with industry leaders Leonardo and Honeywell, Near Earth will showcase advanced autonomy on the proven Leonardo AW139 helicopter platform to provide logistical support during expeditionary operations in contested environments. Pennsylvania-based Near Earth Autonomy has been selected by NAVAIR to lead one of the teams demonstrating optimized logistics using rotorcraft for the U.S. Marine […] The post Full-scale Helicopter Logistics, Minus the Pilots: Near Earth Autonomy is Enabling Autonomy appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Innovative Approach to Enhance Postal Services in Remote Areas Royal Mail has initiated a new trial to deliver mail using drones, collaborating with drone specialists Skyports and Argyll and Bute Council. This trial, partially funded by a £250,000 grant from the Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology, aims to demonstrate the potential of drones in […] The post Royal Mail Launches Drone Delivery Trial in Argyll and Bute appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Agricultural Spray Distributors Form Grassroots Group to Oppose Proposed Chinese Drone Ban In response to legislative efforts aimed at banning drones manufactured by Chinese companies, a coalition of agricultural spray drone distributors has formed a grassroots industry group. This coalition, comprising Agri Spray Drones, Bestway Ag, Drone Nerds, HSE-UAV, Pegasus Robotics, and Rantizo, aims to […] The post New Coalition Advocates for Continued Use of Essential Agricultural Spray Drones appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article