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Industry Perspectives on the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 *Stay tuned for a DRONELIFE exclusive series, explaining FAA Reauthorization for the drone industry The U.S. House of Representatives approved the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2024 today with a strong bipartisan vote of 387 – 26. This decision follows a similarly overwhelming approval […] The post U.S. House of Representatives Passes FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Advancing Aviation and Innovation: Port San Antonio Launches Construction of State-of-the-Art eVTOL Vertiport By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Port San Antonio, located on the site of the former Kelly Air Force Base, plans to build a state-of-the-art vertiport for housing and deploying electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) aircraft as part of a $100 million airfield renovation […] The post Preparing for Advanced Air Mobility: Port San Antonio Plans Construction of eVTOL Vertiport appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

A Strategic Alliance: High Eye and Dutch Navy Partner on Advanced UAV Deployment In a recent announcement, High Eye revealed it has been awarded a contract by the Dutch Navy for its Airboxer VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle). This decision comes after a comprehensive evaluation of maritime VTOL UAV systems, leading […] The post High Eye Secures Contract with Dutch Navy for Innovative Airboxer VTOL UAV appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Bridging the Gap in Enterprise Drone Applications for Enhanced Efficiency and Safety FlytBase, the leading enterprise drone autonomy platform, has unveiled Flinks, a new feature designed to streamline the integration of the FlytBase platform with a multitude of third-party applications and devices. Dubbed Flinks, short for FlytBase Links, this innovative offering functions as a cohesive […] The post Flinks by FlytBase: Integration in Drone Operations appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Your Insights Matter: Help Shape the Future of the Drone Industry by Participating in Drone Industry Insights Survey Drone Industry Insights proudly announces the commencement of its annual drone industry survey. Since its inception in 2018, what began as a predominantly European endeavor has grown into the most extensive global assessment of the drone industry. […] The post Participate in the DRONEII Global Drone Industry Survey: Shaping the Future Together appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Investment to Boost Global Expansion and Technological Capabilities in Unmanned Helicopter Systems SwissDrones, a leading aerial intelligence company, has successfully closed its Series B equity growth funding round, amassing over USD 10 million. This significant financial boost comes from a diverse group of investors, including aviation-focused DiamondStream Partners, Chevron Technology Ventures, Ingleside Investors, and continued […] The post SwissDrones Secures Over $10 Million in Series B Funding to Enhance Aerial Intelligence Solutions appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Advanced discussions with the French government could lead to new job opportunities and bolster the nation’s export capacity. Lilium N.V. (NASDAQ: LILM), a leading developer of all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jets, has announced ongoing discussions with the French government regarding the expansion of its production capacity into France. This strategic move aims to […] The post Lilium Expands Aerospace Operations into France appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Addressing the Future of Combat: Overcoming Interoperability, Capability Gaps, and Countermeasures in Drone Warfare During a detailed briefing on May 13, 2024, titled “Drone Warfare: NATO, Ukraine, Israel, and the Red Sea,” hosted by the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA), leading defense experts gathered to discuss the critical challenges of integrating drones into modern […] The post CEPA Experts Highlight Key Challenges in Drone Warfare Integration appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

SimActive’s Correlator3D Software Empowers NEPC to Overcome Geographic Challenges In a significant technological stride, SimActive Inc., a leader in photogrammetry software development, facilitated comprehensive mapping projects in the daunting terrains of the Himalayas through its Correlator3D™ software. This pioneering venture was carried out by Nektor Engineers and Project Consultants (NEPC), an Indian firm known for […] The post Advanced Mapping Techniques Reach New Heights in the Himalayas appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Exploring the FAR Part 5 Final Rule: Enhancing Drone Safety and Compliance by DRONELIFE Contributing Editor Paul Rossi Stay tuned for the upcoming Weekly Wings Podcast, a discussion of trends and technology from the pilot’s point of view. Hosted by Paul Rossi on DRONELIFE.com! As an aviation enthusiast and an active participant in the ever-evolving […] The post The FAR Part 5 Final Rule: A New Era for Drone Safety and Compliance appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

U.S. Congressman Rob Wittman tours RapidFlight’s Virginia facility, highlighting scalable drone solutions vital for modern military strategies Virginia-based unmanned aerial systems developer RapidFlight recently announced they had received a visit from U.S. Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA1), Vice Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, to their Manassas headquarters. Over a more than two-hour-long tour, RapidFlight […] The post Advancing National Defense: Congressman Wittman Explores Drone Innovations at RapidFlight appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The U.S. Senate has voted 84-13 to invoke cloture on the FAA Reauthorization Cantwell-Cruz substitute amendment, as modified to H.R. 3935 – the House version of the FAA Reauthorization Bill. Cloture is a motion to limit debate and move forward towards a vote. The current extension to FAA Authorization expires tomorrow, May 10: some lawmakers […] The post BREAKING: Senate Votes to Invoke Cloture on FAA Reauthorization Bill appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Exploring UAV Innovations in Geospatial Technology at the 2024 NCAUG Symposium by DRONELIFE Contributing Editor Paul Rossi Stay tuned for the upcoming Weekly Wings Podcast, a discussion of trends and technology from the pilot’s point of view. Hosted by Paul Rossi on DRONELIFE.com! At the recent North Carolina ArcGIS Users Group (NCAUG) 2024 Symposium, I […] The post Leveraging Drone Technology for Enhanced Geospatial Applications: Insights from the 2024 NCAUG Symposium appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Partnership Aims to Enhance Agricultural Efficiency and Sustainability In an effort to advance agricultural practices in India, the Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) has teamed up with Marut Drones for a comprehensive drone spraying initiative across approximately 5 lakh acres in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. This strategic partnership will leverage Marut Drones’ advanced drone […] The post Marut Drones & IFFCO Initiate Large-Scale Drone Spraying in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The approval by CASA marks a significant step for Sphere Drones in enhancing drone operations nationwide. Sphere Drones has received a Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Area Approval from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) for operations near Wagga Wagga, New South Wales. This pivotal approval enables the company to demonstrate its BVLOS drone […] The post Sphere Drones Secures BVLOS Area Approval to Advance Commercial Drone Use in Australia appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Ondas Holdings’ Airobotics and HHLA Sky partner to enhance monitoring and maintenance of critical infrastructure Ondas Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:ONDS), a leading provider of autonomous drones and wireless network solutions, through its subsidiary Airobotics Ltd., has teamed up with HHLA Sky GmbH to launch advanced drone services in Germany. This strategic partnership focuses on deploying Airobotics’ […] The post Drone Services Collaboration Set to Transform Terminal Operations in Germany appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Series B Funding to Enhance Human-Supervised Robotic System XTEND, an innovator in drone and robotics technology, has secured a $40 million investment in its Series B funding round to expand its AI-driven operating system, XOS. The funding round was led by Chartered Group, with significant contributions from both new and existing strategic investors, including Clal-Tech. […] The post XTEND Raises $40M to Advance AI-Driven Robotics appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Michigan high court punts on question of drone surveillance legality By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill In a case that could have broad implications on drone surveillance efforts conducted by local governments, the Michigan Supreme Court had ruled that drone footage of a couple’s private property should not be excluded as evidence in a civil […] The post Michigan Supreme Court Allows Drone Surveillance Evidence in Civil Case appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Utilizing Drone Technology, the New Collaboration Aims to Enhance Emergency Response and Mitigation Strategies During Hurricane Season As hurricane season approaches, putting vital off-shore infrastructure at risk over the next few months, Verizon has announced a new partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association to use uncrewed systems to rapidly survey storm damage immediately […] The post Verizon and NOAA Team Up for Advanced Storm Damage Assessment appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Integration with Elsight Halo expands operational reach of Lockheed Martin’s UAV. In a recent development, Elsight has successfully integrated its Halo connectivity platform with Lockheed Martin’s Indago 4 Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS), enabling the drone to complete its first beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) flight. This strategic enhancement significantly broadens the Indago 4’s capabilities, particularly in […] The post Enhanced BVLOS Capabilities for Lockheed Martin’s Indago 4 appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The Axon Dedrone acquisition aims to expand capabilities in drone technology for public safety and national security Axon (Nasdaq: AXON), a leader in global public safety technology, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Dedrone, a pioneer in airspace security. This merger aligns Axon’s mission to protect life with Dedrone’s expertise in managing drone threats […] The post Axon Set to Acquire Dedrone to Enhance Drone Security Solutions appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Pyka and SNC Collaborate to Introduce RUMRUNNER, Enhancing Military Sustainment Operation RUMRUNNER combines SNC’s expertise in military solutions with Pyka’s advanced autonomous electric cargo platform, offering unmatched performance with a payload capacity of up to 400 lbs, range of up to 200 miles, and super-short takeoff and landing (SSTOL) capability. Pyka, a company specializing in […] The post Pyka and Sierra Nevada Corporation Partner to Deliver Revolutionary Electric Cargo UAS to U.S. Department of Defense appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Revolutionizing Regional Air Mobility with Sustainable Solutions UrbanLink Air Mobility LLC, a South Florida-based start-up, is poised to reshape transportation as the first provider of all-electric zero-emission advanced air mobility (AAM) solutions in the United States. In a groundbreaking move, UrbanLink has forged a partnership with Lilium N.V. (NASDAQ:LILM), a global pioneer in Regional Air […] The post UrbanLink Partners with Lilium to Integrate eVTOL Aircraft in South Florida appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Fast Company calls it a “vampire drone,” but the drone developed by a team of researchers at the University of Southern Denmark is designed to find and suck power, not blood. Dramatic headlines aside, the idea has significance for industrial drone flight beyond visual line of sight. With many drones still limited by relatively […] The post This Drone Steals Power from the Nearest Power Lines to Charge Its Battery and Keep Flying appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

UVify’s Record-Breaking Drone Display Sets New Industry Standard UVify, a pioneer in swarm drone innovation, has set a new Guinness World Record for the most unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) airborne simultaneously. The historic event unfolded in Songdo, Korea, where UVify orchestrated a display of 5,293 IFO drones illuminating the night sky, marking a significant milestone […] The post UVify Sets Guinness World Record for Simultaneous UAV Flight appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article