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Company uses drone technology to track animals in the wild The third in a trilogy of articles on innovative drones for conservation. Explore the first article, on drones saving island ecosystems here: and the second, on drones for whale research, here. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Images courtesy Wildlife Drones. Dr. Debbie Saunders, an […] The post Wildlife Drones: Using Innovative Technology to Track Elusive Species appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Event 38 Unmanned Systems Integrates Advanced LiDAR onto E455 Drone Event 38 Unmanned Systems, a global leader in the manufacturing of unmanned aerial vehicles, has announced a significant upgrade to their Heavy VTOL E455 Drone. The drone can now be equipped with multiple LiDAR systems, including the Resepi Hesai LIDAR XT-32 developed by Inertial Labs. […] The post Event 38 Unmanned Systems Incorporates Advanced LiDAR Technology into E455 Drone appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

GeoCue and CHC Navigation Unveil TrueView 540 at Geo Week 2024 GeoCue, a leading provider of geospatial hardware and software, and CHC Navigation, a pioneer in precision positioning solutions, have announced the launch of the TrueView 540 at Geo Week 2024. This innovative collaboration introduces a new, efficient, and flexible survey-grade LiDAR system to North […] The post GeoCue and CHC Navigation Unveil TrueView 540: LiDAR Innovation appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

DRONELIFE presents this guest post by Mark Wilkerson, Product Manager at Point One Navigation, providing a centimeter-accurate positioning system. In this piece, Mark lays out the reasons that RTK might be right for your commercial drone application. DRONELIFE neither accepts nor makes payment for guest posts. The Five Reasons Your Drone Needs RTK By […] The post 5 Reasons Your Drone Needs RTK: DRONELIFE Exclusive from Point One appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Skyports and Joby Aviation Partner with Dubai’s RTA: A New Era of Air Taxi Services by 2026 Skyports Infrastructure, a leading player in the vertiport infrastructure for the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry, has announced a Definitive Agreement with Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA) and all-electric aircraft company Joby Aviation. The agreement, signed at […] The post Skyports Infrastructure to Launch Air Taxi Services in Dubai by 2026 appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Snotbot’ creators develop new use for drones in whale research The second in a trilogy of articles on innovative drones for conservation. Explore the first article, on drones saving island ecosystems here. All images courtesy Ocean Alliance. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Ocean Alliance, the scientific research and conservation group that pioneered the use […] The post Ocean Alliance Develops New Use for Drones in Whale Research: Non-invasive Tagging appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Flyability to Unveil Groundbreaking Product at 2024 User Conference Flyability, the industry leader in confined-space drones, has announced the launch of a new product at their 2024 User Conference on March 6th. The event will be broadcast live and covered by Flyability’s media partner, the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES). The new product, […] The post Revolutionizing Non-Destructive Testing with Drones: Flyability Teases Groundbreaking New Product appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Wingtra Unveils LIDAR Drone Solution, Transforming Aerial Mapping Wingtra is a leading drone technology company specializing in the development and manufacturing of high-end drone solutions. Today, Wingtra has announced the launch of its groundbreaking LIDAR drone solution, marking a significant leap forward in drone-based LIDAR technology. The new Wingtra LIDAR payload seamlessly combines the efficiency, […] The post Wingtra Introduces Advanced LIDAR Drone Solution for Precision Mapping appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Trimble and DroneDeploy Collaborate to Enhance Drone Mapping Accuracy and Workflow Efficiency During GEO WEEK (Booth# 1001), Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) unveiled its latest collaboration with DroneDeploy, integrating the Trimble Applanix POSPac CloudⓇ post-processed kinematic (PPK) GNSS positioning service, featuring CenterPointⓇ RTX, with DroneDeploy’s reality capture platform. This integration aims to elevate the accuracy of drone […] The post Centimeter Level Accuracy, Automated Workflow: Trimble and DroneDeploy Collaborate appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The 1,000 drone Super Bowl drone show: bringing the game to life in the sky. All images credit Sky Elements Drone Shows The skyline of Las Vegas became a canvas for an extraordinary spectacle as Sky Elements orchestrated a breathtaking drone show over Resorts World during the Big Game weekend. A fleet of 1,000 drones took […] The post Sky Elements’ Super Bowl Drone Show Lights Up Las Vegas appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

AerologixMaps: Affordable, Scalable Mapping Software In the rapidly evolving world of drone technology, a new mapping solution is filling a gap in the market for small and medium size drone businesses. AerologixMaps, developed by Australian drone industry pioneer Aerologix, is transforming drone footage into high-resolution maps with unprecedented affordability. With FortuneInsights predicting that worldwide demand […] The post Affordable Mapping Revolution: AerologixMaps Empowers Drone Businesses appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Last Thursday, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation approved the bipartisan Senate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2023. The legislation, which garnered bipartisan support, encompasses a range of measures addressing recent aviation safety concerns and aims to fortify oversight within the aviation industry. A Senate Commerce Committee announcement highlighted the […] The post U.S. Senate Committee Passes FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Radar Drones Transform Soil Moisture Monitoring: Cranfield University Leads Innovation for Flood and Drought Management Cranfield University is spearheading a groundbreaking two-year project aimed at revolutionizing soil moisture monitoring through the fusion of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Synthetic Aperture Radar utilizes radio waves to generate detailed images of the Earth’s […] The post Revolutionising Flood and Drought Management: Radar Drones Could Redefine Soil Moisture Monitoring appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

DRONELIFE is pleased to present this guest post by Matt Sloane, the Founder and CEO of Skyfire Consulting. In this piece, Matt explains just what it is like to operate security drones over a Tier 1 event. DRONELIFE neither accepts nor makes payment for guest posts. All images courtesy Skyfire. Behind the Scenes: the Drones […] The post Ahead of Super Bowl LVIII, Skyfire Takes Us Inside the Mission of Operating Drones Over a Tier I Event appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

ARC Recommendations on Counter UAS, UAS Detection and Mitigation Systems The FAA recently received the final recommendations from the UAS Detection and Mitigation Systems Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC). This milestone follows the directive outlined in the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to address the safe integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) into the National Air […] The post FAA Aviation Rulemaking Committee Issues Final Recommendations for UAS Detection and Mitigation appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

WhiteFox Awarded $1M Phase I of a Multi-Phase Drone Defense Contract to Fortify South Asia’s Critical Infrastructure WhiteFox Defense Technologies, a prominent player in advanced airspace management and counter-drone defense solutions, has recently announced a $1 million contract in South Asia. This contract, representing the initial phase of a larger multi-phase project, aims to bolster […] The post Counter Drone Technology: White Fox Wins Drone Defense Contract in South Asia appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New research on hydrogen fuel cells could help hydrogen powered drone industry. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Hydrogen powered drones offer many significant benefits for the industry, including longer flight times and zero emissions. Hydrogen drones solve some of the challenges that batteries present, but hydrogen fuel cells have some challenges of their […] The post New Research Could Improve Prospects for Hydrogen Powered Drones appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Increasing Problems with Drones Over Stadiums as Super Bowl LVIII Approaches (and yes, there is a no fly zone.) A recent report from Dedrone, a leader in smart airspace security, has unveiled a concerning trend regarding illegal drone activity around major sporting events. According to a Dedrone press release, over 4,000 illegal drone flights were […] The post Drone Incursions at Stadiums Increasing Ahead of Super Bowl LVIII appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association, recently announced their participation in relief efforts after the recent Noto Peninsula earthquakes in early January 2024. After receiving a request from Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture on January […] The post Japanese Drone Industry Rallies for Earthquake Recovery Efforts appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Drones help provide environmentally friendly solution to save island ecosystems By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill All images courtesy Island Conservation, used with permission. Many island communities throughout the world face enormous challenges, from rising sea levels to the introduction of non-native species that can destroy fragile ecosystems. An international non-governmental organization is using drone […] The post Drones Saving Island Ecosystems: An Interview with Island Conservation appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Antwerp-Bruges Gets UTM upgrade Unifly, a Terra Drone Corporation group company specializing in Unmanned Aerial System Traffic Management (UTM) systems, in collaboration with SkeyDrone, proudly announces a significant upgrade to the Port of Antwerp-Bruges’ (PoAB) UTM system, DronePortal. This enhancement aims to bolster the efficiency of drone operations within the complex airspace of the Port […] The post Terra Drone’s Unifly and SkeyDrone Enhance UTM System in Antwerp-Bruges Port Area appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Don’t miss this episode: MatrixSpace on the Drone Radio Show with host Randy Goers. David Cameron, Field Services Engineer and Lead UAS Pilot at MatrixSpace, talks about the evolution of drone as first responder programs and how MatrixSpace sensors can improve safety and operational efficiency of future DFR missions. Drone Radio Show · Getting to […] The post MatrixSpace on the Drone Radio Show: Getting to Drone-as-a-First-Responder 2.0 with Smaller, More Powerful Sensors appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Drone and E-Bike Delivery for DIY Tools in Rural Germany by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Germany-based drone delivery project LieferMichel recently announced a new partnership with Michelstadt-based DIY store PROFI MERTENS to deliver small items by an electric cargo bike or by a Wingcopter delivery drone. Customers can choose from a range of […] The post PROFI MERTENS Partners with LieferMichel for Drone Delivery Service in Germany appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Windracers ULTRA Autonomous Drone Initiates Test Flights in Antarctica for Environmental Research A specialized team has successfully arrived at the Rothera Research Station, marking the commencement of testing for the Windracers ULTRA autonomous drone in Antarctica. This innovative drone, designed for extreme environments, has the potential to significantly enhance the scientific capabilities of the British […] The post Windracers ULTRA Autonomous Drone Begins Tests in the Antarctic: Drones for Environmental Research in Challenging Environments appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Airspace Link Inc., an FAA-Approved UAS (Drone) Service Supplier and Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) provider, has been approved to provide the FAA’s B4UFLY service, says a company press release. B4UFLY is a joint effort between the FAA and industry leaders like Airspace Link. The initiative aims to ensure the safety of drone […] The post Airspace Link Approved to Provide FAA’s B4UFLY Service appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article