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An Integrated, All-in-One Solution for UAV Management, Promising a Sustainable and Interconnected Future Mitsubishi Electric recently unveiled their new AnyMile Drone-based Logistics Service Platform, an all-in-one software solution with a comprehensive feature set that includes shipment, fleet and service management applications. The highly customizable program is designed to integrate UAV systems, UTM systems and other […] The post Revolutionizing Logistics: Mitsubishi Electric’s AnyMile Drone-based Service Platform appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Transformative Alliance and Funding Boost SkyDrive on the International Stage of Advanced Air Mobility Images provided courtesy SkyDrive. SkyDrive Inc. (“SkyDrive”), a prominent Japanese eVTOL aircraft manufacturer, has entered into a Strategic Partnership Agreement with the Department of Science and Technology (DST) in the State of Gujarat, India. The collaboration aims to pave the way […] The post SkyDrive, Japanese eVTOL Trailblazer, Propels Global Influence with Strategic Gujarat Partnership and Suzuki Investment appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Walmart to expand drone delivery to 75% of homes in DFW area By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Walmart, which currently delivers products via unmanned aerial vehicles from several Texas locations, plans to expand its drone operation to cover three-quarters of the Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex area by the end of the year. On January […] The post Sky’s the Limit: Walmart’s Ambitious Drone Expansion with Wing and Zipline Set to Transform Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex Delivery Landscape appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Navigating the Future of Commercial Drones in 2024: An Interview with ANRA Technologies’ CEO Amit Ganjoo Amit Ganjoo, CEO of ANRA Technologies, recently shared valuable insights in an interview with DRONELIFE about the evolving landscape of the commercial drone industry. ANRA Technologies, recognized for its advancements in Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) and Enterprise operations solutions, […] The post Charting the Course: ANRA Technologies’ CEO Amit Ganjoo on the Future of Commercial Drones in 2024 appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Revolutionizing Aerial Surveillance: NACT Engineering’s Smart Tether Unleashes the Full Potential of Parrot ANAFI USA Drones Uninterrupted Flight, Extended Reach, and 24/7 Surveillance Capabilities – The Power of Smart Tether Technology for Border Security and Beyond. Singapore’s NACT Engineering is changing the game for tethered drone systems. NACT Engineering’s patented Smart Tether system is designed […] The post Smart Tether for Parrot ANAFI USA from NACT Engineering appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

DJI Delivery Drone: Game-Changing DJI FlyCart 30 for Global Aerial Delivery Solutions DJI, the world’s premier provider of civil drones and innovative camera technology, has launched the groundbreaking DJI FlyCart 30 (FC30) to revolutionize the global market. Last month, DJI received FAA certification of Remote ID Compliance for the FlyCart 30, previously available only in […] The post DJI Delivery Drone Launched Globally: FlyCart 30 appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Draper Wins $26M Pentagon Contract for Remote CBRN Detection Using Autonomous Teaming Drones Draper announced it has been awarded a $26 million (all options) contract by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) to further expand the capabilities of its unmanned autonomous systems (UAS) software to perform chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) reconnaissance missions in […] The post Remote CBRN Detection with Autonomous Teaming Drones: Draper Wins Pentagon Contract appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Nearthlab’s AIDrone: A New Era of Autonomous Drone Solutions South Korea’s Nearthlab, a pioneer in autonomous drone solutions, has made its debut in the hardware sector with the unveiling of AIDrone at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024. The AIDrone, a blend of artificial intelligence and drone technology, is designed to assist a wide range […] The post Nearthlab AIDrone Launched at CES: A New Player for Autonomous Inspections appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Exploring the Feasibility of LTE Networks for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Drone Connectivity Elsight is a DRONELIFE sponsor. In a recent presentation at the SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking Innovation Days, Timo Kasurinen from the North European Logistics Institute at South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences introduced a paper titled “LTE Mobile Network Technical […] The post Unlocking BVLOS Drone Connectivity in Rural Areas: A Comprehensive Study on LTE Network Viability appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

A UK court ordered a photographer to pay over $1100 in fines after he nearly crashed into DJ Fatboy Slim at a beachside concert. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Local Brighton news channels report that as a crowd of 8,500 partied away at Brighton Beach on July 22, 2022, the electronic music producer’s […] The post Close Call at Concert: Photographer Fined for Near-Miss Drone Incident with DJ Fatboy Slim appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

California Appellate Court’s Decision Impacts Public Access to Police Drone Footage by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Last week, a California appellate court ruled that video footage from police drones collected in response to 911 calls is not automatically exempt from public record. The decision by the California Court of Appeal for the Fourth […] The post Court Ruling on Police Drone Footage: A Shift in Public Record Norms appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Urgent Call for Senate to Pass FAA Reauthorization As the Senate reconvenes January 8, 2024 after the holiday break, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), the Ranking Member of the Aviation Subcommittee, is urging his colleagues to swiftly pass the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill. The House has already passed its version of the bill, the […] The post Will Senate Finally Pass FAA Reauthorization? appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

ASTM SDSP Standard: Expanding the UTM Ecosystem In a significant step towards managing the growing volume of metrics for low-altitude, autonomous flight, MatrixSpace and INVOLI have jointly led the publication of the first F3623-23 Standard Specification for Surveillance Supplementary Data Service Provider (SDSP) by ASTM International. SDSPs play a crucial role in supporting Unmanned Aircraft […] The post MatrixSpace, INVOLI Co-Lead in Publishing the First ASTM SDSP Standard appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Drones in China: Unregulated Airspace Expansion to Boost Domestic UAV Industry and Align with International Standards by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Asia Nikkei, in partnership with Chinese business news conglomerate Caixin, recently reported on newly announced changes by Chinese civil air authorities that could see more of China’s airspace opened up to drones […] The post China’s Airspace Reformation: A New Era for Drones and eVTOLs appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

A Strategic Alliance: Expanding Market Reach and Fostering Innovation in the Drone Industry Spirit Aeronautical Systems S.A., a leading Greek manufacturer of rotary and fixed-wing weaponized drones, and Garuda Aerospace S.A., a prominent Indian manufacturer of drones for civil applications, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at mutual growth and innovation. The partnership is expected […] The post Spirit Aeronautical Systems S.A. and Garuda Aerospace S.A. Form Partnership to Expand Growth appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

News and Commentary. Kentucky’s House Bill 45 is being touted as a privacy bill – and addresses a wide range of dystopian future scenarios, including microchipping people without their permission, disseminating deep fakes, and installing tracking devices on humans or property. The sections on drone use, however, could have a negative impact on drone use […] The post Proposed Kentucky Privacy Law Could Be Devastating for Commercial Drones appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Teal Drones wins new contract to supply aerial systems to patrol U.S. borders By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Federal agencies tasked with maintaining control of U.S. borders are increasingly turning to the use of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to provide “eyes in the sky,” to spot the movements of drug smugglers and undocumented immigrants. […] The post Teal Drones Secures $90 Million Border Patrol Contract and Explores Future Defense Opportunities: DRONELIFE Exclusive Interview appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

DJI Enterprise Releases Winter Drone Guidelines to Address Cold Weather Challenges Be ready for the next winter storm. In an effort to enhance the safety and performance of drone operations in cold weather conditions, DJI, the world’s largest drone manufacturer, has released Winter Drone Guidelines. Whatever drone you fly, these comprehensive guidelines address common issues […] The post Baby, it’s Cold Outside: DJI Enterprise Publishes Winter Drone Guidelines appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Ziyan Unveils New Generation Cargo Unmanned Helicopter: GreyWhaleG1 Ziyan is ringing in the new year of 2024 with the release of its latest innovation, the GreyWhaleG1. This new generation cargo unmanned helicopter is set to revolutionize air transport solutions across challenging terrains. Announced on the company’s Facebook page, the GreyWhale G1 is designed for transporting […] The post Ziyan’s GreyWhaleG1: Raising the Bar for Unmanned Cargo Helicopters 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 Minato City-based industrial conglomerate Kawasaki Heavy Industries recently successfully tested their helicopter-like “K-RACER-X2” VTOL at Ina Ski Resort, Nagano, Japan. Due to the declining population of Japan’s mountainous regions and the poorly maintained ground infrastructure, […] The post Kawasaki Heavy Industries Tests Unmanned K-RACER-X2 VTOL for High-Altitude Deliveries in Japan’s Mountainous Regions appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Explosive growth or steady progress? Drone delivery in 2024 is moving forward. The drone delivery sector has been the subject of numerous articles in recent months, with a variety of news outlets discussing its potential. A report from Future Market Insights projects significant growth for the industry, estimating that the global drone delivery service market […] The post Drone Delivery in 2024: A Balanced Perspective appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

FlyRoute Launches Service Partner Program to Foster Entrepreneurship and National Expansion FlyRoute, a leading drone service provider for athletics, has announced the launch of its Service Partner Program. This initiative will empower entrepreneurs by offering them the opportunity to own a FlyRoute service territory, marking the company’s first steps towards national expansion. FlyRoute has carved […] The post FlyRoute Empowers Entrepreneurs with Service Partner Program, Paving the Way for National Expansion and Innovation in Drone Services appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Ciconia Tests Collision Avoidance System on Manned Helicopters, Paving Way for Unmanned Aircraft Ciconia, an Israel-based aviation technology company, has successfully tested its latest Coordination & Collision Avoidance System (C&CAS) on two helicopters. The system, which is designed for both manned and unmanned aircraft, has been tailored to support firefighting operations. The flight test aimed […] The post Supporting Complex Firefighting Operations: Ciconia’s Coordination and Collision Avoidance System Tested on Manned Helicopters appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

EHang’s EH216-S Passenger-Carrying Aerial Vehicles Successfully Conducted Commercial Flight Demonstrations in Guangzhou and Hefei: Moving Aerial Mobility in China Forward EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH), a global leader in urban air mobility (“UAM”) technology, has announced the successful debut commercial flight demonstrations of its certified EH216-S pilotless passenger-carrying aerial vehicles in Guangzhou and Hefei. These […] The post EHang’s EH216-S Passenger Aerial Vehicles Successfully Complete Commercial Flight Demonstrations in Guangzhou and Hefei, Paving the Way for Aerial Mobility Integration in China appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Don’t miss Michael Robbins of AUVSI on the Drone Radio Show, as he and host Randy Goers discuss efforts to strengthen U.S. competitiveness in the drone industry – and why this is critical to ensure economic growth, safety and security. Drone Radio Show · Advancing Drone Innovation and U.S. Competitiveness: Michael Robbins, Chief Advocacy Officer […] The post Advancing Drone Innovation and U.S. Competitiveness: AUVSI on the Drone Radio Show! appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article