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SPH Engineering Has Announced the 22 Winners of the 4th International Drone Show Competition by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Walker Robinson The winners of the 4th International Drone Show Competition have been announced by SPH Engineering at the Live Design International Trade Show (LDI) in Las Vegas. The winners across eight categories were picked for their […] The post The Winners of SPH Engineering’s 4th International Drone Show Competition! appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Matternet, a leading urban drone delivery platform developer, has been authorized by the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA), Germany’s Federal Aviation Office, to launch beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone delivery operations in Berlin. This approval marks the inception of Berlin’s first-ever BVLOS drone delivery network. The new drone delivery network aims to connect 13 hospitals with […] The post Matternet M2 Will Fly BVLOS Medical Drone Delivery in the Heart of Berlin appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Committee Statement Says that Senate action is necessary, as “a series of short-term extensions hamstrings FAA operations”. As the nation waits for FAA Reauthorization to advance in the Senate, the House Committee on Infrastructure and Transportation has approved another Reauthorization extension for the FAA, which would fund the agency through March 8, 2024. This provision […] The post U.S. House Committee Passes FAA Reauthorization Extension… Just in Case appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The previous FAA Authorization expired on September 30. At that time, President Joe Biden signed a bipartisan Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the federal government through Nov. 17, 2023 and extend Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) authorization through December. As the clock ticks towards the end of the year, what’s happening with FAA Reauthorization 2023? In […] The post U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Urges Congress to Pass FAA Reauthorization Before Year End appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Verge Aero, a leading provider of drone show technology solutions, has launched a new software tool, Verge Aero Composer. This innovative design software aims to make the drone show industry more accessible by allowing individuals to create their own drone shows without any technical experience. The software, unveiled on December 4, 2023, in Las Vegas, […] The post Verge Aero Launches Composer: Now Anyone Can Create a Stunning Drone Show appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Matt Sloane, Skyfire CEO, Recognized in Emory University’s 40 Under Forty Program Matt Sloane, the Founder and CEO of Skyfire Consulting, a leading public safety UAS consulting group, has been honored by Emory University’s esteemed 40 Under Forty program. The program annually acknowledges a select group of alumni who have made substantial contributions in their […] The post Emory Alumnus and Skyfire CEO Matt Sloane Named a “40 Under Forty” Innovator appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Drone Champions League Selects AlUla, Saudi Arabia for Super Final 2023 The Drone Champions League (DCL) has announced that its flagship event, the Super Final 2023, will be held in the ancient city of AlUla, Saudi Arabia on December 20th, 2023. This marks a significant milestone in drone racing, as AlUla, recognized as one of […] The post Drone Champions League announces the city of AlUla, Saudi Arabia as host for Super Final 2023 appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The popular podcast “Dawn of Drones,” known for its global reach and influence in the drone, advanced air mobility (AAM), and autonomous industries, is set to undergo a name change and transformation for its 2024 season. The show’s creator, Dawn Zoldi of P3 Tech Consulting LLC, and producer Mike Pehel of UpStreem, in collaboration with […] The post “Dawn of Drones” Rebrands to “Dawn of Autonomy” for the 2024 Season appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

FlyCart 30, the DJI delivery drone, was announced last August – but has so far only been available in China. On December 6, however, the DJI FlyCart 30 was added to the FAA website list of Remote ID compliant drones, which could indicate that the drone will be offered for sale in the U.S. soon. […] The post Will a DJI Delivery Drone Come to the US Market Soon? FlyCart 30 Gets Remote ID Compliance [VIDEO] appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Chosen for FAA’s UAS Detection Program, SkySafe Elevates Drone Mitigation to New Heights in Critical Infrastructure Protection by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb California-based Skysafe, focused on airspace management and drone forensics, recently announced that it was selected for the FAA’s UAS Detection and Mitigation Testing and Evaluation Program as UAVs further integrate into […] The post SkySafe Testing at Atlantic City Airport for FAA UAS Detection Program appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

EnforceAir System Successfully Tested at Second Airport, Demonstrating Progress in FAA’s UAS Detection and Mitigation Research Program D-Fend Solutions, a leader in radio frequency (RF), cyber-based, non-kinetic, non-jamming, counter-drone detection and takeover mitigation technology, has announced its extended participation in the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Detection and Mitigation Research Program. […] The post Protecting Airports from Rogue Drones: D-Fend Expands Footprint in FAA Airport UAS Detection and Mitigation Research Program appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

A Multi-Agency Approach to Disaster Management: From Flooding to Infrastructure Failures, Lincolnshire Resilience Forum Leverages Esri UK’s Real-Time Mapping Dashboard for Rapid Decision-Making and Community Resilience by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb The Lincolnshire Resilience Forum (LRF) recently adopted new technology from geospatial services firm Esri UK to enhance its response capability to a […] The post Harnessing Geospatial Technology for Enhanced Emergency Response in Lincolnshire appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Massachusetts-based company becomes the first eVTOL manufacturer to commence commercial operations, marking a significant milestone in sustainable farming and eVTOL technology. Guardian Agriculture, a Massachusetts-based company specializing in electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) systems for sustainable farming, announces that they are the first eVTOL manufacturer to commence commercial operations. The company has recently deployed […] The post Guardian Agriculture Soars into Commercial Operations: A New Era of Sustainable Farming Takes Flight appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

AUVSI and Industry Leaders Launch Unprecedented Campaign to Propel Advanced Air Mobility The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has announced the launch of “AAM Prepared,” a multi-state initiative supported by Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry leaders and manufacturers. This campaign is the largest-ever coordinated government affairs campaign in the AAM industry, with allies […] The post AAM Prepared: Pioneering the Future of Air Transportation appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

PG&E Explores Cutting-Edge Drone Technology to Elevate Utility Operations Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) (NYSE: PCG) orchestrated a comprehensive conference today, uniting certified drone pilots, industry collaborators, community partners, and federal stakeholders to delve into the myriad applications of unmanned aerial systems for utility operations. Participants included Advexure, Airdata, Infravision, and Skydio, along with […] The post PG&E Revolutionizing Utility Operations Through Cutting-Edge Drone Technology: Beyond Inspections appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Aviation Consortium Achieves Milestone in Uncrewed Aircraft Integration in Controlled Airspace in New Zealand An aviation collaboration, led by Wisk Aero, has successfully concluded a groundbreaking trial in New Zealand, evaluating the integration of uncrewed aircraft into controlled airspace. The trial, conducted under the New Zealand Government’s Airspace Integration Trial Programme (AITP), involved a series […] The post Aviation Milestone in New Zealand: Successful Integration of Uncrewed Aircraft into Controlled Airspace appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Bridging the Distance: How Drone Technology is Enhancing Access to Essential Vaccines in Remote Ethiopian Communities Medical drone delivery in Ethiopia Ethiopia’s first long-range drone network has successfully completed a month-long project, delivering essential medical supplies, including 6,936 vaccine doses, to six remote communities. The project, which included 44 flights, marks a significant advancement in […] The post Sky High Healthcare: Ethiopia’s First Long-Range Drone Network Achieves Milestone in Medical Deliveries appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. UAV Collision Avoidance: How Japan’s Drone Industry Collaborated to Establish a New International Standard On Oct. 6, Japanese-based NEDO (the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization) announced that their proposal for an improved collision avoidance system for UAVs has been adopted […] The post Japan’s Drone Industry, NEDO Lead the Way in ISO Collision Avoidance Standard Revision appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Drone Startup Responds to Prime Minister Modi’s Agricultural Revolution with Strategic Financial Move: Garuda Aerospace Prepares for IPO Garuda Aerospace, a drone startup, has announced plans to expedite its Initial Public Offering (IPO) in response to the ‘Namo Drone Didi’ initiative launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The initiative, which includes an allocation of 1261 […] The post Garuda Aerospace Accelerates IPO in Wake of ‘Namo Drone Didi’ Initiative appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Harnessing UAV Technology for Efficient, Safe, and Environmentally Conscious Infrastructure Operation British company Skyports Drone Services and Norway-based Field recently announced a partnership to provide new services to utility and infrastructure operators, combining Field’s UAV-based infrastructure inspection system with Skyports experience in BVLOS operations across the globe. The new service utilizes Field’s solution, (which includes […] The post Transforming Drone Infrastructure Inspections: The Innovative Partnership of Skyports and Field appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Demonstration of Over 25 Drones Operating Simultaneously Marks a Significant Step in European U-Space Implementation On December 1, 2023, Benidorm, Spain hosted a drone flight event designed to move drone integration and U-Space implementation forward. This event featured more than 25 drones operating simultaneously in an urban environment, marking a first for both Spain and […] The post U-ELCOME Project Achieves Milestone with Mass Drone Flight, U-Space Demonstration in Benidorm appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Israel Mandates Continuous Broadcast of Operational Data: High Lander Receives First License from Civil Aviation Authority by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Tel-Aviv based High Lander, a major UTM systems provider, recently received the first license from the Israeli Civil Aviation Authority (CAAI) to authorize drone flights using its Vega UTM system. This follows […] The post High Lander’s Vega UTM: Pioneering Mandatory Drone Flight Management in Israel appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

KEF Robotics uses digital twins to devise system to guide tethered drones By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Drones tethered to mobile vehicles can provide a huge benefit to military forces, by being able to provide warfighters with visual and other kinds of data from a bird’s-eye perspective, in a variety of environments and situations. […] The post AI-Powered Obstacle Detection for Tethered Drones: KEF Robotics Revolutionizes Military Surveillance appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

As eVTOL companies announce funding raises and airworthiness certificates, how far away is commercialization? Doroni Aerospace wants to change the future of commuting. As the Doroni H1 eVTOL receives an FAA Special Airworthiness Certificate, the company moves a step closer to realizing that goal. Doroni Aerospace performed their first manned aircraft flight last summer, and […] The post eVTOL Companies Want to Change the Future of Commuting. Can They Do It? And When? appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Portable and User-Friendly, Scorpion 3 Revolutionizes Airspace Security Amid Rising Global Conflicts WhiteFox Defense Technologies, a global technology company based in California, has announced the release of Scorpion 3, a lightweight, portable drone detection solution. This announcement comes at a time when regional conflicts, such as those in Ukraine and Israel, have increased the demand […] The post Portable Drone Detection: WhiteFox Defense Technologies Unveils Scorpion 3 appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article