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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

Revolutionizing Global Cargo Logistics: Dronamics and Qatar Airways Cargo Forge Groundbreaking Interline Agreement for Seamless and Efficient Transport Networks Dronamics, the cargo drone airline with operational licensing in Europe, has entered into an interline agreement with Qatar Airways Cargo, the prominent international cargo carrier. This collaboration marks the inaugural interline agreement between an international airline […] The post Integrating Drone Cargo Delivery with Manned Aircraft Cargo Services: Dronamics, Qatar Airways Ink Agreement appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Percepto Receives FAA Approval for Remote Operation of Full Drone Fleet Percepto, a leading autonomous inspection and monitoring solutions provider, has obtained a significant nationwide waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This approval empowers Percepto to remotely operate a complete fleet of up to 30 drones with a single operator, marking a notable advancement […] The post Percepto Receives Waiver to Operate 30 Drones Autonomously: the “Holy Grail” of Industrial Drone Inspections appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Get Ready To Text Your Drone! Vic Pellicano, CEO and Founder of Avianna on the Drone Radio Show Don’t miss Avianna on this episode of the Drone Radio Show, with host Randy Goers. Vic Pellicano, CEO and Founder of Avianna, talks about the company’s suite of AI-powered solutions and how we will soon be able […] The post Text Directions to Your Drone: Avianna on the Drone Radio Show! appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Uniform Sierra Aerospace on the Next Public Safety Drone Review! Tuesday, December 5 at 3:00 PM ET. The Public Safety Drone Review is a collaborative webcast, co-sponsored by DRONERESPONDERS and DRONELIFE. Register here for this free event, open to all. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Uniform – Sierra – On – The – Public […] The post Uniform Sierra on the Public Safety Drone Review, December 5 appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Sphere Drones’ HubX Drone Platform Demonstrates Resilience During Optus Outage with Elsight’s Halo Connectivity System In a recent trial of Sphere Drones’ HubX drone platform at a remote mine in New South Wales, the drone’s connectivity remained uninterrupted during the November 8 Optus outage, showcasing the effectiveness of Elsight’s Halo technology. The Curo HubX drone […] The post Staying Connected, Even During an Outage: Sphere Drones’ HubX and Elsight Keep Flying During Optus Service Failure appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

DRONEII Report Ranks Top Drone Manufacturers of 2023: DJI Continues to Lead, Skydio Claims Second Spot In the ever-evolving landscape of drone technology, the latest report from DRONEII sheds light on the top players in the industry. Unsurprisingly, DJI, a stalwart in the field, maintains its position at the forefront. Other players, however, have risen […] The post DRONEII Ranks Top Drone Manufacturers of 2023: How the List Has Changed appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

As advanced drone operations scale, stakeholders need greater understanding of ground-based surveillance systems (GBSS) and airspace awareness tools that enable autonomous, BVLOS operations: and the terms that describe their coverage relative to drone operations. Here, an expert from MatrixSpace explains Surveillance vs. Declaration vs. Operational volume. MatrixSpace is re-imagining radar, addressing the next generation of […] The post The Primer on Surveillance vs. Declaration vs. Operational Volume, for Advanced Drone Operations appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Censys Technologies Achieves 30-Mile BVLOS Flight Milestone with Sentaero 5 Censys Technologies conducted a 30-mile beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operation on November 17th, successfully flying the Sentaero 5 over a cellular network in South Florida adjacent to Lake Okeechobee. This milestone was achieved by leveraging a performance-based, non-geo constrained shielded operations waiver, marking […] The post Breaking Barriers: Censys Technologies Soars to New Heights with 30-Mile BVLOS Flight Milestone appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

HevenDrones Unveils Hydrogen-Powered H2D200 Series, Redefining Drone Possibilities at Monaco Hydrogen Forum HevenDrones, a leading contributor to drone technology evolution through hydrogen fuel, has introduced the H2D200 Series at the Monaco Hydrogen Forum. This release signifies a notable step forward in HevenDrones’ efforts to influence the drone industry and solve the persistent problem of flight […] The post HevenDrones Introduces H2D200 Series, a Hydrogen-Powered Drone Line, at Monaco Hydrogen Forum appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Swedish UAV Manufacturer’s First Responder Drones Prove Critical in AED Deliveries, Slashing Response Times and Paving the Way for Future Innovations by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Everdrone, a Swedish manufacturer of first responder-use UAVs, recently announced the results of a partnership with the The Center for Resuscitation Science at Karolinska Institutet, Sweden that […] The post Everdrone’s “First On Scene” AED Delivery Drone Program Validated in Lancet Digital Health Study appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Roark Aerospace Unveils Aero-Ark, Drone Detection-as-a-Service with bespoke technologies. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Roark Aerospace recently announced their new “Aero-Ark” drone detection-as-a-service product, a fully self-contained, AI-powered mobile unit that uses a bespoke forward scatter detection and packet sniffing technologies to monitor drone incursions and provide live tracking and identifier information in […] The post Roark Aerospace Unveils Aero-Ark, Drone Detection-as-a-Service Offering Real-Time Tracking and Identification appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Shield AI’s V-BAT Teams system allows autonomous operations under challenging conditions By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill As the U.S. Department of Defense searches for ways to use advanced technology to counter growing threats from international adversaries, a California robotics and software company has introduced a system that will allow warfighters to launch swarms of […] The post Revolutionizing Defense: Shield AI’s V-BAT Teams Enable Autonomous Surveillance in Hostile Environments appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Drone Racing in Abu Dhabi: DCL Expands The Drone Champions League (DCL), the leading professional drone racing organization globally, is gearing up for expanded horizons in the Gulf Region after a thrilling winter season final in Abu Dhabi. The two-day event, held from November 17-18, showcased six top DCL teams competing on a cutting-edge virtual […] The post Drone Champions League (DCL) Soars to New Heights in Abu Dhabi Winter Season Finale appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Phenix Solutions Secures US Air Force Phase II Contract for Ultra 2XL Heavy Lift VTOL Aircraft Aerospace company Phenix Solutions has recently been awarded a Phase II contract by the United States Air Force for Agile Manufacturing of the Ultra 2XL Heavy Lift VTOL Aircraft. This significant milestone marks a collaboration between Phenix Solutions and […] The post Phenix Solutions Soars to New Heights with Prestigious US Air Force Contract appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Decision in Michigan case could have big impact on future drone law By DRONELIFE Feature Editor Jim Magill An obscure legal case involving a zoning dispute in rural Michigan could have significant national impact on the rights that government regulators have to use drones to pursue enforcement actions. The case, Long Lake Township vs. Maxon, […] The post High Stakes in the Sky: Michigan Legal Battle Redefining Drone Law and Privacy Rights appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

AIBOT, a California-based company specializing in AI-defined electric vertical take-off and landing (aiEVTOL) aircraft and ecosystem, has been awarded a $15 million grant from the California Competes Grant Program. This substantial endorsement from the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) marks a significant milestone for AIBOT and the growing electric vertical take-off […] The post California-Based AIBOT Secures $15 Million Grant, Propelling Innovation in AI-Defined eVTOL Aircraft for Advanced Air Mobility appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The third in an occasional column on marketing strategies for emerging technologies, by industry marketing expert Amy T. Wiegand: Go-to-Market Propeller. This month: the marketing phrases everybody uses and nobody believes – and what to use instead. By Amy T. Wiegand Demonstrating that Your Organization is the Best, Fastest, Safest, Most Cost Efficient & Accurate […] The post Stop Using These Marketing Phrases that Nobody Believes: Go-to-Market Propeller appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Dronamics, a drone-powered cargo airline, and Aramex, an Emirati logistics and supply chain company, have recently announced a Letter of Intent (LOI) to leverage Dronamics technology and Aramex’s fleet management capabilities to provide new cargo flights in the UAE, followed by other key markets like South Africa and Australia. Dronamic’s remotely-piloted cargo aircraft will be […] The post Dronamics and Aramex Partner to Develop Cargo Drone Flights in UAE and Other Key Markets appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

TEKEVER and CRFS Unveil Advanced UAS Enhancing Target Geolocation Capabilities Global unmanned systems technology leader TEKEVER and ultra-sensitive RF receiver pioneer CRFS have achieved a significant milestone in their collaboration. Together, they have introduced the first sub-tactical unmanned aerial system (UAS) equipped with highly sensitive RF sensors designed for precise geolocation of ground-based targets over […] The post TEKEVER and CRFS Introduce New UAS with Ultra-Sensitive RF Receiver for Precise Target Geolocation appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Immervision is a leading provider of “Deep Seeing Technology”: wide-angle optics, processing, and sensor fusion for next generation technology. Here, Immervision AVP Ludimila Centano gives a deep dive on the sensor options available for safe, low-light drone operations. Read on to understand the pros and cons of low-light cameras vs. LiDAR sensors, what actually qualifies […] The post The Art and Science of Low-Light Drone Operations: LiDAR or Camera? A DRONELIFE Exclusive from Immervision appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Archer Aviation, an American manufacturer of eVTOLs, and Air Chateau International, an advanced air mobility services provider based in the UAE, recently announced a Memorandum of Understanding signed at the Dubai Air Show covering a planned purchase of over $100 million worth of Midnight eVTOLs with an initial deposit due by the end of the […] The post Archer Aviation and Air Chateau International Ink $100 Million Deal for Midnight eVTOLs, Paving the Way for AAM Services in Dubai and Abu Dhabi appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Bellwether Industries, a London-based urban air mobility company, and Schubeler, a German company specializing in electric propulsion systems, recently announced a strategic partnership to continue using Schubeler’s technology in upcoming designs. After the success of the partnership when it came to Bellwether’s “Antelope” eVTOL, the upcoming “Oryx” will also feature Schubeler engines as both companies […] The post Propelling the Future: Bellwether Industries and Schubeler Forge Strategic Partnership for Cutting-Edge Electric Propulsion in Urban Air Mobility appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Prague-based eVTOL manufacturer Zuri recently showcased their design for a 5-seater eVTOL at the Dubai Air Show through augmented reality. Zuri’s display, powered by a pair of AR glasses, was the only AR presentation at the show and allowed viewers to experience their new design with an unprecedented level of immersion. (Video) The AR experience […] The post Zuri Takes Flight: Prague-based eVTOL Manufacturer Unveils 5-Seater Design in Groundbreaking AR Showcase at Dubai Air Show appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article