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New Approvals Enhance Garuda Aerospace’s Role in Building India’s Drone Industry Garuda Aerospace, a drone company based in Chennai, India, has secured two significant approvals from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). These approvals showcase the company’s dedication to meeting regulatory standards and expanding its capabilities in drone manufacturing and pilot training. New DGCA […] The post Garuda Aerospace Secures Key DGCA Certifications for Drone Manufacturing and Training appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Third Light Show Debuts with 400 Drones, Highlighting Innovation in Aerial Entertainment Cyberdrone, a Dubai-based company specializing in drone light shows, presented its third light drone show at the Plan ₿ Forum in Lugano. The event, a prominent Bitcoin forum, featured a display of 400 synchronized drones that lit up the night sky above Lugano […] The post Cyberdrone Showcases Dazzling Drone Display at Plan ₿ Forum in Lugano appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

In this episode of Weekly Wings, hosts Paul Rossi, Samuel Stansberry and Terry Neff explore the latest in drone technology, military countermeasures, and regulatory updates. The conversation kicks off with reports of a mysterious drone swarm sighted over Langley Air Force Base. The team delves into the implications of these sightings and the ongoing investigations […] The post Langley Drone Swarms, Felon Captured and Advanced Lift Regulation on the Weekly Wings Drone Podcast! appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Strategic Partnership Combines Advanced Gimbals, AI Solutions, and Sony Imaging Technology for Greater Efficiency and Precision Gremsy and HHLA Sky have announced a new partnership aimed at improving industrial drone inspections. This collaboration combines Gremsy’s Pixy LR S-Port gimbals, HHLA Sky’s Integrated Control Center (ICC), and Sony’s digital imaging technology. Together, these companies aim to […] The post Gremsy and HHLA Sky Collaborate to Enhance Industrial Drone Inspections appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

AI-Powered SpotlightAI™ 3.0 Enhances Efficiency and Accuracy for Humanitarian Mine Action Safe Pro Group Inc. (Nasdaq: SPAI), a provider of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions focused on drone imagery analysis, has announced the launch of SpotlightAI 3.0. This latest version of its AI solution, powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), is currently in use in Ukraine, […] The post SpotlightAI™ Processes Drone Images to Identify Landmines: Saving Lives in Ukraine appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The latest in an occasional column on bringing products to market in emerging technologies, by industry marketing expert Amy T. Wiegand: Go-to-Market Propeller. Go-to-Market Propeller is the practical support a growing industry needs – getting from innovation to sales. In this article: the importance of market and customer discovery. by Amy T. Wiegand Imagine this: […] The post The Risks of Skipping Market & Customer Discovery – A Cautionary Checklist: Go-to-Market Propeller appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Drone mapping, photogrammetry aid recovery in wake of Helene devastation By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (Part of a series on the drone community’s response to natural disasters) Hurricane Helene, the massive and deadly storm that tore through a large swath of the U.S. Southeast in late September, triggered a tremendous response from the drone-flying community, as […] The post Drones Aid Disaster Recovery: Mapping and Photogrammetry Support Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Dryad Funding Will Help Develop Drone-Based System for Early Wildfire Response Berlin’s Dryad Networks announced new funding to accelerate its wildfire prevention solutions, focusing on innovation and development. The company has received a €3.8 million grant from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), administered through Investitionsbank des Landes Brandenburg (ILB). This grant will support the […] The post New Funding will Help Dryad Networks Develop New Drone-Based System of Early Detection and Swift Suppression for Wildfires appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Connecting Mobility, AI, Big Data and Robotics to Build the Future Daegu, one of South Korea’s major industrial cities, is undergoing an exciting transformation – and FIX 2024 is a tech conference that’s uniting four key industries to help shape the future. Under Mayor Hong Jun-pyo, FIX 2024 represents the city’s mission to reinvent Daegu’s […] The post FIX 2024 Brings Related Industries Together to Drive Innovation: Why This Show is Worth a Visit appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

DRONELIFE is on the ground at FIX2024 in Daegu, South Korea, where some of the coolest innovations in drones, robotics, and AI are being unveiled. FIX2024 has become a hotspot for emerging technologies that push the boundaries of what autonomous systems can achieve. We’re usually all in on the drones – but from the newest […] The post From the Floor of FIX2024: Boar-Catching Drones, Ramen-Making Robots – and the Coolest Thing I’ve Ever Seen on a Golf Course appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New Collaboration Integrates Lilium’s Fleet Optimizer with GE’s EMS Platform, Bringing Critical Safety Insights and Analytics to eVTOL Operators Worldwide by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Las Vegas-based eVTOL (electronic Vertical Takeoff and Landing) aircraft developer Lilium and Ohio-based aircraft engine developer GE Aerospace recently announced a new safety-focused partnership, bringing together their flight […] The post Lilium and GE Aerospace Partner to Enhance eVTOL Safety Through Advanced Flight Data Monitoring appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

At the FIX2024 conference in Daegu, South Korea, RGB Labs showcased its cutting-edge product, Arion, an AI-powered edge computer designed to elevate unmanned systems to the next level. With a client base that includes the Korean military and international drone service providers, RGB Labs is rapidly becoming a key player in the global unmanned systems […] The post RGB Labs: Open Platform AI Technology for Unmanned Systems appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

FIX2024 Media Picks Awards Showcases Cutting-Edge Solutions, with Top Honors for rgblab, MORAI, and Hyundai Elevator Co. The FIX2024 conference, South Korea’s premier technology showcase held in Daegu, brought together innovators from around the world. Known as the country’s version of CES, FIX2024 highlighted groundbreaking technologies across various sectors, from autonomous systems to AI-driven solutions. […] The post DRONELIFE’s Media Picks at FIX2024: Highlighting Global Tech Innovations appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

With over 7,500 drone flights monitored and real-time threat detection, SkySafe’s cutting-edge technology continues to enhance fan safety at Illini football games. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab Between the student body, thousands of out-of-town fans, and a thriving tailgate college football games are big events – which also means that they need innovative […] The post Drone Security Takes Flight at College Football Games: SkySafe Partners with University of Illinois appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Industry Leaders React to New Pilot and Operational Standards as the U.S. Takes a Critical Step Toward Scaling eVTOL and AAM Innovations by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab The Federal Aviation Administration’s recent issuance of the final draft of its Special Federal Aviation Regulation for powered lift aircraft regulations has drawn comment and positive […] The post FAA Issues Final Rule for Powered-Lift Aircraft: A Major Milestone for eVTOL and Advanced Air Mobility appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Drones and AI combine to create predictive wind models for improved renewable energy solutions. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb While scientists have struggled to accurately predict wind conditions, a Japanese company is working on what might be the secret to understanding atmospheric patterns, and it uses drones. The US Patent and Trade Office […] The post Mitsubishi Electric Develops UAV-Based Wind Detection System for Optimized Wind Farm Placement appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Daegu’s FIX Innovation Awards and Expo: Driving Bold Technological Transformation Daegu Metropolitan City is making a bold leap toward the future with the Future Innovation Tech Expo (FIX 2024), running from October 23 to 26 at EXCO. The prestigious FIX Innovation Awards Ceremony, which kicked off the event on October 22, highlights Daegu’s ambition to […] The post Home of South Korea’s Version of CES: Daegu City’s Drive to Be an International Tech Hub appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

At DRONELIFE, we are honored to be part of the community of drone professionals – a community that invariably rises to the occasion and gets out in the field to help in disaster response. Here, we are please to present this guest post by Adam Zirkelbach, Marketing Director for Censys Technologies, on their team’s work […] The post Drone Missions After Hurricane Helene: Sentaero Pilots Deliver Vital Data for Disaster Recovery appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

In this week’s episode of the Weekly Wings drone podcast, hosts Paul Rossi, Samuel Stansberry and Terry Neff unpack some of the most significant developments in drone technology, military applications, and regulatory responses. The episode begins with a captivating discussion on the drone footage capturing the moments after the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) military strike […] The post ISR, Mechazilla and Those Mysterious Drone Sightings: on the Weekly Wings Drone Podcast! appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

FAA approval allows day and night BVLOS drone operations without a visual observer The Campbell Police Department in California has taken a major step forward in enhancing public safety through its Drone as First Responder (DFR) program. The department recently received a groundbreaking waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), allowing beyond visual line of […] The post Campbell Police Department Secures 24/7 Waiver for Drone as First Responder Program appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

FIX 2024 Highlights Advanced Air Mobility, Emerging Technologies, and Community Engagement The Future Innovation Tech Expo (FIX 2024) will take place from October 23 to 26 at Daegu EXCO in South Korea, showcasing cutting-edge technologies that promise to shape the future. Daegu Metropolitan City, led by Mayor Hong Joon-pyo, is hosting the event, which will […] The post Future Innovation Tech Expo 2024 in Korea Showcases Advanced Air Mobility, Robotics, and ICT in Daegu appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

China-based drone maker DJI challenges the U.S. Defense Department’s designation amid rising geopolitical concerns. Following closely upon a report outlining a customs issue affecting imports, DJI has filed suit against the U.S. DoD. According to an article published on Reuters, DJI, the world’s largest drone manufacturer, filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense […] The post DJI Sues Pentagon Over Chinese Military Listing: Ongoing Tensions Impact Drone Industry appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

On October 16, 2024, Reuters reported that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is blocking the import of some DJI drones, citing the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). DJI, the world’s largest drone manufacturer, controls over half of the U.S. drone market, making the news of a DJI customs ban significant for the industry. […] The post What We Know About the DJI Customs Ban appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Innovative Gimbal Design Unlocks New Possibilities for Aerial and Ground-Based Inspections Gremsy, a leading gimbal manufacturer based in Vietnam, has introduced the two-axis Pixy LR gimbal, designed specifically for the Sony ILX-LR1 camera. This lightweight and high-performance gimbal is engineered to enhance inspection and mapping applications. With an innovative design and versatile integration capabilities, the […] The post Gremsy Launches Two-Axis Pixy LR Gimbal for Sony ILX-LR1: Expanding Inspection Capabilities for Drones and Rovers appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Falcon’s Range from 1kW to 20kW Aims to Meet the Growing Demand for UAV Propulsion in a Shifting Global Market ePropelled, a propulsion and energy management company based in Laconia, New Hampshire, has announced the launch of its Falcon product line. The new propulsion systems, assembled in the United States, are designed to meet a […] The post ePropelled Introduces New Falcon Propulsion Systems, Supporting Made-in-America Drone Technology appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article