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Dan Ciprari is CEO of Pointivo, the company providing the algorithms and technology behind some of the largest in-house drone-based asset inspection programs in the country. As Pointivo expands their portfolio to include complete products sold under their own label, the Pointivo name is becoming more prevalent in asset inspection and data analytics. DRONELIFE had […] The post Drone Data Analysis and Asset Inspection: Pointivo’s Dan Ciprari on Why He Invested in Drone Tech, and What’s Next for the Industry appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

As wildfires raged in Canada, two innovative Canadian drone companies joined forces to provide responders with critical aerial data. InDro Robotics and Spexi Geospatial deployed commercial off the shelf drones weighing less than 250 grams, using the Spexigon automation platform, to provide decision makers with rapid damage assessment information and thermal imagery identifying potential problems. […] The post Two Innovative Canadian Drone Companies Join Forces to Fight Kelowna Wildfires appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

uAvionix, operating at the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) Emerging Aviation Technology Center, has completed the first true Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) flight in non-segregated airspace using aviation protected C-Band in the United States. Flight beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) is a gateway to commercial applications at scale, enabling many of the […] The post uAvionix Combines Command and Control, Detect and Avoid for BVLOS Flight at Choctaw Nation Emerging Aviation Technology Center appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The Next Public Safety Drone Review: Tuesday, September 5 at 3:00 PM ET Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Public – Safety – Drone – Review – September – 5-AUVSI Don’t miss the September 5 episode of the Public Safety Drone Review, presented by DRONERESPONDERS and DRONELIFE, with guest Scott Shtofman of AUVSI! The Public […] The post Public Safety Drone Review: Regulations, Drone Prepared, and More appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

D-Fend Solutions’ EnforceAir Selected for FAA’s Airport UAS Detection and Mitigation Research Program by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · D – Fend – Enforce – Air – Selected – For – FAA – Airport – Counter – Drone – Project Counter-drone detection and takeover technology leader D-Fend […] The post D-Fend’s EnforceAir Selected for FAA Airport UAS Detection and Mitigation Research Program appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

DefenseScoop reports that Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks unveiled a plan to scale the deployment of uncrewed and autonomous systems in the U.S. military, “at a scale of multiple thousands, in multiple domains,” over the next two years. The program, called “Replicator,” will be led by Hicks, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. […] The post U.S. Department of Defense to Launch “Replicator” Initiative to Integrate Uncrewed Systems at Scale appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

MITRE has opened a new small drone testing and experimentation site in Orange, VA. The site will allow MITRE staff and US government sponsors to test and evaluate new technology in autonomous systems, sUAS, and counter drone solutions. “We take great pride in being a trusted partner for agencies in helping them select and evaluate […] The post MITRE Opens New Testing and Experimentation Facility for Small Drones appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Sustainable Skylines Secures first-ever FAA authorization for Drones to Tow Full-Size Advertising Banners by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Walker Robinson Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Sustainable – Skylines – Pulling – Advertising – Banners – By – Drones Sustainable Skylines has been awarded the first-ever authorization by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for drones […] The post Sustainable Skylines: Full Size Advertising Banners, Flown by Drones appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Expodrónica at Airspace Integration Week 2023 Madrid by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Walker Robinson Airspace Integration Week begins in Madrid on September 25. The event will last four days and it will highlight integration between both manned and unmanned aircraft sectors, showcasing the latest innovations and applications in aerospace technologies. The event will be hosted by […] The post Expodrónica Air Show 2023: Spain’s Airspace Integration Week Drone Extravaganza appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Want to learn more about the drone industry? This list is only a smattering of the great opportunities to hear from thought leaders and discuss current issues in commercial drones! Here are some of the drone industry events offered during the week of August 28 – September 3, 2023. MONDAY, August 28: Skydio Fly Days, […] The post Drone Events of the Week August 28 – September 3: Podcasts, Webinars, Demos and More appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Draganfly Receives Contract from Canadian Provincial Wildfire Services by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Award-winning drone leader Draganfly Inc. announced that it will be supplying a Canadian Provincial Government with drone pilot crews and drone technology to aid in firefighting mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery efforts. The company’s sophisticated drone technology and expert pilots […] The post Draganfly Drones Will Help Put Out Canada’s Wildfires appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Read or listen to all of the headlines in one place: excerpts from the DRONELIFE drone news of the week ending August 25, 2023. Click on the titles below for the full story. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Drone – News – Of – The – Week – Ending – August – 24 […] The post Drone News of the Week Ending August 25: DRONELIFE Headlines, All in One Place to Read or Listen appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Walmart and Wing Join Forces to Expand Drone Delivery Services in Dallas Metro Area Retail giant Walmart and drone delivery provider Wing are poised to launch drone delivery service from two Walmart stores in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The partnership, which builds upon Walmart’s ongoing efforts to provide efficient last-mile delivery solutions and Wing’s expertise […] The post Walmart Parters with Wing on Drone Delivery in Dallas Fort Worth appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

In May, the FAA asked for public input on requests for waivers to fly Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS.) Phoenix Air Unmanned, uAvionix, Zipline, and UPS Flight Forward all applied for waivers: today, FAA announced that Pheonix Air Unmanned has been granted authorization to operate BVLOS for “aerial work, aerial photography, survey and powerline and […] The post FAA Grants Phoenix Air Unmanned Waiver for BVLOS Flight with Swiss Drones Uncrewed Helicopter appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT), a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government and commercial operations, announced August 22 that the military-grade Teal 2 had received Remote ID certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The news was closely followed on August 23 by an announcement that the U.S. Defense Logistics […] The post Red Cat’s Teal 2 Gets Remote ID Certification as US Defense Logistics Doubles Order appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

D-Fend Solutions Announces EnforceAir2, Portable and Powerful Counter-UAS Technology by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Walker Robinson D-Fend Solutions has launched the newest version of their EnforceAir product, EnforceAir2. EnforceAir 2 xpands and improves on the success of their previous product, EnforceAir, which received the 2023 Intersec Homeland Security/Service of the Year Award. EnforceAir2 has increased drone […] The post D-Fend Announces EnforceAir 2: Counter Drone Technology in a Backpack appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Remote ID is designed to allow stakeholders to detect and track drones in the air – both mitigating the risk of unauthorized drones and allowing greater utilization of legitimate commercial operation. In a high stakes national security event like the Super Bowl, Remote ID becomes a critical tool for the federal and local agencies responsible […] The post Remote ID in a Real World National Security Event: Pierce Aerospace at Super Bowl LVII appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

In this episode of the Drone Radio Show with Randy Goers: Toni Drummond, President US of Titan Aviation, talks about advance airflight, the challenges and opportunities for integrating crewed and uncrewed systems into the same airspace and how Commercial UAV Expo Advance Airspace Summit will help elevate the discussion among industry professionals. Drone Radio Show […] The post Titan Aviation on the Drone Radio Podcast Show! Integrating Crewed and Uncrewed Systems appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Advanced Air Mobility pioneer EHang (NASDAQ: EH) has announced two significant milestones in the journey towards type certification of the EH216-S passenger drone. Final Testing Complete EHang has now completed the final flight tests required in the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) type certification (TC) process for the EH216-S. The process has taken 31 months […] The post EHang Announces New Milestones on Air Taxi Type Certification in China appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

As a recent article in Politico highlighted, the clock is ticking on the current Acting Administrator of the FAA. FAA Acting Administrator Polly Trottenberg, the Deputy Administrator of the Department of Transportation, is limited by law to a term of no more than 210 days. This term will expire on October 25, 2023: at which […] The post Clock Ticking on FAA Administrator: Still No Permanent Pick appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Zero Zero Robotics, a tech company specializing in embedded AI technology, has unveiled the HoverAir X1 – a compact and autonomous aerial camera that takes the art of drone photography to new heights. The HoverAir X1 offers users features ranging from pre-programmed flight modes to stabilization technology, all bundled in a pocket-sized device. Weighing in […] The post The Drone That Flies Itself: HoverAir X1 Introduces Pocket-Sized Self-Flying Aerial Camera appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Want to learn more about the drone industry? This list is only a smattering of the great opportunities to hear from thought leaders and discuss current issues in commercial drones! Here are some of the drone industry events offered during the week of August 21 – 27, 2023. MONDAY, August 21: Law-Tech Connect Online: AAM […] The post Drone Events of the Week, August 21 – 27: Webinars, Podcasts, Demos and More appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Skydio ASCEND Conference: Anticipation Builds for Exclusive Unveiling of Enterprise Drone Solutions Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Skydios – ASCEND – User – Conference The Skydio ASCEND 2023 Conference, set to take place on September 20, 2023 within the serene Presidio National Park in San Francisco, CA, promises a significant reveal about Skydio’s […] The post Skydio’s ASCEND, September 20: What Will the Next Evolution Look Like? appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Read or listen to all of the headlines in one place: excerpts from the DRONELIFE drone news of the week ending August 18, 2023. Click on the titles below for the full story. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Drone – News – Of – The – Week – August – 18 – DRONELIFE […] The post Drone News of the Week, August 18: DRONELIFE Headlines, All in One Place to Read or Listen appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

LIFT Aircraft Inc has officially entered into a strategic partnership with Marubeni Corporation (MARUY), a prominent Japanese general trading company, according to a statement released today. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · LIFT – Inks – Deal – With – Buffet – Backed – Marubeni – In – Japan Marubeni Corporation, which boasts notable […] The post LIFT Aircraft Signs Deal with Warren Buffet Backed Marubeni Corporation appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article