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ANRA Technologies (ANRA) Powers FAA UAM Live Flight Tests The FAA and stakeholders are moving full speed ahead on urban air mobility (UAM). The US has committed to advanced air mobility operations by the Los Angeles Olympic games in 2028. One of the projects established to help move the industry forward is the Urban Air […] The post ANRA Technologies Suports FAA’s Urban Air Mobility Demonstrations: Live Flights of Optionally Piloted Centaur appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

NC DOT Wins FAA Waiver for Remote, BVLOS Ops at Construction Sites Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · NC – DOT – Receives – FAA – BVLOS – Waiver – For – Remote – Inspections NC has been a leader in advancing drone operations. Now, the NC DOT announces an FAA waiver to remotely […] The post NC DOT to Deploy Remote Drone Operations at Construction Sites: the Path to Routine, BVLOS Inspections appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

SimActive Inc. has announced the widespread adoption of its Correlator3D product by Phase One camera users across the globe. This collaboration simplifies data processing in aerial imaging applications, saving users time and optimizing output. Correlator3D, known for its ability to handle various imagery sources, now accommodates both small sensors like the IXM-50 commonly used in […] The post SimActive and Phase One Cameras Collaborate for Streamlined Processing: Import Large Projects in Native Phase One IIQ Format appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

NBAA Offers Guidance on Advanced Air Mobility Integration Initiatives In a recent statement, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has addressed two crucial initiatives aimed at facilitating the safe and seamless integration of advanced air mobility (AAM) into the U.S. National Airspace System (NAS). Drawing from insights gathered through its AAM Roundtable and Emerging Technology […] The post NBAA, Stakeholders Caution AAM Working Group: Competition is “Fierce and Rapidly Advancing” appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

In an impressive show of patriotism and technology, the Bharat Drone Association and Garuda Aerospace have joined forces to honor the Honorable Minister of Civil Aviation, Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia. The virtual event, known as ‘Har Ghar Tiranga,’ celebrates India’s 77th year of Independence. During the event, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia raised the national flag in […] The post India’s Minister of Civil Aviation Raises National Flag with Fleet of Drones appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

In a collaborative effort, Google’s Wing and medical drone logistics firm Apian are establishing a medical drone delivery service in Ireland, while simultaneously exploring opportunities in the UK. Drones offer new opportunities for delivering crucial medical and pharmaceutical items to patients and hospitals. Wing and Apian have teamed up to introduce a medical drone delivery […] The post Google Wing, Apian Partner to Create Medical Drone Delivery Service in Ireland, UK appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

All images, credit to Droto Photography IN-FLIGHT Data and AirMatrix Achieve Industry First in Canada by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby In partnership with remote traffic management software leader AirMatrix, advanced drone operator IN-FLIGHT Data conducted one of the world’s first urban signals mapping operations following the previous year’s revolutionary UTM project. The successful […] The post AirMatrix, IN-FLIGHT Complete SAIL 4, BVLOS Drone Ops Over Urban Areas: Pushing the Boundaries of Complex Missions appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

A2Z Drone Delivery Releases New Version of RDST Longtail: DRONELIFE Interviews Founder and CEO Aaron Zhang Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · What – Will – It – Take – For – Drone – Delivery – To – Scale Los Angeles-based A2Z Drone Delivery began their business with an innovative delivery winch – an idea […] The post As A2Z Drone Delivery Releases New Rain-Proof Aircraft, We Ask CEO Aaron Zhang What it Will Take to See Wide Adoption in the US [DRONELIFE Exclusive] appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Altitude Angel’s Approval Services Platform Deployed by The London Heliport by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby UTM (Unified Traffic Management) technology leader Altitude Angel has announced that The London Heliport will be deploying its Approval Services platform. This platform enables drone operators, and soon eVTOL pilots as well, to request and pay for operations digitally […] The post The London Heliport Adopts Altitude Angel UTM Technology: Part of the New Aviation Ecosystem appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

This is what drone delivery is supposed to do: help people get the things they need, quickly and easily. When Google’s Wing drone delivery company set up a trial in Christianburg, VA in 2019, it may have been a novelty for some users – and Susie Sensmeier, now 84, was one of the first customers […] The post 84 Year Old Couple Have Set the World Record for Drone Delivery [VIDEO] appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Shield AI, Sentient Vision Partner on ViDAR-enabled, Wide Area Search UAV by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Shield AI, an American defense company focused on AI pilot design and development, has just announced a partnership with Australia-based Sentient Vision Systems to provide a wide area motion imagery (WAMI) solution for the US Department of […] The post Shield AI, Sentient Vision Partner on New, Powerful Wide Area Search Tactical UAV appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Asylon Robotics Demonstrates Automated BVLOS Solution by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Norristown, Pennsylvania-based security drone company Asylon Robotics recently announced successful flight tests demonstrating the potential of their automated BVLOS solution and supporting regulators as the FAA designs new standards for BVLOS flight. Partnering with Anzen Unmanned, a firm focused on advanced drone […] The post Asylon Robotics Demonstrates Remote BVLOS Operations: 1 Pilot, 6 Drones appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Archer Aviation Raises $215 Million, Midnight eVTOL Gets FAA Certificate by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Archer Aviation, an advanced air mobility company based out of Santa Clara, California, recently announced $215 million in new funding from Stellantis, Boeing, United Airlines, and ARK Investment Management, accelerating their path to market. At the same time, […] The post Archer Aviation Scores $215 Million in New Funding, Midnight Gets Special Airworthiness Certificate 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 14 – 18, 2023. MONDAY, August 14: Full Crew with special […] The post Drone Events of the Week, August 14 – 18: The Webinars, Podcasts, Demos and More appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

After already breaking summer registration records, the organizers of the Commercial UAV Expo, set to be held in Las Vegas from September 5-7, have announced the addition of a new Advanced Airspace Summit, held Sept. 6, to their already-stacked agenda. The Advanced Airspace Summit is designed to answer the most important questions about the future […] The post Commercial UAV Expo Adds Advanced Airspace Summit to Agenda appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

It’s clearly unsporting to use a drone equipped with thermal imagery to identify game: and prohibitions on drone use for hunting were some of the earliest state drone laws enacted. In Michigan, SB 54 and 55 were initiated in 2015: and prohibit the use of water or aerial uncrewed vehicles in hunting and fishing. That […] The post Does Michigan’s Ban on Drones for Hunting Apply After the Game is Downed? appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Pyka Pelican Spray Receives FAA Authorization for Commercial Use by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Crop – Spraying – Drone – Heaviest – UAS – Yet – To – Receive – FAA – Authorization Pyka Inc., a UAV designer and manufacturer based in Oakland, California, announced that […] The post The Heaviest UAS Ever Has Received FAA Authorization for Commercial Use: Pyka Crop Spraying Drone 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 11, 2023. Click on the titles below for the full story. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Drone – News – Of – The – WeekAustralian Surf Life Savers Trials AI-Powered, Long […] The post Drone News of the Week Ending August 11: DRONELIFE Headlines, All in One Place to Read or Listen appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

U.S. Drone Manufacturer Skydio Announces They Will Sunset Consumer Drones US drone manufacturer Skydio has announced that they will sunset their consumer drone business to focus on the enterprise market. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Skydio – Sunsets – Consumer – Drones In a blog post by Skydio CEO Adam Bry published today, […] The post Skydio Shifts Focus: Transitioning Away from Consumer Drones appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

As the world embraces the potential of drone technology, enterprises like the New York Power Authority (NYPA) are finding innovative ways to leverage unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for streamlined operations. Drawing insights from a recent ANRA Huddle webinar featuring NYPA’s UAS Program Manager Peter Kalaitzidis and ANRA Technology‘s Chief Strategy Officer Brent Klavon, this article delves […] The post Insider View: How New York Power Authority Powers Their Enterprise Drone Program with ANRA MissionManager appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

EMED Group Partners with Skyports Drone Services for Trial Project: Medical Courier Services by Drone By DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Leading healthcare logistics provider EMED Group and drone logistics and monitoring leader Skyports Drone Services have completed a proof-of-concept project seeking to provide medical courier services with additional innovation and sustainability benefits. The […] The post EMED Group, Skyports Partner on Trial of Medical Courier Services by Drone appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Groundbreaking Elios 3 Flights at Sellafield Pave Way for Improved Safety on Nuclear Sites by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Drone pilots at UK nuclear site Sellafield Ltd have successfully completed two flight firsts leading to increased employee safety during decommissioning. Flyability’s Elios 3 drone was successfully deployed with a LiDAR sensor, marking a […] The post Groundbreaking Drone Flights with Radiation Detection Pave the Way for Improved Safety on Nuclear Sites appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Leading Indian Drone-as-a-Service Provider Garuda Aerospace Signs New Partnerships with Drone Manufacturers by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. Crosby Garuda Aerospace, a commercial and defense UAV firm based in Chennai, India, recently announced new partnerships with Titan Innovations, Easy Aerial, Azur Drones, Aero Sentinel, and Securiton for nationwide distribution of their units across security, infrastructure, […] The post Garuda Aerospace Offers Entry Into Growing Indian Drone Market: Partners with Manufacturers in US, Canada, Israel and Europe appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

NPS-DDP stands for National Public Safety Drone Donation Program. The name says it all: the organization is focused on getting drones into the hands of communities who need it most, but may not have the public funding available to build a fleet. By collecting donations from individuals, drone manufacturers and partners, and NPS-DDP President Mark […] The post NPS-DDP Marks 47th Drone Donation for Pennsylvania Fire Department: Paying it Forward in the Public Safety Community appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

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