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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

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