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Researchers from Japan have developed a methodology for using two drones to inspect wind turbines without shutdown: significantly impacting the cost of maintenance. Read on to learn how it works. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Drones – Make – Wind – Power – More – Sustainable Japan’s NTT has been a leader […] The post Drones Make Wind Power More Sustainable: Turbine Inspections Without Down Time [DRONELIFE Exclusive] appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Gremsy, a leading manufacturer of camera gimbal stabilizers for drones, announces the Pixy LR: a purpose-built gimbal for the Sony ILX-LR1. The Sony ILX-LR1 is a major release for the drone industry: a 61 MP full-frame mirrorless camera in a small, lightweight form factor. Sony’s SDK enable more features and better performance for aerial surveying […] The post Gremsy Launches Pixy LR: Gimbal for New Sony ILX-LR1 Camera appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

FAA representatives caution against delay on compliance with Remote ID, despite the deadline extension until March 16, 2024. Drone operators were supposed to ensure that their aircraft were compliant with Remote ID rules by September 16, 2023. Many operators, however, have been unable to obtain the Remote ID modules required to equip older model aircraft […] The post FAA Clarifies Remote ID Deadline Extension: “Don’t Wait” appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Garuda Aerospace Introduces Equality Drone Training Program to Empower People with Disabilities by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Walker Robinson Garuda Aerospace, India’s lead drone manufacturer, has announced its Equality Drone Training program to strengthen diversity in the workforce. The program will enable individuals with disabilities to join the UAV workforce. Garuda Aerospace is partnering with Bharat […] The post Equality Drone Training Program: India’s Garuda Aerospace Works to Strengthen Diversity appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Elistair Launches ORION 2.2 TE – Tactical Tethered Drone by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Walker Robinson Elistair has announced the launch of its new UAS product line, the ORION 2.2 TE, Tactical Tethered Drone, which possesses enhanced flight capabilities, additional tactical applications, and increased payload capacity and delivery range. Elistair is a drone designer and manufacturer […] The post Tactical Tethered Drone: Elistair Releases ORION 2.2 TE appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Drone Enthusiast and Distinguished University of Alabama Student, Zac Herring, to be Featured in National Ad Campaign by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Walker Robinson The University of Alabama has announced that Zac Herring, a standout student and drone enthusiast will be featured in their national ad campaign: Where Legends Are Made. The ad campaign is designed […] The post University of Alabama Features Drone Pilot in National Ad Campaign: Where Legends are Made appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Today, September 13, the FAA Remote ID deadline has been extended by 6 months. Drone operators will now have until March 16, 2024 to comply with the remote ID for drones regulations. Find the rule in the Code of Federal Regulations here: or at the FAA website here. The FAA Remote ID deadline was originally […] The post BREAKING: FAA Remote ID Deadline Extended 6 Months appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Man Sentenced for 2022 Drone Incident at Bengals Game, NFL Implements Policy Change by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby According to a report by the Cincinnati Enquirer, this past Monday a man from Springfield Township was sentenced for flying an unauthorized drone over a Cincinnati Bengals Wildcard playoff game at PayCor Stadium on January […] The post Drone Pilot Sentenced for 2022 Incident at Bengals Game: NFL Implements Policy Change appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Women and Drones Names Hall of Fame Inductees: Awards presentation at Women in Emerging Aviation October Ceremony Women and Drones proudly announces the distinguished list of inductees being named to the Women in Emerging Aviation Technologies Hall of Fame. They will be honored at the 7th Annual Women in Emerging Aviation Technologies Awards ceremony taking place […] The post Women and Drones Names This Year’s Hall of Fame Inductees! appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Microdrones Reveals First NDAA-Compliant LiDAR Drone Surveying System At Commercial UAV Expo in Vegas last week, Microdrones announced their new, NDAA-compliant EasyOne LiDAR solution. The solution was also on show at the nighttime, CSI demonstration hosted by Sundance Media Group: where the Microdrones solution executed a grid mission in moments to produce a digital twin […] The post NDAA-Compliant LiDAR Drone Surveying System: Microdrones New EasyOne Solution appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Microsoft Collaborates with SimActive on a Cloud Photogrammetry Solution Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Microsoft – Collaborates – With – SimActive – On – Cloud – Photogrammetry – Solution Microsoft has announced a collaboration with Canada-based SimActive Inc., creators of the Correlator3D mapping platform, to demonstrate a cloud photogrammetry solution. Using the SimActive […] The post Microsoft Collaborates with SimActive to Demonstrate a Cloud Photogrammetry Solution appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

What do users care about when purchasing a drone? Teledyne FLIR, producers of the SIRAS commercial platform, surveyed more than 700 drone professionals to find out. As some state and local governments follow federal agencies in limiting the use of foreign-made drone technology, commercial users are increasingly concerned about data security, survey data indicates. “Data […] The post Do Drone Users Really Care About Data Security? What the Survey Numbers Say appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Zeitview’s Releases Aerial Inspection Report of U.S. Solar Power Plants by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Walker Robinson Zeitview has released the results of their 2023 North American Solar Scan. Using aerial imaging they have determined that 51% of operational systems are in excellent or good condition. Based in Santa Monica, CA, Zeitview is a leader in […] The post Zeitview Releases Aerial Inspection Report of U.S. Solar Power Plants. Here’s What They Found. appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Iris Automation and uAvionix Partner for Low Altitude Wide Area BVLOS: Integrating Detect and Avoid (DAA) with Command and Control (C2) For BVLOS flights to scale, regulators must see a reliable solution for ensuring that drones don’t run into drones or manned aircraft. Integrating ground-based detect and avoid technology with command and control could provide […] The post Iris Automation, uAvionix Partner for Low Altitude, Wide Area BVLOS: Integrating C2 and DAA appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

This morning in Las Vegas, the Commercial UAV keynote address was an open conversation with the FAA, moderated by Commercial Drone Alliance Executive Director Lisa Ellman. At Commercial UAV Expo, the FAA has been present and available: at the booth, in sessions, and on stage. Following the news that the Biden administration has officially nominated […] The post An Open Conversation with the FAA: Remote ID, BVLOS Rulemaking Date, and More appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The Biden administration has nominated Mike Whitaker to be FAA Administrator. Following months of speculation – Whitaker was first mentioned as a candidate in May – FAA veteran Mike Whitaker has been named as the nominee for the FAA’s top position. Whitaker is the Biden administrations second nominee: Denver Airport CEO Phil Washington withdrew his […] The post BREAKING: Mike Whitaker Nominated to Top Spot at FAA appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Altitude Angel Expands Scope of Approval Services Platform to Include Property and Large Land Estates by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby UTM (Unified Traffic Management) leader Altitude Angel has announced that its recently launched Approval Servicesplatform will be expanded to include property and large land estates. Described as ‘a key step for UK aviation’ […] The post Altitude Angel Will Help Drone Operators Get Permission to Fly from Private Property appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

As FAA representatives at Commercial UAV Expo speak about the agency’s plans to speed and streamline the permissions process, two new exemptions for commercial drone operations beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) have been announced. uAvionix has received authorization to fly their Rapace within North Dakota’s Vantis network to test detect and avoid technologies. UPS Flight Forward, a […] The post FAA Issues BVLOS Exemptions for uAvionix, UPS Flight Forward: Why These are Different appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

From the floor of Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas this morning, a panel on drones and AI – and what new advances in artificial intelligence and machine learning technology mean for the commercial drone industry. Moderated by Drone Industry Insights‘ Kay Wackwitz, the panel featured a variety of stakeholders: Brandon Groves from drone manufacturer […] The post Drones and AI: What Does New Technology Mean for Your Business? From the Floor of Commercial UAV Expo appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Commercial UAV Expo kicked off in Las Vegas this week. Today, the traditional keynote featured industry leaders addressing some of the most important questions of the day: including what the FAA plans for drone integration – and what will happen with the Remote ID for Drones rule, scheduled to be implemented for operators on September […] The post FAA on What’s Next for Drone Integration, RID Relief: From the Floor of Commercial UAV Expo appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

ANRA Technologies has been a leader in the commercial drone ecosystem, providing solutions in UTM, U-Space, UAM, delivery and more. With Mission Manager, ANRA brings their technology suite into an easy-to-use, targeted solution for commercial drone operations. Today, ANRA launches Mission Manager X: the next generation fleet operations and management platform. Mission Manager X (MMX) integrates […] The post ANRA Launches Mission Manager X: Next Gen Fleet Operations and Management for Commercial Drones appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Today, Sony launched their newest offering: an ultra-lightweight, interchangeable lens professional camera designed for industrial applications. As Sony exhibits the new camera at Commercial UAV Expo this week, US drone manufacturer Skyfish will be demonstrating the Sony payload in action. The first drone manufacturer to support the new ultra-compact camera with Sony’s new SDKs, Skyfish […] The post US-Manufactured, Engineering Drone Skyfish Takes Full Advantage of Sony’s New Camera and SDKs appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

State Fair of Texas drone policy prohibits overflights, even with FAA approval By DRONELIFE Contributing Editor Jim Magill The State Fair of Texas has posted a media policy that prohibits all drone overflight above the festival while the fair is in session, even those that are launched from a site off the fairgrounds, and even […] The post State Fair of Texas Will Prohibit All Drone Overflights, Even if They Have FAA Approval appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Commercial UAV Expo will take place at Caesars Forum, Las Vegas, NV, September 5-7, 2023. It’s one of the biggest industry events of the year: more than 3,500 commercial drone professionals from more than 60 countries are scheduled to attend. Registration is still open. “Commercial UAV Expo is at the forefront of commercial drone technology, bringing […] The post Commercial UAV Starts Tuesday! What to Expect: and the Keynotes, Demos, and Exhibits You Can’t Miss appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The Regional Training Center (The RTC) and Florida’s Forensic Institute for Research, Security and Tactics (F1RST) have partnered to provide training to local, state, and federal government agencies. The RTC is a unique, non-profit center of research and training for public safety and government agencies. America’s leading UAS innovator and California’s largest certified UAS trainer, the […] The post Researchers, Law Enforcement Come Together: The RTC, Florida’s F1RST Partner to Train Local, State and Federal Government Agencies appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article