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The Federal Aviation Administration is going through a period of change, as a new interim leadership team is put into place and an FAA Reauthorization Package stalls in the Senate. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · FAA – News – Leadership – Changes – Reauthorization – And – MoreThe FAA news this month ranged […] The post FAA News: Leadership Changes, Reauthorization Stalls, and More [DRONELIFE Exclusive Dive] appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

ADAC Luftrettung to Collaborate with Volocopter on Next-Generation eVTOL for Emergency Medical Services ADAC Luftrettung is a charitable air rescue service operating more than 50 rescue helicopters out of 37 bases. The organization’s motto is “Racing against time and for life”: in emergency medical services, getting a patient to treatment quickly can mean the difference between […] The post Volocopter Partners with ADAC Luftrettung: Customizing eVTOL for Emergency Medical Services appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Japan’s SkyDrive Reaches Basic Agreement with Suzuki to Build eVTOL Aircraft, Leveraging manufacturing facilities and expertise. eVTOL and drone manufacturers around the world have run up against the realities of cost-effective manufacturing at scale. At this week’s Paris Air Show, Japan’s SkyDrive announced their solution. SkyDrive has partnered with Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki) to leverage […] The post Japan’s SkyDrive Will Leverage Suzuki’s Manufacturing to Build eVTOL Aircraft appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Air Taxi Landing Sites are Needed for UAM to Take Off. The World’s First Vertiport-in-a-Box™ Released at Paris Air Show It’s a conundrum common in many advanced technology sectors. In a world full of gas stations, can electric cars be viable without a similar network of charging stations? Which will come first: the air taxi […] The post For Air Taxis to Take Off, They Need Somewhere to Land. Skyportz Works to Make Investment in Vertiports Less Risky 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, June 19-25, 2023. This week! The 54th Paris Air Show, June 19-25 MONDAY, June 19 A Special […] The post Drone Industry Events, June 19-25: Webinars, Podcasts, Demos and More appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Dufour Aerospace Release Final Design and Specifications for Aero2 Drone by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today, Swiss eVTOL company Dufour Aerospace released the final design and specifications for its Aero2 drone, an uncrewed aerial vehicle with a hybrid-electric propulsion system and an aerodynamically-efficient tilt-wing design. The Aero2 is the predecessor of the Aero3, […] The post Dufour Aerospace Releases the Final Design for the Aero2 Drone: Hybrid-Electric Propulsion, Tilt-Wing Design appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Strayos Partners with Quantum Systems to Transform Mining Operations by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Mining Intelligence software leader Strayos and aerial intelligence company Quantum-Systems GmbH have entered a strategic partnership to revolutionize mining operations via advanced technology and automation. The partnership will leverage the advanced capabilities of both companies, merging Strayos’ expertise in […] The post Transforming Mining Operations with Drones: Strayos Partners with Quantum Systems 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 June 16, 2023. Click on the titles below for the full story. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · The – Drone – News – Of – The – Week – June – 16 […] The post Drone News of the Week, June 16: DRONELIFE Headlines, All in One Place to Read or Listen appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The Prison System’s Next Opportunity: Drone Tracking and Protection Against Threats to Airspace Security Keeping drones out of prison airspace has become a critical challenge. Here, experts at airspace security and drone forensics firm SkySafe discuss how stakeholders can protect correctional facilities. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Keeping – Drones – Out – […] The post Keeping Drones Out of Prison Airspace: a DRONELIFE Exclusive from Drone Forensics Experts at SkySafe appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

DroneShield Integrates its DroneSentry with Epirus’ Leonidas C-UAS System by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby DroneShield Ltd and Epirus, Inc have successfully integrated DroneShield’s multi-sensor DroneSentry system with Epirus’ Leonidas high-power microwave (HPM) counter-electronics/counter-UAS effector. Together, these two systems enable a fully integrated C-UAS system capable of tracking multiple threats and engaging with high-powered […] The post DroneSentry Integrates with Leonidas C-UAS System: DroneShield and Epirus Partner appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Aeronautics Launches Orbiter 5 Tactical UAS with MALE Mission Capabilities by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) leader Aeronautics Ltd. is launching the Orbiter 5 UAS, an innovative new platform enabling medium altitude, long endurance (MALE) mission capabilities in a tactical UAS. This affordable, high performance solution has an extended endurance […] The post Aeronautics Launches Orbiter 5 Tactical UAS: Medium Altitude, Long Endurance appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The U.S. House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed the FAA Reauthorization Package, Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (H.R. 3935), by a vote of 63 – 0 today. The Act calls for the FAA to commit to timelines for a BVLOS rulemaking, UTM, and drone integration. The legislation would provide funding […] The post FAA Reauthorization Clears the House of Representatives: Package Calls for More Progress on BVLOS Flight, Drone Integration appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Sharper Shape Launches Powerline Inspection Software for Drone Service Providers by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Powerline management solutions provider Sharper Shape has announced a contract with drone solutions leader Volatus Aerospace, officially launching Sharper Shape’s new drone service providers (DSP) management. DSP Management grants drone service providers a digital platform (CORE) for coordinating, […] The post Sharper Shape Launches Powerline Inspection Software for Drone Service Providers appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Flying Cars Taking Off- Skydrive announces consumer pre-orders for their SD-05 VTOL This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Skydrive, a Tokyo-based developer of eVTOL systems and cargo drones, recently launched a pre-order consumer campaign for its latest design, the SD-05. Described […] The post Flying Cars Take Off: Skydrive Announces Consumer Pre-Orders appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

At the Energy Drone and Robotics Summit in Houston this week, a panel of experts discussed one of the most hotly debated issues facing the drone industry today: ensuring the cybersecurity of drone data, without sacrificing performance or cost effectiveness. The panel approached cybersecurity from three unique perspectives. Andrew “AJ” Smith has been in law […] The post Cybersecurity Without Sacrifice: From the Floor of the Energy Drone and Robotics Summit appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Sony Camera Remote SDK Version 1.08 Enables Remote Operation, Supports E-Commerce and Industrial Applications by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Sony has announced that the latest version of its Camera Remote Software Development Kit (SDK) allows users to control Sony’s cameras remotely from a computer, which includes changing the camera settings. This new release of Camera […] The post Sony Updates SDK, New Features for Remote Camera Operations and More appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Percepto Investment: $67M in Series C Funding, Following Unprecedented FAA Waiver by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today, autonomous inspection and monitoring leader Percepto announced a combined $67M Series C in equity and debt funding. The funding round was led by Koch Disruptive Technologies (KDT), with participation from new investor Zimmer Partners as well […] The post Percepto Investment Grows with $67 Million Round appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

As the Energy Drone and Robotics Summit 2023 began its second day in Houston, Hendrik Bödeker of Drone Industry Insights (DRONEII) took the keynote stage to present Money & Markets: What’s Hot Today & Tomorrow for Robotics/Drones – Analysts Perspective. Europe-based DRONEII is the leading global drone industry research and consulting firm, providing deep research […] The post DRONEII: Drone Industry Investment and Growth, from the Floor of Energy Drones and Robotics Summit appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Today kicked off the Energy Drone and Robotics Summit in Houston and the Law-Tech Connect Co-Located Event. At Law-Tech Connect, a panel of experts provided an insider view on when the drone industry might see a Part 108 rule on BVLOS flight – and what that rule may look like. Flight beyond visual line of […] The post Part 108 and BVLOS Flight – When Will it Happen, and What Will it Look Like? From Law-Tech Connect, at the Energy Drones and Robotics Summit appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Despite rapid growth, new technology, and an evolving ecosystem, the drone industry is fragile, says Chris Raab. As the Energy Drone and Robotics Summit 2023 kicked off this afternoon in Houston, TX, the CTO of drone manufacturer ACSL discussed the need for a global strategy to combat drone industry fragility. Chris Raabe began his career […] The post Drone Industry Fragility: From the Floor of the Energy Drone and Robotics Summit appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Carillon Clinic Teams With DroneUp to Advance Healthcare with Drones by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Carilion Clinic has partnered with drone delivery leader DroneUp to explore potential drone applications to improve health care delivery in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The two companies are conducting a three-week proof-of-concept study to test the efficacy of […] The post Can Drones Improve Healthcare? Carilion Clinic, DroneUp Partner on Research Project appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Canada-based Skygauge Robotics Launches New Drone Capable of Industrial Ultrasonic Inspections by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Industrial maintenance robotics specialist Skygauge Robotics has announced the full-scale commercial launch of its Skygauge Inspection Drone, a purpose-built drone for conducting physical work. Its first use case is industrial ultrasonic inspections, utilized by inspectors to determine […] The post A New Drone for Industrial, Ultrasonic Inspections: Skyguage Robotics 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, June 12 – 18, 2023. MONDAY, June 12 – WEDNESDAY, June 14: The Energy Drone and Robotics […] The post Drone Industry Events June 12 – 18! Webinars, Podcasts, Demos and More appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

EuroLink Systems Partners with Drones for Yachts to Deliver to Yachts from Marinas by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby EuroLink Systems has partnered with Drones for Yachts, an organization championing drone utilization for connecting marinas and ports with yachts. The organization offers guidance to yacht clubs and other groups to reinforce the compliance to […] The post Drones for Yachts: Beluga Drones Take to the Water appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Don’t miss SkySafe on the Drone Radio Show with Randy Goers. Grant Jordan, SkySafe CEO talks about the company’s counter drone and forensics services, and the role that drone forensics have in an integrated counter drone solution. Listen here: Grant Jordan is CEO at SkySafe, a leader in Cloud-based drone defense and airspace awareness solutions. Founded in […] The post Drone Forensics: SkySafe on the Drone Radio Show! appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article