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Read or listen to all of the headlines in one place: excerpts from the DRONELIFE drone news of the week ending June 9, 2023. Click on the titles below for the full story. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Drone – Industry – News – Of – The – Week – DRONELIFE – HeadlinesWingcopter […] The post Drone News of the Week: the DRONELIFE Headlines, All in One Place to Read or Listen appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Headed to the Energy Drone and Robotics Summit in Houston next week? It’s a big show with lots to see. Here are just some of the events we’re looking forward to – and a list of great tech to visit on the floor. Please support our friends and sponsors by learning more about the innovative solutions […] The post Headed to the Energy Drone and Robotics Summit Next Week? Check This Out. appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

News and Commentary. Federal docket FAA-2023-1256, issued in May, calls for public comments on a proposed rule on four requests for commercial operations beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS), performed at or below 400 feet in altitud Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · The – Drone – Industry – Wants – A-BVLOS – Rule – The – […] The post The Drone Industry Wants a BVLOS Rule. The Public Isn’t So Sure. appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

MatrixSpace Raises $10M in Series A Funding Round by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby AI collaborative sensing solutions leader MatrixSpace has announced its raising of $10M in Series A funding, for a total of $20M in funding since its first year of operation in 2020. The company will leverage this additional funding to further […] The post MatrixSpace Scores $10 Million in Funding appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Skydio has been granted a nationwide BVLOS waiver in Japan – a major win for their Skydio Dock and remote drone operations without human staff onsite. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Skydio – Wins – Nationwide – BVLOS – Approval – In – Japan This week, […] The post Skydio Dock, Remotely Operated Drones Get Major Win in Japan appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Aurigo Software, University of Florida Partner for New Underwater Surveying Drone System by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Capital planning and construction management software leader Aurigo Software has announced a partnership with the University of Florida’s Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering for the development of Bathydrone, a new system for underwater surveying, mapping, […] The post Bathydrone: Aurigo Software, University of Florida Develop Underwater Surveying Drone System appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

University of Houston Team Working to Develop Intelligent Drone Swarms by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby The global increase in the use of low-cost drones has seen them leveraged in a wide range of applications, sometimes deployed in entire swarms. However, despite advancements within drone technology, swarm mechanics have remained largely the same. Though […] The post Intelligent Drone Swarms Could Mimic Bird Flocks: New Research from University of Houston appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Aloft announced today that they have added native LAANC integrations to their portfolio. The deep-linking integration is a significant new capability for the enterprise drone industry ecosystem. With these new APIs, Aloft is knocking down barriers to entry for the FAA’s Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) and more for developers and users of […] The post Aloft Offers New APIs, Allowing Deep Linking LAANC Capabilities and More: It’s a Big Deal appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Don’t miss a critical conversation about drones for public safety on the Drone Radio Show with Randy Goers! Jon Becker, CEO and Founder of AARDVARK Tactical, talks about the release of the new Loki-2 drone for tactical use and the challenges and opportunities in the sector. Listen below: Jon Becker is CEO and Founder of […] The post Drones for Public Safety on the Drone Radio Show! AARDARK Tactical appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Aviant Launches Kyte Home Delivery Service, Gains €1M in Public Funding by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Kyte – Home – Drone – Delivery – In – Norways – Remotest – Areas Norwegian drone logistics company Aviant has announced the launch of Kyte, a home delivery service […] The post When You Don’t Want to Drive in the Snow: Aviant Launches Kyte Drone Delivery in Norway appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Dedrone Announces Portable Counter Drone Solution by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today, smart airspace security leader Dedrone announced the launch of its DedroneTactical agile CsUAS (counter small uncrewed aerial system) response kit, providing modular sensor-fusion and mitigation flexibility with Radio Frequency (RF) detect and defeat, in addition to camera and radar. All configurations […] The post Portable Counter Drone System: DedroneTactical appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Finally, some answer to the question of who will replace Billy Nolen at the FAA. Reuters has reported that Deputy U.S. Transportation Secretary Polly Trottenberg is expected to be tapped as the next Acting Administrator for the FAA. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Polly – Trottenberg – Rumored – To – Be – […] The post Who Will Replace Billy Nolen? Polly Trottenberg Rumored to be Next FAA Acting Administrator appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Phase 1 Technology New Drone Camera: SORA-CAMR4 by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Advanced imaging solutions leader Phase 1 Technology Corp. has announced the launch of its SORA-CAMR4, an innovative camera designed specifically to meet the needs of the drone industry. The SORA-CAMR4 has the potential to transform major sectors including Mapping, Photogrammetry, and Infrastructure […] The post Phase 1 Technology Announces New Drone Camera: NDAA-Compliant, SORA-CAMR4 appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Skyports Drone Services Showcases Medical Drone Delivery in Thailand by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Images courtesy Skyports Drone Services. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Skyports – Demonstrates – Medical – Drone – Delivery – In – Thailand Drone delivery leader Skyports Drone Services has completed a medical drone delivery demonstration for Thailand’s […] The post Medical Drone Delivery in Thailand, as Services Expand Across Asia appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

A DRONELIFE exclusive interview with Margherita Bruscolini of GLOBHE about her work in providing the vital information that disaster management teams around the world need to save lives and land. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Drones – For – Disasters – GLOBHE – On – Prevention – Response – And – Recovery Margherita […] The post Prevention, Response and Recovery: GLOBHE Uses Drones to Manage Disasters Around the World 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 5 – 12. Tuesday, June 6 9 am MT/11 am ET: Full TILT with special guest Tom […] The post Drone Industry Events June 5 -12! Webinars, Podcasts, Demos and More appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Wingcopter Partners with Siemens Healthlineers for Drone Delivery of Lab Samples in Africa by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Wingcopter GmbH has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Siemens Healthineers Middle East, Southern & Eastern Africa to develop and implement an integrated drone delivery solution for the transportation of laboratory diagnostics materials and […] The post Wingcopter Drone Delivery in Africa: Lab Samples, Medical Supplies 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 2, 2023. Click on the titles below for the full story. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · The – Drone – News – Of – The – Week – Ending – June […] The post Drone News of the Week June 2: DRONELIFE Headlines, All in One Place to Read or Listen appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

DBT Aero Holds Successful Flight of Swyft 3D Printed Drone by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Emerging aircraft leader DBT Aero has demonstrated its Double Box Tail (DBT) technology through the successful test flight of a 3D printed Group 1 UAS. This is the company’s third successful subscale demonstrator of their manned prototype, having […] The post Double Box Tail Drone for Stability and Control: DBT Aero Flies 3D Printed Swyft [VIDEO] appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Carbonix Obtain BARS Certification for Drone Operations by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Australian drone company Carbonix has announced its achievement of the Basic Aviation Risk Standards (BARS) certification, an internationally recognized program establishing a standard for remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) operators to aid in the risk-based management in order to guarantee thorough […] The post Long Range Drone Carbonix Gets Australia’s BARS Certificate appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The U.S. Congress is again discussing a Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act, which would offer funding for drone technology and training to support the president’s infrastructure development package. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · The – Drone – Infrastructure – Inspection – Grant – DIIG – Act H.R. 3595, introduced by Rep Greg Stanton […] The post The Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant (DIIG) Act of 2023 appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Ameriflight Granted Part 135 Certificate Approval to Offer Matternet’s Drone Delivery Service in US by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · First – Fully – Operational – Large – Scale – Drone – Airline – Ameriflight – And – Matternet Drone delivery system developer Matternet has announced that its […] The post The First Fully Operational, Large-Scale Drone Airline in the US: Ameriflight Gets FAA Approval for Matternet M2 Commercial Delivery appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Volocopter Integrates Swiss-AS AMOS into UAM Ecosystem by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Volocopter – Integrates – Swiss – AS – MRO – Software – Into – Fleet Today, Swiss Aviation Software (Swiss-AS) and Volocopter cosigned a multi-year contract for Swiss-AS’s maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) software, […] The post Volocopter Continues Development Towards Type Certification with Integration of Swiss-AS MRO Software appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Battery or power source technology issues remain problematic for the drone industry. Commonly used Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries limit flight endurance, can be expensive to purchase and maintain, and can be dangerous when handled incorrectly. Additionally, LiPo batteries can be subject to supply chain disruptions and price variations. In this DRONELIFE Exclusive Op-Ed, Bentzion Levinson […] The post Could Hydrogen Be the Power Source the Drone Industry is Looking for? Pros and Cons – and the Significance of Drones in the Clean Hydrogen Revolution [DRONELIFE Exclusive Op-Ed] appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Michael Merritt, Commercial & Growth Manager at Skyports Drone Services, talks about the Orkney I-Port project and how Skyports is working to create a permanent daily mail delivery service supported by drones. Listen Now: Drone Radio Show · Can Drones Deliver The Mail? – Michael Merritt, Skyports Drone Services Michael Merritt is Commercial & Growth Manager […] The post Drone Delivery for the Royal Mail: Skyports on the Drone Radio Show! appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article