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Don’t miss the Censys Roadshow! Censys Technologies is the U.S. drone manufacturer producing the Sentaero family of products, including the fixed with VTOL flying BVLOS missions for a wide variety of verticals. Censys has a remarkable record of achieving BVLOS waivers, with a platform recognized for safety, endurance, and mission flexibility. Now, see the Sentaero […] The post Censys Launches Nationwide Road Show: See Leading U.S. Manufactured BVLOS Fixed Wing appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

LIFT Aircraft’s HEXA Capable of Water Takeoff and Landing by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby LIFT Aircraft recently tested the floatation ability of its HEXA aircraft in preparation for its upcoming public launch and U.S. Tour. During the flight, the aircraft was able to successfully execute a takeoff and landing from the water. The […] The post An Amphibious Passenger eVTOL: LIFT’s HEXA Capable of Water Takeoff and Landing appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Manoel Coelho, CEO of Speedbird Aero on the Drone Radio Show Podcast! Coelho discusses the company’s drone delivery operations and logistics in Brazil and how the company is making a positive impact in people’s lives. Stream below: Drone Radio Show · Drone Delivery in Brazil: Manoel Coelho, CEO of Speedbird Aero Manoel Coelho is CEO […] The post Speedbird Aero on the Drone Radio Show Podcast! appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

ANRA Technologies Contracted for Development of U-space Sandbox in Estonia by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Leveraging funding from the Estonian Business and Innovation Agency, the Estonian Transport Administration has initiated a project to establish a drone sandbox to be built in Tartu. This sandbox would provide opportunities for the wide-scale development and deployment […] The post Estonia Establishes Drone Sandbox: ANRA Technologies to Provide U-Space and CIS Tech appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Red Cat to Fill Order of 200 FPV Drones for Ukraine by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Military technology company Red Cat Holdings has announced that it will be filling a purchase order from Ukraine for 200 long-range, high-speed FPV (first-person view) drones. Scheduled to arrive in June, the FPV drones to be shipped […] The post RedCat Will Send 200 FPV Drones to Ukraine appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Women and Drones will once again bring the UAS/AAM community together to celebrate the preeminent women in business, government, and education. The nomination process is underway for the Women in Emerging Aviation Technologies Awards. The 7th Annual Global Awards will take place at a new venue, the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in Washington D.C. on October […] The post Women and Drones Global Awards, Now at the Smithsonian! Nominations Open appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

SkySafe Launches New Drone Forensics Certification Course by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Drone defense and airspace security company SkySafe has announced its launch of a new certification course offering in-depth training on Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) forensic analysis. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · SkySafe – Drone – Forensics – Certification As […] The post Drone Forensics is a Critical Aspect of Counter Drone Programs: SkySafe Develops Certification appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

DroneUp and Wonder Robotics Partner on Precision Technology for Improved Drone Delivery by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Drone delivery leader DroneUp and Israeli autonomous solutions startup Wonder Robotics have concluded an initial operational evaluation using DroneUp’s drone platform for improved autonomy and safety. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · DroneUp – Tests […] The post DroneUp Tests Wonder Robotics “WonderLand” Precision Landing Solution 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 May 12, 2023. Click on the titles below for the full story. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Drone – News – Of – The – Week – May – 12Ascent AeroSystem’s Coaxial […] The post Drone News of the Week May 12: DRONELIFE Headlines, All in One Place to Read or Listen appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

In 1946, a chicken farmer located outside of Greensboro, North Carolina named Thomas Lee Causby sued the United States. At the time, Causby’s farm was located near a military airport. Frequent flights over his property frightened and killed more than 150 of his chickens, forcing Causby to abandon his business. Causby argued that by using […] The post Who Owns the Airspace Over My House? The Chicken Farmer Case, and Advocating for Reasonable State and Local Drone Regulations appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Zipline Home Drone Delivery Expands US Services with GNC, Pagliacci Pizza and Associated Couriers by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Drone delivery leader Zipline is expanding its services through the formation of new partnerships with health and wellness brand GNC in Salt Lake City, Pagliacci Pizza in Seattle, and healthcare logistics provider Associated Couriers […] The post Expansion of Zipline Home Drone Delivery Services: GNC, Pagliacci Pizza, and More appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Watts Innovations keeps something of a low profile – but industry insiders know that the Huntsville, MD-based company engineers and manufactures exceptionally high quality, heavy lift drones designed for both pilot and end user. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Watts – Innovations – Launches – PRISM – Lite Watts Innovations designed the platform […] The post Watts Innovations Launches PRISM Lite: We Talk to Bobby Watts About Development, US Manufacturing, and More appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

At AUVSI’s Xponential Conference in Denver today: the keynote address from Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen on what the next year holds for drone industry regulations. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Xponential – Keynote – Acting – FAA – Administrator – Billy – Nolen Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen announced last month that […] The post AUVSI Xponential: FAA Acting Administrator Billy Nolen on What’s Next for Drone Regulation appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Wisk Aero Partners with Japan Airlines to Bring AAM to Japan by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Advanced Air Mobility leader Wisk Aero is partnering with Japan Airlines (JAL) to bring Wisk’s self-flying, all-electric air taxi services to Japan. Wisk and JAL Engineering (JALEC) will also be collaborating on the development of plans for […] The post Passenger eVTOL Wisk Aero, Japan Airlines Partner to Bring AAM to Japan appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Today in Denver at Xponential 2023, a panel of experts discussed a topic on the minds of everyone in the industry: how do we make aviation profitable? In the last several years, investment in the drone industry has grown significantly. With that investment, however, comes expectation: eventually, regardless of manufacturing challenges, regulations, technology hangups and […] The post From the Floor of Xponential 2023: Making Aviation Profitable appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

AUVSI Xponential is taking place in Denver this week. This morning, the keynote sessions kicked off, including a conversation on cybersecurity issues with AUVSI’s Chief Advocacy Officer Michael Robbins and Tobias Whitney, VP of Strategy and Policy at Fortress Information Security. Cybersecurity for Drones is a critical topic in the drone industry today. A series […] The post AUVSI Xponential: The Keynote on Cybersecurity for Drones appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Percepto Granted FAA Waiver for Scaled Shielded BVLOS Operations Nationwide by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Autonomous inspection leader Percepto announced that it has received a first-of-its-kind waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), allowing the company to conduct beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) inspection and monitoring operations within shielded airspace. Continue reading […] The post BVLOS Inspections, No Humans Onsite: Percepto Wins FAA Waiver for Operations Within Shielded Airspace appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Echodyne and Supernal Announce Strategic Agreement on Radar Solutions for AAM Safety by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today, radar platform company Echodyne announced a strategic agreement with minority investment from Hyundai’s AAM company, Supernal. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Radar – Solutions – For – Advanced – Air – Mobility – […] The post Radar for Advanced Air Mobility: Echodyne and Hyundai’s Supernal Partner appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

AUVSI Xponential started today with co-located educational events as the Xponential exhibitors set up a full floor of technology. We’re excited to be here in Denver, and looking forward to tomorrow! There’s a lot to choose from, but here are just 3 highlights not to miss. The Keynotes: Lots of good speakers, but we’ll be […] The post From the Floor of AUVSI Xponential: 3 Things Not to Miss on Tuesday! appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Manna Drone Delivery Enters US Market, Announces Investment from Coca-Cola HBC by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Irish drone delivery company Manna is beginning a trial in the Dallas-Ft.Worth area in partnership with real estate development company Hillwood, offering drone delivery to a sample of Hillwood’s residential developments. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife […] The post Manna Drone Delivery Flies into the US, Scores New Investment from Coca-Cola HBC appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

BlueHalo’s Newest UAS Incorporates Alpine’s Reinforced Polymer Injection Molded Chassis by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby BlueHalo has partnered with Alpine Advanced Materials for the newest version of its Intense Eye Unmanned Aerial System (UAS). Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · BlueHalos – Newest – UAS – With – Injection – Molding – […] The post BlueHalo’s Newest UAS: IntenseEye is Lighter, Stronger, Better with Injection Molding Engineering appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

DRONEII’s Annual Drone Industry Barometer is now open! Be counted in this critical piece of drone industry research. Respond at this link to the survey in all languages. The Drone Industry Barometer has grown since its inception in 2018. The 5th Drone Industry Barometer saw a record 891 responses from 81 countries, providing a broad and […] The post DRONEII’s Annual Drone Industry Barometer is Now Open: Add Your Input, and Get Insight on Other Industry Players appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Autel Robotics Hosts Inaugural Partner Summit by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Last week, Autel Robotics held its inaugural Autel Robotics’ Global Partner Summit at Le Meridien Xiaojing Bay in Huizhou, Guangdong, China. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Autel – Hosts – Inaugural – Partner – Summit The event featured demonstrations of […] The post Autel Robotics Hosts Inaugural Partner Summit, Showcasing New Products appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Ascent AeroSystems’ Spirit UAV Available Through GSA by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Leading UAV solutions provider Ascent AeroSystems has announced that its Blue UAS-approved Spirit UAV is currently available for purchase through the General Services Administration (GSA) Advantage website. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Spirit – UAV – Now – Available […] The post Ascent AeroSystem’s Coaxial Drone, Spirit UAV Makes GSA List 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 May 5, 2023. Click on the titles below for the full story. AUVSI Hill Day 2023: An Inside View of the Policies, Priorities, and Problems Under Discussion (DRONELIFE Exclusive) AUVSI recently hosted their annual […] The post Drone News of the Week May 5: DRONELIFE Headlines, All in One Place to Read or Listen appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article