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WiBotic’s PowerPad Pro Enables Wireless Charging and Data Transfer for UAVs by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today, charging and power optimization company WiBotic introduced PowerPad Pro, a stand-alone platform capable of integrating into any UAV storage facility. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · WiBotic – Power – Pad – Wireless – Charging […] The post Wireless Charging and Data Transfer for Drones: WiBotic’s PowerPad Pro appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Japanese Drone Maker ACSL Enters US Market by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Leading Japanese drone maker ACSL Ltd. has announced its official entrance into the U.S. commercial drone market. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · An – Affordable – NDAA – Compliant – Small – Drone – From – Japan The company’s […] The post A New Affordable, NDAA-Compliant Small Drone from Japan: the ACSL SOTEN Enters US Market appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Zipline Valuation Rises to $4.2 Billion with New Funding Round by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby As reported by Forbes, drone delivery startup Zipline is currently raising $330 million in a new funding round. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Medical – Drone – Delivery – Pioneer – Zipline – Valued – At […] The post Medical Drone Delivery Pioneer Zipline Valuation Rises to $4.2 Billion appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Even Smaller, Smarter and Safer New ModalAI VOXL 2 Mini Autopilot Packs Supercomputing Power in Smallest Form Factor Yet By: Dawn Zoldi Until just a few days ago, ModalAI’s VOXL 2 was the world’s smallest flying supercomputer. The San Diego, California based company just outdid itself with its newest release, the VOXL 2 Mini. Here’s […] The post Smaller, Smarter, and Safer: ModalAI VOXL 2 Mini is a Supercomputer the Size of an Oreo™ appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Headed to Xponential 2023 in Denver next week? It’s a big show with lots to see. Here are some of our favorite events – and a list of great tech to visit on the floor. Please support our friends and sponsors by learning more about the innovative solutions they have to offer. Events Not to […] The post Headed to Xponential Next Week? Some of the Can’t Miss Events and Tech appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Arkansas has followed Florida in a ban on Chinese drones: but Arkansas lawmakers have taken a realistic approach to phasing out technology manufactured by a “covered entity.” Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Arkansas – Bans – Chinese – Drones – For – State – Use This bill has no impact on commercial or […] The post Arkansas Bans Chinese Drones, Gives Agencies 4 Years to Phase Out Foreign Tech appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

A2Z Long Distance Delivery Drone: New RDSX Pelican by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Commercial drone delivery solutions developer A2Z Drone Delivery has released its new RDSX Pelican delivery drone. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · A2Z – Launches – New – Long – Distance – Delivery – Drone The RDSX Pelican features […] The post A2Z Launches the RDSX Pelican Long Distance Delivery Drone appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Inspired Flight and Phase One Announce New Integrated Solution by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Commercial sUAS manufacturer Inspired Flight Technologies and aerial photography system developer Phase One have announced the launch of a new plug and play solution which integrates the Inspired Flight IF1200A and the Phase One P3 camera. Continue reading below, […] The post U.S. Drone Manufacturer Inspired Flight Integrates Phase One P3 Camera for Survey and Inspection appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

D-Fend Solutions Introduces Upgrade to EnforceAir C-UAS Software by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today, Counter-UAS technology leader D-Fend Solutions announced the release of Version 23.03 of its EnforceAirsoftware. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · D – Fend – Upgrades – EnforceAir Counter Drone Technology The upgrade introduces a host of new features, […] The post EnforceAir Counter Drone Software Upgrade: New Remote ID, Detection, Identification, and Mitigation Capabilities appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Last Thursday, April 27, lawmakers in the Florida House voted unanimously to pass SB 1068, designed to ease the way for drone delivery in Florida. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · A – Big – Win – For – Drone – Delivery – In – Florida – SB – 1068 SB1068 is an addendum […] The post A Big Win for Drone Delivery in Florida: New Legislation Will Smooth the Way for Drone Ports appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

DroneShield Counter-UAS Solution Deployed to Protect IRONMAN Texas 2023 by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby DroneShield at the IRONMAN Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · DroneShield – Protects – IRONMAN – Athletes – From – Rogue – Drones Counter UAS company DroneShield has announced that after commissioning a follow-on order, the Montgomery County […] The post DroneShield at the IRONMAN: Protecting Athletic Events from Rogue Drones appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Sky Elements and Drone Show Technology Complete Unique Experiment on “The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch” by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Drone show provider Sky Elements Drone Shows has completed a unique scientific experiment with the use of SPH Engineering’s Drone Light Show Technologies. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · The – Scientific […] The post Demonstrating the Commercial and Scientific Potential of Drone Show Technology, on “The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch” 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 podcasts, webinars, and events we’ve heard about, happening this week: MONDAY, May 1, 2023: Full Crew, with special […] The post Week of May 1 – 7: Drone Industry Podcasts, Webinars, and Events appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Robert Dahlstrom, CEO and Founder of Apellix, talks about how company’s revolutionary drones are making it safer and more efficient to complete hazardous jobs, including painting and coating, pressure cleaning, and non-destructive testing. Stream here: Drone Radio Show · Saving Lives and Money with Software-Driven Aerial Robotics: Robert Dahlstrom, CEO & Founder of Apellix Robert […] The post Apellix on the Drone Radio Show Podcast: Robotics Platforms for Painting, Coating, Cleaning and More appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

AUVSI recently hosted their annual Hill Day, an opportunity for drone industry stakeholders to gather and meet policy makers, face to face. In this DRONELIFE Exclusive, one attendee’s summary and takeaways. The following is a guest post by Matt Sloane, CEO and Founder of Skyfire Consulting and Atlanta Drone Group. DRONELIFE neither accepts nor makes […] The post AUVSI Hill Day 2023: An Inside View of the Policies, Priorities, and Problems Under Discussion (DRONELIFE Exclusive) 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 April 28, 2023. Click on the titles below for the full story. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Drone – News – Of – The – Week – April – 28ROCK Robotic Releases […] The post Drone News of the Week, April 28: DRONELIFE Headlines, All in One Place to Read or Listen appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Drone Enterprises, Manufacturers, and Experts to Participate in ElevateUAV Summit by Drone Nerds Drone Nerds Will Host a Drone Technology Industry Conference in July 2023 Leading organizations and experts in the UAV technology space are set to participate in the first-ever industry conference led by Drone Nerds, the ElevateUAV Summit. The conference is a premier event […] The post Drone Nerds Hosts ElevateUAV Summit this Summer: the Drone Tech Industry Conference You Won’t Want to Miss appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New Hangar for ACUASI to be Built in Nenana, Alaska by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby The Nenana Municipal Airport in Alaska is set to become the site of a new 4,800-square-foot hangar for the Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration (ACUASI). Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · University – Of – […] The post Drone Cargo Delivery: University of Alaska to Build New Hangar for Base of Operations appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Vaughn College to Offer Free STEM Summer Camps for High School Students, including a UAS Certificate by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby This summer, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology will be offering free summer camps with an emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) programs. This opportunity will afford eligible High School […] The post High School Students Can Get a UAS Certificate This Summer – For Free! Vaughn College STEM Summer Camps appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Red Cat Launches Teal 2 sUAS at AAAA Summit in Nashville by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby April 26, 2023 marks the official launch of military technology company Red Cat Holdings’ new military-grade sUAS, the Teal 2. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Teal – 2-Drone – For – Nighttime – Ops The […] The post Red Cat Launches the Teal 2: the Drone for Nighttime Ops appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

This week, SimActive launches v10 of Correlator3D: a new, feature-rich and redesigned version of SimActive’s innovative mapping platform. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · SimActive – 20 – Year – Anniversary – Correlator – 3D – V10 The company is also celebrating 20 years – a major achievement in any industry. DRONELIFE spoke with […] The post Meet the Two Brothers Behind a Visionary Mapping Platform: SimActive Celebrates 20 Years with a New Version of Correlator 3D appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Wednesday, May 3 at 4:00 pm EST. Unmanned Underground is back, as host Randall Warnas takes on one of the most controversial topics in the industry today: Blue sUAS, Green sUAS, and what “secure platforms” really means. The panel has been called “The Coachella of Public Safety” – it’s a list of experts and stakeholders […] The post Blue sUAS, Green sUAS, NDAA-Compliant… A Panel of Experts Discuss the Controversy Over Security, as Unmanned Underground Returns! appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Don’t miss the first episode of the ANRA Huddle, Wednesday, May 3 at 3pm EST. Register here. First up in ANRA’s new webinar series: drones for energy and power utilities. DRONELIFE Editor Miriam McNabb will you moderate a panel of experts from The New York Power Authority (NYPA), ANRA Technologies, and leading drone manufacturer Skydio to discuss one of […] The post Drones for Energy and Power Utilities: Next Week’s ANRA Huddle appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Patients on Virginia Eastern Shore May Get Blood Pressure Medicine Delivered by Drone by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Virginia – Partnership – Will – Use – Drones – To – Deliver – Medicine – To – Patients – Homes Riverside Health System has announced a partnership […] The post VA Partnership Will Deliver Hypertension Medicine by Drone to Patients in Remote Communities appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Skyportz Partners with Electro.Aero for “Vertiport in a Box” Solution It’s a chicken and egg scenario – which comes first, the vertiport or the passenger eVTOL business? Who’s going to invest in the vertiport infrastructure required to get the business off the ground? The vertiport version of a pre-fab tiny house could provide the answer. […] The post How Do You Convince Developers to Build Vertiport Infrastructure? A “Vertiport in a Box” Might be the Answer. appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article