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ASKA A5 eVTOL Flying Car Begins FAA Type Certification Process by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Air mobility company ASKA’s 4-seater eVTOL has become the first ever flying car to begin the type certification process with the FAA. The prototype of the ASKA™ A5 was awarded Certificate of Authorization (COA) and Special Airworthiness Certification […] The post This SUV-Sized Flying Car has $50 Million in Pre-Orders: ASKA A5 eVTOL Begins FAA Type Certification Process appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Want to learn more about the drone industry? It’s a quiet week in the office in the U.S. – a great time to catch up on the lates. 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 […] The post Drone Industry Events, July 3 – 9: Drone Swarm Programming and More! appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

DroneShield Releases New DroneLocator RemoteID Technology by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby DroneShield has announced the release of a major firmware update for its global fleet of counterdrone (C-UAS) devices. With the global introduction of Remote ID legislation, drone manufacturers have developed proprietary remote identification approaches that are becoming increasingly important in the management […] The post DroneShield Releases DroneLocator Remote ID Technology, Detecting a Range of Signals appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association Japanese Company Showcases First Non-Stop Wind Turbine Inspection Technology Using Drones by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb At the Tsukaba Forum recently held in Japan, Tokyo-based Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT) recently unveiled new technology for inspecting wind turbines without […] The post Inspecting Wind Turbines Without Stopping Them: Japanese Company Demos Drone Technology appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Regulatory Moves for Drones Down Under- Australia introduces new BVLOS exam by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian McNabb Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has introduced a new exam to allow Beyond Visual Line of Sight operation in non-controlled airspace for remote pilots. This 40 question, multiple-choice exam, which covers content relating to BVLOS flights, aeronautics, […] The post Australia Introduces 40 Question BVLOS Exam for Ops in Non-Controlled Airspace appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

FIXAR Announces Sponsorship of Latvian Team for 2023 FAI World Championships for Space Models by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Latvian drone software and hardware developer FIXAR has announced its sponsorship of Latvia’s team for the 2023 FAI World Championships for Space Models. Held from July 1st to 8th in Austin, Texas, the event […] The post FIXAR Sponsors Latvia’s Space Modeling Team 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 30, 2023. Click on the titles below for the full story. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Drone – News – Of – The – Week – June – 30Drone Nerds ElevateUAV […] The post Drone News of the Week, June 30: DRONELIFE Headlines, All in One Place to Read or Listen appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

MightyFly makes a long-range, autonomous cargo drone that can carry more than 100 pounds in cargo – a development that could revolutionize express delivery shipments for a wide range of industries. The following is a guest post by Single Seat Consulting founder, Bill Johnson. DRONELIFE neither makes nor accepts payment for guest posts. MightyFly Wins […] The post MightyFly Will Demo Drone Delivery of 100 Pounds in Cargo: The Future of Express Delivery appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

infiniDome Highlights Technology Behind GPS Jamming Systems, Countermeasures infiniDome, an Israeli developer of anti-GPS jamming systems, recently released a white-paper report focusing on various GPS jamming technologies, as well as countermeasures (such as the company’s own GPSdome product). While GPS jamming might not be front-of-mind for many drone operators, both government and civilian clients worldwide […] The post The Threat to Drones: GPS Jamming Systems, and the Countermeasures Available appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Teal Drones Secures Additional $1.2M in Funding for US Army’s SSR Program by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Military technology company Red Cat Holdings announced that its subsidiary Teal Drones has received an additional $1.2 million for the development of a new sUAS prototype for the U.S. Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) program. In […] The post Teal Drones Scores New Army Funding to Develop New Short Range Reconnaissance Prototype appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

PABLO AIR Signs MOU with 42air for Collaboration on Drone Delivery by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby UAM integrated control and mobility specialist PABLO AIR has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with U.S. drone delivery company 42air, a subsidiary of autonomous driving technology company 42dot and an affiliate of Hyundai […] The post PABLO AIR, Hyundai Subsidiary 42air, Collaborate on Drone Delivery: “Gadget” Smart Delivery Winch appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

SYPAQ and Tanglewood Group Partner to Support Global Delivery of Corvo PPDS UAS by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby SYPAQ Systems and Tanglewood Group announced their formation of a strategic partnership supporting global sales of the SYPAQ Corvo Precision Payload Delivery System (PPDS) UAS. Following the delivery of more than 500 PPDS autonomous systems […] The post The Flatpack Disposable Drone Providing Autonomous Delivery to Battlefields Across the Globe appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Gremsy Launches the G-HADRON Gimbal for Drone Integrators: Compact, Lightweight, Purpose-Built Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Gremsy – Launches – G-Hadron G-Hadron is the ultimate compact and lightweight gimbal, perfectly designed to carry the high-performance dual thermal and visible camera module Hadron 640R. With its optimized size and weight, G-Hadron ensures a plug-and-play […] The post Gremsy Launches G-Hadron Gimbal: Perfectly Designed to Carry Hadron 640R Dual Thermal and Visible Camera appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

NDAA Compliance refers to a set of standards published to indicate that platforms are substantially manufactured in the US with parts sourced domestically or from countries not deemed of concern to the U.S. government. The FY 20 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and 2019 Executive Order 13981, Maximizing Use of American-Made Goods, Products, and Materials, outlined specific requirements […] The post XTEND Human Guided Autonomous Drones Achieve Full NDAA Compliance appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

As eVTOL companies race to commercialization, type certification is one of the biggest hurdles. Type certification for eVTOLs is particularly challenging as standards are being developed as companies engage in the process. Now, having taken one of their first flights in Germany back in 2017, the Lilium Jet has become the First eVTOL with both EASA […] The post Lilium Jet Becomes First eVTOL with Both EASA and FAA Certification Basis appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Archer, Stellantis Advance Operations of First Ever High-Volume eVTOL Aircraft Manufacturing Facility by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby During the 2023 Paris Air Show, Archer Aviation Inc. and Stellantis announced progress in their strategic manufacturing partnership. Construction is currently ongoing on the world’s first high-volume eVTOL aircraft manufacturing facility located on a roughly 100-acre […] The post The First Ever High-Volume eVTOL Aircraft Manufacturing is Moving Full Speed Ahead for Production in 2024 appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Southern Company Granted FAA Waiver for Fully-Remote Drone Operations by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby In partnership with drone leader Skydio, leading energy provider Southern Company has announced that it has received a conditions-based waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) allowing for remote-based, autonomous beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) dock operations across […] The post Southern Company Gets BVLOS Waiver for Fully Remote Drone Operations with Skydio Dock 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 offered during the week of June 26 – July 2. MONDAY, June 26 Full Crew with special […] The post This Week’s Drone Industry Events, June 26 – July 2: Podcasts, Webinars, Demos and More 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 23, 2023. Click on the titles below for the full story. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Drone – News – Of – The – Week – June – 22 – DRONELIFE […] The post Drone News of the Week, June 23: DRONELIFE Headlines, All in One Place to Read or Listen appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Red Cat, Athena AI Announce New AI and Computer-Vision Abilities for Teal 2 Drone by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Military technology company Red Cat Holdings has announced its completion of the second phase of its artificial intelligence and computer-vision partnership with AI-enabled military decision-support company Athena AI. Athena was first announced as a […] The post Red Cat and Athena Announce New AI and Computer Vision Abilities for Teal 2 Drone appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Flyability Releases Remote ID Compliant Version of its Elios 3 by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Indoor drone solution provider Flyability has announced the release of a new version of its Elios 3 drone. This updated model is in full compliance with FAA regulations regarding UAS Remote Identification. The final rule on Remote Identification […] The post Flyability Releases Remote Compliant Version of Elios 3 Collision Tolerant Drone appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

As geopolitical tensions rise – and natural disasters become an ever more frequent occurrence – drones are increasingly used as tools of diplomacy. While the deployment of drones after a natural disaster for mapping or delivery is generally accepted as much needed help, could those same deployments also be used for surveillance or intelligence gathering […] The post Drone Diplomacy: Humanitarian or Act of Aggression? A DRONELIFE Exclusive appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Volocopter, Group ADP Announce Paris to be First City to Offer eVTOL Services in Summer 2024, “All Indicators Green,” says Groupe ADP. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby This week at the International Paris Air Show, urban air mobility (UAM) pioneer Volocopter and Groupe ADP, alongside the French Civil Aviation Authority and Paris Region, […] The post Volocopter Sets Its Sights on Olympic Games: Paris to Offer eVTOL Services in Summer 2024 appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

India’s government has banned the import of foreign drones in an effort to support the domestic drone industry. Now, one Indian drone company hopes to export their drone tech around the world. Garuda Aerospace Showcases Groundbreaking VAYU Drone at Paris Viva Tech Event 2023 by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Last week, India’s leading […] The post India’s Garuda Announces Plans to Deliver Drones to 100 Countries Next Year appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

WingXpand wins 7-figure U.S. AirForce contract to ruggedize 7ft packpackable drone, and develop fire-spotting software. WingXpand’s unique feature is described in its name. The wings on what appear to be a fixed wing drone literally expand out to 7 feet from a form factor small enough to be carried in a backpack. The design offers major […] The post WingXpand Wins U.S. AirForce Contract: the 7ft Backpackable Drone appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article