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What do users care about when purchasing a drone? Teledyne FLIR, producers of the SIRAS commercial platform, surveyed more than 700 drone professionals to find out. As some state and local governments follow federal agencies in limiting the use of foreign-made drone technology, commercial users are increasingly concerned about data security, survey data indicates. “Data […] The post Do Drone Users Really Care About Data Security? What the Survey Numbers Say appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Zeitview’s Releases Aerial Inspection Report of U.S. Solar Power Plants by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Walker Robinson Zeitview has released the results of their 2023 North American Solar Scan. Using aerial imaging they have determined that 51% of operational systems are in excellent or good condition. Based in Santa Monica, CA, Zeitview is a leader in […] The post Zeitview Releases Aerial Inspection Report of U.S. Solar Power Plants. Here’s What They Found. appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Iris Automation and uAvionix Partner for Low Altitude Wide Area BVLOS: Integrating Detect and Avoid (DAA) with Command and Control (C2) For BVLOS flights to scale, regulators must see a reliable solution for ensuring that drones don’t run into drones or manned aircraft. Integrating ground-based detect and avoid technology with command and control could provide […] The post Iris Automation, uAvionix Partner for Low Altitude, Wide Area BVLOS: Integrating C2 and DAA appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

This morning in Las Vegas, the Commercial UAV keynote address was an open conversation with the FAA, moderated by Commercial Drone Alliance Executive Director Lisa Ellman. At Commercial UAV Expo, the FAA has been present and available: at the booth, in sessions, and on stage. Following the news that the Biden administration has officially nominated […] The post An Open Conversation with the FAA: Remote ID, BVLOS Rulemaking Date, and More appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The Biden administration has nominated Mike Whitaker to be FAA Administrator. Following months of speculation – Whitaker was first mentioned as a candidate in May – FAA veteran Mike Whitaker has been named as the nominee for the FAA’s top position. Whitaker is the Biden administrations second nominee: Denver Airport CEO Phil Washington withdrew his […] The post BREAKING: Mike Whitaker Nominated to Top Spot at FAA appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Altitude Angel Expands Scope of Approval Services Platform to Include Property and Large Land Estates by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby UTM (Unified Traffic Management) leader Altitude Angel has announced that its recently launched Approval Servicesplatform will be expanded to include property and large land estates. Described as ‘a key step for UK aviation’ […] The post Altitude Angel Will Help Drone Operators Get Permission to Fly from Private Property appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

As FAA representatives at Commercial UAV Expo speak about the agency’s plans to speed and streamline the permissions process, two new exemptions for commercial drone operations beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) have been announced. uAvionix has received authorization to fly their Rapace within North Dakota’s Vantis network to test detect and avoid technologies. UPS Flight Forward, a […] The post FAA Issues BVLOS Exemptions for uAvionix, UPS Flight Forward: Why These are Different appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

From the floor of Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas this morning, a panel on drones and AI – and what new advances in artificial intelligence and machine learning technology mean for the commercial drone industry. Moderated by Drone Industry Insights‘ Kay Wackwitz, the panel featured a variety of stakeholders: Brandon Groves from drone manufacturer […] The post Drones and AI: What Does New Technology Mean for Your Business? From the Floor of Commercial UAV Expo appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Commercial UAV Expo kicked off in Las Vegas this week. Today, the traditional keynote featured industry leaders addressing some of the most important questions of the day: including what the FAA plans for drone integration – and what will happen with the Remote ID for Drones rule, scheduled to be implemented for operators on September […] The post FAA on What’s Next for Drone Integration, RID Relief: From the Floor of Commercial UAV Expo appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

ANRA Technologies has been a leader in the commercial drone ecosystem, providing solutions in UTM, U-Space, UAM, delivery and more. With Mission Manager, ANRA brings their technology suite into an easy-to-use, targeted solution for commercial drone operations. Today, ANRA launches Mission Manager X: the next generation fleet operations and management platform. Mission Manager X (MMX) integrates […] The post ANRA Launches Mission Manager X: Next Gen Fleet Operations and Management for Commercial Drones appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Today, Sony launched their newest offering: an ultra-lightweight, interchangeable lens professional camera designed for industrial applications. As Sony exhibits the new camera at Commercial UAV Expo this week, US drone manufacturer Skyfish will be demonstrating the Sony payload in action. The first drone manufacturer to support the new ultra-compact camera with Sony’s new SDKs, Skyfish […] The post US-Manufactured, Engineering Drone Skyfish Takes Full Advantage of Sony’s New Camera and SDKs appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

State Fair of Texas drone policy prohibits overflights, even with FAA approval By DRONELIFE Contributing Editor Jim Magill The State Fair of Texas has posted a media policy that prohibits all drone overflight above the festival while the fair is in session, even those that are launched from a site off the fairgrounds, and even […] The post State Fair of Texas Will Prohibit All Drone Overflights, Even if They Have FAA Approval appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Commercial UAV Expo will take place at Caesars Forum, Las Vegas, NV, September 5-7, 2023. It’s one of the biggest industry events of the year: more than 3,500 commercial drone professionals from more than 60 countries are scheduled to attend. Registration is still open. “Commercial UAV Expo is at the forefront of commercial drone technology, bringing […] The post Commercial UAV Starts Tuesday! What to Expect: and the Keynotes, Demos, and Exhibits You Can’t Miss appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The Regional Training Center (The RTC) and Florida’s Forensic Institute for Research, Security and Tactics (F1RST) have partnered to provide training to local, state, and federal government agencies. The RTC is a unique, non-profit center of research and training for public safety and government agencies. America’s leading UAS innovator and California’s largest certified UAS trainer, the […] The post Researchers, Law Enforcement Come Together: The RTC, Florida’s F1RST Partner to Train Local, State and Federal Government Agencies appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Canada has authorized the operation of drone swarms beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) for fighting wildfires. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Canada – Authorizes – BVLOS – Drone – Swarms – To – Fight – Wildfires Canadian drone service provider IN-FLIGHT Data is a Canadian SAIL 6 operator, holding three Guinness World Records for […] The post Canada Authorizes Drone Swarms Operating Beyond Visual Line of Sight to Fight Wildfires appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Ukrainian technology companies are rapidly developing products to meet the current needs of their military forces: and the Raybird-3 is a reconnaissance UAV breaking records on the front lines. The dual use vehicle could be a game changer for both military and civil applications. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Ukraine – Built – […] The post Ukraine Built Raybird-3 Breaks Records on the Front Lines appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Dan Ciprari is CEO of Pointivo, the company providing the algorithms and technology behind some of the largest in-house drone-based asset inspection programs in the country. As Pointivo expands their portfolio to include complete products sold under their own label, the Pointivo name is becoming more prevalent in asset inspection and data analytics. DRONELIFE had […] The post Drone Data Analysis and Asset Inspection: Pointivo’s Dan Ciprari on Why He Invested in Drone Tech, and What’s Next for the Industry appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

As wildfires raged in Canada, two innovative Canadian drone companies joined forces to provide responders with critical aerial data. InDro Robotics and Spexi Geospatial deployed commercial off the shelf drones weighing less than 250 grams, using the Spexigon automation platform, to provide decision makers with rapid damage assessment information and thermal imagery identifying potential problems. […] The post Two Innovative Canadian Drone Companies Join Forces to Fight Kelowna Wildfires appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

uAvionix, operating at the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) Emerging Aviation Technology Center, has completed the first true Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) flight in non-segregated airspace using aviation protected C-Band in the United States. Flight beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) is a gateway to commercial applications at scale, enabling many of the […] The post uAvionix Combines Command and Control, Detect and Avoid for BVLOS Flight at Choctaw Nation Emerging Aviation Technology Center appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The Next Public Safety Drone Review: Tuesday, September 5 at 3:00 PM ET Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Public – Safety – Drone – Review – September – 5-AUVSI Don’t miss the September 5 episode of the Public Safety Drone Review, presented by DRONERESPONDERS and DRONELIFE, with guest Scott Shtofman of AUVSI! The Public […] The post Public Safety Drone Review: Regulations, Drone Prepared, and More appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

D-Fend Solutions’ EnforceAir Selected for FAA’s Airport UAS Detection and Mitigation Research Program by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · D – Fend – Enforce – Air – Selected – For – FAA – Airport – Counter – Drone – Project Counter-drone detection and takeover technology leader D-Fend […] The post D-Fend’s EnforceAir Selected for FAA Airport UAS Detection and Mitigation Research Program appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

DefenseScoop reports that Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks unveiled a plan to scale the deployment of uncrewed and autonomous systems in the U.S. military, “at a scale of multiple thousands, in multiple domains,” over the next two years. The program, called “Replicator,” will be led by Hicks, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. […] The post U.S. Department of Defense to Launch “Replicator” Initiative to Integrate Uncrewed Systems at Scale appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

MITRE has opened a new small drone testing and experimentation site in Orange, VA. The site will allow MITRE staff and US government sponsors to test and evaluate new technology in autonomous systems, sUAS, and counter drone solutions. “We take great pride in being a trusted partner for agencies in helping them select and evaluate […] The post MITRE Opens New Testing and Experimentation Facility for Small Drones appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Sustainable Skylines Secures first-ever FAA authorization for Drones to Tow Full-Size Advertising Banners by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Walker Robinson Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Sustainable – Skylines – Pulling – Advertising – Banners – By – Drones Sustainable Skylines has been awarded the first-ever authorization by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for drones […] The post Sustainable Skylines: Full Size Advertising Banners, Flown by Drones appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Expodrónica at Airspace Integration Week 2023 Madrid by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Walker Robinson Airspace Integration Week begins in Madrid on September 25. The event will last four days and it will highlight integration between both manned and unmanned aircraft sectors, showcasing the latest innovations and applications in aerospace technologies. The event will be hosted by […] The post Expodrónica Air Show 2023: Spain’s Airspace Integration Week Drone Extravaganza appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article