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U.S. Department of Defense to Purchase Alpha 900 Helicopter UAVs by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded system integrator Rapid Expeditionary Concepts with a prime contract for the purchase of Alpha 900 unmanned helicopter systems manufactured by Alpha Unmanned Systems, SL for integration, test, evaluation, and deployment. The […] The post U.S. Department of Defense to Purchase Unmanned Helicopters from Spain’s Alpha Unmanned appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

There are very few drone shows in the U.S., and Commercial UAV Expo is the award-winning, vertical-based show you won’t want to miss. In 2022, the show won a Fastest 50 industry award – demonstrating the explosive growth that the show and the industry are experiencing. This year, with over 135 exhibitors already committed, the […] The post Commercial UAV Expo is Stacking Up to Be Big! More than 135 Exhibitors Already Committed appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Don’t miss Yariv Bash, CEO and Co-Founder of Flytrex on the Drone Radio Show Podcast this week! Flytrex and host Randy Goers talk about the Chapter 135 certification process, how it differs from a Part 107 certification, and how Flytrex and Causey Aviation Unmanned are now positioned to delivery restaurant orders to homes throughout the […] The post Flytrex on the Drone Radio Show Podcast! 135 Certification, and Scaling Drone Delivery appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

gNext and Skydio Announce New Cloud Integration for Drone Infrastructure Inspection by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Infrastructure inspection platform gNext Labs has announced the release of the gNext-Skydio cloud integration, granting customers improved access to their drone data in gNext’s platform. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Skydio – GNext – Integrate […] The post Skydio Partners with gNext for Drone Infrastructure Inspection appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Gremsy announces the launch of the Pixy S gimbal for Sony A7R IV The new Gremsy Pixy S, an innovative industrial gimbal designed for the Sony A7R IV, will be available this month from Gremsy’s online store and through the company’s worldwide network of dealers. The new Pixy S is precision designed for mapping and […] The post Gremsy Launches the Lightweight Pixy S Gimbal for the Sony A7R IV Camera appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Event 38 and PLACE Partner to Map Turks and Caicos Islands Using E400 Drones by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Mapping drone manufacturer Event 38 Unmanned Systems has announced the successful deployment of its E400 fixed-wing mapping drone for the collection of aerial imagery and mapping data in Turks and Caicos, which had not […] The post Mapping Paradise: Event 38 and PLACE Partner to Map Turks and Caicos appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Czech Primoco UAV to Supply Malaysia’s GIAAN GROUP with Navigational Calibration System for Airports by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Czech UAV manufacturer Primoco UAV has signed a contract to supply Malaysian company GIAAN GROUP with a new NAVAID calibration system. This calibration solution is utilized by the Primoco UAV One 150 UAVs, and […] The post Czech Primoco UAV to Supply Navigational Calibration System for Airports appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Florida has now banned state and local government agencies from using drones from a “foreign country of concern,” which means that thousands of DJI drones being used by public safety departments cannot be used. The ban took effect on Wednesday, April 5 2023. The ban does not effect commercial and private drone use. The Florida […] The post Florida Ban on Foreign Drones for State Use Takes Effect appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Velos Rotors Raises $2M Seed Round to Scale Production of Helicopter UAV by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby UAV manufacturer Velos Rotors, Inc. has announced the completion of a $2 million seed round by Marathon Venture Capital. The investment will enable Velos to scale its manufacturing capacity in order to meet the rapidly growing […] The post Velos Rotors Raises Seed Funding: Industrial Grade, Helicopter UAV appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Phoenix Air Unmanned Granted Nationwide Waiver for BVLOS Powerline Inspections by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby The Federal Aviation Administration has granted Phoenix Air Unmanned, LLC (PAU) a broad area waiver authorizing beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) flights for conducting utility powerline inspections. This authorization applies throughout the United States, and builds upon […] The post BVLOS Power Line Inspection, No Visual Observers: What’s Involved in the Pheonix Air Unmanned Waiver appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

DroneShield Announces Launch of DroneGun Mk4 by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby DroneShield has announced the release of its new DroneGun Mk4, after undergoing extensive development in response to end-user feedback. A portable pistol-shaped drone jammer weighing 3.2kg, DroneGun Mk4 is currently available for purchase for qualified end-users. DroneShield believes that the combination of […] The post DroneShield Launches a Portable, Pistol-Shaped Drone Jammer: DroneGun Mk4 appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Drone Racing League the First Sport to Stream in the Metaverse by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Professional drone racing platform the Drone Racing League (DRL) will be airing its 2022-23 DRL Algorand World Championship Race Finals on Saturday, April 8th at 3pm EST on NBC, Youtube, Twitter, TikTok, Twitch, Instagram and Facebook. As […] The post Drone Racing in the Metaverse: Enter the Virtual World appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The FAA has granted the New York Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Test Site at Griffiss International Airport a new civil authority to advance the research, development, and commercialization of drone operations, which will make it easier for the test site to accommodate larger drones testing commercial operations. As a result of the NY test site […] The post Commercial Ops with Large Drones: NY UAS Test Site Receives Civil Flight Authority for 50-Mile Drone Corridor appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Aeronautics Signs Mid-Life Upgrade Contract with Finnish Defense Forces for Orbiter 2 Mini UAS Array by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) leader Aeronautics Ltd. has announced its signing of a mid-life upgrade contract with the Finnish Defense Forces (FDF) for its Orbiter 2 Mini UAS array. This contract will see […] The post Orbiter 2 Mini UAS Array Gets a Mid-Life Upgrade appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Autel Robotics Launches Redesigned Website, focused on Autel commercial offerings. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Drone manufacturer Autel Robotics has launched a completely redesigned website focused on solutions and case studies that will assist customers in better understanding the benefits of its products. This new website comes in response to an increased need […] The post Autel Launches New Website, Shifts Focus to B2B, Commercial Drone Applications appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

From Amsterdam Drone Week, experiencing Anarky Labs’ AIRHUD augmented reality solution for drone pilots. The concept of drone flight within visual line of sight or with visual observers points out a significant issue for drone pilots. Pilots must maintain an understanding of the data on their controller while also being aware of where the drone is […] The post Anarky Labs and the AIRHUD: Heads Up Display for Drone Pilots in Public Safety, Inspection and More appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Don’t miss this episode of the Drone Radio Show Podcast, as host Randy Goers interviews Ben Levinson, CEO and Co-Founder of Heven Drones about the company’s innovative hydrogen fueled UAVs and the promise and future of hydrogen propulsion systems. Listen here: Drone Radio Show · Hydrogen Drones Take To the Sky: Ben Levinson, CEO and […] The post Heven Drones on the Drone Radio Show Podcast: Hydrogen Fueled UAVs Take to the Skies appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Spain’s Alpha Unmanned Systems Closes First Investment Round by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Madrid-based unmanned helicopter (UAV) manufacturer, Alpha Unmanned Systems (AUS), has announced the closing of its first seed round of external investment capital. The round was led by UAV Factory co-founder Dr.Joseph Menaker, with participation from former CEO of UAVNavigation and […] The post Uncrewed Helicopters: Alpha Unmanned Systems Closes First Investment Round appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

MIT Researchers Develop Algorithm Preventing Midair Drone Collisions by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby In 2020, MIT researchers presented MADDER, a system designed to prevent crashes between drones occupying the same airspace. The multiagent trajectory-planner enables a group of drones to form trajectories to avoid collision, with each drone broadcasting its trajectory and in […] The post MIT Researchers Develop New Algorithm to Prevent Drone Collisions appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

News and Commentary. Today, Wing CEO Adam Woodworth testified before Congress on the need for drone regulations that support commercial operations – and American leadership in the industry. In his testimony, Woodworth laid out 9 points for Congress to consider in the FAA Reauthorization Bill, a vehicle that allows Congress to influence the activities and […] The post Wing’s CEO Testifies Before Congress: Make Drone Regulations “Predictable and Pragmatic” appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

AeroDefense Integrates O.W.L.’s Radar for Layered Airspace Security System by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today, drone detection solutions provider AeroDefense announced that its AirWarden™ system will be integrating Observation Without Limits (O.W.L.) radar ground and air detection capability. The integration will support the O.W.L. GroundAware® family of 2D and 3D digital beamforming radar […] The post Observation Without Limits (O.W.L.) Radar: AeroDefense’s Layered Airspace Security System appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

AI Drone Tech Company PrecisionHawk Announces Merger with European Geospatial Tech Leader Field by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Artificial intelligence and drone technology company PrecisionHawk has merged with European geospatial technology leader Field. This new partnership supports the international growth strategy of both companies, enabling them to have greater influence over the future […] The post PrecisionHawk Merges with European Geospatial Firm Field appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Airspeeder Announces Intel as Official Intelligence Partner by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Airspeeder has announced a new collaboration with Intel that will leverage the tech leader’s computing technologies for flying car racing. The company joins Airspeeder as its Official Intelligence Partner, with its Intel® Core® processor and Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors to help […] The post Intel to Provide Compute Power for Flying Car Racing: Official Intelligence Partner for Airspeeder appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

FAA and Warren County Community College Hosting Drone Safety and Awareness Event by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is partnering with Warren County Community College’s unmanned systems program, Warren UAS, for a three-day program to introduce the public to the drone field. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · […] The post FAA, Warren County Community College Host 3-Day Drone Safety and Awareness Event appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Ford Publishes Patent for Multiple Drones That Could Jump Start Vehicles by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby A patent originally filed on April 12th, 2017 by Ford Motor Company for multiple drones which could be used to jump start future Ford vehicles has been published and assigned serial number 11614063, as reported by Ford […] The post Could Drones Come Jump Start Your Car When You’re Stranded? Ford’s New Patent appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article