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Don’t miss this episode, with Bobby Healy, CEO and Founder of Manna Drone Delivery on the Drone Radio Show! Bobby talks about the strategic partnership with Coca Cola and the company’s plans for the expanding into the United States and other countries, with host Randy Goers. Bobby Healy is CEO and Founder of Manna Drone […] The post Bobby Healy of Manna Drone Delivery on the Drone Radio Show! appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The Wall Street Journal has reported that President Biden is expected to nominate former FAA Deputy Administrator Mike Whitaker to be the next FAA Administrator. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Mike – Whitaker – Reportedly – Tapped – As – Next – FAA – Administrator The move has been under consideration since May, […] The post Former FAA Deputy Admin Mike Whitaker Tapped for Nomination to Lead Agency appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Sentera Launches Crop Damage Analytics Platform by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Sentera – Launches – Crop – Damage – Analytics Sentera, a Minnesota corporation specializing in agricultural analytics, recently announced the launch of its Crop Damage analytics platform to aid in critical decision-making around mitigation strategies […] The post Extreme Weather Presents Risks to Farmers. Better Analytics Can Help Mitigate the Damage. appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Australia’s CASA Reveals New Guidelines for Air Taxi Vertiports by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · What – Vertiports – Will – Look – Like – Australia – Publishes – Guidelines Australia’s aviation regulator, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, released Guidelines for Vertiport Design last week after a […] The post Australia Publishes Guidelines for Air Taxi Vertiports appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

DJI Drones Achieve New Certifications from EU by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · DJI – Drones – Earn – EU – Certifications Leading drone manufacturer DJI has recently revealed that its Matrice M30 and Matrice M350RTK series drones have been recognized with pivotal certifications from the European […] The post DJI Matrice M30, Matrice M350 RTK Earn EU Certifications 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 July 10-16, 2023. MONDAY, July 10 Live demo of the leading BVLOS […] The post Drone Events of the Week, July 10 – 16 appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New Research on Producing Hydrogen from Seawater Could Help Boost Hydrogen Drone Tech by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb As drone developers and consumers seek drones with longer ranges and higher payloads, the limitations of the lithium-ion batteries that power the grand majority of commercial UAVs have become ever more clear. While exciting development […] The post Creating Hydrogen from Seawater Could Be a Game Changer for the Aerospace Industry appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Vocus and NSW Telco Authority Test Starlink-Connected Drone Mobile Tower for Disaster Response by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby In partnership with NSW Telco Authority, specialist fiber and network solutions provider Vocus has revealed a new method for granting crucial 4G/5G mobile connectivity in emergencies utilizing an innovative tethered drone. Through the use of […] The post A Drone Mobile Tower for Disaster Response: the Starlink Connected Solution appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Estonia Moves Forward on U-Space Sandbox by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb The Estonian Transport Association’s recent investment in a U-Space sandbox in partnership with ANRA Technologies, a leading provider of UAM services, has taken an important new step in its development. A recent stakeholder workshop hosted at Tartu Science Park, which will host […] The post Estonia Full Speed Ahead on U-Space Sandbox 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 July 7, 2023. Click on the titles below for the full story. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Drone – News – Of – The – Week – July – 7 FIXAR Sponsors […] The post Drone News of the Week Ending July 7: DRONELIFE Headlines, All in One Place to Read or Listen appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Archer Aviation [NYSE: ACHR] stock has been in the news recently as Archer’s journey towards type-certification continues. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Archer Aviation, a San Jose-based eVTOL developer, recently held an event with the Federal Advanced Air Mobility interagency working group at its facility, where they showcased their new eVTOL technology. The working […] The post Archer Aviation Stock Moves after Showcasing eVTOL Tech, Federal Support appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Quantum Systems, Airbus Defence and Space Partner on Research of AI-Enabled UAV Swarming Technology by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Airbus Defence and Space GmbH, Quantum-Systems GmbH and Spleenlab GmbH have been awarded a research endeavor from the Planning Office of the German Armed Forces to demonstrate and analyze the AI elements necessary for […] The post AI-Powered UAV Swarming Technology Steps Out of Science Fiction into Real World Scenarios appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Halo Solutions Drone Technology Deployed at Sporting Events to Combat Protester Threats by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Halo Solutions, the developer of incident and threat management platform Halo (V5), is deploying its live streaming drone technology Halo Stream at major sporting events to monitor protester activity, persons of interest, ticket touts and crowd […] The post Halo Streams Drone Data of the Crowd to Combat Criminal and Terrorist Activity at Sporting Events appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Drone connectivity solutions provider Elsight and industry experts P3 Tech Consulting have partnered to produce the 2023 Drone Market Survey, a free downloadable white paper offering critical insights into the current state of the drone ecosystem. The global survey asked participants for their views on BVLOS operations, target markets, business models, use cases, and more. […] The post The Top 3 Challenges Facing the Drone Industry: Elsight and P3Tech’s 2023 Drone Market Survey appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

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