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Don’t miss this episode, with Spright on Elsights Drone Source Podcast. Host Ben Gross interviews Spright’s Justin Steinke on the Spright story, working with FAA and EASA regulators, and how Spright is using the Elsight Halo for the BVLOS operations. Stream the episode here: DroneLife · Drone Healthcare Delivery: Spright Spright is delivering greater access to healthcare services […] The post Spright on Elsight’s Drone Source Podcast: Drone Healthcare Delivery appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Draganfly Delivers First of Three Situational Assessment Drones to Ukraine by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Draganfly, Inc. [NASDAQ:DPRO] is one of the holdings in the AdvisorShares Drone Technology ETF [NYSE ARCA:UAV], the only ETF dedicated to the drone economy. For complete list of holdings click here. The AdvisorShares Drone Technology ETF is a […] The post Draganfly Delivers Situational Assessment Drones to Ukraine appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Skyports Vertiport Designs Approved in Dubai by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Advanced air mobility (AAM) vertiport infrastructure leader Skyports Infrastructure has had the development of its vertiport designs for Dubai approved by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Vertiports – In – Dubai – […] The post Skyports Designs for Vertiports in Dubai Approved: Check Out These Images appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Zeitview To Assist in Development of Largest Solar + Storage Installation in the U.S. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today, Zeitview, which recently rebranded from DroneBase, has announced its advanced inspection services will be employed in the development of North America’s largest solar and storage utility-scale power plant, Gemini, in partnership with the […] The post Zeitview’s Advanced Inspection Services Will Help Develop North America’s Largest Solar and Storage Installation appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

HevenDrones Launches First Hydrogen-Powered Commercial Drone by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today, HevenDrones launched the H2D55, the company’s first hydrogen-powered drone for commercial use. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · HevenDrones – Launches – New – Commercial – Hydrogen – Drone Boasting 5-times greater energy efficiency than that of a traditional lithium […] The post HevenDrones Launches New Commercial Hydrogen Drone: H2D55 appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

News and Commentary. The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on Drone Integration found the need for a more comprehensive strategy and better communications. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · GAO – Report – On – Drone – Integration The GAO report on Drone Integration concluded with four recommendations: “The Administrator of FAA should develop […] The post GAO Report on Drone Integration Urges FAA to Develop Comprehensive Strategy appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Matternet Granted 20:1 BVLOS Waiver by FAA by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Last week, leading drone delivery system developer Matternet was granted an FAA waiver that will enable the company to carry out operations that simultaneously deploy a total of 20 aircraft under the control of only a single remote pilot. Continue reading […] The post 20 Drones, 1 Pilot: Matternet’s New Waiver Could Change the Economics of Drone Delivery appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

DJI Introduces DJI Mini 2 SE by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today, civilian drones and creative camera technology leader DJI announced the DJI Mini 2 SE, an ultra-light, palm-sized foldable camera drone suitable for both beginners and experienced drone pilots. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · The – Latest – Mini – […] The post The Latest DJI Mini: Mini 2 SE appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Pierce Aerospace, DroneShield Partner to Integrate Remote ID and C-UAS Technologies by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Pierce Aerospace has partnered with Counter-UAS leader DroneShield to integrate Pierce Aerospace’s Flight Portal ID Remote ID technologies into DroneShield’s C-UAS and Command and Control systems, including DroneSentry-C2, granting end users enhanced situational awareness and advanced UAS […] The post Pierce Aerospace, DroneShield Partner on Integration of Remote ID and Counter Drone Tech 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 of February 10, 2023. Click on the titles below for the full story. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Drone – News – Of – The – Week – February – 10 Rebuilding Americas […] The post DRONELIFE News of the Week, February 10: All the Headlines in One Place, to Read or Listen appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The Board of Directors of National Public Safety Drone Donation Program (NPS-DDP) has announced their 2022 Award Winners. In the category of departments or organizations that have donated the most hardware in support of public safety, NPS-DDP presented the award to the Duboistown Fire Department, and the Center of Excellence for Advanced Technology Aerial Firefighting. In […] The post National Public Safety Drone Donation Program Announces 2022 Awards, DRONELIFE and LEDA Partner with NPS-DDP as Supporters appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Senators Warner, Thune Introduce Legislation Supporting Integration of Drones into Airspace by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and John Thune (R-SD) introduced today the Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023, legislation that will simplify the approvals process for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone flights […] The post Senators Introduce Proposal to Simplify Approvals Process for BVLOS Drone Flights: Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Garuda Aerospace drones deployed in Turkey for search and rescue and relief efforts following recent earthquakes by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Garuda – Drones – Deployed – In – Turkey – For – Earthquake – Relief In order to assist with ongoing relief and rescue efforts […] The post Garuda Aerospace Drones Deployed in Turkey for Search and Rescue, Relief Efforts appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

DroneBase Gets a New Name: Company Raises $55M, Rebrands as Zeitview by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby After securing $55 million in investment, advanced inspection software company DroneBase has rebranded as Zeitview. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · DroneBase – Raises – 55 – Million – Rebrands – As – Zeitview The round […] The post DroneBase New Name, New Funding: Raises $55 Million, Rebrands as Zeitview appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Airobotics in Abu Dhabi: Joint Venture with SkyGo to Deploy Drones Throughout the city. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Airobotics – Autonomous – Drones – Deployed – In – Abu – Dhabi Ondas Holdings [NASDAQ:ONDS] is one of the holdings in the AdvisorShares Drone Technology ETF [NYSE ARCA:UAV], the only ETF dedicated to […] The post Airobotics in Abu Dhabi: Providing Aerial Drone Services Throughout the City appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

If you are looking for the best value drone training in Texas, it’s here. Drone professionals at every level have the opportunity to expand their skills, learn from leading industry figures, and network with other businesses during the two day Texas Drone Workshop, sponsored by AUVSI Lone Star. Register here for a packed program of real […] The post Drone Training in Texas: The Texas Drone Workshop, February 18-19 appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Drone industry analysts DRONEII have released their Advanced Air Mobility Report, predicting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 20%. It’s an exciting forecast, as the industry develops rapidly but remains largely at the very beginning stages of certification and regulatory permissions. Advanced Air Mobility Industry Predictions Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) includes “both […] The post Advanced Air Mobility Industry Predictions: the DRONEII Report appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

AirData and Blue innovation Partner for Japanese Localization of Air Data Platform by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Last week, AirData UAV and Blue innovation Co. announced the formation of a partnership to create a Japanese-language version of AirData’s globally deployed fleet management platform. This new development provides Japanese pilots and fleet operators with […] The post Fleet Management Platform AirData in Japanese: Partnerships and Translations for Global Reach appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

This year, Amsterdam Drone Week 2023 Hybrid Event and the co-located EASA High Level Conference on Drones will take place March 21 -23. Register here to be part of Europe’s most important industry event, and a global center for the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) community. The fifth edition of Amsterdam Drone Week (ADW) Hybrid and […] The post Amsterdam Drone Week 2023 and the EASA High Level Conference on Drones appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

On March 2, 2023, BRINC will unveil their next generation solution, and the images look amazing. Continue reading below or listen: DroneLife · BRINC – Teases – New – Product – Launch BRINC specializes in solutions for first responders, including the LEMUR S and the newest solution, the BRINC Ball. The LEMUR S is a […] The post BRINC Teases New Drone for Public Safety and First Responders appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

On this episode of the Drone Radio Show Podcast, host Randy Goers interviews Segrid Lewis, Founder of The Hidden Pilot Project, dedicated to bringing marginalized communities into the drone industry. Stream here: Drone Radio Show · Helping Marginalized Communities Enter The Drone Industry – Sedgrid Lewis, Founder of The Hidden Pilot Project Sedgrid Lewis is […] The post The Hidden Pilot Project on Drone Radio Show Podcast: Helping Marginalized Communities Enter the Industry appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Utah Gov. Tours Teal Drones HQ to Discuss State Support for Utah’s Defense Industry by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Red Cat Holdings [NASDAQ:RCAT] is held in the AdvisorShares Drone Technology ETF [NYSE ARCA:UAV], the only ETF dedicated to the drone economy. For complete list of holdings click here. The AdvisorShares Drone Technology ETF […] The post Rebuilding America’s Defense Industry: Utah Gov. Tours Teal Drones HQ 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 of February 3, 2023. Click on the titles below for the full story. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Drone – News – Of – The – Week – February – 3 NVIDIA Releases […] The post Drone News of the Week, February 3: DRONELIFE Headlines, All in One Place to Read or Listen appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Percepto Announces Achievement of Regulatory Milestone with Industry-Wide Benefits by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today, industry leader Percepto announced a first-of-its-kind exemption denial from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Perceptos – Regulatory – Milestone The denial enables Percepto to operate Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) beyond visual […] The post Streamlining the BVLOS Approval Process: Percepto’s Regulatory Milestone appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

As commercial drones continue to expand and drone technology evolves, the misuse of drones remains an important risk factor to the burgeoning industry. We asked D-Fend to review the last year in counter drone technology – and let us know what’s coming in 2023. Here, CMO Jeffrey Starr calls out notable drone incidents, discussed the […] The post Counter Drone Technology: D-Fend Solutions on the Major Incidents and Developments of 2022, and What to Expect This Year appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article