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The announcement of the Commercial UAV Expo Advisory Board is a list of industry veterans and VIPs – and indicates a major event in 2022. Commercial UAV Expo will take place September 6 – 8, 2022 at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas: and is shaping up to be a big comeback for industry shows as […] The post Commercial UAV Expo Advisory Board Announced: Drone Industry Heavy Hitters appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

SenseFly’s eBee TAC on DIU Blue sUAS 2.0 “Cleared List” by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby AgEagle subsidiary senseFly recently became one of the first eleven vendors to complete the necessary testing, evaluations and demonstration process to be designated a Blue UAS under the Defense Innovation Unit’s Blue sUAS 2.0. senseFly’s NDAA-compliant eBee TAC […] The post eBee TAC First Approved Drone Added to DIU Blue sUAS “Cleared List” appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Don’t miss Rob Corbett on Dawn of Drones this week: Wednesday March 16 at 11:00 AM EST! Stream Below: This week’s featured Dawn of Drones podcast guest is Rob Corbett, U.S. Air Force disabled veteran, quadroplegic and staunch advocate for inclusive flight. Join Dawn and Rob in this third installment of the year-long Volatus Above […] The post Rob Corbett on Dawn of Drones this Week! Adapted sUAS Operations appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Wing in Texas: Wing’s planned DFW delivery service to take flight later this year By Jim Magill Wing, the subsidiary of Alphabet that has pioneered drone home delivery service in cities in Australia as well as Helsinki, Finland; and Christiansburg, Virginia, is planning to launch its service later this year in the densely populated Dallas/Fort […] The post Wing in Texas: Launching Service in Dallas Fort Worth appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

ADW Hybrid 2022 Begins March 29: we’re excited to be attending the ADW event this year! Join us and attend one of the most important European industry events as innovators from around the world come together to move advanced air mobility forward. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby The Amsterdam Drone Week (ADW) Hybrid […] The post ADW Hybrid 2022: Europe’s Urban Air Mobility Event appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

AIR and FlyOnE Partner for Personal eVTOL Adoption in Australia by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Consumer eVTOL creator AIR announced today the formation of a partnership with Australian green transport pioneer and leading electric aircraft supplier FlyOnE. The new partnership will also see the launch of the AIR Brand Ambassador (ABA) program, providing […] The post AIR and FlyOnE Partner on Personal eVTOL Adoption in Australia appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The release of the FAA’s BVLOS (drone flight beyond visual line of sight) ARC (Aviation Rulemaking Committee) recommendations last week has led to many responses and comments from the commercial drone industry. DRONELIFE spoke to Lisa Ellman, Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Commercial Drone Alliance, on BVLOS ARC recommendations. Lisa Ellman is a global […] The post DL Exclusive: Commercial Drone Alliance on BVLOS ARC Report and Why BVLOS Flight is Critical for the Industry appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

“The Big Problem with Small Drones (and How to Address It) is a new whitepaper by Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE: TDY) on counter drone solutions. The whitepaper addresses the rising risk of weaponized small drones and concludes that successful counter drone measures must take a “multi-layered approach”. Small drones are increasing […] The post Teledyne FLIR on Counter Drone Solutions: “The Big Problem with Small Drones” appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The FAA has published the Advisory Rulemaking Committee (ARC) recommendations for rulemaking on flight beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). The full, 222 page report can be read here. FAA published the report last night. The drone industry has been expecting news on a proposed rulemaking for several months, as Administrator Steve Dickson promised publication […] The post BREAKING NEWS: FAA Releases BVLOS ARC Recommendations appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The deep dive review on EVO II Pro and EVO II Dual 640 T. Enterprise Drones the (W)Right Way by Paul Rossi, DRONELIFE Contributor and Chief Operations Officer and Chief Pilot at Nine Ten Drones. In September, Autel Robotics shipped the first EVO II Pro and EVO II Dual 640T Enterprise Bundles to distributors and […] The post The EVO II Pro and EVO II Dual 640 T Review: Everything You Need to Know Before You Buy [Deep Dive] appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The FAA has announced that the application period for new LAANC providers will open on May 2, 2022. Applicants must have a “mature product at the time of application,” says the announcement. Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) is a major stepping stone in drone integration, taking what was an onerous and time-consuming paper […] The post New LAANC Providers: FAA Announces Application Period for LAANC Service Suppliers appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Edgybees Named to Fast Company’s List of Most Innovative Companies by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Geo-registration software leader Edgybees has been named to Fast Company’s list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2022. The annual list recognizes the businesses making the most significant impact on both the industry and the world as […] The post Edgybees Makes Fast Company List of Most Innovative Companies: AI for the Drone Ecosystem appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Switzerland is known for technology innovation, and many of the leading drone companies are based there. Here, 8 of the top women in the Swiss drone industry comment on the progress we’ve made and challenges we face in improving diversity in the drone industry. During this week while we celebrate women around the world and […] The post 8 Women in the Swiss Drone Industry Open Up About Diversity: How Far We’ve Come, How Far to Go appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Dallas PD drone unit launches, following years of study By Jim Magill After more than a half dozen years of study and pilot program testing, the police department in Dallas, Texas earlier this year officially launched its Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) program. The UAS squad will operate as part of Dallas PD’s Air Support Unit that […] The post Dallas PD Drone Unit: After Years of Research, Department Takes Flight appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Don’t miss Sharon Rossmark, CEO of Women and Drones on Dawn of Drones this week! Stream below on Wednesday, March 9 at 11:00 am EST. This week, as we continue the month-long focus on Industry Diversity (sponsored by Iris Automation), join Dawn and Sharon Rossmark, CEO Women And Drones, leader of an organization spearheading […] The post Women and Drones on Dawn of Drones This Week! Sharon Rossmark, CEO Talks Diversity and Progress appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Volocopter Raises $170M in First Signing of Series E Financing Round by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Urban air mobility pioneer Volocopter has secured USD 170 million in the initial signing of its Series E funding round, with a pre-money valuation of USD 1.7 billion. Led by South Korean investor WP Investment, the round was […] The post Volocopter Raises $170 Million in Series E Funding, Following $200 Million Last Year appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

As we celebrate International Women’s Day today, we applaud the efforts of those in the drone industry that continue to make a difference to welcome all types of people into our community. Over the past several months, we’ve seen a deliberate movement to change terminology to reflect that welcoming stance, from AUVSI’s new name (Association […] The post U.S. Drone Soccer Inspires Diversity: an International Women’s Day Special Report appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

A Focus on Public Safety UAS Education and Networking: DRONERESPONDERS at XPONENTIAL 2022 AIRT will produce two new concepts –Conclave and Forum – for first responders using Drones For Good. Since its inception in Spring 2019, DRONERESPONDERS has emerged as the leading non-profit voice dedicated exclusively to the support and advancement of unmanned aircraft systems […] The post DRONERESPONDERS at Xponential 2022: New Concepts for Public Safety UAS Education and Networking appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Wingtra Awarding 3 WingtraOne Drones for Earth Day Challenge by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby VTOL drone company Wingtra is launching the Wingtra Earth Day challenge – a contest that will see the company award three winners with WingtraOne GEN II drones for environmental and humanitarian projects. In order to apply, participants will be […] The post Wingtra Gives Away Drones for a Good Cause: The Wingtra Earth Day Challenge appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Two-time Drone Racing League Champion ‘Headsup’ reflects on career in the sport By Jim Magill All images courtesy Drone Racing League, used with permission. Piloting a high-speed, highly maneuverable first-person view (FPV) drone through a course of brightly colored obstacles and gates, “you truly think that you’re in the front seat of this thing,” two-time […] The post Drone Racing League Champion Headsup: The Interview appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Swoop Aero Delivers Ultracold Pfizer Vaccines in Malawi, demonstrating cold chain drone technology. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Australian drone-based logistics company Swoop Aero has succeeded in transporting critical Pfizer vaccines in Malawi. The air delivery of the vaccines, which require ultra-cold chain conditions, marks a milestone for Malawi, as well as for […] The post Cold Chain Drone Delivery: Swoop Aero Delivers Ultra-Cold Pfizer Vaccines in Malawi appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Department 13 Unveils New Remote Operations Center (ROC) in Australia by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Drone technology company Department 13 has unveiled its first Remote Operations Center (ROC), built to help meet the increased demand for Beyond Visual Line Of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations throughout several industry sectors across Australia. BVLOS refers to […] The post The Department 13 Remote Operations Center for BVLOS Drone Operations appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Iris Automation Granted FAA Approval to Fly BVLOS for City of Reno Fire Department by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby On behalf of the City of Reno and the Reno Fire Department (RFD), Iris Automation has been granted approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to fly a small drone autonomously beyond the pilot’s […] The post Iris Automation BVLOS Approval for City of Reno Fire Department appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Drone laws can have a big impact on business and the development of future applications: BVLOS flight, drone swarms, automated systems, and advanced air mobility will all depend upon the way that drone laws and regulations evolve. Businesses and investors need to understand how these laws will effect their operations. Don’t miss the Early Bird […] The post The Law-Tech Connect™ Workshop, at Xponential ’22: Drone Law Resource for Attorneys, Students, and Business appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

This week, Industry Diversity with Iris Automation on Dawn of Drones this week, Wednesday March 2 at 11:00 AM EST. Stream below: Join Dawn and special guest Lori DeMatteis, Global Vice President – Sales, Marketing and Customer Success, from our sponsor-of-the-month Iris Automation. The two will kick off a 5-week series dedicated to Industry […] The post Iris Automation on Dawn of Drones This Week! Lori DeMatteis on Industry Diversity appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article