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Aerodyne and Astralution Partner to Grow Scandinavian Energy Sector by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby The world’s leading Drone Services Provider and DT3 (Drone Technology, Data Technology, and Digital Transformation) company, Aerodyne Group, has entered into a partnership with Norway-based drone technology provider Astralution. The two companies are collaborating to bring leading Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS) […] The post Aerodyne and Astralution: Tackling the Scandinavian Energy Sector appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Don’t miss Fenix Group on Dawn of Drones Wednesday, January 12 at 11:00 AM EST. Dawn speaks with Savanna Horan, Senior Robotics Engineer, on what’s next for drones and robotics. Stream below: Join Dawn and Senior Robotics Engineer Savanna Horan of the Fenix Group Inc, leaders in creative applied intelligence as they discuss the […] The post Fenix Group on Dawn of Drones this Week: Robotics Engineer Savanna Horan appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

ANRA Technologies Expands to EU by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today, airspace management leader ANRA Technologies announced the formation of ANRA Technologies OÜ, a European Union public limited-liability company. The new company will enable ANRA to take part in member activities as a business based in the European Union. ANRA Technologies OÜ will […] The post ANRA in the EU: Estonia Base Allows Company to “Engage and Collaborate” appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Asian convenience stores are known for the wide variety and high quality of their products – and now, 7-Eleven in Japan is adding 20 minute delivery to their offerings. ANA Holdings, Japan’s major airline consortium and the group behind ALL NIPPON Airways and Air Japan, is leading a trial of drone deliver at 7-Eleven Japan. […] The post Drone Delivery for 7-Eleven Japan: Convenience Stores Just Got More Convenient appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

SkyDrive Unveils Ultra-Compact Emission-Free Flying Vehicle at CES 2022 by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Tokyo-based aero tech startup SkyDrive has revealed its Model SD-03, an ultra-light and compact flying vehicle that recently completed testing for piloted flight.This is the company’s first time showcasing its full-scale SD-03 outside of Japan. SkyDrive’s electric VTOL (vertical […] The post SkyDrive Flying Vehicle Revealed at CES 2022: Emission-Free, Ultra-Compact appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Neuron Leverages Hedera Network for Drone Radar System by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Aviation technology leader Neuron has employed the Hedera network, the leading enterprise-grade public ledger for the decentralized economy, in a trial sponsored by the UK government to demonstrate the ability to safely track the movements of military, enterprise, and government […] The post Neuron Leverages Hedera Network for Drone Radar System appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The COVID-19 pandemic has overwhelmed health systems across the globe. In the shadows lies other diseases that can cause more emergencies, such as yellow fever. To face these threats, creative solutions are required to stop the next health crisis. This is exactly what the provincial health officials of Equateur province in the Democratic Republic of […] The post Village Reach: Drones are a Hero in Yellow Fever Immunization Campaign appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

An autonomous drone delivers a defibrillator – and saves the life of a cardiac arrest patient. Swedish drone company Everdrone says it’s a medical history first – but the grateful patient says that it’s a technology that should be used everywhere. For heart attack patients, seconds count: the minutes that an ambulance can take to […] The post For the First Time in Medical History: Autonomous Drone Saves Heart Attack Patient, Delivering Defibrillator appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

VA-based Zenith AeroTech is ensuring that it’s tethered heavy lift solutions meet National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) parameters and can be produced more quickly to meet growing demand. The company announces a partnership with VIRTEX Enterprises to develop Zenith AeroTech drones manufactured in the U.S. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Last month, Zenith […] The post Made in U.S. Zenith AeroTech Partners with VIRTEX on NDAA-Compliant Production, Ensuring Supply appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

NUAIR brings BVLOS to New York, as the FAA authorizes commercial BVLOS drone ops over 35 Miles in NY’s drone corridor. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian Crosby The FAA has granted New York-based non-profit NUAIR and the New York UAS Test Site the authority to fly unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) beyond visual line of sight […] The post BVLOS Drone Operations in New York: NUAIR Granted 35 Miles of BVLOS Flight in 50 Mile Drone Corridor appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Doosan Partners with Iris Automation and Drone America for commercial BVLOS flight. Doosan Mobility Innovation (DMI) has announced a partnership with Iris Automation and Drone America. The companies will collaborate to integrate technologies and share operational resources to test and evaluate aircraft platforms and infrastructure to support commercial BVLOS operations. Doosan, which has been manufacturing […] The post Doosan Partners with Iris Automation and Drone America for BVLOS Flight: Long-Endurance Aircraft, Real-Time Obstacle Avoidance appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

In the big product announcement of 2022, U.S. drone manufacturer Skydio has announced the Skydio 2+ with KeyFrame™ capabilities, offering new features and enhancements for Skydio’s autonomous drone platform. Skydio KeyFrame lets drone photographers and content creators level up. Keyframe “is an AI skill that allows a user to design and capture smooth, complex camera […] The post Skydio 2+ with KeyFrame: New Capabilities and New Improvements appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

You’re back at work – don’t miss Draganfly on Dawn of Drones this week! Join host Dawn Zoldi and Draganfly CEO Cameron Chell on Wednesday, January 5 at 11:00 AM EST. Stream below: Join Dawn and special Guest and sponsor-of-the-month Cameron Chell, CEO of Draganfly on Dawn of Drones. Draganfly is the global UAV leaders […] The post Draganfly on Dawn of Drones This Week! Developing Drone Solutions in Hardware, Software, Services and More appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Florida to Take Center Stage for Drones and Autonomous Vehicle Systems in 2022 With a new push from the AUVSI Florida Peninsula Chapter, the Sunshine State is poised to expand its leadership role in the unmanned ground, air, and sea-based systems sector. The following is a guest post by Christopher Todd, President of the AUVSI Florida […] The post Florida Unmanned: Sunshine State Takes a Leadership Position in 2022 appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Starting this month, UVL Robotics will provide drone delivery in Oman, servicing Oman’s largest city, Muscat: integrating with the local delivery service. The company has also gained permissions to fly beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS.) The project for drone delivery in Oman “is the first and only of its kind” in the region, […] The post Drone Delivery in Oman: UVL Robotics Integrates into Day-to-Day Parcel Delivery Service appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

If this is the year you’ve decided to get into drones, this is where you need to start: our recreational Drone Buyers Guide 2022. by DRONELIFE Contributor John Saginario Whether you’re a photographer, looking to start racing or just getting started in your back yard, these are the best options for any budget. Got some […] The post Recreational Drone Buyers Guide 2022: Photography, Racing, Backyard, or Beginner, We’ve Got the Best Drone for Your Budget appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Drone light shows are more than just entertainment – they’re a stunning achievement in drone fleet management, flight over people, precise positioning, and more. Experts SkyMagic deployed 500 aircraft to provide the biggest drone light show London has ever seen to ring in 2022. SkyMagic’s drone light show was performed from the Old Royal Naval […] The post SkyMagic Drone Light Show Over London Welcomes in the New Year appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Heisha Tech has created an drone-agnostic, autonomous drone kit that allows developers to create drone-in-a-box solutions for their commercial drone solution – and it could be a game changer for the drone industry. Autonomous drones are big news. As regulations for flight beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) develop around the world, the opportunity for […] The post Autonomous Drone Kit from Heisha Tech: A Drone-Agnostic, Drone in a Box Solution appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

As we look forward to 2022, it’s time to reflect on the drone industry 2021. Despite chip shortages, new regulations, an ongoing global pandemic, and the challenges inherent in a growth sector, the drone industry came out on top in 2021. We asked our sponsors and partners to describe the drone industry 2021 in a […] The post Drone Industry 2021 in a Word: We Asked Our Partners to Describe This Year in Drones appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

DJI Killed Analog. Long Live Analog! by DRONELIFE Contributor John Saginario Movers and shakers in the hobby market read the wind and cut ties. It’s What They Can’t See When it comes to UAV technology, the hobbyist market has always been an interesting bellwether. It’s where many technologies get their start, where new software and […] The post FPV Goggles: DJI Killed Analog. Long Live Analog! A Hobbyist View appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

D-Fend Solutions counter-UAS system protects against a drone attack on the Pope during open-air worship By Jim Magill As the number of commercial and consumer drones increases worldwide, and as drones become more sophisticated in their abilities to carry potentially dangerous payloads as they fly virtually undetected through sensitive airspace, the need for deploying counter-drone […] The post Preventing a Drone Attack on the Pope: D-Fend Solutions Deployed During Open Air Mass appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

A short list of Florida approved drones for state use and purchase has caused some confusion and concern in the Florida public safety community. Early this morning, the Florida Department of Management Services published a list of Florida approved drones, as per the screenshot below. However, since publication this morning, the page has been locked, […] The post Florida Approved Drones: Is This the List for State Use and Purchases? appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

It makes perfect sense that a leading provider of manned aircraft should enter the arena of passenger VTOLs, flying cars, and urban air mobility. Now, Embraer urban air mobility spin-off Eve UAM, LLC (“Eve”) has spun off and is joining the NYSE – and promises a vehicle in 2026. The details, according to a press […] The post Embraer Urban Air Mobility Company, Eve, Joins NYSE: Promises Flying Cars in 2026 appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

FAA and NASA on Dawn of Drones this week! Watch below on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at 11:00 AM EST as host Dawn Zoldi discusses drone industry progress with FAA representative Kevin Morris and NASA’s Huy Tran. We are ending the year on a high note, with the FAA and NASA on the Dawn of […] The post FAA and NASA on Dawn of Drones This Week! Meet Kevin Morris, FAA “Drone Guy,” and NASA’s Huy Tran appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Soaring Eagle Technologies has received another FAA Certificate of Authorization. This BVLOS Waiver enables more efficient inspections. Soaring Eagle Technologies, is a leading drone data collection company working with critical infrastructure companies across the U.S. Having completed over 60 large scale BVLOS missions across the U.S under SGI (special government interest) waivers,the company currently can currently survey […] The post Soaring Eagle BVLOS Waiver Enables Cost-Effective and Efficient Inspections appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article