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News and Commentary. The FAA has announced a NOTAM name change effective December 2: the former “Notice to Airmen” will now be “Notice to Air Missions.” Order 7930.2S is the document outlining the change. “The following changes are made to align the order with current NOTAM policies/processes and to ensure compliance with ICAO standards and contractions,” […] The post NOTAM Name Change: FAA Making Strides to Include All Pilots and All Aircraft appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

DroneUp acquires AirMap: combining global airspace management with DroneUp’s network, fleet, and infrastructure. Tom Walker, DroneUp’s CEO, doesn’t do things by halves. DroneUp has grown swiftly as a drone services provider; developing proprietary software, infrastructure, and a robust, well-trained pilot network. They’ve been instrumental in defining the boundaries of what can be accomplished within the […] The post DroneUp Acquires Airmap: Another Move Towards Drone Ops on a Very, Very Big Scale appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

You’ve been following along – now hear DRONELIFE Editor Miriam McNabb on Dawn of Drones as she and Dawn discuss the top stories of this year, right here on Wednesday December 8 at 11:00 AM EST. Join Dawn and Guest Miriam McNabb on Dawn of Drones this week. Miriam is CEO, SBS Drone Tech: […] The post Miriam McNabb on Dawn of Drones This Week! appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

21-year old BRINC CEO Blake Resnick is the creator of the Lemur line of drone solutions – and the successful company behind them. Now, Resnick is the youngest person named to this year’s prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 Social Impact list. It’s another big win for Resnick, who has become a superstar in the business world […] The post BRINC CEO Blake Resnick is This Year’s Youngest Forbes 30 Under 30 “Social Impact” Honoree appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

AeroX Granted $5 Million for Advanced Air Mobility Development by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby AeroX, a nonprofit organization focused on promoting the safe and efficient commercialization of UAS technologies in Forsyth County, has been awarded a $5 million dollar grant from the North Carolina General Assembly for the design and development of an […] The post North Carolina Grants AeroX $5 Million for Advanced Air Mobility Development appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Drone services provider Skyports has partnered with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s (MassDOT) Aeronautics Division to bring drones to Cape Cod. Cape Cod is a popular vacation spot in New England, but includes many islands, peninsulas that can be hard to reach, especially in the winter: including the well-known communities of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. There […] The post Drones on Cape Cod: Skyports and MassDOT Partner to Connect Remote Communities appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Archer eVTOL Granted New FAA Status by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today, Archer Aviation Inc. announced that the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) has granted it a Special Airworthiness Certificate authorizing the company to begin flight testing its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) Maker aircraft. With this final threshold to begin off-ground operations […] The post Archer eVTOL Gets FAA Special Airworthiness Certificate: Check Out These Images! appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Newly Released: Vantis RFP for UAS Vendors to Support Operational BVLOS Testing by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby North Dakota’s Statewide UAS Network, Vantis, has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking multiple unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to support operational testing of beyond-visual-line-of-sight flights (BVLOS) on the network. Proposals are due by December 31, […] The post Vantis RFP: Multiple UAVS Vendors Needed to Support BVLOS Testing appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Avy Launches World’s First Drone Response Network by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Dutch aviation technology pioneer Avy has launched the first Drone Response Network to combine docking stations with autonomous aircraft that possess vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capabilities. The network’s implementation provides ‘drone coverage’ within a certain area, allowing for instant deployment […] The post Avy’s Launches Drone Response Network: appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

EHang 216 AAV Completes Debut Flight Demo for Aerial Sightseeing in Indonesia by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby EHang 216, the world’s leading autonomous aerial vehicle (“AAV”), has completed its debut flight demonstration for aerial sightseeing in Bali, Indonesia. The demonstration flight was carried out by EHang in cooperation with Prestige Aviation, an Indonesian […] The post EHang Demonstrates Drone Aerial Sightseeing Flights in Bali [VIDEO] appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

UK Drone Specialist UAVaid Launches First Medical Drone Delivery Service in Sierra Leone by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby On November 19th, the very first medical delivery by drone in Sierra Leone was completed as part of a collaboration between the Sierra Leone Directorate of Science Technology & Innovation (DSTI) and UK based drone […] The post A 2 Hour Trip Now Takes 13 Minutes: UAVAid’s Medical Drone Delivery in Sierra Leone appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Small drone without exposed rotor blades suited for use in tight, hazardous spaces By Jim Magill Looking like a micro-sized version of the Death Star, the Dronut X1, which Boston-based start-up Cleo Robotics released for commercial use earlier this month, is the first professional-grade bi-rotor ducted-fan drone – a drone without exposed rotor blades – […] The post Drone Without Exposed Rotor Blades: the Dronut is Perfect for Small, Hazardous Spaces appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Sagetech on Dawn of Drones, Wednesday, December 1 at 11:00 AM EST! Join Dawn and special guest and sponsor-of-the-month, Tom Furey CEO of Sagetech Avionics, as they kick off this 5-week series dedicated to The Best of 2021 on the Dawn of Drones podcast. Sagetech, creators of comprehensive UAS situational awareness systems incorporating mission-critical […] The post Sagetech on Dawn of Drones This Week: the Best of 2021 appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

First Commercially Available Flying Car! Propellers instead of wheels. by Ian M. Crosby DRONELIFE Staff Writer This year marks the 60th anniversary of the popular Renault 4. Selling upwards of 8 million units in more than 100 countries over a period spanning over 30 years, the 4L is an icon that has seen widespread global […] The post This Flying Car is Commercially Available – for Only 4 Million Euros appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Saving Time, Reducing Risk: Using Digital Twins to Optimize Turnarounds Enterprise companies are inundated with digital data: from aerial images to ground-based walkthroughs, companies have more information available to them than ever before. But is all of this data helping the bottom line? At the Energy Drone and Robotics Summit last month, Optelos CEO David […] The post Optelos’ David Tran on Digital Twins and Turnarounds: Saving Time, Reducing Risk appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Drones for Pollution: DJI Teams with Boat Owners to Combat Coastline Trash By DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby DJI has partnered with AnimaMundi Ocean Data Solutions and Lagoon to build the world’s first comprehensive database of plastic waste on coastlines using drones. The project starts with drones piloted by sailors taking place in the […] The post Drones Combat Coastline Pollution: DJI Teams Up with Boat Owners appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Researchers with The Ohio State University are using autonomous drones to help prevent and mitigate wildfires. As witnessed by the ongoing blazes across the U.S., wildfires are difficult to predict and fight. Flames can travel up to 14 mph in dry grass and spread in unexpected directions. An OSU team led by mechanical and aerospace […] The post OSU Resaearchers Launch Autonomous Drones to Study Wildfires appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

In the UK, public perception of drones is improving. A new study shows that more than 2/3 of UK public believe drones will positively impact the future. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today, new research has been released from the “Project XCelerate” Consortium, led by BT and Altitude Angel, finding that more than […] The post Public Perception of Drones in the UK: 68% See Positive Impact appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Pick up deals on the top drones Black Friday – or Cyber Monday. Some of the world’s top manufacturers have already announced holiday sales. Whether you’re looking to augment your commercial fleet or buy a recreational drone (for yourself or some deserving friend) it’s a great time to get a great price. Many deals include […] The post Deals on Drones: Black Friday – and Cyber Monday, Too. appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

It’s been years since this Thanksgiving drone video came out. Autel’s drones have gotten far more sophisticated and can perform many more complex commercial jobs – but this video from 2016 is still our absolute favorite holiday treat. Check it out: cooking a full Thanksgiving dinner – gravy and pie included – with a drone! […] The post Our Favorite Thanksgiving Drone Video Ever appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

How will companies and citizens handle monitoring drones and keeping track of activities in the air, as commercial applications like retail drone delivery expand? The following is a guest post by Sergio Rodriguez at Access Partnership, global policy consultants unlocking new markets for the world’s newest technology. DRONELIFE neither accepts nor makes payment for guest posts. […] The post Monitoring Drones: How Tools are Evolving to Track Drone Activities in Real Time appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

California-based drone-tech provider Iris Automation is helping commercial drones over Canadian skies stay safer after the nation’s FAA equivalent, Transport Canada, chose the company’s Casia collision avoidance system as part of a new tech-demo program. Conducted by the National Research Council Canada (NRC) on behalf of the agency, the Detect and Avoid trials evaluates the […] The post Iris Automation Inks Drone Safety Agreement with Transport Canada appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The New Alpha 900 unmanned helicopters by Alpha Unmanned are already flying with the Greek Navy. The sale to the Greek Navy of 5 new Alpha 900 unmanned helicopters for use onboard ships launches Alpha Unmanned’s state of the art new offering. The Greek Navy plans to use the Alpha 900s for maritime security and […] The post Unmanned Helicopters: Alpha 900 Flying with Greek Navy appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

In our final week of Innovation Month, sponsored by Iris Automation, join Dawn and special guest John Eberhardt III, CTO of ATA – Wednesday, November 24 at 10:00 AM EST. ATA is a design+build company focused on data and information solutions that is enabling the next generation of intelligent flight. Through its AirDEX™ authoritative […] The post Enabling the Next Generation of Intelligent Flight: ATA on Dawn of Drones this Week! appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Walmart drone delivery is rapidly becoming a reality. In partnership with drone technology and services provider DroneUp Walmart drone delivery is launching three full-time DroneUp airport “Hubs.” “The first operation has already taken flight at a Walmart Neighborhood Market in Farmington, Arkansas,” says a DroneUp press release. The “hubs” will operate from 8:00 a.m. ­– […] The post DroneUp Launches Multi-Site Walmart Drone Delivery Service in Arkansas appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article