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Global UTM provider OneSky chosen by NASA to provide its Airspace Management Services as part of the National Campaign (NC-1) program, with a global consortium that includes Global Flight Partners, Infrastructure System Partners, Infrastructure Services Partners. OneSky will join NASA’s Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) National Campaign working with AAM partners Wisk Aero, the Urban Air Mobility […] The post OneSky Joins NASA on Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

A new techno-marriage is about to give 911 dispatchers a life-saving view from above thanks to drone innovation. Public-safety tech firm Carbyne this week announced a partnership with Edgybees, a provider of high-precision, geo-registration software for aerial video. The new integration will help improve response time and accuracy during emergencies by flowing real-time drone video […] The post Drone Tech Innovation Will Flow Emergency Footage Directly to 911 Call Centers appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Communications giant Verizon has taken another big step into the unmanned industry, launching the Robotics Business Technology Division. The new division “Expands enterprise solutions for drones and ground robotics,” says the Verizon announcement. Verizon has taken an increasing role in the drone industry since acquiring drone management company Skyward in 2017. Since then, the company […] The post Verizon Takes Another Step into the Drone Industry with Robotics Business Technology Division appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

News and Commentary. Since the U.S. military began a campaign to limit Chinese-made drone tech purchased with government funds, drones made in America have had a significant marketing advantage. Global manufacturers like Parrot are offering a U.S. made model added to the Blue sUAS list: Autel went through a lengthy process of working with U.S. […] The post Drones Made in America: The FTC Crackdown on Fraudulent Labeling, and What that Means for the Industry appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The AIRT-DRONERESPONDERS Summer 2021 Public Safety UAS Survey is now underway, exploring key issues affecting UAS programs at public safety agencies and emergency services organizations. ” The latest non-profit research initiative to explore emergency services drone program growth, livestreaming, FAA, and other issues impacting public safety,” says the announcement. The Airborne International Response Team (AIRT), […] The post AIRT-DRONERESPONDERS Summer 2021 Public Safety UAS Survey Now Open appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Drone service provider DroneUp announced that it has completed the first smart city drone delivery in Ontario, California. Ontario, CA has developed Brookfield Properties at New Haven, a masterplan community – one of the developments defining Ontario as one of the most progressive cities in the U.S. The plan provides residents with life-enhancing technologies which include […] The post Smart City Drone Delivery: DroneUp in Ontario, CA “Community, Connectivity, and Convenience” appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Massachusetts drone developer American Robotics is joining the FAA’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Beyond-Visual-Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) Aviation Rulemaking Committee, according to a company press release. Recently acquired by wireless broadband company Ondas Holdings, American Robotics produces the automated Scout drone system, the first such system to receive FAA regulatory approvals for autonomous flight. The acronym-heavy UAS BVLOS […] The post American Robotics Joins Key Drone Rulemaking Committee appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

A project in Madagascar will bring a new solution to an old problem, as environmentalists use drones to catch poachers and monitor endangered species. Plymouth Rock Technologies Inc. (CSE: PRT) (OTC: PLRTF) (Frankfurt: 4XA WKN# A2N8RH) (“Plymouth Rock”, “PRT”, or the “Company”), has announced a contract with the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust (“Durrell”) to provide the drones […] The post Drones Catch Poachers, Monitor Engangered Species in Madagascar appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Register now for the Ultrahack Drone Tournament: a competition designed to boost the utilization of drone technology, supported for the first time by 5G networks and satellite technology! The Ultrahack Drone Tournament finals will coincide with the Assembly Summer ’21 Fall Edition event in beautiful Helsinki, Finland. (Check out the Drone Tournament’s official page.) Teams […] The post Ultrahack Drone Tournament: Registration is Open Now for the Ultimate Drone Event in Helsinki appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

At last week’s Stellantis EV Day 2021 conference, the parent company of the Jeep brand announced future technology that ranged from peer-to-peer charging to autonomous vehicles and biometric facial recognition, should you lose your keys. Some of these technologies are real changes towards cleaner transportation – but is the Jeep drone pairing technology announced a […] The post Is the Jeep Drone Follow-Me Feature Useful – or Just a Marketing Gimmick? appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The drone industry could face a massive shortage of qualified pilots, as flight beyond visual line of sight, drone delivery, cargo drones, and passenger aircraft become a reality. The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Foundation’s High School Aviation STEM Curriculum is working to meet those needs by introducing aviation carreers – both manned and unmanned […] The post Accreditation for AOPA’s High School Aviation STEM Program: the Next Generation of Drone Pilots appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

World energy leader GE and global mapping solutions provider Microdrones have partnered to bring GE industrial drones to market. The worldwide licensing partnership will allow Microdrones to “bring the GE industrial drone line to market globally, providing professionals access to powerful aerial surveying technology that will enable them to work more efficiently, accurately, safely and profitably,” […] The post GE Industrial Drones Hit the Global Market: Microdrones Partnership appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Who will pilot passenger drones and air taxis? As urban air mobility and other advanced air mobility projects advance, a workforce shortage looms. Aviation training firm CAE and urban air mobility pioneer Volocopter have partnered to train the pilots that the industry will desperately need. Urban air mobility, drone taxis, flying cars, passenger drones, […] The post Who Will Pilot the Passenger Drones of Tomorrow? Volocopter and CAE Partner to Train the Air Taxi Workforce appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Maggie Schuster and North Central Texas are working towards greater diversity in the drone industry – critical for expansion and growth. North Central Texas – Leading the Way in Developing a Diverse Drone Workforce! By: Dawn M.K. Zoldi The autonomous flight ecosystem of tomorrow requires a concerted effort to create a diverse workforce today. Last […] The post Diversity in the Drone Industry: North Central Texas is Making it Happen appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

What is the most important factor driving enterprise drone adoption? In this DRONELIFE Exclusive interview with senseFly‘s Pierre-Alain Marchand, Regulatory Compliance Manager: a drone manufacturer’s viewpoint. The Factor Driving Enterprise Drone Adoption Right Now senseFly’s iconic eBee has made an industry name as a lightweight, long endurance aircraft ideal for distance: from agriculture to large […] The post The Factor Driving Greater Drone Adoption: A Conversation with SenseFly [DRONELIFE Exclusive] appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

In this in-depth interview from her Drones at Dawn podcast series, Yolanka Wulff of the Community Air Mobility Initiative discusses what it will take to reach public acceptance for passenger drones, urban air mobility and other advanced air mobility projects. By Dawn Zoldi Many puzzle pieces need to fit together before advanced air mobility (AAM) […] The post Public Acceptance: the Linchpin for Advanced Air Mobility and Passenger Drones appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

News and Commentary. The U.S. infrastructure bill could have a profound positive impact on the drone industry. U.S. infrastructure was rated a “C-minus” by the American Society for Civil Engineers, who says that failing infrastructure costs every American thousands of dollars a year: while U.S. infrastructure overall ranks second in the world, the country falls […] The post What the U.S. Infrastructure Bill Means for the Drone Industry appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Israel’s Elsight believes that flight beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) is the future of the drone industry. They’re willing to put their money on the line to help companies get there faster: with the Halo Value Investment Program. Elsight’s Halo is a drone communications system – one that provides the rock-solid, secure connection between […] The post Elsight Believes in a BVLOS Future for Commercial Drones, and They’ve Put Money On It: the Halo Value Investment Program (VIP) appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

News and Commentary. What is Section 2209 of the FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016 – and why is it so critical to the drone industry that stakeholders are urging the FAA to implement it as soon as possible? What is Section 2209? Simply, Section 2209 requires the FAA to establish defined boundaries protecting […] The post What is Section 2209 – and Why is the Drone Industry Urging the FAA to Implement it as Fast as Possible? appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Teledyne acquires FLIR for $8.2 billion, and rebrands FLIR’s thermal imaging solutions as Teledyne FLIR. Teledyne Technologies (NASDAQ: TDY) announced just this week that the acquisition of FLIR (NASDAQ: FLIR) was completed, giving the details of the transaction in a press release and providing media sources with the new Teledyne FLIR logo. In the drone […] The post Teledyne Acquires FLIR: Teledyne FLIR Thermal Imaging Continues appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The new Easy Aerial Raptor is a drone built for the future of autonomous applications. The hybrid tethered or free fly, drone-in-a-box system gives companies the unprecedented flexibility to use the best mode for the mission. US-based Easy Aerial provides autonomous drone-based inspection, monitoring and surveillance solutions for commercial, government, and military applications. Easy Aerial […] The post Easy Aerial Raptor is a Hybrid Tethered and Free Flying Drone-in-a-Box System appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

A Zipline funding round of $250 million raises the medical drone delivery company’s valuation to $2.75 billion – and will fuel expansion into new geographies and new industries. Zipline already boasts the world’s largest automated on-demand delivery service. Utilizing specially designed and manufactured aircraft, Zipline has established themselves in developing countries around the world, delivering […] The post Zipline Funding: $250 Million Raise to Bring Drone Delivery to New Places and New Industries appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

In this in-depth interview from her Drones at Dawn podcast series, Rex Alexander of Five-Alpha discusses what it will take to build out vertiport infrastructure to enable urban air mobility. By: Dawn Zoldi As infrastructure bills flow through the halls of Congress, many different groups vie for funds. For advanced air mobility (AAM), money is […] The post Advancing Air Mobility: What We Need for Vertiport Infrastructure appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Parrot’s new drone breaks new ground: the ANAFI Ai is the first 4G connected, robotic UAV – inspired by nature’s best flyers. In an interview with Parrot’s Martin Line, UX and Marketing Director, the company’s pride in this newest offering is evident: and they have good reason to be excited. The ANAFI Ai is the […] The post Parrot’s New Drone Sets New Standards: ANAFI Ai, 4G Connected Robotic UAV [DRONELIFE Interview] appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

North Dakota’s official, statewide drone system is growing after lawmakers recently approved a $20 million grant. The network, known as Vantis, is the first of its kind in the U.S. The network uses multiple radar posts, surveillance sensors and command-and-control-radios to give drone pilots a “drone’s-eye” view of their surroundings, much like being in a […] The post North Dakota’s BVLOS Drone Network Snags $20-million boost appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article