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Harnessing Weather for Safer Skies: A Deep Dive with NASA’s Nancy Mendonca on Advanced Drone Flight Safety

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Advancing Drone Safety: How NASA’s Weather Research Supports BVLOS Operations by DRONELIFE Contributing Editor Paul Rossi As the aviation industry expands into increasingly automated technologies, the need for precise weather data becomes undeniably crucial, particularly for drone operations. During the recent AUVSI Xponential 2024, I had the opportunity to sit down with Nancy Mendonca, Deputy […]

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Unifly, Terra Drone, and Aloft Technologies Forge Alliance for Global Air Traffic Management

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New Partnership Aims to Enhance Advanced Air Mobility with Unified UAS Traffic Management System Unifly, a leader in Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) technology, has joined forces with Terra Drone Corporation and Aloft Technologies Inc. to develop a global UAS Traffic Management (UTM) infrastructure. This collaboration, announced on April 25, 2024, in Antwerp, seeks […]

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Asylon Robotics Achieves BVLOS Approval for Advanced Drone System

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New BVLOS Certification Expands Possibilities for Remote Drone Operations in Security Applications by DRONELIFE Contributer Ian J. McNab Pennsylvania-based manufacturer Asylon Robotics recently announced new federal approvals for its American-made “drone in a box” system for BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) operation. The news represents an important step for Asylon’s DroneSentry security system to […]

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Reflecting on AUVSI Xponential 2024: Key Insights and Future Directions in Autonomous Vehicle Technology

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3 Key Takeaways from Xponential 2024 by DRONELIFE Contributing Editor Paul Rossi As AUVSI Xponential 2024 wraps up in San Diego, the horizon for autonomous vehicle technologies across air, land, and sea looks more promising and interconnected than ever. This year’s conference not only showcased the latest innovations but also marked a significant pivot in the industry’s […]

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MassDOT Aeronautics to Conduct Cybersecurity Webinar for Drone Pilots: Monday, April 29

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Event aims to enhance UAS cybersecurity awareness: will feature expert Noel Zamot As part of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) annual Drone Safety Day, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s (MassDOT) Aeronautics Division is set to host a free webinar focusing on cybersecurity best practices for drone operators. The session is scheduled for April 29, from […]

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A chance to win a $200 online test prep course – just for Drone Girl readers

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The team at DARTdrones is hosting a raffle for their online Part 107 test prep course (a $200 value!), exclusively for Drone Girl readers.

The contest is underway, and readers must enter by May 14, 2024, for a chance to win. Use this link to enter and win a free online Part 107 test prep course.

For anyone preparing to take the Federal Aviation Administration’s Aeronautical Knowledge Test, this raffle offers a chance to prepare for free with a respected program. After all, the DARTdrones course is included in Drone Girl’s list of the best online Part 107 test prep courses.

On May 15, 2024, DARTdrones will announce a winner. And here’s the best part: One of Drone Girl’s readers is guaranteed to win if you use this link to enter.

A closer look at DARTdrones courses

The DARTdrones Part 107 course is a self-paced online class with 8 interactive hours of class material, unlimited practice tests, and a monthly review webinar. There’s a 99% pass rate for those who use the DARTdrones course, along with a money-back guarantee.

Additionally, DARTdrones offers live virtual courses starting at $375. These courses occur on select days (typically weekends) and span about four hours each day.

Also, you may recognize the name DARTdrones from the company’s CEO, Abby Speicher, appearing on Shark Tank. There, Mark Cuban invested $300,000 in exchange for 10% of her company.

DARTdrones offers a range of other courses besides its photo course, some of which are in-person or held live online. It also provides workshops tailored to specific industries such as mapping and modeling, disaster response, and inspections. Moreover, its Aerial Photography and Videography Online Course is currently rated as the top overall online drone photo course.

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Anduril and General Atomics to Develop New Collaborative Combat Aircraft for Air Force

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The U.S. Air Force has picked Anduril and General Atomics to continue developing their autonomous Collaborative Combat Aircraft concepts over designs offered by Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman, the service announced on April 24. In a non-traditional move, the companies that were not picked will still be able to compete to produce the resulting […]

Canadian Mounties Uncover Plot to Sell Drones to Libya

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The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) says it has uncovered a plot by two men in Montreal to sell Chinese drones and military equipment to Libya illegally. The crimes were allegedly committed by the two people while working for the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a specialized United Nations agency with headquarters in Montreal. “They […]