SkyGrid and NASA Team to Advance Emerging Aviation Operations with Autonomous Systems

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SkyGrid, a Boeing, SparkCognition company, is teaming with NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) to collaborate on integrating services, functions, and capabilities essential for operations of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) aircraft. This work is part of NASA Langley’s broader strategy to advance autonomous aviation and increase airspace safety and access. Led by NASA’s System-Wide Safety Project, […]

Four Companies Selected to Support the US Air Force and Defense Innovation Unit’s Enterprise Test Vehicle Project

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The Air Force Armament Directorate (AFLCMC/EB) and the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) have partnered to identify and prototype commercial and dual-use technology solutions for an enterprise test vehicle that demonstrates modularity for subsystem upgrade testing. The technology will also serve as a foundation for affordable high-rate production. Initial flight demonstrations will occur within seven months […]

Titra to Integrate Airbus’ DeckFinder Airbus on ALPiN Drone for Naval Missions

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Turkish drone-maker Titra is teaming with Airbus to modify the ALPiN unmanned helicopter so it can operate from naval platforms as well as take off and land autonomously, the former announced last week. The unmanned helicopter was first used during Turkish operations in the northern region of Iraq, Titra’s chief executive Abdulkadir Sener told reporters […]

Joby Acquires Xwing Autonomy Division

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Joby Aviation, Inc., a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, has announced the acquisition of the autonomy division of Xwing Inc., a developer of autonomous technology for aviation. Founded in 2016, Xwing has been flying autonomous aircraft since 2020, using the Superpilot software it has developed in-house. Superpilot enables safe, uncrewed operations, […]

A Novel Drone Design Based on a Reconfigurable UAV for Wildfire Management

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Wild land fires pose significant challenges to both ecosystems and human safety, necessitating innovative approaches for effective management and mitigation. Unmanned aerial vehicles have emerged as invaluable tools in addressing various aspects of wildfire and prescribed fire science. Research funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation program offers a comprehensive exploration of […]

Legislative Battles and Innovative Drones: This Week on the Weekly Wings Podcast

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Weekly Wings: DroneLife.com Podcast – Episode June 3, 2024 Welcome to another exhilarating episode of the newest drone podcast, Weekly Wings from DroneLife.com! This week, hosts Paul Rossi, Samuel, and Terry navigate through a series of captivating stories in the drone industry. Tune in as they delve into the latest legislative updates, groundbreaking innovations, and […]

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The UAS Menace: Evolving Threats and Advanced Countermeasures

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The Evolving Global UAS Threat Demands an Advanced Counter-UAS Solution  By: Dawn Zoldi In an era where uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) continue to technologically advance, the potential threats they pose have become a significant global concern. D-Fend Solutions, a leading counter-UAS technology company, remains at the forefront of addressing these challenges. In a recent Dawn […]

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Flyability Shows Off Elios 3 Ultrasonic Thickness Payload at Posidonia 2024

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Flyability and ABS to attend Posidonia 2024 with UT drone Flyability, the market leader for confined space drone inspections, announced today its presence at Posidonia 2024. Flyability will attend the tradeshow in partnership with classification society ABS, who will be at booth 3.101. Posidonia is one of the biggest shipping events of the year – […]

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Norwegian Government Partners with Meteomatics to Enhance Weather Prediction

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Deploying Meteodrones for Accurate Weather Monitoring and Preparedness by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Swiss-based weather drone manufacturer Meteomatics recently announced a new multi-million euro partnership with the Norweigan government (via the Norweigan Research Center, or NORCE) that will help future-proof against unexpected climate and weather that might affect both citizens and critical infrastructure.  […]

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Down to Earth: Analyzing the Key Differences Between Aerial Vehicles and Satellites in Utility Grid Inspections

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Comparing Drones and Satellites for Utility Grid Inspections DRONELIFE presents this guest post by Kaitlyn Albertoli, the Co-Founder and CEO of Buzz Solutions. Buzz Solutions safeguards the world’s energy infrastructure with an AI-powered predictive analytics platform for visual infrastructure inspections. The company enables field teams to prioritize and perform maintenance in a timely manner reducing the […]

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