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Startup Wants to Fight Growing Global Dengue Outbreaks with Drones

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The world is grappling with dengue epidemics, with 100 to 400 million cases worldwide every year,  an eightfold increase since 20 years ago, according to the World Health Organization. Much of this is driven by the warming climate, which allows mosquitos to thrive in more areas. A startup in São Paulo,  Brazil, one of the […]

Drones Aid Reforestation in Austria’s Tyrol Forest

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In Austria’s Alps, drones are being used in a pilot project to protect areas of the forest vulnerable to deforestation. In a project orchestrated between the State Forestry Directorate and the East Tyrol District Forestry Inspectorate drones are being used to fight against the destructive bark beetle. If successful, the initiative could be applied in […]

Hylio Gets FAA Approval for Swarming Heavy Drones in Agriculture

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Farming drone company Hylio has received Federal Aviation Administration approval to deploy up to three drones weighing more than 55 pounds simultaneously with a single pilot and without visual observers, which also allows for nighttime operations. The company said the approval lays the groundwork for customers and other operators to file for the same permissions. […]

Warren County Community College to Host Seminar on Drones for Agriculture, Boosting Local Farming Practices

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Don’t Miss It: Precision Agriculture at Warren County Community College Continuing their innovative programs to integrate advanced technology into farming, Warren County Community College (WCCC) will host a seminar on precision agriculture, specifically focusing on the application of drones to enhance farming practices. Scheduled for March 16, 2024, at the Dr. Joseph Warren Robotics Research […]

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First Fixed-Wing VTOL Integration of Long-Range Dual Sensor System

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Australian drone technology company Carbonix, LiDAR sensors and systems provider RIEGL and the innovative manufacturer of high-quality image capture software and hardware solutions Phase One have announced what they believe to be a significant milestone for aerial surveying and data acquisition. The three companies have successfully joined forces and flown the RIEGL VUX-120 and Phase One iXM 100 medium format […]

Hylio Achieves FAA Approval for Swarming Heavy Drones in Agriculture

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Hylio Sets New Precedent in Agricultural Drones with FAA Approval to Swarm Heavier UAS In a landmark move for the commercial unmanned aerial system (UAS) industry, Hylio has become the first company in the United States to secure Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval for swarming UAS that exceed 55 pounds. This approval permits Hylio to […]

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Volatus Aerospace Receives FAA Approval for Commercial Agricultural Drone Operations

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Volatus Aerospace Corp. announced that it has received authorization from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the USA for Commercial Agricultural Aircraft Operations using drones. The Operating Certificate, issued under FAA Part 137, integrated with an exemption received in September 2023, allows the Company’s US subsidiary, Volatus Aerospace USA Corp., to operate any drone approved […]

Radar Drones Could Revolutionise Flood and Drought Management

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Experts at Cranfield University are leading a two-year project which combines Synthetic Aperture Radar with uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAV). Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) uses radio waves to make detailed images of the Earth’s surface. It bounces waves off objects, measures their return time, and combines the data to create a high-resolution map. The project, led […]

Revolutionising Flood and Drought Management: Radar Drones Could Redefine Soil Moisture Monitoring

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Radar Drones Transform Soil Moisture Monitoring: Cranfield University Leads Innovation for Flood and Drought Management Cranfield University is spearheading a groundbreaking two-year project aimed at revolutionizing soil moisture monitoring through the fusion of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Synthetic Aperture Radar utilizes radio waves to generate detailed images of the Earth’s […]

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Revolutionizing Agriculture: How Advanced Drones are Cultivating Sustainable Farming Practices

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Agricultural drone use allows for more sustainable farming By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Over the past several years, drones have played an increasingly important role in ensuring that farmers can maintain high crop yields in an environmentally sustainable manner, the CEO of agricultural drone company Hylio said in an interview. Beginning with the first […]

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