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Texas’ controversial drone law case could be headed to Supreme Court By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to decide within the next several months whether to hear the appeal of a decision to uphold a Texas law that severely restricts the use of drones by photojournalists and others. Plaintiffs […]
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Innovative Modular Vertipad Design Garners Strong Interest from Air Taxi Industry Skyportz has secured more orders for more than 1,000 units for its new modular vertipad solution, following its release at the Farnborough International Airshow last month. The innovative design aims to support the growing air taxi industry by addressing key concerns such as passenger […]
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Innovative Drone Technology Enhances Efficiency and Safety in Wind Power Operations Ørsted, a global leader in offshore wind, is deploying heavy-lift cargo drones (HLCD) for the first time in an operational campaign at the Borssele 1&2 Offshore Wind Farm. This pioneering move marks a significant leap forward in operational efficiency and safety in the offshore […]
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Autonomous Drone Delivery Leader Improves Efficiency and Capacity Through Advanced Automation DroneUp, one of America’s first autonomous drone delivery companies, has announced a new industry benchmark by completing 500 deliveries in a single day. This milestone also includes significant advancements in the pilot-to-drone ratio, enhancing operational efficiency. Scaling Drone Delivery for Commercial Viability DroneUp’s research […]
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Drones and Data Analytics Set to Transform Highway Inspections in Massachusetts The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Aeronautics Division is teaming up with MassDOT Highway to take highway inspections and maintenance to the next level using drones and data analytics. They’ve applied for a $1 million grant from the Federal Highway Administration’s Accelerated Innovation Deployment […]
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Zipline and Wing Aviation to Pioneer Package Deliveries Using Advanced UTM Technology in Dallas/Fort Worth By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The FAA on Tuesday announced its first-ever approval for beyond visual line of sight drone flights by more than one operator flying in the same airspace. Under the new authorizations Zipline International and Wing […]
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New Partnership to Strengthen US Southern Border Protection SkySafe, a leading company in drone detection and airspace security, has been awarded a significant contract by Amentum, a global engineering and project management firm. This contract is part of the Department of Defense Information Analysis Center’s (DoD IAC) multiple-award contract (MAC) vehicle. The Department of Homeland […]
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The Commission on the National Defense Strategy has issued their 2024 Report, which calls for increased investment in security innovation and industrial base. The report says that current geopolitical pressures mean that the US faces unprecedented threats – and calls for big changes in defense strategy. From the Executive Summary: The United States confronts the […]
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Mayor John Nichols Calls for Delay on Increased Drone Deliveries Due to Noise Concerns and Zoning Issues By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The mayor of College Station, Texas is urging the FAA to slow down an effort by Amazon Prime Air to expand its drone delivery operations in the city. Mayor John Nichols wrote […]
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Multi-Modal Connectivity and Advanced Features to Improve Mission Success US drone manufacturer Skydio has announced significant upgrades to its X10 drone connectivity solutions, aiming to address and overcome limitations in traditional point-to-point connectivity. With the X10 on the market for eight months, Skydio has observed incredible customer applications but also identified areas needing improvement to […]
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