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Axon and Skydio Launch Comprehensive Drone Solution for Public Safety

New Offering Enhances Drone as First Responder Capabilities for Emergency Response Axon, a global leader in public safety technology, and Skydio, a premier U.S. drone manufacturer, have announced a new end-to-end offering aimed at enhancing the use of drones in public safety. This comprehensive solution focuses on the Drone as First Responder (DFR) program, enabling […]

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FAA Approves BVLOS Operations for Oswego City Police Department’s Drone as First Responder Program

Enhanced Safety and Efficiency for Emergency Response uAvionix, a prominent provider of command, navigation, and surveillance technologies for drones, announced that the Oswego City Police Department’s Drone as a First Responder (DFR) program has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations without the need for Visual Observers (VOs). […]

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In the Wake of FAA Reauthorization, Drone Delivery Companies Plan Expansion

DroneUp Plans Major U.S. Expansion After FAA Reauthorization Boosts Drone Industry By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill DroneUp, one of the largest drone delivery companies in the U.S., will likely expand its operations as a direct result of the passage of the bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration, Anthony Vittone, the company’s COO said […]

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Why the FAA Reauthorization Bill Wins Praise from Drone Industry

Boosting the Skies: Drone Industry Celebrates FAA Reauthorization Bill By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (The following is the first in a series of articles on how the recent passage of the bill to reauthorize the FAA positively impacts the drone and eVTOL industries.) In a move expected to dramatically boost the growth of commercial […]

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U.S. House of Representatives Passes FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024

Industry Perspectives on the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 *Stay tuned for a DRONELIFE exclusive series, explaining FAA Reauthorization for the drone industry The U.S. House of Representatives approved the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2024 today with a strong bipartisan vote of 387 – 26. This decision follows a similarly overwhelming approval […]

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Flinks by FlytBase: Integration in Drone Operations

Bridging the Gap in Enterprise Drone Applications for Enhanced Efficiency and Safety FlytBase, the leading enterprise drone autonomy platform, has unveiled Flinks, a new feature designed to streamline the integration of the FlytBase platform with a multitude of third-party applications and devices. Dubbed Flinks, short for FlytBase Links, this innovative offering functions as a cohesive […]

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NASA Advances Drone Autonomy: DRONELIFE Exclusive Interview with Researcher Jeffrey Homola

Advancements in Autonomous Drone Flight: Insights from NASA Researcher Jeffrey Homola by DRONELIFE Contributing Editor Paul Rossi At the AUVSI Xponential 2024, an event showcasing the latest innovations in unmanned systems, NASA’s recent achievement of flying multiple drones autonomously beyond visual line of sight marks a pivotal advancement in drone technology. I had the privilege […]

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Wingcopter and ITOCHU Advance Drone Delivery in Japan with New Certification Process

Advancing Drone Delivery: Wingcopter and ITOCHU Initiate Certification Process in Japan In a significant step toward expanding drone delivery services in Japan, Wingcopter, in collaboration with ITOCHU Corporation, has initiated the type certification process for its Wingcopter 198 delivery drone, according to a company press release. This milestone marks the first instance of a foreign […]

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Drone Express Joins AeroX to Elevate Drone Delivery Services in Winston-Salem, NC

Empowering the Skies: Drone Express and AeroX Forge a Future of Sustainable Drone Delivery In a significant move for the burgeoning drone delivery industry, Drone Express has officially become a member of AeroX, a North Carolina based aerospace association, as announced in a joint press release. Drone Express plans to expand drone delivery services in […]

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uAvionix Secures FAA Contract to Enhance BVLOS Communications for UAS

Advancing Command and Control Systems Across Challenging Terrains in Collaboration with University of Alaska Fairbank In a significant move towards enhancing the commercial use of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) in the National Airspace System (NAS), uAvionix, known for its avionics solutions for both uncrewed and crewed aircraft, has been awarded a contract by the Federal […]

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