Texas DPS launches drone flights in response to No Kings protest By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The Texas Department of Public Safety flew 16 drone missions in the state on Oct. 18 in relation to the No Kings protests, keeping watch over such iconic Lone Star State sites as the Capitol Complex in Austin, […]
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Wingcopter, logistics company team up for deliveries in Mexico By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A German drone development company and a Mexican logistics company are teaming up to deliver medical supplies to hard-to-reach corners of the Latin American country. Wingcopter, a developer and operator of all-electric uncrewed aircraft systems based in Weiterstadt, Germany, recently […]
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Register here to join the live broadcast on Tuesday, November 4 at 3 p.m. EST. The next edition of the Public Safety Drone Review, a free monthly webcast co-hosted by DRONERESPONDERS and DRONELIFE, will take place on Tuesday, November 4 at 3 p.m. EST. The event is open to everyone interested in learning how drones […]
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As the U.S. and its allies race to secure their drone supply chains, a quiet revolution is happening inside HP’s additive manufacturing division. At the intersection of digital design, advanced materials, and scalable production, the team and some of their customers are convinced that 3D printing is no longer just a prototyping tool; it is […]
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ePropelled relies on innovation, strong supply chains for growth By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill In the increasingly competitive world of drone-component manufacturing, technological innovation and access to the supply chains that provide the crucial raw materials for production are keys for market success. Fortunately for Laconia, New Hampshire-based manufacturer ePropelled, these are two areas […]
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Eight years after Hurricane Harvey changed everything, drones are now standard in hurricane, wildfire and utility emergencies. As Hurricane Melissa barrels toward Jamaica, local authorities are preparing for high winds, flooding, power outages and blocked roads. When infrastructure collapses, rapid assessment and response become critical. It was during Hurricane Harvey in August 2017 that drone […]
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Dynamic Aerospace poised to gain foothold in multiple markets by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill With a new product line that features three uniquely designed UAVs and recent agreements to expand into international markets, U.S. drone manufacturer Dynamic Aerospace Systems is poised to expand its reach into both defense and commercial markets, the company’s leader […]
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Critical drone programs and rulemaking at the FAA are slowing or pausing as the government shutdown enters its fourth week, while core flight safety operations continue. FAA Under Pressure as Shutdown Drags On The government shutdown has entered its fourth week, and its impact is spreading across the aviation community. While essential safety functions continue, […]
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“When a major cloud provider sneezes, the Internet catches a cold.” — Mike Chapple, Professor of Cybersecurity, University of Notre Dame said in a CNBC interview A global AWS disruption highlights how deeply drone operations rely on cloud infrastructure and why resilience matters Amazon Web Services experienced a widespread outage this week that interrupted access to […]
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Draganfly to launch long-range drones for border patrol By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Drones produced by Canadian UAS manufacturer Draganfly could soon be performing long-range missions to find and track the flow of drugs and illegal immigrants across the U.S./Mexico border under an agreement with the Sheriff’s Department of Cochise County Arizona. Under a […]
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