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Drones are now a critical tool in disaster response – and as the US suffers a series of historic storms, drones are being deployed to help with search and rescue, road clearing, and recovery efforts. DRONELIFE is appreciative of Justin McCarthy and Matt Sloane for taking the time to provide this post from Skyfire Consulting, […]
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In this Op-Ed, Michael Robbins, President and CEO of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), offers an industry perspective on the recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report titled “Federal Lands: Effects of Interior’s Policies on Foreign-Made Drones.” This response comes in the wake of last week’s published statement from drone manufacturer DJI, addressing […]
The post AUVSI Op-Ed: Ending Reliance on PRC Drones: Why the U.S. Must Act Now to Secure the Future of Domestic Drone Manufacturing appeared first on DRONELIFE.
Balancing Concerns Over Chinese Tech With Investment in U.S. Innovation News and Opinion. Ukraine’s defense industry has shown that scaling drone production rapidly is possible, even in the toughest circumstances. During the Second International Defense Industries Forum, President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed Ukraine is producing over 4 million drones annually, with more than 1.5 million already contracted. This […]
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Recent ParaZero Deal Signals New Manufacturing Potential for Safer Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Operation By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A recent deal by Israel-based ParaZero Technologies could signal the potential for the company to establish new, large-scale manufacturing capability to produce aviation safety equipment for drones and safety for the growing Advanced Air […]
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Hands-on Flight Experience and FAA Certification Prepare Students for Careers in Civil Engineering and Beyond by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magil Students enrolled at a new drone training program at the University of Texas at Arlington will have the opportunity to not only study to earn a Part 107 license, but will also get hands-on […]
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New Technology Enhances UAV Performance in Ukraine and Provides a U.S.-Made Alternative for Commercial Drone Manufacturer By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill With the recent introduction of its Skynode S technology, Arlington, Virginia drone software developer Auterion is offering a product that has been proven to make kamikaze drones more deadly to Russian forces on […]
The post Auterion’s Skynode S Counters Russian Jamming: Empowering Drones on the Battlefield and Beyond appeared first on DRONELIFE.
In Episode 20 of the Weekly Wings drone podcast, Paul Rossi, Samuel Stansberry, and Terry Neff bring listeners the latest updates from the drone and space industries. From SpaceX’s historic commercial spacewalk to the growing role of drones in disaster recovery, this episode covers an exciting range of topics. The hosts delve into cutting-edge developments […]
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New AirDock and Longtail Products Enable Scalable, Shared Infrastructure for Drone Delivery and Public Service Operations By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill With its recent introduction of a suite of new products, A2Z Drone Delivery, which until recently had been known exclusively as a drone manufacturing company, is transforming itself into a drone-network-as-a-service provider as […]
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Company granted first Light UAS Operator Certificate for higher-risk BVLOS flights Matternet has achieved a significant milestone in its efforts to expand drone delivery operations across Europe. The Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) has granted Matternet the first-ever Light UAS Operator Certificate (LUC) for higher-risk operations, allowing the company to perform beyond visual […]
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In this week’s episode of Weekly Wings, hosts Paul Rossi, Samuel Stansberry, and Terry Neff cover a range of cutting-edge drone innovations and industry updates. The episode starts with a recap of Paul’s experience at the Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas, including highlights from live flight demonstrations. Percepto’s industrial inspection drones received FAA type […]
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