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MassDOT Aeronautics Teams Up with MassDOT Highway to Pioneer Drone Technology for Smarter Highway Maintenance

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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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What Will It Take to Strengthen U.S. Drone Manufacturing? A Conversation with Inspired Flight’s CEO

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Building Resilience and Innovation in the American Drone Industry Located in San Luis Obispo, CA, Inspired Flight is a leading U.S. manufacturer of industrial drones. Inspired Flight excels at integrating multiple payloads and sensors and features a universal payload interface. It’s flexible platform is used in settings including critical infrastructure inspection, oil and gas, GIS […]

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FAA Progress on BVLOS Rules and Advanced Air Mobility Integration

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FAA’s Deputy Administrator Outlines Timeline for BVLOS Rulemaking and Plans for Drone and AAM Integration into National Airspace By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A high-ranking FAA official on Tuesday promised that the agency is on track to meet the scheduled timeline for issuing a final beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) rule by January, […]

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Drone Security, AI Breakthroughs & Light Show Residency: July 29 on Weekly Wings!

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Welcome to another thrilling episode of Weekly Wings, a new drone podcast and your ultimate source for the latest in drone technology, regulation updates, and innovative advancements. Join Paul Rossi, Samuel Stansberry, and Terry Neff as they navigate the rapidly evolving drone industry, providing expert insights and in-depth analysis. Check out the video on our […]

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High-Stakes Security, Solar Drones, and EV Harley Davidsons: This Week on Weekly Wings

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You Won’t Want to Miss this Episode of Weekly Wings: Your Drone Industry Podcast from the Pilot Perspective   In this gripping episode of Weekly Wings, the team delves into some of the most intriguing and impactful developments in the drone industry. Hosts Paul, Samuel, and Terry kick off the episode by addressing the recent […]

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Airborne Response Onboards Over 100 Drone Pilots to Help Combat Rapid Intensification Threat from Hurricanes  

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Specialized UAS for Disaster Response workshops train remote pilots to help assess damage and restore community lifeline services following a major storm impact.  Forecasters have been projecting above-average intensity for the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season, and with large parts of the Caribbean and South Texas still recovering from the impacts of Hurricane Beryl, their prognostications […]

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Advancing Drone Technology Through the Lens of Responsible Innovation and AI: DRONELIFE Exclusive Op-Ed

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In this DRONELIFE Exclusive: What if we consider drones as community entities and assets, rather than just robots flying in the sky delivering goods and services? DRONELIFE is honored to publish this guest post by Salima Bhimani, Alphabet’s first Chief Strategist and Director for Inclusive Technology, Business, and Leaders from 2017.  DRONELIFE neither accepts nor […]

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Anti-Jamming Drones: Enhancing Battlefield Resilience

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Doodle Labs technology helps drones in combat evade jamming By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The war in Ukraine, which has often been referred to as the world’s first drone war, has led to both sides in the conflict relying on fleets of small unmanned aerial vehicles to surveil enemy positions and drop bombs on […]

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AgDrones, sUAS Warfare, and July 4th Drone Shows: On This Edition of Weekly Wings!

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Don’t miss the latest edition of the new drone industry podcast from DRONELIFE, Weekly Wings!  The current news and big Issues, from the pilot perspective. In this engaging episode of Weekly Wings, the team delves into a variety of intriguing topics. Professional drone pilots Paul Rossi, Samuel Stansberry and Terry Neff kick off the show with a […]

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Proposed Chinese Drone Ban in California: A Conversation with State Senator Tom Umberg on SB 99

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Senator Umberg Adjusts Proposed Bill in Response to Law Enforcement Concerns Over Operational Impact By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A California state lawmaker, who had introduced a bill to prevent local law enforcement agencies from purchasing Chinese-made drones, said he plans to ease the restrictions in the proposed legislation after getting pushback from police […]

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