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FAA Signals Momentum for BVLOS Rulemaking: What It Means for Commercial Drone Applications

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News and Commentary.  U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s recent comments have reignited hopes for long-awaited regulations enabling Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations. During a March 14 visit to Amazon’s Prime Air facility in Seattle, Duffy emphasized the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) intent to propose rules expanding drone use for deliveries and other […]

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MassDOT Aeronautics Completes Successful Drone Medical Delivery Demonstrations

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Tests Highlight Potential for Home-Based Healthcare and Emergency Response The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Aeronautics Division has announced the successful completion of three drone medical delivery demonstrations. The tests, conducted between August and October 2024, evaluated the potential for drones to transport small packages for healthcare applications. Three companies participated in the trials, carrying […]

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Zipline Hits 100 Million Miles: A New Milestone in Autonomous Drone Delivery

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Emission-Free, High-Speed UAV Logistics Transforms Global Healthcare and Commerce by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb California-based autonomous drone delivery company Zipline recently revealed that they had achieved a major milestone in their efforts to bring UAV logistics to the masses, announcing that that they had reached 100 million commercial miles flown. “That’s the same […]

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Matternet Receives Approval for M2 Drone Operations in Saudi Arabia

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Approval Marks a Milestone for Drone Delivery in the Middle Eas Matternet has announced approval from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to operate its M2 drone, marking the first time the nation’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has granted such approval. The decision follows GACA’s recognition that the M2 drone’s FAA Type Certification meets […]

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Defense Innovations, Drone Safety and EVTOL Tech: on the January 7 Episode of Weekly Wings

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In the first episode of Weekly Wings Season 2, hosts Paul Rossi and Terry Neff explore key developments in the drone industry as the new year begins. Watch on the DRONELIFE TV Youtube Channel here. They kick off with discussions on U.S. Army training operations in Romania using Skydio and Anduril drones for reconnaissance and […]

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State of Drones in 2024 and Beyond on this episode of Weekly Wings!

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In the final episode of 2024, Paul Rossi and Terry Neff dive into a packed lineup of drone industry insights and future projections. Starting with a wave of mysterious drone sightings along the East Coast, we analyze public perceptions and regulatory challenges. The hosts also explore the emerging role of laser communication in drone systems, […]

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Draganfly Completes Initial Test Flights for Mass General Brigham Drone Delivery Project

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Exploring UAVs for Healthcare Logistics: Reducing Delays and Improving Access to Critical Medical Supplies in the Greater Boston Area by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab Saskatoon, Saskatchewan company Draganfly Inc, a drone solutions and systems developer, today announced the successful completion of initial flights as part of a proof-of-concept, research-and-development drone delivery project for […]

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DroneUp Receives FAA Part 135 Certification for Drone Delivery

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Certification Enables Expanded BVLOS Operations in Dallas Fort Worth DroneUp has announced a major milestone in its drone delivery efforts. The company has secured a Part 135 air carrier certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This certification allows DroneUp to deliver third-party goods using drones Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS), even in populated […]

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Harmonized Skies 2024 Demonstrated Working UTM Systems: Advancing Commercial BVLOS Operations

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Industry Leaders and Regulators Collaborate to Move Drone Integration Forward (All images courtesy ANRA Technologies, used with permission.) The Global UTM Association (GUTMA) recently hosted the “Harmonized Skies 2024” event in Fort Worth, Texas, focusing on advancing commercial Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations. This gathering brought together industry leaders, regulators, and public […]

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FAA Perspectives on UAS Integration: Key Takeaways from AUVSI New England UAS and AAM Summit

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Today’s AUVSI New England UAS and AAM Summit in Cambridge, MA, was themed “If We Build It, Will They Come?”, and brought together stakeholders from the unmanned aircraft and advanced air mobility sectors. During an address titled “FAA Perspectives on UAS Integration,” Angela McCullough, Deputy Executive Director of the FAA’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Office, highlighted […]

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