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Factorial Energy Ships Solid-State Batteries to Avidrone: A New Chapter in Drone Power

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First drone deployment of FEST® battery tech could double flight range and support growing U.S. demand for secure supply chain Factorial Enters Drone Sector with First Solid-State Battery Shipment Factorial Energy, a U.S.-based leader in solid-state battery technology, has announced its first shipment of FEST® lithium-metal battery cells for drone use. The recipient is Avidrone […]

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Flytrex and Wing Launch First UTM-Enabled Drone Delivery Collaboration in U.S.

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New milestone in Dallas area marks the first use of real-time, automated coordination between commercial BVLOS drone operators. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Flytrex and Wing recently announced their shared implementation of the Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) Strategic Coordination standard in the United States with a new first-of-its-kind application into daily flight operations […]

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UK CAA Awards Grant for First Operational Multi-UTM BVLOS Drone Trial

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ANRA Technologies Leads Consortium to Demonstrate Safe Shared Airspace Operations for Emergency and Commercial Drones by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) recently announced that a grant from the Airspace Modernisation Support Fund (ASF) has been awarded to a consortium led by ANRA Technologies UK Ltd, with partners Lancashire […]

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Near Earth Autonomy to Deliver Miniaturized Autonomous Flight Systems for U.S. Marine Corps Resupply Drones

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$790K contract supports TRUAS mission to resupply frontline units in contested and confined environments Near Earth Autonomy has been awarded a $790,000 contract by SURVICE Engineering to provide miniaturized autonomous flight systems for the U.S. Marine Corps Tactical Resupply Unmanned Aircraft System (TRUAS) program. This contract is part of a larger $4.6 million effort to […]

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DEXA Earns FAA Part 135 Certification and S-1 Drone Approval

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Milestones clear the way for national expansion of autonomous drone delivery in the U.S. Dayton-based drone logistics company DEXA (Drone Express) has reached two major milestones in its mission to bring autonomous drone delivery to consumers across the United States. The company announced that it has received FAA Part 135 Air Carrier Certification and that […]

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Skyports Drone Services Acquires Redbird Aero, Launches Operations in Australia

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Acquisition supports healthcare, logistics, and infrastructure inspection across rural and remote region Skyports Expands Global Footprint with Australian Entry Skyports Drone Services, a global leader in drone delivery and inspection, has announced the acquisition of Redbird Aero, a top large cargo drone operator in Australia. This move marks Skyports’ official entry into the Australian market […]

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Kite Aero Acquires Swoop Aero Assets, Aims to Expand Global Drone Logistics

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New company builds on Swoop’s legacy with open platform strategy and plans for continued growth Kite Aerospace Pty Ltd (Kite Aero), a newly launched company in uncrewed aviation, has announced the successful acquisition of key assets from Swoop Aero. The deal includes the Kite drone and Swoop’s well-known drone operations software platform. The acquisition ensures […]

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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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