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Addressing Noise Concerns: A Key to Community Acceptance of Drone Delivery Technology

DEXA’s NEPA Testing Highlights Noise Mitigation and Environmental Responsibilit Noise is a major concern for consumers and a critical factor in gaining community acceptance for drone delivery technology. As companies refine their systems, addressing noise issues is a priority for successful integration into daily life. DEXA (Drone Express), a company specializing in autonomous drone delivery, […]

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Liz Forro Joins the Commercial Drone Alliance as Policy Director

New Appointment to Support Advocacy and Policy for Commercial Drone Industry The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA), a non-profit organization focused on advancing the commercial uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) industry, has announced Liz Forro as its new Policy Director. Forro brings years of experience in aviation policy and regulation to her new role, where she will […]

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DJI Launches DJI Flip: A Compact Vlog Camera Drone for Safe and Stunning Aerial Photography

DJI Flip Combines Safety, Portability, and Professional-Grade Features in a Lightweight Design DJI, a global leader in drone technology, has introduced the DJI Flip, an all-in-one vlog camera drone designed for safety, portability, and high-quality photography. This release comes as the U.S. government continues to limit the use of professional DJI drones, yet the company […]

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Drone Show Association Formed to Develop Industry Standards and Safety

New Organization Aims to Enhance Drone Show Safety Following Orlando Incident Stakeholders have formed the International Drone Show Industry Association (IDSIA) to promote safety and quality standards for drone shows worldwide. This development comes in the wake of a recent accident at a drone show in Orlando, Florida, which injured a young spectator.  Investigation into this […]

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PG&E Embraces AI-Powered Asset Management with Sharper Shape’s CORE Software

5-Year Agreement Aims to Enhance Grid Resilience Amid Growing Wildfire Concerns Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) has signed a 5-year agreement with Sharper Shape to use their CORE (Cloud Optimized Remote Evaluation) software for utility asset management. This partnership, which began in 2019, will help PG&E create a digital twin of its infrastructure using LiDAR […]

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DJI O4 Air Unit Series: A Game-Changer for FPV Drone Racing

New lightweight digital video transmission system offers high-quality imaging and low latency for competitive racers and photographers by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Drone giant DJI has recently announced their newest product aimed at the thriving FPV drone market- the DJI O4 Air unit series, their flagship digital video transmission products that bring a […]

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EagleView’s High-Tech Response to Natural Disasters: Capturing Devastation from Above

EagleView produces high-resolution images in the wake of disasters By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Soon after two powerful and devastating hurricanes, Helene and Milton, struck Florida within weeks of each other last fall, data analytics company EagleView Technologies was on the scene, capturing high-resolution aerial images of the destruction to aid recovery efforts and assist […]

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How CBP Leverages Drones to Secure Borders and Enhance National Security: DRONELIFE Exclusive Interview

U.S. CBP deploys drones in multiple ways to complete its mission By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (The U.S. Customs and Border Patrol deploys a wide range drone types of to help fulfill its mission to safeguard the nation’s borders, enhance its economic prosperity and protect the American people. CBP’s pilots fly everything from small […]

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Drone Collision with Firefighting Aircraft Highlights Safety Risks in Restricted Airspace

FAA Urges Drone Pilots to Avoid Wildfire Areas to Prevent Accidents and Delays in Firefighting Efforts A drone collided with a firefighting aircraft over the Palisades fire on Thursday, grounding the firefighting aircraft and raising concerns about drone safety near active wildfires. The FAA and local officials are emphasizing the dangers of unauthorized drone flights […]

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Drone Technology Saves the Day: Rescuing a Rural Apple Harvest in Japan

KDDI and DJI Flycart 30 Prove Vital in Overcoming Logistics Challenges After Heavy Rains in Ishikawa Prefecture This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Natural disasters are a fact of life in rural Japan, but that doesn’t mean they can’t have devastating […]

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