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NYPD’s ‘Drone as First Responder’ Program Expands Public Safety Strategy in New York City

Drones Prove Effective for Rapid, Real-Time Response in Urban Settings The New York City Police Department (NYPD) continues to demonstrate its pioneering role in integrating drones into law enforcement operations with the launch of the “Drone as First Responder” (DFR) program. Announced by Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Interim Commissioner Tom Donlon, the program leverages […]

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Wing’s Drone Deliveries Bring New Speed to NHS Blood Sample Transport in London

Partnership with Apian and NHS Trust Enhances Patient Care through Efficient Drone Logistics Wing, in collaboration with Apian and Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, has launched a drone delivery service to transport blood samples in London. The service, now active between Guy’s Hospital and St Thomas’ Hospital, aims to improve care for patients […]

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SkyDrive Partners with FEAM Aero to Bring eVTOL Maintenance Infrastructure to the US

New collaboration combines SkyDrive’s eVTOL expertise with FEAM Aero’s extensive line maintenance network, paving the way for regional air mobility integration across U.S. aviation systems. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Japanese eVTOL developer Skydrive recently announced a new strategic partnership with F&E Aircraft Maintenance (Miami), LLC to provide a framework for future eVTOL […]

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Lyten Acquires Cuberg’s Facility to Boost US Lithium-Sulfur Battery Production for Drone and Defense Applications

Investment in San Leandro Facility Aims to Strengthen Domestic Supply Chain and Deliver 200 MWh of High-Performance Drone Batteries by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab Lyten, a San Jose-based materials company focused on the battery space, announced today that it will acquire Cuberg’s San Leandro lithium-metal battery manufacturing facility and cell making equipment. Lyten […]

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Modovolo Lift: A New Approach to Drones with Modular Design and Extended Flight Time

Modovolo Co-Founder and CEO Justin Call Discusses the Innovative Bicycle Wheel-Inspired Drone In a world where high-cost drones with limited flight times are common, Modovolo is breaking the mold with its Modovolo Lift. In this DRONELIFE Exclusive interview, Co-founder and CEO Justin Call shared insights into how this modular, bicycle wheel-inspired drone could offer both […]

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DEXA Expands Drone Delivery with New FAA BVLOS Waiver

FAA Waiver Allows DEXA to Extend Drone Delivery Reach and Efficiency DEXA (Drone Express) has achieved a significant milestone in its mission to streamline last-mile logistics through autonomous drone deliveries. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted DEXA a Part 107 Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waiver for operations in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This […]

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Autonomous Black Hawk Helicopter Demonstrates Precise Wildfire Suppression

Sikorsky and Rain Partner to Showcase Rapid Wildfire Response with Autonomous Flight Technology In a groundbreaking demonstration on October 29, Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, and Rain showcased the potential of autonomous flight technology to address wildfires. The event at Sikorsky’s Connecticut headquarters featured an autonomous Black Hawk® helicopter, equipped with Rain’s Wildfire Mission Autonomy […]

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Veterans and Public Safety Personnel Event at Camden Yards to Explore Drone Opportunities

Vets to Drones and Baltimore Forensics Host a Day of Hands-On Flying, Talks, and Networking Event Overview On Saturday, November 23, Vets to Drones and Baltimore Forensics invite veterans and public safety personnel to Oriole Park at Camden Yards for a unique, drone-centered event. Running from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the event aims to […]

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Will Congress Empower Local Police to Counter Unauthorized Drone Flights?

Stakeholders expect Congress to pass legislation to allow local police to interdict drones By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The National Football League has reported that during the 2023 season it detected more than 2,800 improper drone flights at its stadiums in violation of FAA-imposed temporary flight restrictions. With the growing number of incidents involving […]

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Brazilian Drone Industry Takes Flight: BIRDS’ VEGA UTM Selected for National Airspace Modernization Project

Brazil’s DECEA Selects VEGA UTM for Nationwide Drone Traffic Management, Paving the Way for Advanced Airspace Integration in Forestry, Agriculture, and Mining by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Brazil-based Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) developer and High Lander subsidiary BIRDS recently announced that their VEGA UTM product had been selected by the Brazilian air traffic […]

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