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Southwest Airlines and Archer Aviation Partner to Develop Electric Air Taxi Network in California

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Revolutionizing Urban Travel: Collaborative Effort to Integrate eVTOL Aircraft into California’s Airport Operations Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) and Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop operational plans for electric air taxi networks utilizing Archer’s eVTOL aircraft at California airports where Southwest operates. Archer Aviation, a leading manufacturer […]

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BVLOS Waivers, Drone Defense & EV Racing on this Episode of Weekly Wings!

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In this exciting episode of the Weekly Wings drone podcast, hosted by Paul Rossi and joined by co-hosts Samuel Stansberry and Terry Neff, we dive deep into the latest advancements and intriguing stories in the world of drones and technology. We kick off the show discussing Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waivers in Michigan, highlighting […]

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What the Senate Version of the NDAA Has to Say About Drones

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The U.S, Senate published their version of the National Defense Authorization Act 2025 (S. 4638, NDAA FY25) on July 8, 2024.  The NDAA is “must pass” legislation, establishing funding for US military agencies: among the broader issues at stake in the current Act are pay raises and healthcare provisions for US military families.  The NDAA […]

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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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FAA Releases New FRIA Map for Drone Pilots

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Finding FAA-Recognized Identification Areas Made Easier with New Online Map With the arrival of summer, drone enthusiasts are gearing up for more outdoor activities. As drone flying gains popularity, it’s crucial for pilots to adhere to FAA regulations, including the Remote ID rule, which requires all registered drones to broadcast identification and location information while […]

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Skyportz Welcomes New Action Plan for Advanced Air Mobility in Victoria, Australia

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Victoria’s Government Introduces Strategic Framework to Boost Vertiport Development Skyportz, an Australian vertiport developer, has expressed strong support for the newly released Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Action Plan for the State of Victoria. This plan marks a significant step forward in establishing the necessary infrastructure for air taxi operations and other AAM initiatives. Five years […]

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Ground-Based Detect and Avoid Facilitates FAA BVLOS Waiver at Michigan Test Site

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Integration of uAvionix Casia G System Enables Advanced Drone Operations Unmanned Vehicle Technologies, LLC (UVT) and uAvionix have announced that UVT has been granted a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) waiver to operate small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) at their test site in Michigan. The waiver, identified as 107W-2024-01230 and […]

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Commercial UAV Expo 2024: Industry Leaders to Discuss Drones in Action

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Keynote Speakers from FAA, Houston Public Works, and PG&E to Highlight Regulations and Success Strategies Organizers of Commercial UAV Expo, the world’s leading commercial drone trade show and conference, have announced an extensive conference program and an impressive speaker line-up focused on advancing the commercial drone industry. Register by July 19 for early bird rates! […]

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D-Fend Solutions Unveils EnforceAir2 Version 24.04.2 with Enhanced Counter-Drone Capabilities

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New Software Version Introduces Major Upgrades in UI, Detection, Mitigation, and Naval Deployment D-Fend Solutions, a leading provider of radio frequency (RF), cyber-based, non-kinetic, non-jamming, counter-drone technology, has announced the release of EnforceAir2 version 24.04.2. This new software version integrates all upgrades implemented since the product’s launch last year, enhancing its capabilities in power, performance, […]

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