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Anti-Jamming Drones: Enhancing Battlefield Resilience

Doodle Labs technology helps drones in combat evade jamming By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The war in Ukraine, which has often been referred to as the world’s first drone war, has led to both sides in the conflict relying on fleets of small unmanned aerial vehicles to surveil enemy positions and drop bombs on […]

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Tilt Shift Photography with Drones

Transforming Reality: Mastering the Miniature Effect with Tilt-Shift Photography and Drones by DRONELIFE Contributing Editor Paul Rossi Don’t miss Paul with co-pilots Terry and Samuel on the new Weekly Wings podcast! Drone news from the pilot perspective. Tilt-shift photography is a technique that can transform real-world scenes into miniature-like models. The technique traditionally involves using […]

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Tulsa Awarded $51 Million to Advance Autonomous Technology Development

Funding to Boost Innovation and Job Creation in Autonomous Systems The Biden-Harris Administration and the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) have awarded approximately $51 million to the Tulsa Hub for Equitable and Trustworthy Autonomy (THETA). This funding aims to bolster the region’s capabilities in autonomous systems through advanced manufacturing and the deployment of critical technologies […]

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Stellantis Boosts Investment in Archer Aviation by $55 Million

Strategic Funding to Accelerate eVTOL Aircraft Production Stellantis N.V. and Archer Aviation Inc. have announced a significant $55 million investment from Stellantis, under the companies’ strategic funding agreement. This follows the achievement of Archer’s transition flight test milestone last month and adds to Stellantis’ prior $39 million in open market purchases of Archer stock earlier […]

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Overwatch Group and PteroDynamics Forge Exclusive Distribution Agreement

Agreement Covers Transwing® VTOL UAS in UK, Saudi Arabia, and UAE Overwatch Group, a UK-based specialist in unmanned systems and munitions technologies, and PteroDynamics Inc., a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft systems provider, have announced a significant strategic relationship. This partnership includes an exclusive distribution agreement for the Transwing® VTOL UAS in the United […]

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Medical Drone Delivery Service to Launch in Dublin

Wing and Apian Partner with Blackrock Health, St. Vincent’s Private Hospital, and Medtronic for Innovative Medical Supplies Drone Delivery in Dublin Wing and Apian have initiated a pioneering drone delivery trial in Dublin, in collaboration with Blackrock Health, St. Vincent’s Private Hospital, and healthcare technology company Medtronic. This initiative aims to explore the benefits of […]

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FAA Reauthorization, Tethered Drones and Public Safety: the Fotokite Whitepaper

New Legislation Unlocks Operational Freedom for Public Safety Teams In February 2024, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (FAA Reauthorization) was passed, calling for specific actions and timelines regarding drone regulation. Fotokite, an international provider of tethered drones for emergency response, has released a whitepaper highlighting how this new legislation impacts […]

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Stefanik, Moolenaar Statement: Autel Robotics Added to US Government Department of Commerce Blacklist

According to a statement published by lawmakers on June 21, the US Government Department of Commerce has announced the addition of drone manufacturer Autel Robotics to its “blacklist.”  The “entity list” is a compilation of foreign individuals, companies, and organizations deemed a national security concern. This designation subjects Autel Robotics to export restrictions and specific […]

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AgDrones, sUAS Warfare, and July 4th Drone Shows: On This Edition of Weekly Wings!

Don’t miss the latest edition of the new drone industry podcast from DRONELIFE, Weekly Wings!  The current news and big Issues, from the pilot perspective. In this engaging episode of Weekly Wings, the team delves into a variety of intriguing topics. Professional drone pilots Paul Rossi, Samuel Stansberry and Terry Neff kick off the show with a […]

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North Carolina Repeals Drone Knowledge Test and Permit Requirement

Legislative Changes Reflect Evolving Landscape of Drone Operations In a significant legislative shift, the North Carolina General Assembly has passed House Bill 198, effectively removing the requirement for a state uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) operator knowledge test and permit. This decision follows sustained advocacy by AeroX and its members, who have played a crucial role […]

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