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Walmart, Partners to Expand Drone Delivery in Dallas Fort Worth

Retail giant Walmart collaborates with Wing, Zipline, and DroneUp to enhance drone delivery services across the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Retail giant Walmart, along with its drone delivery partners, is continuing to expand its airborne delivery options in the greater Dallas/Fort Worth area, in anticipation of rolling out drone delivery […]

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Proposed Chinese Drone Ban in California: A Conversation with State Senator Tom Umberg on SB 99

Senator Umberg Adjusts Proposed Bill in Response to Law Enforcement Concerns Over Operational Impact By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A California state lawmaker, who had introduced a bill to prevent local law enforcement agencies from purchasing Chinese-made drones, said he plans to ease the restrictions in the proposed legislation after getting pushback from police […]

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Today’s the Day! Last Day for Earlybird Tickets to Elevate UAV in Miami

Drone enthusiasts, professionals, and industry leaders, don’t miss out on a unique opportunity to be part of ElevateUAV. This premier event, organized by Drone Nerds, will take place at the Kovens Center at Florida International University from October 8 to October 10. The conference promises to be an essential gathering for those interested in the […]

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Japan’s Drone Industry Takes Flight: JUIDA’s New Model-Specific Pilot Licensure Program

Collaborative Effort with Leading Japanese Firms Aims to Enhance Drone Pilot Expertise and Advance Domestic UAV Industry by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. The Japanese UAS Industrial Development Association (JUIDA) recently announced a new MOU with fellow Japanese firms Blue Innovation, […]

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Agricultural Drone Swarms, on the Drone Radio Show!

Agricultural drone swarms on the Drone Radio Show!  Arthur Erickson, CEO and Founder of Hylio, talks with host Randy Goers about his company, the FAA exemption for agricultural drone swarms and how this will impact the drone industry. Listen below: Drone Radio Show · Swarming Drones Coming To A Farm Near You – Arthur Erickson, […]

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Minnesota Police Drone Deployments Nearly Quadruple in Four Years, Proving Cost Effective

State Report Reveals Dramatic Increase in Drone Flights Despite Modest Budget Growth By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The state of Minnesota reported that the number of times police agencies in the state deployed drones without a warrant nearly quadrupled over the past four years, from 1,171 such missions in 2020 to 4,326 flights in […]

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Unifly Unveils Preliminary Results of SecureUTM Project at BELSPO/ESA NAVISP Workshop

Unifly Highlights Progress in Cyber Certification for UTM Systems Unifly, a leader in UAS Traffic Management (UTM) solutions, presented the progress and preliminary results of the NAVISP EL3-23: “SecureUTM” project at the Belgian National Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Workshop on June 19. The workshop, hosted by the Belgian Science Policy Office (BELSPO) and the […]

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Adam Bry’s Compelling Testimony on the US Drone Industry

Skydio CEO Highlights Challenges  in Competing with China Adam Bry, CEO of Skydio, Inc., provided crucial insights during his testimony this morning before the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party. His testimony was part of the presentation titled “From High Tech to Heavy Steel: Combatting the PRC’s Strategy to Dominate Semiconductors, Shipbuilding, and […]

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New Drones in India: Surveyaan V1 Receives Certification

Surveyaan V1 Drone by Nibrus Technologies Receives DGCA Type Certification New Certification Marks a Milestone for India’s Drone Industry Nibrus Technologies, a drone manufacturer in India, has announced that its Surveyaan V1 drone has received Type Certification from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). This accomplishment represents a significant achievement for Nibrus Technologies, reinforcing […]

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Legislation Needed to Boost U.S. Drone Innovation, Says Industry Expert

Former Red Cat COO Allan Evans Advocates for CHIPS Act-Style Incentives to Accelerate Domestic Drone Manufacturing and Reduce Reliance on Chinese Technology Editors Note: Today, June 26, 2024 th House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party is scheduled to hear testimonies on Chinese subsidies in the drone, semiconductor, steel and shipbuilding industries.  Adam Bry, […]

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