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Drone Collision with Firefighting Aircraft Highlights Safety Risks in Restricted Airspace

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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

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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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What the Walmart and DroneUp Breakup Reveals About Drone Delivery Models

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Shifting Partnerships Highlight Challenges in Building Cost-Effective and Scalable Drone Delivery Systems Walmart’s recent decision to end its partnership with DroneUp marks a significant moment for the drone delivery industry. The retail giant terminated its collaboration with the logistics provider and reportedly divested its stake in the company. This move reflects both the evolving dynamics […]

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Phoenix Air Unmanned Completes 320-Mile Pipeline Patrol in Single Day

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Milestone Highlights Progress in BVLOS Pipeline Inspections Phoenix Air Unmanned (PAU) has announced the successful completion of a 320-mile pipeline patrol in just 7.6 flight hours using a single unmanned aircraft system (UAS). Conducted for Shell Pipeline Company (SPLC) in Louisiana, the achievement surpasses the project’s goal of patrolling 300 miles in a single flight […]

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Pierce Aerospace Secures $10M Contract for Remote ID Technology

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Partnership with Amentum Supports Department of Homeland Security Airspace Awareness Efforts Pierce Aerospace announced a $10 million subcontract from Amentum to support the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate. This agreement focuses on advancing Remote Identification (Remote ID) technology to enhance airspace awareness. Supporting Homeland Security with Remote ID The contract, awarded […]

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Drones Enhance Fisheries Surveillance in Maharashtra

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Cutting-Edge UAV Technology Strengthens Marine Resource Protection The Department of Fisheries in Maharashtra has launched an innovative fisheries surveillance project, marking the first drone-based enforcement initiative of its kind in India. Collaborating with ideaForge Technology Limited and Schnell Drone Technologies Ltd., the project leverages advanced UAV technology to monitor and protect the state’s marine resources […]

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Tulip Tech Opens US Offices Amid Growing Drone Battery Crisis

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European-American Innovation Addresses Drone Battery Supply Chain Challenges As the United States faces a critical shortage of drone batteries driven by rising tensions with China, a European-American collaboration offers a promising solution. Tulip Tech, a European-based company specializing in high-performance drone batteries, has announced the opening of its new US offices. The launch event, held […]

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AVSS Launches PRS-M4S for DJI Matrice 4 Series: See How it Works!

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New Parachute Recovery System Supports Regulatory Compliance for Flying Over People AVSS Introduces the PRS-M4S AVSS – Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions Inc. (AVSS) has announced the launch of its PRS-M4S Parachute Recovery System, designed for the newly unveiled DJI Matrice 4 Series. This product offers compatibility with both the DJI Matrice 4 Enterprise and DJI […]

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Flying Lion Achieves Milestone: Over 50,000 Drone as First Responder Flights Completed

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Expanding Drone Technology Enhances Safety for Communities and First Responders All images credit Flying Lion, used with permission. Flying Lion, Inc., a leading drone service provider, has announced a major achievement in Drone as First Responder (DFR) operations. By the end of 2024, the company successfully completed 55,773 DFR flights, with more than 35,000 conducted […]

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DJI Introduces Matrice 4 Series: Advanced Tools for Enterprise Drone Operations

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New Drones Enhance Mapping, Inspection, and Public Safety with AI Capabilities DJI has unveiled the Matrice 4 Series enterprise drones, featuring cutting-edge sensors, AI-powered tools, and a suite of capabilities aimed at improving aerial operations across various industries. The launch highlights DJI’s ongoing innovation in drone technology, even as the U.S. government continues efforts to […]

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