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NOAA and GrandSky Partner to Enhance Weather Forecasting with Drones

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Innovative 2-Year Research Agreement Utilizes Meteodrones to Improve Atmospheric Data Collection and Forecast Accuracy by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Association’s (NOAA) National Weather Service recently announced a new 2-year research partnership with North Dakota-based GrandSky Airfield Operations to use drones and other UAV assets to aid in weather […]

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Scott Howe on NASA’s Innovative Leap in Autonomy Software for Sikorsky Helicopters: A Glimpse into the Future of Air Taxis

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Revolutionizing Urban Air Mobility: NASA, Sikorsky, and DARPA’s Leap into Autonomous Flight Technology 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. NASA’s relentless pursuit of technological innovation has reached a new milestone with its recent collaboration with […]

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Aeronautics Unveils Hybrid Octoper™: Tactical UAS with Extended Flight Duration

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New Hybrid Propulsion System Enhances Mission Endurance and Versatility Aeronautics Ltd., a manufacturer of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for defense and homeland security markets, has launched the Hybrid Octoper™, a tactical multi-rotor UAS equipped with a hybrid propulsion system. The announcement was made ahead of Eurosatory 2024, where the system will be showcased. The Hybrid […]

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The Rise of Tiny FPV Drones in Warfare: How They’re Used

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How Small, Affordable Drones are Changing the Battlefield in Ukraine and Beyond Recent headlines have drawn attention to the significant impact of tiny FPV (First Person View) drones in modern warfare. Articles such as “How Could A Drone Weighing Just a Few Pounds Blow up a 46 Ton Tank” from Forbes, a report from the […]

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Skydio X10D Added to U.S. Department of Defense’s Blue UAS Cleared List

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New Drone Recognized for Enhanced Security and Operational Effectiveness Skydio, a U.S.-based drone manufacturer specializing in autonomous flight, has announced that its Skydio X10D model has been added to the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) Blue sUAS Cleared List. This recognition by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) highlights the Skydio X10D’s adherence to rigorous security […]

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Don’t Miss Anzu Robotics on the Public Safety Drone Review, June 4!

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Don’t Miss Randall Warnas of Anzu Robotics on the Public Safety Drone Review! Don’t miss the discussion with drone industry veteran and Anzu Robotics CEO Randall Warnas.  Scheduled for Tuesday, June 4 at 3:00 PM EST, the upcoming episode will give the audience a chance to ask their questions about a new hardware offering: a […]

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Amazon Expands Drone Delivery Operations with New FAA Approval

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FAA Grants Amazon BVLOS Permissions for Enhanced Urban Deliveries and Future Expansion Across the US by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab International “everything store” Amazon recently announced that they had received FAA approval to expand their drone delivery operations, having new permissions to conduct BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line Of Sight) missions around the College […]

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NAAA Says Drones Won’t Replace Airplanes: DRONELIFE Exclusive Interview

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Despite their growing presence, drones complement rather than replace manned aircraft in agriculture due to speed and capacity advantages, says NAAA CEO Andrew Moore. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Despite the growth in the use of drones in agricultural applications, unmanned aerial vehicles likely will not displace the use of manned aircraft in the […]

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Revolutionizing Underwater Surveys: The Aquaremona Drone by INFLUX and Nagasaki University

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New Omnidirectional Mapping Drone Enhances Monitoring of Vital Seaweed Beds for Carbon Deposits and Ecosystem Health This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. Tokyo-based underwater infrastructure provider INFLUX, in collaboration with Nagasaki University’s Marine Future Innovation Institute and the Graduate School of Engineering, recently announced that they had developed […]

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Liberaware’s Ibis Drone Surveys Unexplored Fukushima Nuclear Site

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This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. Innovative Drone Technology Enables Inspection of Highly Radioactive and Space-Limited Areas for the First Time Since 2011: Fukushima Nuclear Site Drone Inspection by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Chiba-based industrial drone developer Liberaware recently announced that their flagship Ibis drone, designed for […]

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