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FAA Imposes New Drone Flight Restrictions Amid Northeast Drone Sightings

Public Concerns Over Recent Drone Sightings Prompt Temporary Flight Bans The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has expanded temporary restrictions on drone flights in response to reports of unusual activity in the northeastern United States. On Friday, the FAA announced additional Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) prohibiting drone operations over 30 areas in southern New York and […]

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XTEND Secures $8.8M U.S. Department of Defense Contract for AI-Driven Tactical Drones

New Contract Highlights Smart Loitering Munitions Technology XTEND, a company specializing in AI-powered tactical drone technology, has secured an $8.8 million contract from the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) Irregular Warfare Technical Support Directorate (IWTSD). The contract focuses on delivering Precision Strike Indoor & Outdoor (PSIO) small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS). A Tactical Advance in […]

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Draganfly Completes Initial Test Flights for Mass General Brigham Drone Delivery Project

Exploring UAVs for Healthcare Logistics: Reducing Delays and Improving Access to Critical Medical Supplies in the Greater Boston Area by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab Saskatoon, Saskatchewan company Draganfly Inc, a drone solutions and systems developer, today announced the successful completion of initial flights as part of a proof-of-concept, research-and-development drone delivery project for […]

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NDAA FY25: Key Takeaways for the Drone Industry

Congress Passes NDAA FY25: Implications for Chinese-Made Drones, U.S. Manufacturing, and National Security The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025, now awaiting President Biden’s signature, includes significant provisions affecting the drone industry. The bill has sparked responses from major stakeholders, including the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) and China’s DJI, […]

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Laser Communication on Drones: A New Frontier for Resilient Data Transfer

Cucuyo and Cavok UAS Partner to Demonstrate Laser Communication Technology on UAVs German-based Cucuyo and French company Cavok UAS have announced a strategic partnership, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to integrate Cucuyo’s innovative laser communication terminal into Cavok’s professional drone platforms. The collaboration aims to test and validate the functionality of Cucuyo’s P-100 terminal […]

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SkyDrive and Osaka Metro Announce eVTOL Plans for Osaka

“Osaka Diamond Routes” to Offer Scenic Air Travel and Enhanced Urban Mobility SkyDrive Inc. and Osaka Metro Co., Ltd. have revealed plans for the “Osaka Diamond Routes,” a future eVTOL network designed to enhance mobility in Osaka, Japan. The announcement was made at the “Osaka Roundtable” and outlines plans to connect four key areas in […]

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Drones Deliver Holiday Cheer: Wing Partners with DoorDash for Mall-Based Drone Delivery Subtitle:

Revolutionizing Shopping in Dallas-Fort Worth: Wing’s High-Speed Drones Bring Gifts and Meals to Your Doorstep in Minutes by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Reindeer with milk and cookies in tow this holiday season? Try drones. Wing is excited to announce that it’s partnering with DoorDash and Brookfield Properties in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, offering […]

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Inspired Flight Drones Achieve Both Green UAS and Blue UAS Certifications

New Certifications Highlight NDAA Compliance and Cybersecurity Standards for Secure Drone Operations Inspired Flight has announced that its IF1200A and IF800 Tomcat drones have received Green UAS certification from the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI). These certifications ensure that the platforms meet National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) compliance and cybersecurity requirements. Additionally, the […]

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Oklahoma Governor Stitt’s Taiwan Visit Expands Drone and Aerospace Partnerships

State-Level Collaboration Advances U.S. Drone Market and Strengthens Economic Ties with Taiwan in Energy and Aerospace by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab As the United States works to increase its presence within the global drone market by collaboration, individual states have started creating partnerships with foreign governments in order to advance their own domestic […]

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Sky Elements Sets Guinness World Record with 5,000-Drone Gingerbread Village Holiday Show

Sky Elements scores another world record for holiday drone show By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Sky Elements, the largest drone show company in the U.S., has been racking up world records for some time now, but its most recent record comes with a big helping of holiday cheer. Recently, the company set a new […]

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