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Norwegian Government Partners with Meteomatics to Enhance Weather Prediction

Deploying Meteodrones for Accurate Weather Monitoring and Preparedness by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Swiss-based weather drone manufacturer Meteomatics recently announced a new multi-million euro partnership with the Norweigan government (via the Norweigan Research Center, or NORCE) that will help future-proof against unexpected climate and weather that might affect both citizens and critical infrastructure.  […]

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Down to Earth: Analyzing the Key Differences Between Aerial Vehicles and Satellites in Utility Grid Inspections

Comparing Drones and Satellites for Utility Grid Inspections DRONELIFE presents this guest post by Kaitlyn Albertoli, the Co-Founder and CEO of Buzz Solutions. Buzz Solutions safeguards the world’s energy infrastructure with an AI-powered predictive analytics platform for visual infrastructure inspections. The company enables field teams to prioritize and perform maintenance in a timely manner reducing the […]

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INTERGEO 2024: World’s Largest Geoinformation and Land Management Conference

Join Us at Messe Stuttgart, September 24-26, for Three Days of Cutting-Edge Exhibitions, Lectures, and Networking Opportunities with a Special Focus on Drone Technology at the Unmanned Systems Stage Germany’s own INTERGEO, the world’s largest geoinformation and land management conference, has begun ticket sales for its arrival at Messe Stuttgart in the eponymous capital of […]

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RapidFlight Secures $10 Million USAF Contract for 3D-Printed Autonomous Drones

Innovative AgileAviation™ Process to Be Demonstrated for National Security Applications RapidFlight, an integrated designer and manufacturer of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), has been awarded a contract worth up to $10 million by the United States Department of the Air Force (DAF) under the AFWERX Autonomy Prime program. This contract focuses on the development and production […]

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NOAA and GrandSky Partner to Enhance Weather Forecasting with Drones

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

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

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

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

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!

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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