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How a Storm-Chasing UAV Designed for Climate Studies Became a Star in Twisters, While Maintaining Its Crucial Role in Atmospheric Research by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill For Professor Brian Argrow, the 2024 Super Bowl was an exciting event – not only for the big game itself – but it marked the first time he […]
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Agreement Focuses on Exploring Feasibility of eVTOL Use in Osaka Area SkyDrive Inc. and Osaka Metro Co., Ltd. have entered into an agreement to explore the practical use of eVTOL (electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing) technology in the Osaka area following the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. This collaboration aims to determine how eVTOLs could […]
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Ongoing Efforts to Limit Use of Chinese Drone Technology in the U.S. Intensify Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party have taken a new step in their ongoing efforts to address national security concerns […]
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FAA Approval Enables Advanced Pipeline Monitoring with Extended Flight Operations Event 38 Unmanned Systems has announced the approval of a drone service provider’s waiver for beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations. This approval, granted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), allows the use of Event 38’s E455 fixed-wing VTOL drone over more than […]
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You won’t want to miss this episode of the Weekly Wings drone podcast! The current stories in the drone industry, brought to. you from the pilot perspective. In this insightful episode of the Weekly Wings podcast, Paul Rossi, Samuel Stansberry, and Terry Neff bring you the latest in unmanned aerial systems (UAS) technology and its […]
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Advanced Drones Deployed to Detect Hidden Hotspots in Quebec’s Bushfire Zones In response to one of the most severe bushfire seasons on record, Canadian firefighters in Quebec are utilizing advanced drone technology from Australian company Carbonix. The initiative aims to combat the devastating wildfires that have plagued the region, particularly in remote and challenging terrains. […]
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FAA Takes Steps to Ensure Drone Operators Follow Airspace Regulations The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed $341,413 in civil penalties against 27 individuals who violated federal drone regulations between October 2022 and June 2024. These penalties are part of the FAA’s ongoing efforts to ensure that drone operators are aware of and adhere to […]
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DroneUp Refocuses on D/FW Operations Amid Strategic Realignment with Walmart By Jim Magill DroneUp, which said it would shut down its drone delivery operations conducted in partnership with Walmart in three states, instead plans to focus on flights in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, where the economics for growth are more favorable, a company official told […]
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Commercial Drone Alliance Executive Director and Global UAS Expert to Contribute to Aviation Safety The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA) has announced that its Executive Director, Lisa Ellman, has been appointed to the Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee (ARAC). U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg selected Ellman to represent the commercial drone industry for a two-year […]
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New Agreements Highlight Ukraine’s Commitment to Local Production of Military Technologies Ukraine is taking significant steps to bolster its defense capabilities and support its economy by focusing on domestic production. The Ministry of Defense has signed new agreements to procure locally produced drones, electronic warfare (EW) systems, and communication equipment, reports Global Defense News. These […]
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