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University of North Dakota and GrandSKY Collaborate on NASA-Funded UAS Weather Forecasting Project

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Project Enhances UAS Capabilities for Safer Airspace Integration The University of North Dakota (UND) is partnering with GrandSKY on a NASA-funded project to enhance Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) forecasting. By integrating data collected from “Meteodrone,” the project aims to develop a high-accuracy weather forecasting system. The initiative will improve flight planning and airspace management, particularly […]

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Event 38 and Phoenix Air Unmanned Complete BVLOS Pipeline Inspection Demo

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Successful Fixed-Wing VTOL Flight Covers 320 Miles for Shell Pipeline Corporation Event 38 Unmanned Systems and Phoenix Air Unmanned (PAU) have completed a beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) pipeline inspection demo using the E455 fixed-wing vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) drone. The demonstration covered 320 miles in just under 7.6 flight hours, validating the […]

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Dufour Aerospace’s Aero2 Completes Historic Hybrid-Electric Test Flights

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The Aero2 Self-Charges Batteries Mid-Flight, Setting a New Standard for Sustainable Cargo and Remote Sensing Solutions by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab Swiss drone manufacturer Dufour Aerospace recently announced the completion of its first flight test campaign with their in-house hybrid electric powertrain for its Aero2 drone. The Aero2 flew several test flights in […]

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Utah Partners with BETA Technologies to Launch Electric Aviation Ahead of 2034 Winter Olympics

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Landmark Agreement Signed During Utah Aerospace & Defense Day Showcases Vision for Statewide Electric Aircraft Network and Sustainable Air Transportation by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab In recent news from Salt Lake City, the Utah Aerospace & Defense group (47G) is scheduled to sign a landmark agreement with South Burlington, Vermont-based electric aircraft manufacturer, […]

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Durham County Council Leverages Drone Technology for Solar Farm Inspections

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New Drone-in-a-Box System Enhances Efficiency at the Morrison Busty Low-Carbon Depot Revolutionizing Solar Panel Inspections Durham County Council has adopted advanced drone technology to inspect over 5,000 solar panels at the Morrison Busty low-carbon depot in the UK. The innovative approach drastically reduces inspection time and resources. The 23-acre solar site powers the depot, which […]

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Drones in the Wrong Hands: How Criminals Use UAVs to Threaten Prisons and Jails

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Bad actors use drones to threaten jails, prisons By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill This is the second in a series of articles, examining the problems posed to critical infrastructure sites and other significant potential targets of drone incursions by hostile actors. Part one described current federal laws pertaining to the use of counter-drone technology. […]

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Matternet Receives Approval for M2 Drone Operations in Saudi Arabia

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Approval Marks a Milestone for Drone Delivery in the Middle Eas Matternet has announced approval from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to operate its M2 drone, marking the first time the nation’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has granted such approval. The decision follows GACA’s recognition that the M2 drone’s FAA Type Certification meets […]

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Garuda Aerospace Deploys Free Drone Surveillance to Protect Olive Ridley Turtles

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New initiative aims to combat illegal fishing and support conservation along Chennai’s coastline. Garuda Aerospace has announced a three-month initiative to protect endangered Olive Ridley turtles along Chennai’s coastline. In partnership with the Tree Foundation and the Tamil Nadu Departments of Forest and Fisheries, the company is offering free drone surveillance to combat illegal fishing […]

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Navigating the Limits: Federal Laws Restrict Counter-Drone Measures for Critical Infrastructure

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Federal law limits counter-drone measures for infrastructure sites By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Recent incidents involving drones flying near sensitive government sites, such as military bases, or over other potentially vulnerable targets, such as sports stadiums, have raised significant questions as to the best way to protect these sites from incursions by drones operated […]

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DJI’s Big Move, US Drone Manufacturing and the Future of Counter UAS on Weekly Wings

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In this episode of Weekly Wings, a DroneLife.com podcast, Paul Rossi and Terry Neff break down some of the most critical updates in the drone industry, including DJI’s decision to remove GeoZone restrictions and the broader implications of the ongoing U.S. push to eliminate Chinese drone influence. They discuss how this move aligns with the […]

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