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Court Ruling on Police Drone Footage: A Shift in Public Record Norms

California Appellate Court’s Decision Impacts Public Access to Police Drone Footage by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Last week, a California appellate court ruled that video footage from police drones collected in response to 911 calls is not automatically exempt from public record. The decision by the California Court of Appeal for the Fourth […]

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China’s Airspace Reformation: A New Era for Drones and eVTOLs

Drones in China: Unregulated Airspace Expansion to Boost Domestic UAV Industry and Align with International Standards by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Asia Nikkei, in partnership with Chinese business news conglomerate Caixin, recently reported on newly announced changes by Chinese civil air authorities that could see more of China’s airspace opened up to drones […]

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Spirit Aeronautical Systems S.A. and Garuda Aerospace S.A. Form Partnership to Expand Growth

A Strategic Alliance: Expanding Market Reach and Fostering Innovation in the Drone Industry Spirit Aeronautical Systems S.A., a leading Greek manufacturer of rotary and fixed-wing weaponized drones, and Garuda Aerospace S.A., a prominent Indian manufacturer of drones for civil applications, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at mutual growth and innovation. The partnership is expected […]

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Proposed Kentucky Privacy Law Could Be Devastating for Commercial Drones

News and Commentary.  Kentucky’s House Bill 45 is being touted as a privacy bill – and addresses a wide range of dystopian future scenarios, including microchipping people without their permission, disseminating deep fakes, and installing tracking devices on humans or property.  The sections on drone use, however, could have a negative impact on drone use […]

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Teal Drones Secures $90 Million Border Patrol Contract and Explores Future Defense Opportunities: DRONELIFE Exclusive Interview

Teal Drones wins new contract to supply aerial systems to patrol U.S. borders By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Federal agencies tasked with maintaining control of U.S. borders are increasingly turning to the use of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to provide “eyes in the sky,” to spot the movements of drug smugglers and undocumented immigrants. […]

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Baby, it’s Cold Outside: DJI Enterprise Publishes Winter Drone Guidelines

DJI Enterprise Releases Winter Drone Guidelines to Address Cold Weather Challenges Be ready for the next winter storm.  In an effort to enhance the safety and performance of drone operations in cold weather conditions, DJI, the world’s largest drone manufacturer, has released Winter Drone Guidelines. Whatever drone you fly, these comprehensive guidelines  address common issues […]

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Ziyan’s GreyWhaleG1: Raising the Bar for Unmanned Cargo Helicopters

Ziyan Unveils New Generation Cargo Unmanned Helicopter: GreyWhaleG1 Ziyan is ringing in the new year of 2024 with the release of its latest innovation, the GreyWhaleG1. This new generation cargo unmanned helicopter is set to revolutionize air transport solutions across challenging terrains. Announced on the company’s Facebook page, the GreyWhale G1 is designed for transporting […]

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Kawasaki Heavy Industries Tests Unmanned K-RACER-X2 VTOL for High-Altitude Deliveries in Japan’s Mountainous Regions

This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Minato City-based industrial conglomerate Kawasaki Heavy Industries recently successfully tested their helicopter-like “K-RACER-X2” VTOL at Ina Ski Resort, Nagano, Japan. Due to the declining population of Japan’s mountainous regions and the poorly maintained ground infrastructure, […]

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Drone Delivery in 2024: A Balanced Perspective

Explosive growth or steady progress? Drone delivery in 2024 is moving forward. The drone delivery sector has been the subject of numerous articles in recent months, with a variety of news outlets discussing its potential. A report from Future Market Insights projects significant growth for the industry, estimating that the global drone delivery service market […]

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FlyRoute Empowers Entrepreneurs with Service Partner Program, Paving the Way for National Expansion and Innovation in Drone Services

FlyRoute Launches Service Partner Program to Foster Entrepreneurship and National Expansion FlyRoute, a leading drone service provider for athletics, has announced the launch of its Service Partner Program. This initiative will empower entrepreneurs by offering them the opportunity to own a FlyRoute service territory, marking the company’s first steps towards national expansion. FlyRoute has carved […]

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