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PG&E Automates BVLOS Drone Compliance with AirData: A Case Study

Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) is taking a major step forward in drone operations by automating compliance for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) flights using AirData’s fleet management platform. This move enables PG&E to expand its drone program safely and efficiently, supporting critical missions like wildfire prevention across its 70,000-square-mile service area in California. […]

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Pierce Aerospace and MITRE Partner to Advance Remote ID Research

Collaboration will enhance UAS remote identification, airspace safety, and homeland security capabilities Pierce Aerospace and MITRE Launch New Remote ID Research Partnership Pierce Aerospace has announced a new collaboration with MITRE aimed at advancing the development of Remote ID and related technologies for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Under a new memorandum of understanding, Pierce Aerospace […]

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Progress in BVLOS Rulemaking: A Turning Point for U.S. Commercial Drone Operations

After years of anticipation and industry advocacy, the U.S. is finally seeing movement on a federal rule that could transform commercial drone operations: the Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) rule. This long-awaited regulation aims to allow drones to fly beyond the operator’s direct line of sight without the need for individual waivers, unlocking large-scale […]

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AI-Driven UTM Deployed in North Texas to Monitor Drone Traffic

Canadian company launches Texas drone traffic management system By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill As drone traffic increases in the skies above North Texas, a Canadian digital infrastructure provider has established a UAS traffic management system (UTM) to give drone operators and regulators an opportunity to see who is sharing the crowded airspace. Toronto-based AirMatrix […]

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ANRA Technologies Becomes First EASA-Certified U-space Service Provider

Milestone Achieved at Airspace World Marks Major Step Forward for Europe’s Drone Airspace Integration ANRA Secures First-Ever EASA Certification for U-space Services ANRA Technologies has become the first company certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) as a U-space Service Provider (USSP), marking a significant step forward for Europe’s drone integration efforts. The […]

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WarrenUAS Receives FAA Approval to Train Students on Large Drones

New exemption allows Warren County Community College to expand its advanced UAS training capabilities WarrenUAS, the unmanned systems training program at Warren County Community College in New Jersey, has been granted a major federal exemption. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved WarrenUAS to train students on large drones—those weighing more than 55 pounds—in the […]

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Teledyne FLIR and AerialOGI Launch First Dual-Use OGI Camera Module

New AerialOGI-N Enables Real-Time Detection of Gas Emissions by Hand or Drone Teledyne FLIR OEM and AerialOGI Unveil AerialOGI-N Teledyne FLIR OEM has teamed up with optical gas imaging specialist AerialOGI to launch the AerialOGI-N, a groundbreaking optical gas imaging camera module designed to streamline gas inspection workflows. The AerialOGI-N is the first optical gas […]

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Commercial Drone Alliance’s Lisa Ellman Calls for Restoring American Leadership in Drones at Industry Summit

Summit Opens Amid Policy Shifts and Market Changes At the Commercial Drone Innovation and Security Summit in Washington, D.C., Lisa Ellman, CEO of the Commercial Drone Alliance, delivered a passionate call to action for the U.S. drone industry. Her remarks come as the federal government continues efforts to reduce reliance on Chinese-manufactured drones-and on the […]

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Evolve Dynamics Unveils Foxe and Wolfe: New Miniature Drones for Defense Operations

UK Manufacturer Introduces New Military Drones: Rugged ISR Platforms Inspired by Battlefield Lessons and Built for Harsh Environments Evolve Dynamics Launches Two Tactical UAS Platforms This week, as Europe marked the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, British drone manufacturer Evolve Dynamics introduced two new military drones: Foxe and Wolfe. The announcement took […]

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SimActive’s Correlator3D Enables Dewberry to Fuse Lidar and Imagery for Advanced Mapping

Dewberry uses Correlator3D to create enhanced deliverables by combining lidar data with image-derived surfaces SimActive Software Supports Advanced Data Fusion for Mapping Projects SimActive Inc. has announced that Dewberry, a well-established professional services firm, is using its Correlator3D™ software to fuse lidar and imagery data for improved mapping results. By combining lidar-derived elevation with image-based […]

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