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US Drone Trial Could Transform Delivery Services Nationwide

FAA-Monitored Trial in Dallas-Fort Worth Tests the Future of Scaled Drone Deliveries Elsight, an ASX-listed company, is collaborating with DroneUp in a significant commercial drone delivery trial in the Dallas-Fort Worth region of the United States. This trial, closely monitored by the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), has the potential to reshape the landscape […]

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Event 38 Drone Secures BVLOS Waiver for Pipeline Inspection

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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Weather Drones, Ghost Sharks & Prison Smuggling: Weekly Wings Drone Podcast

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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Australian Drone Technology Assists in Combating Canadian Wildfires: Zombie Fires

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 Proposes $341,413 in Civil Penalties for Drone Regulation Violations

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, Walmart close drone delivery sites in 3 states to focus on D/FW operations

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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Lisa Ellman Appointed to FAA’s Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee

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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Ukraine Invests in Domestic Defense Industry to Strengthen Post-War Economy

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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Multi-Band Mesh Networking Technology on the Drone Radio Show!

On this episode of the Drone Radio Show, Amol Parikh, co-CEO of Doodle Labs. talks with host Randy Goers about the company’s revolutionary mesh communication radios, and how multi-band technology can benefit military and commercial applications.  Listen here: Drone Radio Show · Multi-Band Mesh Networking Technology in UAV Operations: Amol Parikh, Doodle Labs Amol Parikh […]

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UAVOS Tests AI-Driven Autopilot System for GNSS-Denied Environments

Autonomous Helicopter Successfully Navigates Using Computer Vision in Day and Night Conditions, Paving the Way for Advanced Drone Applications by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Silicon Valley-based autonomous helicopter developer UAVOS recently announced that they had successfully tested their autopilot system using computer vision in collaboration with a client. This innovative new AI-driven approach […]

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