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Ukraine’s Drone Production Surge: A Strategic Shift in Modern Warfare

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Ukraine’s Strategic Drone Production Boosts Military Capabilities Amid Conflict Amid the ongoing conflict with Russia, Ukraine is significantly ramping up its drone production capabilities. On August 6, 2024, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that domestic manufacturers have been contracted to produce over one million drones this year. This move comes as part of a broader […]

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DroneUp Achieves 500 Deliveries in a Single Day, Setting New Industry Benchmark

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Autonomous Drone Delivery Leader Improves Efficiency and Capacity Through Advanced Automation DroneUp, one of America’s first autonomous drone delivery companies, has announced a new industry benchmark by completing 500 deliveries in a single day. This milestone also includes significant advancements in the pilot-to-drone ratio, enhancing operational efficiency. Scaling Drone Delivery for Commercial Viability DroneUp’s research […]

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Sharks, Surfers and More: Surf Life Saving on the Drone Radio Show!

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Don’t miss Australia’s Surf Life Saving on the Drone Radio Show!  Oliver Heys and James Bassam discuss Surf Life Saving, the use of drones to monitor sharks and the evolution of Australia’s long range UAV coastal monitoring program with host Randy Goers. Drone Radio Show · How UAV Technology is Making Swimming Safer: Oliver Heys & […]

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Joby Applies for Type Certification in Australia for eVTOL Aircraft

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Santa Clara-Based Developer Aims to Enhance Urban Mobility with Electric Air Taxis in Melbourne and Sydney by 2025 by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Santa Clara-based electric drone taxi developer Joby recently announced that it had applied for type certification in Australia for its eVTOL aircraft, designed to enhance urban mobility in congested areas.  […]

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Targeting Rogue Drones: University of Kentucky Professor Wins Prestigious NSF Award

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Dr. Xu Jin’s Cutting-Edge Research on Cooperative Control Algorithms Aims to Enhance Drone Security and Capture Rogue UAVs by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb A professor at the University of Kentucky recently received a prestigious research award from the NSF for his innovative work on making drones safer. Xu Jin, Ph.D., assistant professor in […]

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Avionics Networks Joins Viasat’s Velaris Partner Program

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LECO-SOLARIS Solution Enhances UAV Connectivity for Critical Operations with Viasat’s Advanced Satellite Network by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Avionics Networks, a company focused on developing innovative communications systems for UAVs, recently announced their participation in telecommunications giant Viasat’s Velaris partner program, giving them access to Viasat’s drone and advanced air mobility focused satellite […]

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FAA Drone & AAM Symposium 2024, Key Takeaways and Future Predictions: A DRONELIFE Exclusive from Dawn Zoldi

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Reflections on the FAA Drone & AAM Symposium DRONELIFE is honored to post this Op-Ed by industry thought leader Dawn Zoldi on the conversations and results from the recent FAA Drone and AAM Symposium, sponsored by the FAA and AUVSI.  If you missed attending, read on for an inside view of the key messages delivered […]

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China Amends Drone Export Controls Amid Rising Scrutiny

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New Regulations Target High-Precision Equipment, Adjust Standards for Drone Components China will implement changes to its drone export controls starting September 1, 2024, according to a Reuters article. The amendments, which include adding high-precision measurement equipment to the control list and adjusting standards for certain unmanned aircraft components, come in response to increased scrutiny from […]

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Magnolia’s Fire Department Leverages Drones to Tackle Natural Disasters and Rapid Growth

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Small Texas Town Puts its Drone Program to Work Combatting Natural Disasters By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Since the spring of 2023, when it first began operating a drone program, the fire department of the small city of Magnolia, Texas has put its UAV to work to deal with a number of floods and […]

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MassDOT Aeronautics Teams Up with MassDOT Highway to Pioneer Drone Technology for Smarter Highway Maintenance

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Drones and Data Analytics Set to Transform Highway Inspections in Massachusetts The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Aeronautics Division is teaming up with MassDOT Highway to take highway inspections and maintenance to the next level using drones and data analytics. They’ve applied for a $1 million grant from the Federal Highway Administration’s Accelerated Innovation Deployment […]

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