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FAA Data Shows Law Enforcement Drone Programs Rely Upon Chinese Drones

FAA Data Highlights Predominance of Chinese-Made UAVs in Texas Law Enforcement Fleets *Editor’s note: While the author examined data for the state of Texas, the data reflects trends found throughout the country. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill If the Countering CCP Drones Act, currently pending before the U.S. Senate, becomes federal law, it could […]

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Axon and Skydio Launch Comprehensive Drone Solution for Public Safety

New Offering Enhances Drone as First Responder Capabilities for Emergency Response Axon, a global leader in public safety technology, and Skydio, a premier U.S. drone manufacturer, have announced a new end-to-end offering aimed at enhancing the use of drones in public safety. This comprehensive solution focuses on the Drone as First Responder (DFR) program, enabling […]

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Unifly Enables First Autonomous Petrochemical Sample Transport at Port of Antwerp

Unifly UTM Supports A Milestone in Drone Logistics for the Industrial Sector Unifly, a leader in UAS Traffic Management (UTM) solutions, has announced its pivotal role in enabling the first-ever autonomous drone transport of petrochemical analysis samples at the Port of Antwerp. This groundbreaking initiative, part of the SAMPLIFLY project led by ADLC, SGS, and […]

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Neya Systems Partners With AUVSI to Develop UGV Cybersecurity Framework

Collaboration to Establish Standards and Certification Program for UGV Cybersecurity Neya Systems, a leading provider of off-road autonomy and mission planning software, has announced a new partnership with the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) to create a cybersecurity and supply chain framework and certification program for uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs). This initiative aims […]

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Skyfront Introduces Next-Generation Drone Magnetometer

Skyfront MagniPhy Enhances Surveying, Mineral Prospecting, and UXO Detection Skyfront, a leader in high-endurance hybrid drones, has launched the Skyfront MagniPhy, its latest drone magnetometer solution. This new tool is designed for various applications, including surveying, mineral prospecting, detecting orphaned wellheads, and finding landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO). The Skyfront MagniPhy features a new enclosure […]

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MatrixSpace Awarded $1.25M AFWERX Contract for UAS Sensor Development

Low SWAP-C UAS Payload to Enhance Replicator Initiative MatrixSpace has been awarded a $1.25 million Direct-to-Phase II SBIR contract by AFWERX to develop a low SWaP-C (Size, Weight, Power, and Cost) multi-function, multi-band antenna payload. This new project, based on the MatrixSpace Radar hardware platform, aims to address key challenges within the Department of the […]

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AgEagle Projects Explosive Growth: From Agriculture to Defense

Recent Contracts with French Army and UAE Signal AgEagle’s Strategic Shift and Rapid Expansion Potential by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magil AgEagle Aerial Systems, a company that started about 14 years ago as a manufacturer of drones and related products for the agricultural sector, is poised to see explosive growth based largely on sales of products […]

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Ground-breaking Study Explores How Drones are Transforming Ecological Restoration

In an exciting new development in ecological restoration, researchers from the Monash Warwick Alliance have published a ground-breaking study in the Journal of People and Nature that explores the integration of drones into forest restoration efforts. The study, a collaborative international effort led by researchers Coldrey and Thompson, marks a significant first in understanding stakeholder […]

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Hot Cars & LiPo Batteries: A Risky Combination for UAS Operators

Understanding the Impact of High Temperatures on LiPo Batteries and Best Practices for Safe Usage DRONELIFE presents this guest post by Douglas Spotted Eagle, Director/Client Experience and Pilot at theLIDARPros and Director of Education Programming at drone training and consulting firm Sundance Media Group. As the temperature rises, this post is a timely reminder that […]

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SkyDrive Begins FAA Type Certification: Paving the Way for eVTOL Innovations in American Airspace

Japanese Developer SkyDrive Collaborates with JCAB and FAA to Bring the SD-05 to Market, Targeting 2026 for North American Expansion by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Japanese “flying car” eVTOL (electronic vertical takeoff and landing) developer Skydrive recently announced that the FAA had accepted their application for type certification for their three-seater “Skydrive” SD-05 […]

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