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New initiative focuses on passive drone detection in coastal and maritime environments The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence (ASSURE) have launched a major testing initiative to evaluate passive drone detection systems. The Cape May Ferry UAS Detect, Track and Identify Test Event, taking place from […]
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Partnership with Virginia Tech Enables Safer, More Dynamic Aerial Newsgathering Sinclair, a major U.S. media company, has reached a new milestone in drone journalism. On April 2, 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) accepted Sinclair’s Declaration of Compliance for Operations Over People. With this approval, Sinclair becomes the first broadcast media company authorized to fly […]
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Certification Helps Enable Safe and Legal Drone Flights Over People AVSS Completes Third-Party Testing for PRS-M30 AVSS – Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions – has completed third-party testing for its PRS-M30 parachute system designed for the DJI M30 Series. The testing meets the new ASTM F3322-24a standard, published in December 2024. This certification plays a key […]
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Ciconia’s Collision Avoidance System: Enhancing Airspace Safety for Crewed and Uncrewed Aircraft The safe integration of drones into national airspace is one of the biggest challenges facing the aviation industry today. Israel-based Ciconia, founded in 2016, is addressing this issue with its Coordination & Collision Avoidance System (C&CAS). Led by co-founder and CEO Moshe Cohen, […]
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Enhancing Drone Safety in Icy Conditions Images provided courtesy of UAF Geophysical Institute, used with permission. Photo credit: JR Ancheta. The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) Geophysical Institute has introduced a groundbreaking icing tower designed to improve drone flight safety in icy weather. This innovative facility will play a crucial role in Alaska’s efforts to […]
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It’s Time! Commercial UAV Expo Call for Speakers The organizers of Commercial UAV Expo recently released their call for speakers, accepting new submissions until March 7th. According to their press release, their Call for Speakers invites industry leaders, innovators, and experts to apply to present case studies and experiences around the theme, Drones in Action: […]
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As both commercial and recreational UAVs become more common, two recent events highlight the potential risk to other aircraft and onlookers. In this DRONELIFE Exclusive guest post, Dr. Ryan Wallace of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and the Boeing Center for Aviation and Aerospace Safety writes that drone incidents involving aircraft need to be a wake up call […]
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Advanced Drone Detection Technology Protects Players, Fans, and Sponsors at the PGA TOUR Event at Torrey Pines by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb San Diego-based SkySafe, a drone detection and airspace security software developer, recently announced it has renewed its partnership with the Farmers Insurance Open for the third consecutive year. The partnership ensures […]
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DJI Flip Combines Safety, Portability, and Professional-Grade Features in a Lightweight Design DJI, a global leader in drone technology, has introduced the DJI Flip, an all-in-one vlog camera drone designed for safety, portability, and high-quality photography. This release comes as the U.S. government continues to limit the use of professional DJI drones, yet the company […]
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FAA Urges Drone Pilots to Avoid Wildfire Areas to Prevent Accidents and Delays in Firefighting Efforts A drone collided with a firefighting aircraft over the Palisades fire on Thursday, grounding the firefighting aircraft and raising concerns about drone safety near active wildfires. The FAA and local officials are emphasizing the dangers of unauthorized drone flights […]
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