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Drones are a Key Tool to Protect Forests: the FAO Report

Drones One of Five Key Innovations to Protect Forests from Increasing Wildfire and Pest Threats Climate change is significantly increasing the vulnerability of the world’s forests to stressors such as wildfires and pests, according to a new report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Released at the 27th session of […]

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ACSL Unveils TENSO: The Next-Gen Smart Controller for SOTEN Drones

Enhanced Usability, Durability, and Connectivity for Field Operation Japanese dronemaker ACSL Inc. recently announced their newest offering- TENSO, a new smart controller for their SOTEN drone, which is also receiving some major updates. The new TENSO controller uses the same AES256 encryption communication protocol between it and the drone as the standard unit, but adds […]

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Enhancing Security: Asylon Robotics’ DroneDog Safeguards 2024 Republican National Convention

Milwaukee Fire Department Teams Up with ‘Spot’ to Mitigate Chemical Threats and Ensure Attendee Safety Pennsylvania-based automated security system developer Asylon Robotics recently shared that their DroneDog system was used to enhance security at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in collaboration with the Milwaukee Fire Department’s Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Team. Affectionately nicknamed […]

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Drone Express Launches Delivery Operations in Winston-Salem, NC

Innovative Drone Delivery Service Enhances Convenience and Sustainability Drone Express, a leading provider of drone delivery services, has announced the launch of its operations in Winston-Salem, NC. This new service will be based at SouthEast Plaza Shopping Center and is set to begin in late summer, aiming to bring advanced delivery solutions to the community. […]

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Consortium Explores 5G-Enabled Drone Deliveries in Remote Areas of the UK

Skyports and Partners Aim to Enhance Connectivity in Orkney Islands A new consortium, led by Skyports Drone Services, has been launched to explore the potential of 5G services in supporting drone operations in rural areas. Funded by the UK Space Agency, the Connectivity for Remote Orkney Future Transport (CROFT) project will investigate how space technologies […]

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Drone Delivery: A Win-Win for Vendors and Customers

Survey Highlights High Customer Satisfaction and Increased Revenue Drone delivery is gaining traction as a viable and efficient delivery method, bringing substantial benefits to both customers and vendors. According to a recent survey conducted by DroneUp, drone deliveries are not only meeting but exceeding customer expectations while also driving incremental revenue for retailers. High Customer […]

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FlytBase and Pix4D Partner to Streamline Drone Data Processing Workflows

Integration Simplifies Project Management for Automated Drone Operations FlytBase, a drone autonomy software platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Pix4D, a leading photogrammetry platform for terrestrial and drone mapping. This collaboration aims to streamline drone data processing workflows by allowing FlytBase users to seamlessly upload their drone-captured data directly to the PIX4Dcloud online platform, […]

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Why Didn’t the Secret Service Use Drones to Protect Former President Trump?

The Role of Drones in Protecting High-Profile Events: A Lesson from the Trump Rally Shooting On July 13, a tragic incident unfolded at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where a gunman, identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, opened fire from a rooftop near where former President Donald Trump was speaking. This event resulted in the […]

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High-Stakes Security, Solar Drones, and EV Harley Davidsons: This Week on Weekly Wings

You Won’t Want to Miss this Episode of Weekly Wings: Your Drone Industry Podcast from the Pilot Perspective   In this gripping episode of Weekly Wings, the team delves into some of the most intriguing and impactful developments in the drone industry. Hosts Paul, Samuel, and Terry kick off the episode by addressing the recent […]

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Drones on the “Blue sUAS” List Won’t Necessarily Stay There: DIU to Hold “Competitive Refresh”

An article in National Defense reports that the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), the entity responsible for the development and maintenance of the Blue sUAS list, will hold a “competitive refresh” of the list later this year.  The DIU’s Blue sUAS list is a critical certification for drone manufacturers.  The list indicates a “secure platform” suitable […]

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