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Drones Take Dolphin Research to New Heights

Innovative UAV Design Allows Scientists to Collect Biological Samples from Dolphins Without Disturbing Them by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magil Scientists studying dolphins have long been confounded by the problem of how to assess the health of these animals in the wild. But thanks to a drone-based system designed by researchers in Texas and Oklahoma, […]

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Mid-Air Collisions: What Drone Operators Need To Know on this Episode of the Drone Radio Show

In this episode of the Drone Radio Show, Juan Plaza, CEO of consulting company Plaza Aerospace, talks about a recent mid-air collision – and its relevancy to the drone industry and drone operators.  Listen here: Drone Radio Show · Mid-Air Collisions: What Drone Operators Need to Know: Juan Plaza, CEO Plaza Aerospace Juan Plaza CEO […]

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Percepto Secures FAA Type Certificate, Enhancing Safety and Reliability in Drone Operations

The Federal Aviation Administration awards Percepto a Type Certificate, confirming the safety and reliability of their drone solutions for the energy sector. Percepto announced today that it has secured a Type Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), making it one of only three drone solutions globally to meet the stringent safety and reliability standards […]

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What the Reviewers Say About DJI Neo: The Pocket-Sized Drone That’s Big on Features

Designed for Content Creators, This Affordable UAV Packs 4K Video, AI Tech, and Ease of Use into a 135g Frame by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab DJI, the world’s largest drone manufacturer, recently announced their newest offering, and while it’s a big deal, the drone itself is…small. Like, really small. The new DJI Neo […]

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Teledyne FLIR Offers Discount on SIRAS Drones for First Responders

Promotion Provides a Major Discount on Professional-Grade Drones Through the End of 2024 Teledyne FLIR, a part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, has announced a limited-time promotion for first responders on its SIRAS™ drone. The promotion offers a 28 percent discount, bringing the price of the SIRAS down to $6,995. The offer is available until the […]

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Live Flight Demonstrations: From the Field at Commercial UAV Expo

A Showcase of Cutting-Edge Drone Technology in Action Amidst a Stunning Desert Landscape by DRONELIFE Contributor Paul Rossi The early morning sun shines over the gathering, with a large screen displaying the live drone demonstrations for the attendees. This morning’s live flight demonstration at the Commercial UAV Expo hosted by Sundance Media Group was a resounding […]

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FCC Adopts New Rules Allowing Drones to Operate in 5-GHz Spectrum

New Regulations Enable Safer and More Reliable Drone Operations in National Airspace By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill In a critical step toward integrating unmanned aerial system operations into national air traffic system, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Aug. 29 adopted new rules that, for the first time, enable drone control operations to be […]

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Drones for Safety to Space Navigation: on this episode of Weekly Wings

In this episode of Weekly Wings, co-hosts Paul Rossi and Terry Neff take listeners on a whirlwind tour of the latest developments in the drone industry and beyond. From dramatic rescue missions to cutting-edge military tech, and even a surprising navigation lesson from dung beetles, this episode is packed with fascinating insights and lively discussions. […]

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KDDI and Japan Airlines Successfully Test Multi-Drone System for Disaster Relief

Demonstration Marks Key Milestone in Japan’s ReAMo Project, Paving the Way for Safe and Efficient One-to-Many Drone Operations by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. Recently, Tokyo-based telecommunications operator KDDI Corporation and Japan Airlines recently announced that their system designed to allow […]

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Allen Control Systems Demonstrates Autonomous Drone Targeting and Destruction with Bullfrog™ Counter-Drone System at Department of Defense Event

Bullfrog™ System Showcases Advanced Autonomous Capabilities at Department of Defense Technology Even Allen Control Systems (ACS) recently demonstrated its Bullfrog™ counter-drone robotic gun system at the U.S. Department of Defense’s Technology Readiness Experimentation 2024 (TREX 24-2). The event, held at Camp Atterbury, Indiana, from August 19-26, provided a platform for emerging defense technologies. Unique Design […]

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