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Pioneering the Skies: UAE Approves First Commercial Vertiport for Air Taxis

Dubai’s DXV Facility Sets the Stage for Advanced Air Mobility with Skyports and GCAA’s Vision for Urban Transport Transformation by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb The rapid progress of the middle eastern drone industry received a big boost from Dubai with the recent news that the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has granted technical […]

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Addressing Noise Concerns: A Key to Community Acceptance of Drone Delivery Technology

DEXA’s NEPA Testing Highlights Noise Mitigation and Environmental Responsibilit Noise is a major concern for consumers and a critical factor in gaining community acceptance for drone delivery technology. As companies refine their systems, addressing noise issues is a priority for successful integration into daily life. DEXA (Drone Express), a company specializing in autonomous drone delivery, […]

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DJI Launches DJI Flip: A Compact Vlog Camera Drone for Safe and Stunning Aerial Photography

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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Drone Show Association Formed to Develop Industry Standards and Safety

New Organization Aims to Enhance Drone Show Safety Following Orlando Incident Stakeholders have formed the International Drone Show Industry Association (IDSIA) to promote safety and quality standards for drone shows worldwide. This development comes in the wake of a recent accident at a drone show in Orlando, Florida, which injured a young spectator.  Investigation into this […]

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PG&E Embraces AI-Powered Asset Management with Sharper Shape’s CORE Software

5-Year Agreement Aims to Enhance Grid Resilience Amid Growing Wildfire Concerns Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) has signed a 5-year agreement with Sharper Shape to use their CORE (Cloud Optimized Remote Evaluation) software for utility asset management. This partnership, which began in 2019, will help PG&E create a digital twin of its infrastructure using LiDAR […]

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EagleView’s High-Tech Response to Natural Disasters: Capturing Devastation from Above

EagleView produces high-resolution images in the wake of disasters By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Soon after two powerful and devastating hurricanes, Helene and Milton, struck Florida within weeks of each other last fall, data analytics company EagleView Technologies was on the scene, capturing high-resolution aerial images of the destruction to aid recovery efforts and assist […]

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Drone Technology Saves the Day: Rescuing a Rural Apple Harvest in Japan

KDDI and DJI Flycart 30 Prove Vital in Overcoming Logistics Challenges After Heavy Rains in Ishikawa Prefecture This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Natural disasters are a fact of life in rural Japan, but that doesn’t mean they can’t have devastating […]

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What the Walmart and DroneUp Breakup Reveals About Drone Delivery Models

Shifting Partnerships Highlight Challenges in Building Cost-Effective and Scalable Drone Delivery Systems Walmart’s recent decision to end its partnership with DroneUp marks a significant moment for the drone delivery industry. The retail giant terminated its collaboration with the logistics provider and reportedly divested its stake in the company. This move reflects both the evolving dynamics […]

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Drones Enhance Fisheries Surveillance in Maharashtra

Cutting-Edge UAV Technology Strengthens Marine Resource Protection The Department of Fisheries in Maharashtra has launched an innovative fisheries surveillance project, marking the first drone-based enforcement initiative of its kind in India. Collaborating with ideaForge Technology Limited and Schnell Drone Technologies Ltd., the project leverages advanced UAV technology to monitor and protect the state’s marine resources […]

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Tulip Tech Opens US Offices Amid Growing Drone Battery Crisis

European-American Innovation Addresses Drone Battery Supply Chain Challenges As the United States faces a critical shortage of drone batteries driven by rising tensions with China, a European-American collaboration offers a promising solution. Tulip Tech, a European-based company specializing in high-performance drone batteries, has announced the opening of its new US offices. The launch event, held […]

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