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WingXpand Announces Partnership with Raytheon and New VTOL Capability for Defense and Civil Missions

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U.S.-Made Smart Plane Innovations Enhance Threat Detection and Tactical Flexibility WingXpand, an autonomous smart plane manufacturer based in St. Louis, Missouri, has announced a new collaboration with Raytheon, an RTX business known for its defense technology. This collaboration aims to advance capabilities in threat detection and operational flexibility for defense and civil applications. Additionally, WingXpand […]

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SkyDrive Partners with FEAM Aero to Bring eVTOL Maintenance Infrastructure to the US

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New collaboration combines SkyDrive’s eVTOL expertise with FEAM Aero’s extensive line maintenance network, paving the way for regional air mobility integration across U.S. aviation systems. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Japanese eVTOL developer Skydrive recently announced a new strategic partnership with F&E Aircraft Maintenance (Miami), LLC to provide a framework for future eVTOL […]

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Modovolo Lift: A New Approach to Drones with Modular Design and Extended Flight Time

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Modovolo Co-Founder and CEO Justin Call Discusses the Innovative Bicycle Wheel-Inspired Drone In a world where high-cost drones with limited flight times are common, Modovolo is breaking the mold with its Modovolo Lift. In this DRONELIFE Exclusive interview, Co-founder and CEO Justin Call shared insights into how this modular, bicycle wheel-inspired drone could offer both […]

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Brazilian Drone Industry Takes Flight: BIRDS’ VEGA UTM Selected for National Airspace Modernization Project

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Brazil’s DECEA Selects VEGA UTM for Nationwide Drone Traffic Management, Paving the Way for Advanced Airspace Integration in Forestry, Agriculture, and Mining by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Brazil-based Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) developer and High Lander subsidiary BIRDS recently announced that their VEGA UTM product had been selected by the Brazilian air traffic […]

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FAA Approval Allows ANRA Technologies’ Services to Support BVLOS Waiver Applications

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New FAA Authorization Supports NYPA’s Beyond-Visual-Line-of-Sight Drone Missions ANRA Technologies announced a significant milestone with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granting it a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) to deploy its strategic drone conflict detection and conformance monitoring services. In collaboration with the New York Power Authority (NYPA), ANRA’s solution will enhance safety and efficiency for […]

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Rising Above the Storm: How Drones Are Revolutionizing NYC’s Disaster Response 12 Years After Hurricane Sandy

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(Part of a series on the drone community’s response to natural disasters) Last week marked the 12th anniversary since Hurricane Sandy slammed into the U.S. East Coast, causing tremendous devastation across wide areas of New York and New Jersey. In New York City, at least 43 people died as a result of the storm, which […]

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ideaForge Reaches 550,000 UAV Flights, Driving India’s Drone Manufacturing Goals

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The Indian UAV manufacturer advances self-reliance with 70% localization and robust technology for diverse applications In a significant achievement for India’s drone industry, ideaForge has crossed 550,000 successful UAV flights, with one of its drones taking off every four minutes. This milestone highlights ideaForge’s commitment to localizing drone technology and aligns with India’s aim to […]

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DJI and SkyPixel Announce 10th Annual Photo & Video Contest with New “Handheld” Category

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Contest Expands to Showcase Aerial and Handheld Videography with Over $170,000 in Prizes A Decade of Creativity and Community DJI and SkyPixel have officially launched the 10th Annual SkyPixel Photo & Video Contest, celebrating a decade of stunning aerial photography and videography. From November 7, 2024, to February 10, 2025, participants can submit entries to […]

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The Security of the National Airspace and the Future of AAM Require Increased Airspace Awareness

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At DRONELIFE, we are proud of our partnership with DRONERESPONDERS, an international public safety drone community.  Here, we are please to present this guest post by Charles Werner, Director of DRONERESPONDERS, on the need to equip first responders with counter drone technology, training, and authority. DRONELIFE neither accepts nor makes payments for guest posts. Empowering Local Responders […]

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Sony Ends Sales of Airpeak S1 Drone Line

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Discontinuation Reflects Challenges in Competitive Commercial Drone Market Sony Group Corporation recently announced it will discontinue the Airpeak S1 drone and related accessories by March 31, 2025, due to “changes in the business environment.” The Airpeak line aimed to combine Sony’s camera expertise with high-performance drone technology but faced stiff competition from established brands. Discontinuation […]

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