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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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Montgomery County Secures First Conviction with Drone as First Responder Program: A Milestone in Public Safety

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Drone Footage Key in Assault Conviction as Montgomery County’s DFR Program Demonstrates Impact on Evidence Collection and Situational Awareness by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb A press release issued today by the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office touted the first conviction as a result of their Drone as First Responder (DFR) program after a […]

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Amazon Extends Drone Delivery Service to Phoenix Area

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New Prime Air location in West Valley offers rapid drone deliveries for select items Amazon’s Prime Air drone delivery service has now launched in the Phoenix Metro Area, with operations based near Tolleson, Arizona. This expansion, first announced last April, is part of Amazon’s broader effort to provide faster deliveries using drone technology. The Phoenix […]

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What Kind of Drones is Ukraine Buying?

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The Diverse Range of Drones Supports Tactical and Strategic Needs on the Battlefield Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense is building a robust drone fleet as it modernizes and expands support for its Armed Forces. From reconnaissance to targeted strikes, Ukraine’s diverse mix of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) highlights the crucial role drones play in both military […]

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LIFT Japan Set to Launch eVTOL Flight Experiences at Expo 2025

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Marubeni Aerospace Partners with LIFT Aircraft to Bring HEXA eVTOL to Japan LIFT Aircraft, in partnership with Marubeni Aerospace, plans to launch its unique pay-per-flight eVTOL service in Japan during World Expo 2025. Following successful demonstrations in Osaka and an exhibition at SusHi Tech 2024 in Tokyo, the collaboration marks Japan as the first market […]

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Voliro T Version 5: Aerial Inspection Technology for Extreme Environments

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New Upgrades Enhance Efficiency, Safety, and Durability for Critical Inspections Industries requiring reliable, efficient inspection solutions in challenging environments now have a new option. The latest release, Voliro T Version 5, brings together hardware and software advancements to meet the growing demand for precise, responsive, and durable inspection technology. Developed in collaboration with experts in […]

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Unity in Crisis: How Drone Teams Mobilized to Aid Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief in Eastern Tennessee

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(Part of a series on the drone community’s response to natural disasters) Hurricane Helene, the massive and deadly storm that tore through a large swath of the U.S. Southeast in late September, triggered a tremendous response from the drone-flying community, as individual operators and private companies deployed their UAVs to transport much needed supplies and […]

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