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Private Drone Operators Deliver Aid After Hurricane Helene

Volunteers use heavy-lift drones to bring life-saving supplies to isolated communities in North Carolina’s mountainous region after roads are destroyed by the storm. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill After Hurricane Helene, a powerful and deadly storm, cut off almost all major roads serving western North Carolina, isolating thousands of people, a small group of […]

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Starcopter Unveils Highdra: A Game-Changing Commercial Drone with Flight-Hours Pricing Model

With a Modular Design and Unmatched Battery Life, the Highdra Offers Cost-Effective Flexibility for Surveying, Filming, and Mapping Projects by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb German drone developer Starcopter recently unveiled the Highdra, a 6-rotor commercial-focused UAV sold via an innovative flight-hours pricing model that makes it one of the most cost-effective, powerful solutions […]

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Aeros Unveils Airship-Based Drone Delivery System at Deliver America 2024

Zero-emission airborne warehouse and drone hub aim to transform last-mile package deliver Aeros, an airship-based logistics company, is set to introduce its innovative delivery solution at the 2024 Deliver America Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, from October 10-11. This event, which gathers leaders in retail, e-commerce, and supply chain industries, will be the platform for […]

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Skyfire is On the Ground for Hurricane Response: An Inside Look at the Mission

Drones are now a critical tool in disaster response – and as the US suffers a series of historic storms, drones are being deployed to help with search and rescue, road clearing, and recovery efforts. DRONELIFE is appreciative of Justin McCarthy and Matt Sloane for taking the time to provide this post from Skyfire Consulting, […]

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Mississippi State University’s Drones Aid FEMA’s Hurricane Relief in Georgia

Large UAS from MSU’s Raspet Flight Research Lab Provide Real-Time Data to Support Hurricane Helene Response and Flood Modeling Efforts in Collaboration with Federal Partners by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab Mississippi State University’s drones are flying a little further away from Starkville than usual, as they’re being deployed to Georgia for hurricane relief […]

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Corvus Robotics Launches Autonomous Inventory System for Lights-Out Warehouses

New drone-powered system operates without additional infrastructure, increasing productivity and inventory accuracy. Corvus Robotics has unveiled an updated version of its Corvus One autonomous inventory management system. The latest version brings an innovative feature to lights-out distribution centers, enabling drones to fly and manage inventory without the need for additional infrastructure, such as reflectors, stickers, […]

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Asylon Robotics Deploys Gas-Sniffing Security Robots at the Indy 500

Robots Enhance Security with Real-Time Chemical Detection at Major Event Asylon Robotics successfully deployed gas-sniffing security robots at the Indianapolis 500 this year, helping ensure the safety of over 300,000 attendees. The deployment was made possible through collaboration between Asylon Robotics, 908 Devices, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The advanced […]

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SimActive Software Enhances Construction Mapping for Bullseye Construction

SimActive’s Correlator3D™ software is being used for real-time mapping on construction projects. SimActive Inc. has announced that its photogrammetry software, Correlator3D™, is being used by Bullseye Construction to map large-scale construction projects. This collaboration allows Bullseye Construction to generate highly accurate map products such as digital surface models (DSMs), point clouds, and orthomosaics. By leveraging […]

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Swarming Lights, Bee Trackers & Microwave Defenses: on the Weekly Wings Drone Podcast!

In this episode of the drone podcast Weekly Wings! Swarming lights, bee trackers, microwave defenses, and more. In this week’s episode of Weekly Wings, Paul Rossi, Samuel Stansberry and Terry Neff cover a wide range of fascinating drone and space topics. The episode begins with a dive into the awe-inspiring Shenzhen drone light show, which […]

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Drone Pilots Gain Access to Over 200 Iconic Scottish Sites for ‘Once in a Lifetime’ Flights

New platform allows drone operators to capture footage from famous Scottish landmarks Drone operators now have a unique opportunity to fly their drones over some of Scotland’s most iconic historic landmarks. Stirling Castle, the childhood home of Mary Queen of Scots, is just one of over 200 sites managed by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) where […]

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