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Drone Swarms to the Rescue: Windracers Pioneers Autonomous Wildfire Response

Harnessing AI and Unmanned Aerial Fleets to Predict, Detect, and Combat Wildfires Across the Globe by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magil As large, destructive wildfires proliferate across the planet, firefighting agencies are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence and drone technology to help in battling the blazes. One day in the not-too-distant future a fleet of […]

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Skydio Introduces Dock for X10: The Future of Scalable, Autonomous Drone Flight

New System Offers Autonomous Drone Deployment for Critical Operations Skydio has announced the release of Dock for X10, a new system designed to make autonomous drone operations more accessible and scalable. This technology builds on the company’s long-standing commitment to autonomy, enabling drones to operate without the constant attention of a skilled pilot. According to […]

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Creating 3D Data with Pixels to Points in Global Mapper Pro

Unlocking the Power of Pixels: Efficient 3D Data Creation with Global Mapper Pro’s Pixels to Points Tool Sponsored Content.  The all-in-one geospatial software, Global Mapper Pro®, really does it all! From raster data viewing and editing to vector feature creation, Global Mapper Pro goes further to include tools for point cloud analysis and classification. The […]

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Wingtra Unveils MAP61: The Game-Changing Mapping Payload Redefining Survey Efficiency

New Payload Slashes Time and Boosts Efficiency for Complex Survey Projects by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb At InterGeo this week, Switzerland-based drone manufacturer Wingtra recently announced their new MAP61 mapping payload, which they describe as “the most efficient mapping sensor on the market”. Able to capture up to 1,140 acres in a single […]

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Quantum Systems Secures Over €100 Million in Series B Funding

New investments to support global expansion and technological advancements Quantum Systems, a key innovator in drone technology, has successfully raised over €100 million through an additional Series B funding round. The latest investors, Notion Capital and Porsche Automobil Holding SE (Porsche SE), have joined existing stakeholders in demonstrating their support for the company’s growth and […]

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Drone Express Wants to Become the Amazon of Drone Delivery

Drone Express Aims to Revolutionize Delivery with Marketplace Model and Rapid Service Expansion By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Drone Express, based in Dayton, Ohio, is pursuing a business model that company officials hope will someday make it the Amazon of the drone delivery industry. The company, which recently launched delivery service operations in Winston-Salem, […]

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Moon Oxygen, Military Drones, & Zipline Innovation: This Episode of Weekly Wings

In this episode of Weekly Wings: DroneLife.com podcast, hosts Paul Rossi, Samuel Stansberry, and Terry Neff dive into the latest developments in drone technology, space exploration, and public safety.   They kick off with Sierra Space’s groundbreaking technology to extract oxygen from lunar soil, a major advancement that could enable sustainable human presence on the […]

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New Parachute System Enhances Safety and Compliance for Acecore Drones

Partnership between Acecore and Drone Rescue Systems introduces advanced parachute safety measures. Acecore Technologies has partnered with Drone Rescue Systems to integrate new parachute systems that will improve both the safety and regulatory compliance of their drone platforms, Noa and Zoe. The collaboration brings autonomous, non-pyrotechnical parachute solutions to these drones, allowing them to meet […]

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Drone Technology Enhances Early Detection of Forest Fires

New System Offers Improved Accuracy for Firefighters Early detection of forest fires is critical to reducing their impact. Drones equipped with advanced cameras and artificial intelligence (AI) can provide firefighters with valuable time to respond quickly. This capability is becoming increasingly important as the risk of forest fires grows due to global warming. A study […]

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Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office to Launch Drones-as-First-Responder Program in The Woodlands

Texas county to initiate DFR program in Houston suburb By DRONELIFE Features Editor The Woodlands, Texas, a master-planned suburban development about 30 miles north of Houston, is joining the growing list of communities that are coming under the watchful eye of police agencies’ drones-as-first-responders programs. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s office, which patrols The Woodlands, plans […]

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