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Illumin Drone Shows Expands to U.S. with Spectacular Southern Debut

Canadian Drone Show Producer Aims to Dazzle Audiences with Story-Driven Displays and Cutting-Edge Technology Across Florida and Beyond by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab Toronto, Canada-based drone show producer Illumin Drone Shows recently announced a new expansion across the border, starting with shows in Florida and eventually across the southern U.S. market. Following rave […]

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SimActive’s Correlator3D Used for Mapping in New Zealand’s Challenging Terrain

Drone-based imagery processed for agriculture, environmental assessment, and engineering SimActive Inc.’s Correlator3D™ software is being used by GMAPSNZ to produce high-quality mapping products in New Zealand. GMAPSNZ has been using the software to handle New Zealand’s complex terrain, working in agriculture, environmental assessment, and engineering design. For over a decade, the company has relied exclusively […]

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North Carolina Drone Photographer Seeks Supreme Court Support for First Amendment Rights

Michael Jones asks the court to uphold his right to provide aerial information to clients. Yesterday, the Institute for Justice (IJ) filed a petition with the United States Supreme Court on behalf of Michael Jones, a drone photographer in North Carolina. The case brings forward an important question: does providing data and information through aerial […]

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House Passes Countering CCP Drones Act: Now What?

Legislation aims to limit Chinese drone manufacturers’ access to U.S. infrastructure On September 9, 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Countering CCP Drones Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) designed to address concerns about the presence of Chinese drones, specifically those from Da-Jiang Innovations (DJI), in U.S. infrastructure. The […]

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Keeping Belgium’s Skies Safe: How SkeyDrone Detects Drones Along the Coastline

With 18 drone flights daily, SkeyDrone’s cutting-edge technology aids law enforcement and prepares for the future of European airspace management. by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The skies above the Belgian coast saw an average of 18 drone flights per day during the months of July and August, according to a recent report released by […]

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Drone Sightings Disrupt Swedish Airport: A Growing Need for Global Counter-Drone Technology

Recent drone sightings at Stockholm Arlanda Airport echo past incidents like the Gatwick Airport disruption, highlighting the need for effective counter-drone systems at airports worldwide. [News and Commentary] In a scene reminiscent of the 2018 Gatwick Airport disruption, Sweden’s largest airport, Stockholm Arlanda, temporarily halted flights due to the appearance of multiple drones. The incident […]

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Drones Take Dolphin Research to New Heights

Innovative UAV Design Allows Scientists to Collect Biological Samples from Dolphins Without Disturbing Them by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magil Scientists studying dolphins have long been confounded by the problem of how to assess the health of these animals in the wild. But thanks to a drone-based system designed by researchers in Texas and Oklahoma, […]

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Mid-Air Collisions: What Drone Operators Need To Know on this Episode of the Drone Radio Show

In this episode of the Drone Radio Show, Juan Plaza, CEO of consulting company Plaza Aerospace, talks about a recent mid-air collision – and its relevancy to the drone industry and drone operators.  Listen here: Drone Radio Show · Mid-Air Collisions: What Drone Operators Need to Know: Juan Plaza, CEO Plaza Aerospace Juan Plaza CEO […]

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Percepto Secures FAA Type Certificate, Enhancing Safety and Reliability in Drone Operations

The Federal Aviation Administration awards Percepto a Type Certificate, confirming the safety and reliability of their drone solutions for the energy sector. Percepto announced today that it has secured a Type Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), making it one of only three drone solutions globally to meet the stringent safety and reliability standards […]

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What the Reviewers Say About DJI Neo: The Pocket-Sized Drone That’s Big on Features

Designed for Content Creators, This Affordable UAV Packs 4K Video, AI Tech, and Ease of Use into a 135g Frame by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab DJI, the world’s largest drone manufacturer, recently announced their newest offering, and while it’s a big deal, the drone itself is…small. Like, really small. The new DJI Neo […]

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