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Global Experts Gather for Drone Show Safety Round Table on May 8

Free virtual event hosted by SPH Engineering to explore safety innovations, regulations, and future standards in drone light shows. SPH Engineering – developers of Drone Show Creator – recently announced their Drone Show Safety Round Table to be held May 8, 2025, allowing drone professionals and enthusiasts a chance to gain key insights within the […]

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Korean Air to Build Urban Air Mobility and Aviation Safety Hub in Bucheon

New facility aims to lead Korea’s next era in air transportation and safety training Korean Air has announced plans to construct a major Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and Aviation Safety Research and Development (R&D) Center in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province. The investment, totaling KRW 1.2 trillion (approximately USD 875 million), underscores the airline’s vision for future […]

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U.S. Army Selects Near Earth Autonomy and Honeywell to Retrofit Black Hawks for Autonomous Logistics

New $15 Million Program Aims to Strengthen Army Operations in Contested Environments with Uncrewed Helicopter Flights Army Backs Autonomous Black Hawk Retrofit Initiative The U.S. Army has selected Near Earth Autonomy (Near Earth) to lead a $15 million project to develop and field an optionally piloted contested logistics solution. The program will retrofit UH-60L Black […]

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How Integrated Technology Partnerships Are Transforming Police Operations: New Collaboration Aims to Streamline Emergency Response and Crime Prevention

Mark43 and Flock Safety Partner to Deliver Integrated Public Safety Solutions Mark43 and Flock Safety have announced a strategic partnership aimed at transforming how law enforcement agencies access and use technology. By integrating Mark43’s computer-aided dispatch (CAD) and records management system (RMS) with Flock Safety’s license plate recognition (LPR) and video technology, the companies are […]

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5 Ways Drone Technology is Revolutionizing Urban Building Maintenance

Maintaining New York City’s gleaming skyscrapers has long been a dangerous and costly endeavor—but new drone technology is changing that reality. In this guest post, Aviram Adi, founder of SkyClean NYC, explains how drones are revolutionizing building maintenance by improving safety, cutting costs, and enhancing sustainability.  DRONELIFE neither makes nor accepts payment for guest posts. […]

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Axon Brings Sky-Hero Tactical Robotics Suite to U.S. Public Safety Agencies

All images courtesy Axon, used with permission. Axon, a global leader in public safety technology, has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of Sky-Hero, making a mature, field-tested suite of tactical robotics available to state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) police agencies across the United States. Previously limited to government and defense use, the Sky-Hero […]

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Drones as City Infrastructure: AXON, Skydio, and the Next Leap for Drone in a Box Technology

Nearly 2,000 public safety professionals gathered in Phoenix for AXON Week 2025, where the conversation focused on the future of drones—not just as emergency tools, but as essential city infrastructure. AXON, a global leader in public safety technology, highlighted its Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs and the expanded capabilities brought by its 2024 acquisition […]

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Florida Bill Proposes Homeowners Could Use Force Against Drones Over Private Property

Despite FAA Warnings, New Legislation Aims to Extend Drone Privacy Laws and Allow “Reasonable Force” to Remove Unauthorized UAVs by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Florida drone pilots may have to be more careful about flying over and around populated areas as a proposed bill moves through the Florida Senate that would allow homeowners […]

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Nearthlab Joins Red Cat Futures Initiative to Advance U.S. Defense Drone Innovation

South Korean AI drone company partners with Red Cat to support the Pentagon’s Replicator program and expand U.S. defense market presence. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb South Korean drone AI company Nearthlab recently announced the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with San Juan, Puerto Rico-based Red Cat Holdings, Inc. a drone […]

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Clear Communication, Safer Skies: Sonetics Wireless Headsets Advance Drone Operations

As drone operations scale in complexity and scope across industries, the need for seamless, reliable team communication becomes critical. Sonetics wireless headset systems are emerging as a key solution, offering robust features that address the specific challenges of training, large-scale operations, tactical missions, and logistics support. Advanced Communication for Demanding Environments Sonetics headsets are engineered […]

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