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Georgia Prisons Face Challenges with Drone-Supplied Contraband: Calls for Legislative Action on Counter-UAS Technology

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State officials and experts emphasize the need for stronger counter-drone legislation to combat rising drone incursions in prisons and elsewhere. Georgia’s Department of Corrections is grappling with a significant challenge as drones increasingly smuggle contraband into state prisons. This growing issue came into sharp focus following a recent incident at Smith State Prison, where a […]

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Drone-Based Technology Contributes to Amelia Earhart Mystery Search

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Expedition Utilizes Advanced Drone Tools in Search for Missing Aircraft A recent documentary by the Discovery Channel, titled Finding Amelia, highlights a significant expedition aimed at uncovering the fate of Amelia Earhart. The SPH Engineering team participated in this mission, bringing advanced drone-based technology to the dense jungles of Papua New Guinea in the ongoing […]

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Hollywood Meets Real-World Science: The RAAVEN Drone’s Journey from Supercell Research to the Big Screen

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How a Storm-Chasing UAV Designed for Climate Studies Became a Star in Twisters, While Maintaining Its Crucial Role in Atmospheric Research by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill For Professor Brian Argrow, the 2024 Super Bowl was an exciting event – not only for the big game itself – but it marked the first time he […]

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Event 38 Drone Secures BVLOS Waiver for Pipeline Inspection

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FAA Approval Enables Advanced Pipeline Monitoring with Extended Flight Operations Event 38 Unmanned Systems has announced the approval of a drone service provider’s waiver for beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations. This approval, granted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), allows the use of Event 38’s E455 fixed-wing VTOL drone over more than […]

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Ukraine Invests in Domestic Defense Industry to Strengthen Post-War Economy

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New Agreements Highlight Ukraine’s Commitment to Local Production of Military Technologies Ukraine is taking significant steps to bolster its defense capabilities and support its economy by focusing on domestic production. The Ministry of Defense has signed new agreements to procure locally produced drones, electronic warfare (EW) systems, and communication equipment, reports Global Defense News. These […]

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UAVOS Tests AI-Driven Autopilot System for GNSS-Denied Environments

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Autonomous Helicopter Successfully Navigates Using Computer Vision in Day and Night Conditions, Paving the Way for Advanced Drone Applications by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Silicon Valley-based autonomous helicopter developer UAVOS recently announced that they had successfully tested their autopilot system using computer vision in collaboration with a client. This innovative new AI-driven approach […]

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Cyberhawk Receives FAA Waiver for Expanded U.S. Drone Operations

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Nationwide BVLOS Waiver Enables More Efficient and Safer Inspections for Critical Infrastructure Cyberhawk has received a significant nationwide Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), allowing the company to operate drones without the need for a visual observer. This waiver is set to expand Cyberhawk’s capabilities in drone-based inspection, […]

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ideaForge’s Q6 V2 Receives DGCA Certification, Enhancing UAV Capabilities

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New Certification Highlights Q6 V2’s Advanced Capabilities ideaForge Technology Limited, Mumbai-based producer of drone technology, announced that its latest unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the Q6 V2, has received type certification from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). This certification underscores ideaForge’s commitment to delivering advanced UAV solutions that meet the highest standards of safety […]

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5G Technology Paves the Way for Drone Integration into Danish Airspace

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The GENIUS Project Demonstrates the Potential of 5G in Enhancing Drone Operations and Public Safety The future of drone technology hinges on their integration into shared airspace, where they can safely operate alongside manned aviation. This challenge is being tackled by the GENIUS project, a collaboration involving researchers from the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) […]

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Tennessee Hosts Inaugural State Drone Symposium at MTSU

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Bringing Tennessee to the Forefront of Drone Innovation: A Recap of the State’s First Statewide Drone Symposium by DRONELIFE Contributor T. Seth Ford Tennessee held its first-ever statewide Drone Symposium on August 13-14, 2024, at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) in Murfreesboro, TN. Collaborative efforts between the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and MTSU’s Department […]

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