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NHS to Begin Drone Delivery of Blood Samples Between London Hospitals

Wing and Apian Partner to Improve Medical Logistics and Patient Care The United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS) is preparing to launch a new initiative that will use drones to transport blood samples between two central London hospitals. The initiative, developed in partnership with Wing and Apian, aims to enhance patient care by optimizing hospital […]

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University of Kentucky Secures Grant to Develop Drone Technology for Cattle Management

USDA Funds Five-Year Project to Explore Drone Use in Herding and Monitoring The University of Kentucky’s Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment has received a $910,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to advance the use of drone technology in livestock management. The five-year project, titled “Precision Livestock Management: Cattle Monitoring and […]

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Russian Citizen Arrested for Illegally Exporting Drone Technology to Russia

U.S. Officials Charge Russian Citizen for Smuggling Dual-Use Technology On Monday, September 16, 2024, Denis Postovoy, a 44-year-old Russian citizen residing in Sarasota, Florida, was arrested in connection with an indictment alleging illegal exports of U.S.-sourced microelectronics to Russia. These microelectronic components have military applications, and their export was carried out without the necessary licenses. […]

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U.S. Army Selects New Small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems for Company-Level Use

Two UAS Platforms Chosen to Meet Directed Requirement for Brigade Combat Teams The U.S. Army has selected two small uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) platforms as part of its effort to enhance the capabilities of its Brigade Combat Teams. The Army announced the selection of the Ghost X from Anduril Industries and the C-100 from Performance […]

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Unlocking the Power of Drones: Free Online Course on UAVs in Precision Agriculture

Learn Remote Sensing and Data-Driven Farming Techniques to Optimize Crop Health, Irrigation, and Yield with UAV Technology from the University of Twente by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab Florian Ellsäßer, an assistant professor in the Department of Natural Resources ITC – Faculty of Geoinformation Science and Earth Observation, at the University of Twente in […]

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Zubax Robotics Releases New Payload Attachment System for Drones

FluxGrip FG40: A Solid-State Solution for Drone Payloads Zubax Robotics has announced the release of its newest innovation, the FluxGrip FG40, an electropermanent magnet designed for secure and efficient payload attachment in both commercial and military drones. This new system offers a significant departure from traditional electromechanical locks, presenting a more reliable and cost-effective alternative. […]

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Revolutionizing Drone Flight: U.S. Army’s New Patent Could Keep UAVs in the Air Indefinitely

A New In-Flight Recharging System Aims to Overcome Electric Drones’ Biggest Limitation—Battery Life by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab The internet, GPS, and microwave ovens were all the result of military research, and now, that ingenuity might be used to make drones that never have to land. The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command […]

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Auterion’s Skynode S Counters Russian Jamming: Empowering Drones on the Battlefield and Beyond

New Technology Enhances UAV Performance in Ukraine and Provides a U.S.-Made Alternative for Commercial Drone Manufacturer By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill With the recent introduction of its Skynode S technology, Arlington, Virginia drone software developer Auterion is offering a product that has been proven to make kamikaze drones more deadly to Russian forces on […]

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A2Z Transforms from Manufacturer to Drone-Network-as-a-Service Provider

New AirDock and Longtail Products Enable Scalable, Shared Infrastructure for Drone Delivery and Public Service Operations By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill With its recent introduction of a suite of new products, A2Z Drone Delivery, which until recently had been known exclusively as a drone manufacturing company, is transforming itself into a drone-network-as-a-service provider as […]

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Matternet Receives Swiss Certification for Advanced Drone Operations

Company granted first Light UAS Operator Certificate for higher-risk BVLOS flights Matternet has achieved a significant milestone in its efforts to expand drone delivery operations across Europe. The Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) has granted Matternet the first-ever Light UAS Operator Certificate (LUC) for higher-risk operations, allowing the company to perform beyond visual […]

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