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Stellantis Boosts Investment in Archer Aviation, Fuels VTOL Aircraft Production

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With a fresh $8.3 million stock purchase, automotive titan Stellantis renews faith in Archer’s innovative Midnight aircraft, marking a significant step toward the 2025 retail launch. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb American VTOL developer Archer Aviation recently announced that automotive giant Stellantis purchased over $8.3 million in stock, showcasing the potential of their […]

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Commercial Drone Alliance, AUVSI Release FAA’s Drone Remote ID Rule FAQ

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FAQ Helps Drone Operators, Manufacturers Comply with FAA’s Drone Remote ID Rule The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA) and the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) have jointly released a comprehensive guide clarifying the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) UAS Remote Identification (RID) Rule. This guide serves as a resource for operators and manufacturers navigating the […]

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SkySafe Study Reveals Some Drone Manufacturers Fail to Meet Published Remote ID Standards

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The following article is based upon research by SkySafe.  This article is intended only as general information, as Remote ID technology is a critical building block of larger unmanned traffic management systems (UTM). Find more information on the FAA’s Remote ID policy here; and see the official list of Remote ID compliant aircraft here, where pilots […]

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DRONEII on India’s Emerging Drone Industry: Trends and Challenges

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A Detailed Look at the Opportunities and Obstacles in the Drone Market Drone Industry Insights (DRONEII) has conducted an analysis of the Indian drone market, focusing on its potential and current state based on recent industry surveys. According to a blog post by Ed Alvarado from DRONEII, the interest in drone technology in India is […]

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Wisk Partners with Sugar Land for Autonomous Air Taxi Vertiport in Texas

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Wisk plans to build vertiport at Texas airport to site Houston-area eVTOL network By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Autonomous flying taxis carrying passengers are expected to be winging their way across the skies above the greater Houston area within the next several years, as the result of a partnership between advanced air mobility (AAM) […]

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Counter UAS Update, From the Floor of National Public Safety UAS Conference

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The second day of the National Public Safety UAS Conference in VA began this morning with a series of sessions on some of the most critical issues facing the public safety community. One of those issues is the use of counter UAS technologies to keep unauthorized drones out of sensitive airspace, including the space over […]

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FAA Updates and Open Questions: From the Floor of the National Public Safety UAS Conference

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From the floor of the National Public Safety UAS Conference: a panel of FAA representative provide updates and insights for public safety and law enforcement drone community.  Mike O’Shea, FAA Public Safety Liaison; Kerry Fleming, Manager of SOSC; and Aviation Safety Analyst John Meehan presented a major update to the B4UFly app, remote ID, and […]

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FAA’s Jeffrey Vincent: What’s Next in Drone Regulations (and When Can We Expect that BVLOS NPRM?)

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At the DRONERESPONDERS National Public Safety UAS Conference, Jeffrey Vincent, the Executive Director of the FAA’s UAS Integration Office, spoke to a packed house of public safety professionals about what is next for drone regulations – including a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for BVLOS flight by the end of this year. The FAA’s UAS […]

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Drone Innovation Skyrockets with Open Source Software: A Report from Dronecode Foundation

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Open-Source Advancements in Drone Technology: A Report on Dronecode Foundation’s Contributions and Community Growth In the rapidly evolving world of drone technology, the Dronecode Foundation is a center of innovation and collaboration. Through its commitment to open-source software, the foundation is driving advancements in aerial robotics, a term that has become synonymous with drones, reflecting […]

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Cypher Robotics Introduces Revolutionary Inventory Cycle Counting Technology at MODEX2024

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New Partnerships with GreyOrange and Ericsson to Enhance Warehouse Automation Cypher Robotics unveiled its innovative solution for efficient and accurate inventory cycle counting at MODEX2024, the sector’s leading annual global conference. The company announced its collaboration with AI-driven automation leader GreyOrange, technology giant Ericsson, and a prominent Canadian retailer, marking a significant advancement in warehouse […]

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