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Skydrive Initiates Production of Innovative eVTOL with Suzuki Partnership

Launch of SD-05 Manufacturing Marks a Milestone in Advanced Air Mobility, Aiming for 2025 Osaka Expo Debut Japanese flying-car manufacturer Skydrive recently announced that production of their SD-05 eVTOL had begun in partnership with Suzuki Motor Corporation at their plant in Iwata City, Shizuoka, Japan. This is a significant step in the development of the […]

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Australian First: Carbonix Partners with SA Power for BVLOS Powerline Inspection

Australia Approves BVLOS Powerline Inspection with Drones  In an advancement for the Australian drone industry, Carbonix has partnered with SA Power Networks to successfully complete a pioneering mission that involved inspecting 150 kilometers of powerlines in remote South Australia using drones flying Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLoS). This marks a significant step forward in […]

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Hylio Achieves FAA Approval for Swarming Heavy Drones in Agriculture

Hylio Sets New Precedent in Agricultural Drones with FAA Approval to Swarm Heavier UAS In a landmark move for the commercial unmanned aerial system (UAS) industry, Hylio has become the first company in the United States to secure Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval for swarming UAS that exceed 55 pounds. This approval permits Hylio to […]

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Two Texas Cities Pave the Way for Drone Delivery: Cities and Providers Discuss What that Means

Two more Texas cities pass regulations making drone deliveries possible By DRONELIE Features Editor Jim Magill Two cities in North Texas have recently taken steps to pave the way for Walmart to continue to expand its drone delivery operations across the greater Dallas/Fort Worth area. The city of North Richland Hills, about 14 miles east […]

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The World’s Fastest Camera Drone

Revolutionizing F1 Viewing: High-Speed Drone Captures Verstappen’s Lap In a groundbreaking collaboration, Red Bull and the Dutch Drone Gods UAV racing team have revolutionized the way we view Formula 1, capturing Max Verstappen’s full-speed lap around the Silverstone Circuit with an advanced FPV drone. This marks the first instance of such high-speed, high-definition aerial footage […]

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Flyability Introduces Game-Changing Elios 3 UT Payload: Revolutionizing Indoor Inspections

Flyability Unveils Elios 3 UT Payload  Lausanne, Switzerland – In a closely guarded secret unveiled this morning at Flyability’s user conference, the pioneering drone technology company introduced its latest product set to revolutionize indoor inspections in challenging environments. The announcement introduced the Elios 3 UT Payload, developed in collaboration with Cygnus Instruments. This cutting-edge addition […]

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American Robotics Optimus System: Redefining Commercial Drone Applications

Exploring the Potential Impact of Autonomous Drone-in-a-Box Solutions on Commercial Operations DRONELIFE  attended a demonstration of the American Robotics Optimus system this morning, an innovative drone-in-a-box solution poised to transform commercial drone operations. Sponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation Aeronautics division and held at the Mass Maritime Academy, the event showcased the potential of […]

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DroneShield Enters S&P/ASX All Ordinaries Index Following Strong 2023 Performance Report

DroneShield Ltd (ASX:DRO), a prominent player in the counterdrone sector, has earned a coveted spot in the S&P/ASX All Ordinaries Index, marking a significant achievement for the company. The inclusion announcement by S&P Dow Jones Indices on March 1, 2024, follows DroneShield’s impressive financial results for the fiscal year 2023, as disclosed in a press […]

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Exclusive Interview: DJI Officials Defend Data Security Policies Amid Chinese Drone Ban Concerns

DJI official defends company’s data security policies By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (The following story is part of an ongoing series on the impact of attempts by the U.S. federal government and some states to limit or ban the use of drones produced by Chinese companies.  In an interview, Adam Welsh, DJI’s head of […]

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Controversy Surrounding Data Security of Chinese-made Drones Sparks Intense Debate

Debate rages over data security and Chinese-made drones By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (The following story is part of an ongoing series on the impact of attempts by the U.S. federal government and some states to limit or ban the use of drones produced by Chinese companies.  See the previous article here.) The debate […]

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