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Meteomatics Introduces High-Resolution Weather Model for U.S. Market

New 1km Weather Model Provides Hyper-Local Forecasting for Businesses Companies in energy, insurance, aviation, and agriculture can now track weather events at a street-level resolution with Meteomatics’ new U.S. weather model. The model, which covers the contiguous U.S. at a resolution of 1 kilometer, offers nine times the detail of current leading weather solutions that […]

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Windlift’s Tethered Drones: Generating Power from the Skies with DoD Support

Company to use tethered drones to generate power By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill When thinking about wind-generated electrical power, most people envision an array of massive wind turbines, each as tall as a 20-story building, with blades averaging about 210 feet in length. However, a Durham, North Carolina start-up company is developing a system […]

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GeoCue and Clogworks Technologies Announce Partnership to Expand LiDAR Drone Mapping Solutions

New Collaboration Enhances Aerial Surveying Capabilities with Integrated LiDAR and Software Solutions GeoCue has announced a new partnership with UK-based drone manufacturer Clogworks Technologies Limited. This collaboration integrates GeoCue’s TrueView LiDAR and LP360 software with Clogworks’ Dark Matter series of UAVs. The partnership aims to provide surveyors and mapping professionals with an efficient, all-in-one data […]

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Censys Technologies Introduces Sentaero 6: Advancing Over-the-Horizon BVLOS Operations

Censys Technologies has unveiled the Sentaero 6, a new uncrewed aerial system (UAS) designed to push Over-the-Horizon Beyond Visual Line of Sight (OTH BVLOS) operations forward. Built with customer input and regulatory insight, this latest model aims to provide a more capable and efficient solution for asset intelligence. Advancing BVLOS Capabilities Since 2021, Censys Technologies […]

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AutoFlight Receives CAAC Production Certificate for CarryAll eVTOL Cargo Aircraft

Milestone Certification Enables Mass Production of 2-Ton Electric Aircraft The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has granted AutoFlight a Production Certificate (PC) for its CarryAll unmanned cargo aircraft. AutoFlight announced that this approval marks the first-ever production license for a 2-ton electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, clearing the way for mass production. […]

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Are Drones a Threat to Nuclear Power Plants? Examining Risks to the U.S. Electric Grid

Are nuclear power plants, other electric facilities at risk from drones? By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill This is the third in a series of articles, examining the problems posed to critical infrastructure sites and other significant potential targets of drone incursions by hostile actors. Part one described current federal laws pertaining to the use […]

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India Sets Five World Records with 5,500-Drone Light Show at Amaravati Drone Summit 2024

A Spectacular Display Showcases India’s Growing Drone Industry All images provided courtesy of BotLab Dynamics. On October 22, 2024, the Amaravati Drone Summit witnessed an unprecedented aerial spectacle as 5,500 drones took to the sky, setting five world records in a single show. The event, hosted in Vijayawada, marked a significant moment for India’s drone […]

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University of North Dakota and GrandSKY Collaborate on NASA-Funded UAS Weather Forecasting Project

Project Enhances UAS Capabilities for Safer Airspace Integration The University of North Dakota (UND) is partnering with GrandSKY on a NASA-funded project to enhance Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) forecasting. By integrating data collected from “Meteodrone,” the project aims to develop a high-accuracy weather forecasting system. The initiative will improve flight planning and airspace management, particularly […]

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Matternet Receives Approval for M2 Drone Operations in Saudi Arabia

Approval Marks a Milestone for Drone Delivery in the Middle Eas Matternet has announced approval from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to operate its M2 drone, marking the first time the nation’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has granted such approval. The decision follows GACA’s recognition that the M2 drone’s FAA Type Certification meets […]

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New Next-Generation Battery Technology Doubles Drone Flight Time

Breakthrough innovation offers longer flights and reliable performance in extreme climates As the U.S. government prioritizes supply chain resilience and reduces reliance on Chinese manufacturing, companies like BEI are contributing cutting-edge innovations to meet these goals. Founded in South Korea and now with offices in the United States, BEI is driving advancements that promise to […]

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