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How AI and Drones Are Revolutionizing Utility Inspections: The Drone Radio Show

On this episode of the Drone Radio Show: Kaitlyn Albertoli, CEO and co-founder of Buzz Solutions, talks with host Randy Goers about how AI and drones are transforming traditional utility inspections and the challenges of implementing and scaling these technologies. Listen here: Kaitlyn Albertoli is CEO and co-founder of Buzz Solutions. Buzz Solutions leverages AI […]

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U.S.-Made Drone Parachute Systems Now Scalable with Fruity Chutes and High Energy Sports Partnership

Collaboration Expands Domestic Production of UAV Recovery Solutions Fruity Chutes Inc., a global provider of drone parachute recovery systems, has announced a partnership with High Energy Sports, Inc., a company specializing in precision engineering and manufacturing. This collaboration enhances the availability of scalable, U.S.-made parachute solutions for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) manufacturers, ensuring reliable recovery […]

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When Everything’s a Drone: How Law Enforcement Dealt with the Crisis in NJ

New Jersey Drone Incursions: Lessons Learned in Public Safety UAS Operations The National Public Safety UAS Conference in Busch Gardens, VA, on March 11-12, sponsored by DRONERESPONDERS, featured a critical session on drone incursions in New Jersey. The discussion, led by experts from law enforcement and counter-UAS operations, shed light on the extensive efforts made […]

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Zipline Hits 100 Million Miles: A New Milestone in Autonomous Drone Delivery

Emission-Free, High-Speed UAV Logistics Transforms Global Healthcare and Commerce by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb California-based autonomous drone delivery company Zipline recently revealed that they had achieved a major milestone in their efforts to bring UAV logistics to the masses, announcing that that they had reached 100 million commercial miles flown. “That’s the same […]

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The Future of Drone as First Responder (DFR) Programs: Insights from the National Public Safety UAS Conference

Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs are evolving rapidly, with agencies across the United States refining their use of drone technology to enhance public safety. At the National Public Safety UAS Conference, sponsored by DRONERESPONDERS, law enforcement leaders discussed “DFR Next Generation” or “DFR 2.0,” which emphasizes remotely piloted drone dock systems to expand operational […]

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ASTM Standards Program Established for Public Safety UAV Training

The National Public Safety UAS Conference, sponsored by DRONERESPONDERS in Busch Gardens, Virginia, saw a significant announcement in the advancement of UAV training for public safety professionals. Chief Donald Shinnamon (Ret.), Vice President of Operations at the Unmanned Safety Institute (USI), and Chief Charles Werner (Ret.), Director of DRONERESPONDERS, introduced the first ASTM standards program […]

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Preventing Drone and Helicopter Collisions in Dense, Low-Altitude Operations

Ciconia’s Collision Avoidance System: Enhancing Airspace Safety for Crewed and Uncrewed Aircraft The safe integration of drones into national airspace is one of the biggest challenges facing the aviation industry today. Israel-based Ciconia, founded in 2016, is addressing this issue with its Coordination & Collision Avoidance System (C&CAS). Led by co-founder and CEO Moshe Cohen, […]

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Lessons from Hurricane Helene: How UAVs Supported Emergency Response in Western North Carolina

The response to Hurricane Helene demonstrated both the challenges and opportunities of using uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) in disaster management. As a Category 4 hurricane, Helene caused massive devastation across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and other southeastern states, leaving more than 230 dead and causing an estimated $200 billion in damages. The storm’s record-breaking rainfall […]

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Teledyne FLIR Introduces Radiometric Thermal Camera Modules for Defense and Industrial Applications

New Boson+ and Hadron 640R+ Cameras Provide Real-Time Temperature Data with Industry-Leading Sensitivity Teledyne FLIR OEM has announced the release of radiometric versions of its high-performance Boson+ thermal and Hadron 640R+ dual thermal-visible camera modules. These new models provide pixel-level temperature measurement, expanding their capabilities for unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), security, […]

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FAA Panel at National Public Safety UAS Conference Highlights New Waivers and Process Improvements

At the National Public Safety UAS Conference, hosted by DRONERESPONDERS, a panel of FAA officials provided critical updates on new waivers, regulatory processes, and efforts to improve access to airspace for public safety drone operations. The session, moderated by industry expert Michelle Duquette, a veteran of MITRE Corp’s UAS program, featured insights from Tim Arel, […]

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