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

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

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

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?)

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

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

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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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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