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UAVOS Tests AI-Driven Autopilot System for GNSS-Denied Environments

Autonomous Helicopter Successfully Navigates Using Computer Vision in Day and Night Conditions, Paving the Way for Advanced Drone Applications by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Silicon Valley-based autonomous helicopter developer UAVOS recently announced that they had successfully tested their autopilot system using computer vision in collaboration with a client. This innovative new AI-driven approach […]

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Cyberhawk Receives FAA Waiver for Expanded U.S. Drone Operations

Nationwide BVLOS Waiver Enables More Efficient and Safer Inspections for Critical Infrastructure Cyberhawk has received a significant nationwide Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), allowing the company to operate drones without the need for a visual observer. This waiver is set to expand Cyberhawk’s capabilities in drone-based inspection, […]

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ideaForge’s Q6 V2 Receives DGCA Certification, Enhancing UAV Capabilities

New Certification Highlights Q6 V2’s Advanced Capabilities ideaForge Technology Limited, Mumbai-based producer of drone technology, announced that its latest unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the Q6 V2, has received type certification from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). This certification underscores ideaForge’s commitment to delivering advanced UAV solutions that meet the highest standards of safety […]

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5G Technology Paves the Way for Drone Integration into Danish Airspace

The GENIUS Project Demonstrates the Potential of 5G in Enhancing Drone Operations and Public Safety The future of drone technology hinges on their integration into shared airspace, where they can safely operate alongside manned aviation. This challenge is being tackled by the GENIUS project, a collaboration involving researchers from the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) […]

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Tennessee Hosts Inaugural State Drone Symposium at MTSU

Bringing Tennessee to the Forefront of Drone Innovation: A Recap of the State’s First Statewide Drone Symposium by DRONELIFE Contributor T. Seth Ford Tennessee held its first-ever statewide Drone Symposium on August 13-14, 2024, at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) in Murfreesboro, TN. Collaborative efforts between the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and MTSU’s Department […]

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TCOM Expands All-Domain Capabilities with Equinox Acquisition

TCOM’s Equinox acquisition prepare company for ‘all-domain’ world By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill TCOM Equinox acquisition Officials with TCOM LP, a producer of lighter-than-air aerostat platforms, said the recent acquisition of Equinox Innovative Systems, a manufacturer of both free-flying and tethered drones, will give the combined company the ability to facilitate communications “from the […]

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IKEA Advances Warehouse Efficiency with 24/7 AI-Powered Drones

New Drone Technology Enhances Inventory Management and Improves Workplace Ergonomics IKEA has announced the next phase of its drone technology initiative, featuring an advanced AI-powered system capable of operating continuously alongside employees. This system, designed to be integrated into various fulfillment units, including distribution centers, promises to run around the clock, further enhancing IKEA’s operational […]

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Danish-Ukrainian Startup Leverages Robotics and Drones to Accelerate Demining in Ukraine

Dropla Tech Aps Aims to Reduce Costs and Time for Landmine Clearance with Innovative Technology A Danish-Ukrainian startup, Dropla Tech Aps, is developing cutting-edge robotics and drone technology to expedite demining operations in Ukraine. The company, co-founded by Ukrainian entrepreneur V’yacheslav Shvaidak, is working to make landmine clearance faster, safer, and more cost-effective. With the […]

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University Employs Huge “Batting Cage” to Conduct Drone Test Flights

New Enclosure Enables Advanced Drone Research and Testing at UTSA By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Standing on the campus of the University of Texas at San Antonio a 900,000-cubic-foot enclosure composed of telephone poles and wire netting provides university researchers and drone enthusiasts a chance to test out and fly their aircraft without having […]

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What Can Police Do About Rogue Drones? FAA LEAP’s Role in Supporting Law Enforcement

Insights from the Georgia Public Safety Drone Summit on Managing Unauthorized Drone Activity At the DRONERESPONDERS Georgia Public Safety Drone Summit held at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, GA, a critical session addressed the growing concern of unauthorized or rogue drones. The discussion centered on what law enforcement agencies can do when faced with community […]

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