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On the Anniversary of the Wright Brothers First Powered Flight, Aloft Technologies Launches Air Aware: Elevating Drone Safety and Redefining Airspace Situational Awareness

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Aloft Technologies Launches Air Aware: A Revolutionary Step in Airspace Situational Awareness Aloft Technologies, Inc., a pioneer in drone fleet and airspace management, has unveiled its latest milestone with the launch of Air Aware, a cutting-edge advancement in airspace situational awareness. This application provides comprehensive real-time insights before, during, and after drone operations, effectively replacing […]

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Senator Cruz Calls for Swift Action on Extension of FAA Reauthorization Amidst Senate Hurdles

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Cruz Advocates for FAA Reauthorization Extension Amidst Senate Debate In a recent development on Capitol Hill, Senator Ted Cruz, along with fellow Republican senators, faced a setback in their attempt to secure unanimous consent for a temporary extension of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) authorization. The move comes as the current extension of FAA Reauthorization […]

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FY 24 National Defense Authorization Act Includes American Security Drone Act, Limiting Chinese-Made Drone Use

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Now on President Biden’s desk for signature, the FY 24 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) has passed the U.S. House of Representatives.  Included in the FY 24 NDAA is the American Security Drone Act, (See Subtitle H in text of NDAA) which would limit the use of Chinese-manufactured drone platforms by federal or federally funded […]

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Aeromao’s VT-Naut Drone: Bridging the Gap Between Land and Sea

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First of its kind, fixed wing VTOL water landing drone Aeromao has launched the VT-Naut, a groundbreaking fixed-wing VTOL drone with the unique ability to land on water. This innovative feature sets the VT-Naut apart: the company says that VT-Naut is the first drone of its kind. The VT-Naut VTOSL (Vertical Takeoff and Short Landing) […]

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Ampaire Soars Beyond Limits: Setting a New Standard in Hybrid Electric Flight Endurance

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Redefining Possibilities in Aviation with the Electric EEL Demonstrator Aircraft by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Ampaire, a California-based manufacturer of hybrid electric aircraft systems, recently announced that their Eelectric EEL demonstrator aircraft completed a 12-hour flight with over two hours of flight time remaining between battery stores and fuel reserves. Ampaire believes that […]

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Skybound Triumph: Zephatali Walsh Seals Historic Victory in World’s First Three-Way eVTOL Aerial Showdown

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Airspeeder’s Groundbreaking Race at Stonefield Airfield Signals the Future of High-Speed Aerial Competition, Paving the Way for the Airspeeder Grand Prix Series by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Airspeeder, a promoter focused on eVTOL racing, recently announced that Zephatali Walsh was the winner of the world’s first three-way eVTOL race held at Stonefield Airfield, […]

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The Winners of SPH Engineering’s 4th International Drone Show Competition!

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SPH Engineering Has Announced the 22 Winners of the 4th International Drone Show Competition  by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Walker Robinson The winners of the 4th International Drone Show Competition have been announced by SPH Engineering at the Live Design International Trade Show (LDI) in Las Vegas. The winners across eight categories were picked for their […]

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Matternet M2 Will Fly BVLOS Medical Drone Delivery in the Heart of Berlin

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Matternet, a leading urban drone delivery platform developer, has been authorized by the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA), Germany’s Federal Aviation Office, to launch beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone delivery operations in Berlin. This approval marks the inception of Berlin’s first-ever BVLOS drone delivery network. The new drone delivery network aims to connect 13 hospitals with […]

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U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Urges Congress to Pass FAA Reauthorization Before Year End

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The previous FAA Authorization expired on September 30. At that time, President Joe Biden signed a bipartisan Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the federal government through Nov. 17, 2023 and extend Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) authorization through December.  As the clock ticks towards the end of the year, what’s happening with FAA Reauthorization 2023? In […]

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Verge Aero Launches Composer: Now Anyone Can Create a Stunning Drone Show

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Verge Aero, a leading provider of drone show technology solutions, has launched a new software tool, Verge Aero Composer. This innovative design software aims to make the drone show industry more accessible by allowing individuals to create their own drone shows without any technical experience. The software, unveiled on December 4, 2023, in Las Vegas, […]

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