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DroneUp Achieves 500 Deliveries in a Single Day, Setting New Industry Benchmark

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Autonomous Drone Delivery Leader Improves Efficiency and Capacity Through Advanced Automation DroneUp, one of America’s first autonomous drone delivery companies, has announced a new industry benchmark by completing 500 deliveries in a single day. This milestone also includes significant advancements in the pilot-to-drone ratio, enhancing operational efficiency. Scaling Drone Delivery for Commercial Viability DroneUp’s research […]

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Targeting Rogue Drones: University of Kentucky Professor Wins Prestigious NSF Award

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Dr. Xu Jin’s Cutting-Edge Research on Cooperative Control Algorithms Aims to Enhance Drone Security and Capture Rogue UAVs by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb A professor at the University of Kentucky recently received a prestigious research award from the NSF for his innovative work on making drones safer. Xu Jin, Ph.D., assistant professor in […]

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Avionics Networks Joins Viasat’s Velaris Partner Program

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LECO-SOLARIS Solution Enhances UAV Connectivity for Critical Operations with Viasat’s Advanced Satellite Network by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Avionics Networks, a company focused on developing innovative communications systems for UAVs, recently announced their participation in telecommunications giant Viasat’s Velaris partner program, giving them access to Viasat’s drone and advanced air mobility focused satellite […]

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FAA Drone & AAM Symposium 2024, Key Takeaways and Future Predictions: A DRONELIFE Exclusive from Dawn Zoldi

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Reflections on the FAA Drone & AAM Symposium DRONELIFE is honored to post this Op-Ed by industry thought leader Dawn Zoldi on the conversations and results from the recent FAA Drone and AAM Symposium, sponsored by the FAA and AUVSI.  If you missed attending, read on for an inside view of the key messages delivered […]

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Magnolia’s Fire Department Leverages Drones to Tackle Natural Disasters and Rapid Growth

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Small Texas Town Puts its Drone Program to Work Combatting Natural Disasters By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Since the spring of 2023, when it first began operating a drone program, the fire department of the small city of Magnolia, Texas has put its UAV to work to deal with a number of floods and […]

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MassDOT Aeronautics Teams Up with MassDOT Highway to Pioneer Drone Technology for Smarter Highway Maintenance

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Drones and Data Analytics Set to Transform Highway Inspections in Massachusetts The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Aeronautics Division is teaming up with MassDOT Highway to take highway inspections and maintenance to the next level using drones and data analytics. They’ve applied for a $1 million grant from the Federal Highway Administration’s Accelerated Innovation Deployment […]

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Be Aware of Compliments: Discovering Product-Market Fit – Go-to-Market Propeller

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The latest in an occasional column on bringing products to market in emerging technologies, by industry marketing expert Amy T. Wiegand: Go-to-Market Propeller.  Go-to-Market Propeller is the practical support a growing industry needs – getting from innovation to sales.  In this article: the deep dive on discovering product – market fit. by Amy T. Wiegand […]

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FAA Grants Historic BVLOS Approval for Multiple Operators in DFW Area

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Zipline and Wing Aviation to Pioneer Package Deliveries Using Advanced UTM Technology in Dallas/Fort Worth By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The FAA on Tuesday announced its first-ever approval for beyond visual line of sight drone flights by more than one operator flying in the same airspace. Under the new authorizations Zipline International and Wing […]

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SkySafe Wins Contract to Enhance Border Security with Drone Detection Technology

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New Partnership to Strengthen US Southern Border Protection SkySafe, a leading company in drone detection and airspace security, has been awarded a significant contract by Amentum, a global engineering and project management firm. This contract is part of the Department of Defense Information Analysis Center’s (DoD IAC) multiple-award contract (MAC) vehicle. The Department of Homeland […]

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Commission on the National Defense Strategy Issues Somber Report

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The Commission on the National Defense Strategy has issued their 2024 Report, which calls for increased investment in security innovation and industrial base. The report says that current geopolitical pressures mean that the US faces unprecedented threats – and calls for big changes in defense strategy.  From the Executive Summary: The United States confronts the […]

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