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Consortium Explores 5G-Enabled Drone Deliveries in Remote Areas of the UK

Skyports and Partners Aim to Enhance Connectivity in Orkney Islands A new consortium, led by Skyports Drone Services, has been launched to explore the potential of 5G services in supporting drone operations in rural areas. Funded by the UK Space Agency, the Connectivity for Remote Orkney Future Transport (CROFT) project will investigate how space technologies […]

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Drone Delivery: A Win-Win for Vendors and Customers

Survey Highlights High Customer Satisfaction and Increased Revenue Drone delivery is gaining traction as a viable and efficient delivery method, bringing substantial benefits to both customers and vendors. According to a recent survey conducted by DroneUp, drone deliveries are not only meeting but exceeding customer expectations while also driving incremental revenue for retailers. High Customer […]

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FlytBase and Pix4D Partner to Streamline Drone Data Processing Workflows

Integration Simplifies Project Management for Automated Drone Operations FlytBase, a drone autonomy software platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Pix4D, a leading photogrammetry platform for terrestrial and drone mapping. This collaboration aims to streamline drone data processing workflows by allowing FlytBase users to seamlessly upload their drone-captured data directly to the PIX4Dcloud online platform, […]

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Why Didn’t the Secret Service Use Drones to Protect Former President Trump?

The Role of Drones in Protecting High-Profile Events: A Lesson from the Trump Rally Shooting On July 13, a tragic incident unfolded at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where a gunman, identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, opened fire from a rooftop near where former President Donald Trump was speaking. This event resulted in the […]

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High-Stakes Security, Solar Drones, and EV Harley Davidsons: This Week on Weekly Wings

You Won’t Want to Miss this Episode of Weekly Wings: Your Drone Industry Podcast from the Pilot Perspective   In this gripping episode of Weekly Wings, the team delves into some of the most intriguing and impactful developments in the drone industry. Hosts Paul, Samuel, and Terry kick off the episode by addressing the recent […]

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Drones on the “Blue sUAS” List Won’t Necessarily Stay There: DIU to Hold “Competitive Refresh”

An article in National Defense reports that the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), the entity responsible for the development and maintenance of the Blue sUAS list, will hold a “competitive refresh” of the list later this year.  The DIU’s Blue sUAS list is a critical certification for drone manufacturers.  The list indicates a “secure platform” suitable […]

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India’s IdeaForge Integrates Inertial Lab’s LiDAR into Commercial UAV Solutions

New Partnership Enhances UAV Mapping Capabilities ideaForge Technology Limited, an India-based global drone technology company, has announced a new partnership with Inertial Labs, a global leader in inertial sensors and GPS systems. This collaboration integrates Inertial Labs’ RESEPI LiDAR solution into ideaForge’s high-performance unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), representing a major step forward in UAV-based LiDAR […]

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Innovative Cleaning Agents Enable Solar Panel Maintenance with Drones

Emil Otto GmbH Introduces Advanced Cleaning Solutions for Solar Systems, Designed for Use with Drones Emil Otto GmbH, a renowned supplier of cleaning and soldering agents for the solar industry, has introduced a range of cleaning products designed to be used with drones. These innovative solutions aim to enhance the efficiency and longevity of solar […]

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How Drones Transformed Volcanic Eruption Management in Iceland: the Video Case Study from DJI

From Monitoring to Search and Rescue, Discover How DJI Dock and Matrice 30 Enhanced Safety and Efficiency During Reykjanes Peninsula Eruption Check out this video case study from DJI: Iceland Volcano Drone Monitoring Since 2021, drones have played a crucial role in monitoring volcanic eruptions on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula. These versatile tools have been used […]

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Quantum Systems Enhances Reconnaissance Drone Capabilities in Ukraine with AI Upgrade

New Receptor AI System Boosts Autonomous Navigation and Image Recognition for GNSS-Denied Environments German reconnaissance drone developer Quantum Systems recently announced that they had recently begun testing an upgrade to their “Receptor AI” multi-sensor system in Ukraine. This Jetson Orin Nvidia powered-AI system includes several sensors for the Vector reconnaissance drone that allow for enhanced […]

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