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Harnessing Weather for Safer Skies: A Deep Dive with NASA’s Nancy Mendonca on Advanced Drone Flight Safety

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Advancing Drone Safety: How NASA’s Weather Research Supports BVLOS Operations by DRONELIFE Contributing Editor Paul Rossi As the aviation industry expands into increasingly automated technologies, the need for precise weather data becomes undeniably crucial, particularly for drone operations. During the recent AUVSI Xponential 2024, I had the opportunity to sit down with Nancy Mendonca, Deputy […]

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XPONENTIAL 2024 Opens With An Emphasis on Autonomous Military Tech

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Keynote Sets Tone for New Leadership AUVSI plans to launch “Robot Ready” Campaign in 2025. Michael Brasseur (USN Ret.), Chief Strategy Officer at Saab Inc., and Aaron Pierce, CEO of Pierce Aerospace, have been added to AUVSI’s board of directors. S. CENTCOM has stood up 3 autonomy-focused units: NAVCENT Fleet 59 (maritime); AFCENT Task Force […]

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NASA Advances Drone Autonomy: DRONELIFE Exclusive Interview with Researcher Jeffrey Homola

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Advancements in Autonomous Drone Flight: Insights from NASA Researcher Jeffrey Homola by DRONELIFE Contributing Editor Paul Rossi At the AUVSI Xponential 2024, an event showcasing the latest innovations in unmanned systems, NASA’s recent achievement of flying multiple drones autonomously beyond visual line of sight marks a pivotal advancement in drone technology. I had the privilege […]

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AUVSI and DIU Sign MOU on Drone Cybersecurity

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The memorandum aims to integrate certified drone components into the Blue UAS Framework list. The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) and the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) announced a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the XPONENTIAL 2024 conference. The agreement sets a framework for drone component manufacturers holding Green UAS certification to share […]

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Zipline Will Reach One Millionth Drone Delivery Milestone Today: Announces New Service Partners in the U.S.

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Expansion Includes Partnerships with Panera Bread, Memorial Hermann Health System, and Jet’s Pizza According to a Zipline announcement, the company, known as the world’s largest autonomous delivery system, will today reach a historic milestone by completing its one millionth commercial drone delivery. This achievement marks Zipline as the first company globally to reach such a […]

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US-Based Anzu Robotics Launches Raptor Series Drones with Emphasis on Security and Performance

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New platforms combine advanced hardware with US-developed software to meet diverse industrial needs. Anzu Robotics, LLC has announced its new Raptor and Raptor T drone platforms, marking the company’s entry into the competitive drone market. These platforms are distinguished by their combination of advanced hardware and secure, sophisticated software developed in the United States, in […]

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FAA, ICAO Tout Progress on Air Mobility: From the Floor of Amsterdam Drone Week

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One of the world’s biggest air mobility events opened today in Amsterdam, as Amsterdam Drone Week kicked off.  The event is uniquely global in nature, bringing stakeholders from around the world together to discuss regulations, operations, public opinion and integration. This morning, keynote addresses brought aviation leadership from Europe and the US together to discuss […]

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DJI Releases New FPV Drone: Avata 2 with Advanced Features

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DJI’s new FPV drone offers enhanced imaging, improved safety, and extended flight capabilities, aiming to simplify complex aerial maneuvers for users. DJI, the world leader in the civilian drone market, has officially launched the DJI Avata 2, promising an upgraded, user-friendly flying experience with significant enhancements in safety and imaging technology. This new model is […]

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Rise DFR Village: A Pioneering Facility for Drone and Counter-Drone Operations Launches in Huntsville

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Launching the Future of Public Safety: The Rise DFR Village Test Site Initiative In a major step forward for drone technology integration into public safety, Skyfire Consulting has unveiled the Rise DFR Village. Situated in Huntsville, Alabama, this unique facility spans over 2000 acres and has been designated by the FAA as a test site. […]

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Operation Skyhawk: Drones Used in Georgia’s Largest Prison Smuggling Case

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Major Smuggling Ring Uncovered in Georgia Prisons In a significant crackdown named Operation Skyhawk, authorities in Georgia have dismantled what is believed to be the largest smuggling operation within the state’s correctional system. The operation has led to the arrest of 150 individuals, including eight prison employees, under accusations of smuggling drugs, weapons, and other […]

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