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Drone Policy Update: From the Floor of Commercial UAV Expo

FAA Provides Key Updates on Drone Policy at Commercial UAV Expo 2024 In a session at the Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas this morning, representatives from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) delivered significant updates on drone policy, offering a glimpse into the future of drone regulations. The panel, moderated by Lisa Ellman, Executive Director […]

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Hollywood Meets Real-World Science: The RAAVEN Drone’s Journey from Supercell Research to the Big Screen

How a Storm-Chasing UAV Designed for Climate Studies Became a Star in Twisters, While Maintaining Its Crucial Role in Atmospheric Research by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill For Professor Brian Argrow, the 2024 Super Bowl was an exciting event – not only for the big game itself – but it marked the first time he […]

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US Drone Trial Could Transform Delivery Services Nationwide

FAA-Monitored Trial in Dallas-Fort Worth Tests the Future of Scaled Drone Deliveries Elsight, an ASX-listed company, is collaborating with DroneUp in a significant commercial drone delivery trial in the Dallas-Fort Worth region of the United States. This trial, closely monitored by the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), has the potential to reshape the landscape […]

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Ukraine Invests in Domestic Defense Industry to Strengthen Post-War Economy

New Agreements Highlight Ukraine’s Commitment to Local Production of Military Technologies Ukraine is taking significant steps to bolster its defense capabilities and support its economy by focusing on domestic production. The Ministry of Defense has signed new agreements to procure locally produced drones, electronic warfare (EW) systems, and communication equipment, reports Global Defense News. These […]

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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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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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BRINC and Echodyne Collaborate to Enhance BVLOS Drone Operations for First Responders

Partnership Aims to Eliminate the Need for Visual Observers in Emergency Drone Deployments BRINC, a leading innovator in drone technology for first responders, has announced a strategic partnership with Echodyne, a company known for its advanced ground-based radar systems. This collaboration aims to integrate Echodyne’s cutting-edge MESA® radar technology into BRINC’s Drone as First Responder […]

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Flytrex Reaches New Heights: 100,000 Drone Deliveries and Counting in the U.S.

Flytrex hits milestone of 100,000 food deliveries by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Flytrex, a drone-based food delivery service with operations in North Carolina and Texas, on Tuesday announced it had reached the milestone of making 100,000 food deliveries, making it the largest operation of its kind in the country. In a statement, the company […]

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Joby Applies for Type Certification in Australia for eVTOL Aircraft

Santa Clara-Based Developer Aims to Enhance Urban Mobility with Electric Air Taxis in Melbourne and Sydney by 2025 by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Santa Clara-based electric drone taxi developer Joby recently announced that it had applied for type certification in Australia for its eVTOL aircraft, designed to enhance urban mobility in congested areas.  […]

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

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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