Davenport Aviation markets counter-drone system to Texas DPS By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Given the rising number of incidents in which drones have interfered with manned aircraft carrying out emergency and law enforcement missions, many public agencies are looking for systems that can help them avoid such potentially dangerous encounters. To meet that […]
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Young drone company SiFly scores world flight endurance record By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Seeking to capitalize on the anticipated boom in market opportunities for long-range UAV operations, California-based SiFly, a brand-new drone manufacturer, on August 19 announced it has set a new world record for flight endurance by a small electrically powered multi-rotor […]
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GoTo Foods latest entry in race to make DFW drone delivery capital By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The Dallas/Fort Worth region of Texas, a leading hub for drone-delivery services, recently got a new entry in the race to bring fast food to customers’ doorsteps via UAV. GoTo Foods, the parent company of several popular […]
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Massachusetts lawmakers propose package of new drone rules By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A package of six bills making their way through the Massachusetts legislature could have profound negative impacts on future drone operations in the Commonwealth, representatives of the commercial UAV industry say. Advocates and opponents of the proposed legislation made their opinions […]
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DefendEye, a Kraków-based technology company, has developed a tube-launched, fully autonomous drone intended for rapid deployment in a range of operational environments. Weighing under 250 grams, the drone meets sub-250 g regulatory thresholds, which means it can be operated without a pilot’s license in most jurisdictions. The system is aimed at professional users in sectors […]
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DRONELIFE is pleased to present this guest post by Matt Sloane, co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of SkyfireAI. As a prominent figure in the drone industry, Matt brings a wealth of expertise and firsthand experience to the table. Matt’s done the deep dive on the BVLOS NPRM: here’s his summary of what’s most important for drone […]
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Today, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy unveiled the long-anticipated Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations, marking a pivotal moment for uncrewed aviation in the United States. This proposed rule, once finalized, is expected to provide the regulatory clarity and operational framework that the commercial drone sector has […]
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At AUVSI’s Policy Symposium, officials outlined how BIS rulemaking could impact Chinese-manufactured drones and broader U.S. drone policy. The AUVSI Drone and AAM Policy Symposium, held July 29–30 in Washington, D.C., brought government and industry leaders together to discuss the future of drone policy in the U.S. In a featured fireside chat, Michael Robbins, President […]
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Industry leaders urge swift progress on drone rulemaking and integration The AUVSI Drone and AAM Policy Symposium, held July 29–30 in Washington, D.C., brought together policymakers and industry leaders to discuss the future of drone and advanced air mobility (AAM) integration in the national airspace. The event, hosted by the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems […]
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The PDW story: From drone racing to presidential protection By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill From its roots in the world of competitive drone racing, to its current job of producing battle-ready drones and weapons systems for the defense industry, Performance Drone Works, or PDW, has focused on developing technologies that “that would never be […]
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