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Percepto Secures FAA Type Certificate, Enhancing Safety and Reliability in Drone Operations

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The Federal Aviation Administration awards Percepto a Type Certificate, confirming the safety and reliability of their drone solutions for the energy sector. Percepto announced today that it has secured a Type Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), making it one of only three drone solutions globally to meet the stringent safety and reliability standards […]

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DroneUp, Walmart close drone delivery sites in 3 states to focus on D/FW operations

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DroneUp Refocuses on D/FW Operations Amid Strategic Realignment with Walmart By Jim Magill DroneUp, which said it would shut down its drone delivery operations conducted in partnership with Walmart in three states, instead plans to focus on flights in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, where the economics for growth are more favorable, a company official told […]

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Ground-Based Detect and Avoid Facilitates FAA BVLOS Waiver at Michigan Test Site

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Integration of uAvionix Casia G System Enables Advanced Drone Operations Unmanned Vehicle Technologies, LLC (UVT) and uAvionix have announced that UVT has been granted a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) waiver to operate small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) at their test site in Michigan. The waiver, identified as 107W-2024-01230 and […]

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Overwatch Group and PteroDynamics Forge Exclusive Distribution Agreement

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Agreement Covers Transwing® VTOL UAS in UK, Saudi Arabia, and UAE Overwatch Group, a UK-based specialist in unmanned systems and munitions technologies, and PteroDynamics Inc., a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft systems provider, have announced a significant strategic relationship. This partnership includes an exclusive distribution agreement for the Transwing® VTOL UAS in the United […]

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Today’s the Day! Last Day for Earlybird Tickets to Elevate UAV in Miami

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Drone enthusiasts, professionals, and industry leaders, don’t miss out on a unique opportunity to be part of ElevateUAV. This premier event, organized by Drone Nerds, will take place at the Kovens Center at Florida International University from October 8 to October 10. The conference promises to be an essential gathering for those interested in the […]

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Congress Introduces New Counter-UAS Legislation

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House Bill Aims to Extend and Enhance Authorities of DHS, DOJ, and FAA to Address Growing Drone Threats By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives earlier this month would extend the authority of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to mitigate […]

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Aeronautics Unveils Hybrid Octoper™: Tactical UAS with Extended Flight Duration

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New Hybrid Propulsion System Enhances Mission Endurance and Versatility Aeronautics Ltd., a manufacturer of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for defense and homeland security markets, has launched the Hybrid Octoper™, a tactical multi-rotor UAS equipped with a hybrid propulsion system. The announcement was made ahead of Eurosatory 2024, where the system will be showcased. The Hybrid […]

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FAA Directed to Devise Final Rule for BVLOS Flights Within 20 Months

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FAA Reauthorization Bill Mandates Final Rule for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Drone Flights to Boost Industry Growth By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (The following is the second in a series of articles on how the recent passage of the bill to reauthorize the FAA positively impacts the drone and eVTOL industries.) While […]

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Enhanced BVLOS Capabilities for Lockheed Martin’s Indago 4

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Integration with Elsight Halo expands operational reach of Lockheed Martin’s UAV. In a recent development, Elsight has successfully integrated its Halo connectivity platform with Lockheed Martin’s Indago 4 Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS), enabling the drone to complete its first beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) flight. This strategic enhancement significantly broadens the Indago 4’s capabilities, particularly in […]

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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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