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Full-scale Helicopter Logistics, Minus the Pilots: Near Earth Autonomy is Enabling Autonomy

In collaboration with industry leaders Leonardo and Honeywell, Near Earth will showcase advanced autonomy on the proven Leonardo AW139 helicopter platform to provide logistical support during expeditionary operations in contested environments. Pennsylvania-based Near Earth Autonomy has been selected by NAVAIR to lead one of the teams demonstrating optimized logistics using rotorcraft for the U.S. Marine […]

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Skyfront Launches Water-Cooled Perimeter 8+ WC for Reliable Drone Operations in Extreme Heat

Designed for desert conditions, the Perimeter 8+ WC boasts heat-resistant avionics and the ability to carry heavy payloads in temperatures up to 113°F, making it ideal for government and commercial applications Skyfront, a drone developer focused on long-distance endurance applications in difficult operating environments, recently announced their new water-cooled Perimeter 8+ WC. Designed for desert […]

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DroneDeploy on the State of Reality Capture: Trends, Adoption, and Future Prospects

DroneDeploy’s Groundbreaking Survey Reveals Rapid Growth, ROI Insights, and Optimistic Projections in Reality Capture Technology by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb In recent years, reality capture and photogrammetry have been rapidly gaining traction. Accurate mapping and data capture are crucial across various industries like construction, agriculture, and infrastructure. DroneDeploy has released its first-ever State […]

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New Research Could Improve Prospects for Hydrogen Powered Drones

New research on hydrogen fuel cells could help hydrogen powered drone industry. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Hydrogen powered drones offer many significant benefits for the industry, including longer flight times and zero emissions.  Hydrogen drones solve some of the challenges that batteries present, but hydrogen fuel cells have some challenges of their […]

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Lockheed Martin Ventures Invests in Meteomatics to Propel Precision Weather Forecasting

Lockheed Martin Ventures Invests in Meteomatics: Revolutionizing Weather Forecasting with High-Resolution Models and Hyperlocal Drones Today, Meteomatics, the pioneering weather intelligence and technology firm, disclosed the successful closure of a strategic funding round with Lockheed Martin Ventures, the venture arm of Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT). This strategic investment marks a significant step in Meteomatics’ […]

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DeFli and Walmart: A Strategic Alliance for Advanced UAS Services and Drone Detection in the US

Partnership Paves the Way for Enhanced UAS Services and Drone Detection Networks Across the United States In a strategic move aimed at enhancing drone delivery and other advanced drone applications, DeFli Networks, a decentralized drone detection and UTM solutions network, has entered into a partnership with Walmart in the United States. This collaboration will involve […]

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Shift Robotics Unveiled Moonwalkers X at CES 2024

Shift Robotics’ newest model of robotic shoes are called Moonwalkers X, and they were unveiled at last week at CES 2024, America’s largest technology-focused convention and trade show. These newest robotic shoes from Shift Robotics are notable for several reasons (when compared to the original model of Moonwalkers). For example, Moonwalkers X Are significantly lighter — one pound less for each shoe; […]

Staying Connected, Even During an Outage: Sphere Drones’ HubX and Elsight Keep Flying During Optus Service Failure

Sphere Drones’ HubX Drone Platform Demonstrates Resilience During Optus Outage with Elsight’s Halo Connectivity System In a recent trial of Sphere Drones’ HubX drone platform at a remote mine in New South Wales, the drone’s connectivity remained uninterrupted during the November 8 Optus outage, showcasing the effectiveness of Elsight’s Halo technology. The Curo HubX drone […]

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Skydio, Trimble Partner to Bring Centimeter Level Accuracy to the X10

Skydio and Trimble Collaborate on New Integration for Utilities, Construction and State Transportation Agencies by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Skydio, a California-based drone and UAV manufacturer focused on autonomy, recently announced a new strategic partnership with Trimble to create new integrated workflows designed to unite data capture, data visualization, and data analytics for […]

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