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ElevateUAV: Unveiling the Future of Drones in Miami

Join Industry Leaders and Innovators at Florida International University for Networking, Lectures, and Insights on UAV Technology from October 8-1 DroneNerds recently announced that their industry conference, ElevateUAV is returning to Miami, Florida’s Kovens Center at Florida International University from…

Revolutionizing Drone Operations: Wingtra Unveils WingtraCLOUD Software

Simplifying Data Collection and Enhancing Collaboration with User-Friendly Features for Surveyors and Pilots by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Swiss developer Wingtra, a leader in the VTOL mapping space, recently announced the unveiling of its new WingtraCLOUD software, designed…

Joby Acquires Xwing Autonomy Division

Joby Aviation, Inc., a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, has announced the acquisition of the autonomy division of Xwing Inc., a developer of autonomous technology for aviation. Founded in 2016, Xwing has been flying autonomous aircraft…

A Novel Drone Design Based on a Reconfigurable UAV for Wildfire Management

Wild land fires pose significant challenges to both ecosystems and human safety, necessitating innovative approaches for effective management and mitigation. Unmanned aerial vehicles have emerged as invaluable tools in addressing various aspects of wildfire and prescribed fire science. Research funded…

The UAS Menace: Evolving Threats and Advanced Countermeasures

The Evolving Global UAS Threat Demands an Advanced Counter-UAS Solution  By: Dawn Zoldi In an era where uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) continue to technologically advance, the potential threats they pose have become a significant global concern. D-Fend Solutions, a leading…

Norwegian Government Partners with Meteomatics to Enhance Weather Prediction

Deploying Meteodrones for Accurate Weather Monitoring and Preparedness by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Swiss-based weather drone manufacturer Meteomatics recently announced a new multi-million euro partnership with the Norweigan government (via the Norweigan Research Center, or NORCE) that will…

Youth Drone Initiative: FAA’s attempt to foster future drone pilots

The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) launched a new strategy to bring young people into drones. Called the Youth Drone Initiative, the program aims to connect youth organizations to advance drone aviation as a career pathway alongside traditional aviation careers. What’s…

Airbus Presents New Wingman Concept at ILA Berlin

Airbus will be presenting its new Wingman concept at the International Aerospace Exhibition ILA in Berlin. In military aviation, a “Wingman” is a pilot in another aircraft that protects and supports the flight lead, delivers more tactical options and thus…

Romania Unveils Prototype Ultra 60 Tactical Drone at BSDA 2024.

At the Black Sea Defense & Aerospace 2024 exhibition, the Romanian Military Technical Academy unveiled the Ultra 60, a class I tactical drone designed to be affordable and effective for military operations. This prototype marks a significant step in the…

NVIDIA Technology Found in Russian Military Drones

InformNapalm, an investigative organization, analyzed the documents, exposing that Russia is using NVIDIA’s Jetson series microcomputers for image recognition in its new Albatros M5 drones. The analysis of internal documents from “Albatros” and the email communications of the company’s CEO,…

Case IH Debuts Sprayer Drones in Brazil

Case IH announced the pre-launch of its first sprayer drone as a complementary solution to the company’s portfolio. The company will import and distribute the Vtol in two models, 30 litres and 70 litres, in Brazil to all its concessionaries.…