The Agentic Lair
The Agentic Lair
DJI Terra has proven to be the drone maker’s easy-to-use mapping software, automating the steps for which a drone can capture imagery needed to generate 2D and 3D maps. But while it’s pretty good at making maps, there’s not a…
For residents of the Michelstadt districts served as part of Wingcopter’s LieferMichel pilot project, the year begins with two good news at once: They can continue to have smaller errands delivered conveniently and with zero emissions by delivery drone and…
Alphabet’s Wing unveiled the first in a new lineup of larger drones with more payload capacity. The new drone can handle up to five pounds without sacrificing range and has enough battery power to complete 12 miles round trip while…
Within the framework of the 2023 Aeronautical Technology Programme, Embention, Fiber Laminates, Zelestium and Abervian, leaders in different aspects of aircraft and electrification, have joined forces on the ELECTRA project. A cutting-edge initiative addressing the electrification of the Martin 3…
In research funded by the Vice-Rector’s Office for Research and Doctorates of the Universidad San Sebastián, Chile, various image processing techniques were examined to detect cracks and fissures in bridges, using UAV as a tool to perform a visual inspection…
Scientific Systems Company, Inc. successfully flew multiple flight tests of its Collaborative Mission Autonomy (CMA) software running on a live General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) MQ-20 Avenger Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle. In these November 2023 flight tests, CMA software…
At a media dinner in NYC, I got an exclusive first look at the new and improved Google Wing drone.
Agricultural drone use allows for more sustainable farming By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Over the past several years, drones have played an increasingly important role in ensuring that farmers can maintain high crop yields in an environmentally sustainable manner,…
Unveiling the KHRONOS-Mission Master Combo: A New Era of Unmanned Reconnaissance and Convoy Escort by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb French tethered UAV developer Elistair recently announced a strategic partnership with Rheinmetall Canada to develop a new ISR solution…
Wing Introduces Larger Drone for Bigger Orders: 5 Pound Payload Alphabet’s Wing, one of the pioneers in commercial residential drone deliveries, has announced the introduction of a larger aircraft to its fleet. The announcement was made in a company blog…
Most drones keep getting smaller. But today, Wing announced a new drone that’s actually bigger. Just as an SUV can carry more people and stuff than a little golf cart, bigger drones can carry more stuff, which is critical in…
’s no secret that DJI has been diversifying its product offerings beyond just drones, but into all sorts of tools for content creators and professional photographers. DJI has been steadily leaning into its handheld gimbals and microphones. And today, DJI…
From a pilot’s to engineers’ perspective, many tests and experiments have been performed with both puller and pusher drones. Which is more efficient?
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. demonstrated its hardware-agnostic, open standards-based autonomy ecosystem for Unmanned Combat Air Vehicles (UCAVs) on a GA-ASI MQ-20 Avenger as part of a live flight test on Nov. 13, 2023. The flight included three software-defined radios…
Last week the Ukrainian Shadow drone group hunted down, and blew up, a very new and very rare RB-109A Bylina electronic-warfare command-and-control system. Bylina is a set of sophisticated receivers, packed into five trucks, that detects and pinpoints enemy radars…
The programme for acquiring two Astore MALE (Medium Altitude Long Endurance) UAV systems, developed and produced by Leonardo, is about to be launched, following the publication in mid-December 2023 of the relevant document by the Italian Government. The Astore UAVs…
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…
Elistair, a supplier of long-endurance, tethered unmanned aircraft systems, announced that it has partnered with Rheinmetall Canada Inc. to provide military customers with an on-the-move ISR solution that combines Elistair’s fully automated KHRONOS tethered drone with the Mission Master family…
We will briefly discuss various issues that may arise within the Gimbal, IMU, and Compass, and serve as a step-by-step guide for calibrating your Mini 4 Pro Gimbal, IMU, and Compass.
This article and the included YouTube video, will as serve as a step-by-step tutorial showing how to set up Mini 4 Pro safety features.
The Role of Drone Technology in Crisis Management and its Impact on Communities In the wake of recent devastating earthquakes in Japan, the question arises: how can the drone community be best leveraged to respond to communities in crisis? This…