Excerpts from DRONELIFE drone news for the week ending April 21, 2023. Click the title below to read the full article.
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sky drop (formerly Flirtey) has obtained Part 102 approval from New Zealand’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and launched its first drone hub in Huntly, New Zealand. This makes SkyDrop the first company in New Zealand to receive approval for live store-to-door drone deliveries, including certain BVLOS operations.
Florida Drone Supply’s 3-Month Review of Teledyne FLIR’s SIRAS: Pros, Cons, and Results
SIRAS is on the market as public safety and government agencies face increasing pressure to reduce their reliance on Chinese platforms.The drone was specifically designed to meet the needs of FLIR’s extensive customer base of drone operators, but what does the pilot think of SIRAS after 100 days of heavy use?Pilot florida drone supply, a major reseller of aircraft from various manufacturers, provides insight into the platform. Here are the pros, cons, and consequences of purchasing SIRAS.
Amprius Delivers Next-Generation Drone Battery to AeroVironment: Unparalleled Run Time
Amprius has the answer to one of the most persistent problems in drone technology: flight durability and battery life. Amprius is using a silicon anode platform to manufacture the next generation of lightweight lithium-ion batteries. The company’s proprietary anode technology enables the production of battery cells with energy density levels that nearly double the performance of currently available graphite cells. The company has been very successful, shipping batteries for the Amprius drone at commercial levels. aerobics (NASDAQ: AVAV) Switchblade 300 Block 20 for loitering missile systems. Also dubbed a “suicide drone,” the Switchblade 300 could prove a case for putting Amprius batteries into more commercial drone platforms.
EASA’s U-Space: What It Means for European Drone Operations (DRONELIFE Exclusive)
The future of air mobility includes a multitude of unmanned aerial vehicles flying in complex environments. Initially, unmanned operations began in rural areas to reduce risk, but these aircraft must be integrated into congested airspace to realize important social and environmental benefits. Integrating unmanned aerial vehicles into urban environments also requires advanced air traffic management. After all, unmanned aerial vehicles do not have pilots on board to communicate with air traffic controllers about flight plans and airspace risks.
Speedbird Aero and UTM developer High Lander partner to improve safety and efficiency of global drone deliveries
Brazilian drone delivery company speed bird aero and an Israeli Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) developer Highlander has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to increase the safety and efficiency of drone-based deliveries and enable future partnerships and collaborations around the world. Both companies offer field-tested drones and airspace management solutions that are actively used at scale. With High Lander’s Universal UTM, Speedbird Aero ensures the safety and efficiency of flight operations while proving to regulators that full surveillance of unmanned aerial activity is achievable.
MatrixSpace Radar: High performance AI sensor the size of a mobile phone
Leader in Radar and AI Sensing Today matrix space announced MatrixSpace Radar, the first in a line of AI sensing products designed to provide cost-effective long-range sensing, tracking, surveillance, and inspection solutions. MatrixSpace Radar is the size of a mobile phone and weighs less than a pound, making it the most portable high performance radar available. This solution can measure the size, position and movement of objects in time, in the air or on the ground, and in all weather conditions.
Sony Announces Airpeak Upgrade Including RTK Kit
Sony Electronics Inc. has announced a new upgrade designed to improve the accuracy, performance and reliability of the Airpeak S1 drone. These upgrades include an RTK kit, an advanced gimbal, and an improved battery, all of which help enhance the S1’s capabilities. With Real-Time Kinematics (RTK) kit, Airpeak S1 enables high-precision positioning and navigation without delay, ensuring stable flight path and accurate data collection. The kit utilizes a base station that receives satellite signals from the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and an Airpeak on-board receiver that uses these signals to infer its position.
Aerologix, an ‘Uber for Drones’ company, launches in New Zealand.Holding a drone video contest
Australian drone tech startup takes first steps to international business aerologics Launched a platform in New Zealand. Starting today, pilots will be able to register on his Aerologix web or mobile his app to work on a variety of his aerial capture projects. Founded in 2019 after former Qantas pilot Tom Caska and his IT expert Rakesh Routhu met during his MBA studies, Aerologix has just a few on the platform, along with partners such as Clean. It has grown rapidly from 100 pilots to over 10,000 in just a few years. Up Australia.
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Elistair Launches Tethered Power Module for DJI M30
Ellister has announced a new tethered power module for the DJI M30 drone. The module is designed to meet the needs of first responders who require uninterrupted aerial photography with little impact on logistics, operators can use it for event protection, firefighting, border surveillance, response support, and more. can access his M30’s capabilities in longer missions. Compatible with Light-T and Safe-T Ground Power Stations for hours of uninterrupted flight at heights of up to 70 meters. The onboard module that enables tethered power weighs 500g, easily attaches to the back of the drone and withstands temperatures from -20°C to +50°C. 1000 Watts of continuous power allows hours of flight at 70 meters. The module also allows operators to quickly switch between free and captive flight modes.
Teledyne FLIR Announces Development Kit for Rapid Integration of Hadron 640R, Thermal and Visible Dual Camera Module
today, Teledyne FLIR release development kit Easily integrate the FLIR Hadron 640R thermal and visible dual camera module. The kit includes hardware and reference software drivers compatible with development boards supporting NVIDIA Jetson Nano, Qualcomm RB5, and Qualcomm Snapdragon 865. Darkness, smoke, and mostly fog. The module also includes a 64MP visible electro-optical (EO) camera for high-resolution visual images.
Should Coachella use drones and digital twins for security? The new standard in event management
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival kicked off on April 14 as more than 250,000 people descended into the desert of Indio, California. Event organizers at festivals of this magnitude should give due consideration to security arrangements. In the past, preventable crowd control issues have led to tragedies at festivals. A little over two years ago, at the Astroworld festival in Houston, Texas, 10 young fans died in the crowd and hundreds were injured. Astroworld was attended by only a handful of fans compared to Coachella.
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