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leader in drone delivery drone up and an Israeli autonomous driving solution startup Wonder Robotics has completed an initial operational evaluation using DroneUp’s drone platform for increased autonomy and safety.
Drone forensics is a key aspect of anti-drone programs: SkySafe develops certification
Drone Defense and Airspace Security Company sky safe announced the launch of a new certification course that provides in-depth training on Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) forensic analysis.
Global Awards for Women and Drones Now Open at Smithsonian Institution! Calling for Candidates
woman and drone once again brings the UAS/AAM community together to celebrate outstanding women in business, government and education.Nomination process is in progress for Women in Emerging Aviation Technology Award. The 7th Annual Global Awards will be held on October 25th at a new venue at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.
RedCat to send 200 FPV drones to Ukraine
military technology companies Red Cat Holdings announced that it has fulfilled a purchase order for 200 long-range, high-speed FPV (first-person view) drones from Ukraine. Scheduled to arrive in June, the FPV drones that will ship will feature an industry-leading power-to-weight ratio, with improved maneuverability further enhanced by FPV capabilities. Additionally, the drone can operate in GPS-rejected or GPS-jammed environments.
Estonia Establishes Drone Sandbox: ANRA Technologies Provides U-Space and CIS Technology
With funding from the Estonian Business Innovation Agency, Estonian Transport Authority has started a project to establish a drone sandbox that will be built in Tartu. This sandbox provides an opportunity for large-scale development and deployment of unmanned aerial technology, paves the way for innovative aviation concepts and safety standards, and enables safe testing of automated aviation systems.
Speedbird Aero Comes to Drone Radio Show Podcast!
Manoel Coelho, CEO of Speedbird Aero, appeared on the drone radio show podcast! I will talk about whether there are
Amphibious passenger aircraft eVTOL: LIFT’s HEXA capable of taking off and landing on water
lift aircraft We recently tested the buoyancy capabilities of our HEXA aircraft in preparation for an upcoming public release and tour of the United States. During the flight, the aircraft was able to successfully perform takeoffs and landings from water.
Censys Launches Nationwide Roadshow: See the Leading BVLOS Fixed Wing Made in the USA
Sensys Technologies is a US drone manufacturer that produces the Sentaero family of products, including fixed VTOL flight BVLOS missions for a variety of applications. Censys has a remarkable track record of achieving BVLOS exemptions with platforms recognized for safety, durability and mission flexibility.
Meeting Photogrammetric Accuracy Standards: Free SimActive Webinar with DAS Geospatial Specialists
Whether you’re a seasoned expert in the geospatial field or a novice, don’t miss it sim active Webinar on how to meet evolving photogrammetric accuracy standards. The webinar will be hosted by Eric Andelin, SimActive’s Senior Workflow Specialist, CP, and Bill Johnson, CP, CMS, as guest speakers. DAS Geospatial.
Visual 3D Models of Real-World Structures: Pointivo Powers the Industry
You may not have heard of Pointivo, but for many industries, this product is mission critical. Like the 1990s “Intel Inside” refrain, Pointivo is white-labeled software within the drone industry leader’s platform that powers leading commercial and residential property management companies and Towerco, the largest and largest company.
Systems that support BVLOS drone flight: DeTect’s HARRIER BVLOS
BVLOS flight is essential for expanding industrial drone operations. Although the BVL rule has not yet been published, the FAA has indicated that it is committed to issuing a BVLOS exemption to aid future rulemaking. Early exemptions allowed drones to fly beyond the pilot’s line of sight, but required visual observers to be daisy-chained along the flight path, reducing the feasibility of long-range operations. was restricted. Now, the FAA is expanding permits to allow flights without human visual observers with appropriate systems to detect and secure air traffic.
Radiometry: Elios 3 Indoor Inspection Drone Gets New Payload
indoor drone company Flyabilityin partnership with the leader in radiation detection million technologiesannounced the release of Elios 3 radiometric payload Indoor inspection drone.
Teledyne FLIR’s SIRAS is designed for rapid deployment.How a Texas SWAT team spotted a felon with a drone
New this February, Teledyne FLIR SIRAS was dispatched by a police SWAT team for a felony investigation in Texas. When a convicted felon fled into a residential area, members of the local SWAT team were dispatched to assist in the search. Considering the size of the search area and the nighttime lighting conditions, it was determined that aerial thermal imaging was the best search method.
DJI’s new commercial drone: Matrice 350 RTK is more resilient, more flexible and more efficient
The current leader in drone and aerial photography DJI launched DJI Matrice 350 RTK (M350 RTK) is an upgraded flagship drone platform that offers more adaptable, safe and efficient airborne operations.
XTEND Acquires Drone Inspection Specialist Performance Rotor
Developer of human-guided autonomous machine systems Expand Got Drone Inspection Specialist performance rotorThis will enable XTEND to grow its global business while increasing its ability to provide human-guided remote interaction in a variety of inspection scenarios.
Miriam McNabb, editor-in-chief of DRONELIFE and CEO of professional drone services marketplace JobForDrones, is a keen observer of the emerging drone industry and drone regulatory environment. Miriam is an international speaker and industry recognized figure, with over 3,000 articles focused on the commercial drone space. Miriam has a degree from the University of Chicago and he has over 20 years of experience in high tech sales and marketing new technologies.
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