Excerpts from DRONELIFE drone news for the week ending May 5, 2023. Click the title below to read the full article.
AUVSI Hill Day 2023: An Inside View of the Policies, Priorities and Issues Under Discussion (DRONELIFE Exclusive)
AUVSI recently their annual hill day, an opportunity for drone industry stakeholders to come together and meet face-to-face with policymakers. In this DRONELIFE Exclusive of his, we present the summary and points of one attendee.
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Drone Radio Show Podcast Apellix: A Robotics Platform for Painting, Coating, Cleaning and More
CEO and Founder Robert Dahlstrom Aperixdiscusses how the company’s innovative drones complete hazardous tasks such as painting and coating, high-pressure washing and non-destructive inspection more safely and efficiently.
“Secrets of the Skinwalker Ranch” Demonstrates Commercial and Scientific Potential of Drone Show Technology
drone show provider Sky Elements Drone Show Completed a unique scientific experiment using SPH engineering drone light show technologyDrone light shows are episodes of the TV series The Secrets of the Skinwalker Ranch that explore the mysteries of a place with an extensive history of unexplained phenomena such as UFO sightings, crop circles and unexplained animal mutilations. Part of it. The show’s team of scientists and experts utilizes cutting-edge technology, such as drones, to study and investigate these events.
DroneShield at the IRONMAN: Protecting sporting events from rogue drones
counter UAS company drone shield The Montgomery County Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (MCOHSEM) has announced that it has selected DroneShield’s DroneSentry system for the IRONMAN Triathlon Championships 2023 for the second year in a row. The high-profile event took place earlier this month in Woodlands, Texas, attracting athletes and spectators from around the world. The increase in drone activity in recent years has necessitated the use of anti-drone measures to ensure the safety and security of the event.
Drone delivery big win in Florida: New law smooths road for drones to ports
Last Thursday, April 27, the Florida House of Representatives voted unanimously. SB1068, designed to ease the way for drone deliveries in Florida. SB1068 is a Florida Supplement. Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Systems Act, It is also designed to anticipate local regulations regarding the development of drone delivery ports, a critical infrastructure for operating drone delivery services at scale. Drone delivery ports, such as those proposed by Walmart for residential delivery services, are not large structures, but the lack of definitions, standards, and understanding of drone delivery infrastructure has made the approval process slow in some communities. may take
EnforceAir Counter Drone Software Upgrade: New Remote ID, Detection, Identification and Mitigation Capabilities
Current Counter-UAS Technology Leader D-Fend Solution announced the release of version 23.03 of Enforce Air software. This upgrade introduces many new features, including enhanced core drone takeover capabilities and coverage, enhanced remote ID capabilities, new reporting and analytics capabilities, and upgraded information sharing. intelligence C-UAS standard.
US Drone Maker Inspired Flight Integrates Phase One P3 Camera for Survey and Inspection
Commercial sUAS Manufacturer Inspired Flight Technology Aerial photography system developer Phase 1 announced the launch of a new plug-and-play solution that integrates the Inspired Flight IF1200A and Phase One P3 camera. This solution combines advanced aerial imagery with flexible operation to address a wide range of surveying and inspection applications.
A2Z Launches RDSX Pelican Long Distance Delivery Drone
Developer of commercial drone delivery solutions A2Z drone delivery Released the new RDSX Pelican delivery drone.of RDSX Pelican It features a hybrid VTOL airframe without control surfaces that combines the stability of a multi-rotor platform with the long range of a fixed-wing aircraft.A new drone will be on display for the first time AUVSI index May 9-11 in Denver, Colorado.
Arkansas Bans Chinese Drones, Gives Agencies Four Years to Phase Out Foreign Tech
Arkansas followed Florida in banning Chinese drones. But Arkansas lawmakers have taken a pragmatic approach to phasing out technology manufactured by “covered entities.” The bill does not affect commercial or private activities in the state and applies only to public institutions. Arkansas House Bill 1653, Law No. 525 currently prohibits the purchase or operation of drones manufactured in China or any other “Covered Entity” country. The law is similar to the recently passed Florida bill, but differs in important ways that make it more manageable for public safety agencies.
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Smaller, smarter, safer: ModalAI VOXL 2 Mini is an Oreo™-sized supercomputer
Until just a few days ago, ModalAI’s VOXL2 It was the world’s smallest flying supercomputer.The San Diego, Calif.-based company is the latest release VOXL2 miniThis is the latest method of this Blue UAS FrameworkCompatible USA-assembled autopilots stack and inject an enormous amount of computing power into the industry’s smallest size form factor.
Medical Drone Delivery Pioneer Zipline Raises Valuation To $4.2 Billion
As reported by forbesa drone delivery startup zip line has now raised $330 million in a new funding round. A filing filed in Delaware on April 10 revealed a Series F funding round that priced Zipline at $40.20 per share. The funding brings the company’s valuation to about $4.2 billion, up about 55% from its $2.7 billion valuation two years ago. The filing also listed a Series F-1 extension of up to $20 million, which could still participate in the round, and the exact amount raised is subject to change. A lead investor has not yet been identified.
New Affordable NDAA Compliant Small Japanese Drone: ACSL SOTEN Enters US Market
Japan’s leading drone manufacturer ACSL Co., Ltd. has announced its formal entry into the US commercial drone market. The company’s California subsidiary, ACSL Inc., plans to introduce his affordable, NDAA-compliant miniature UAS to the U.S. market later this year. ACSL Inc.’s market entry will be led by her CEO Cynthia Huang, a member of the commercial UAV advisory board who led DJI’s North American enterprise segment and drone software company Auterion.
Drone Wireless Charging and Data Transfer: WiBotic’s PowerPad Pro
Currently charging and power optimization company wibotic introduced PowerPad Pro, a standalone platform that can be integrated into any UAV storage facility. The platform wirelessly transfers flight data, images and videos while automatically charging the drone without a physical connection point. “PowerPad Pro enhances drone capabilities for partners working in environments where autonomous or semi-autonomous operation is a priority.
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