Phoenix Air Unmanned Granted Nationwide Waiver for BVLOS Powerline Inspections by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby The Federal Aviation Administration has granted Phoenix Air Unmanned, LLC (PAU) a broad area waiver authorizing beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) flights for conducting utility powerline inspections. This authorization applies throughout the …

Leigh Miller from Toronto, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0 Florida has now banned state and local government agencies from using drones from a “foreign country of concern,” which means that thousands of DJI drones being used by public safety departments cannot be used. Continue reading below, or listen:  The ban took …

Velos Rotors Raises $2M Seed Round to Scale Production of Helicopter UAV by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby UAV manufacturer Velos Rotors, Inc. has announced the completion of a $2 million seed round by Marathon Venture Capital. The investment will enable Velos to scale its manufacturing capacity in order …

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Russia may have gained some key intelligence after salvaging the wreckage of a US drone downed by a Russian jet from the depths of the Black Sea, according to a new report. …

Drone Racing League the First Sport to Stream in the Metaverse by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Professional drone racing platform the Drone Racing League (DRL) will be airing its 2022-23 DRL Algorand World Championship Race Finals on Saturday, April 8th at 3pm EST on NBC, Youtube, Twitter, TikTok, …

The drone cost the Plainfield Township Fire Department around $17,000, with help from funds provided by the Comstock Park Downtown Development Authority. PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Flooding throughout West Michigan on Wednesday was a perfect chance for Plainfield Township Fire Department to put its new drone to work. “The technology …

DroneShield Announces Launch of DroneGun Mk4 by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby DroneShield has announced the release of its new DroneGun Mk4, after undergoing extensive development in response to end-user feedback. A portable pistol-shaped drone jammer weighing 3.2kg, DroneGun Mk4 is currently available for purchase for qualified end-users. DroneShield …

Autel Robotics Launches Redesigned Website, focused on Autel commercial offerings. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Drone manufacturer Autel Robotics has launched a completely redesigned website focused on solutions and case studies that will assist customers in better understanding the benefits of its products. This new website comes in …

The FAA has granted the New York Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Test Site at Griffiss International Airport a new civil authority to advance the research, development, and commercialization of drone operations, which will make it easier for the test site to accommodate larger drones testing commercial operations. As a result …

Aeronautics Signs Mid-Life Upgrade Contract with Finnish Defense Forces for Orbiter 2 Mini UAS Array by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) leader Aeronautics Ltd. has announced its signing of a mid-life upgrade contract with the Finnish Defense Forces (FDF) for its Orbiter 2 Mini UAS …