Spright, a global drone solutions provider addressing the growing demand for autonomous flight operations in healthcare and utility inspection, has announced that it has achieved ISO 27001:2013 certification for its Information Security Management System (ISMS). This international certification recognizes Spright’s steadfast commitment to information security and data privacy across internal …

The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) will host its 2023 Hill Day next week, returning for the first time in-person on Capitol Hill since September 2019. Participants will be available for scheduled meetings with the press.  The one-day event brings together leading U.S companies and experts in uncrewed vehicles, autonomous …

The new jet-powered Banshee drones can fly with a speed of up to 400mph. Credit: LPhot Barry Swainsbury/UK Royal Navy. The UK Royal Navy (RN) has received new jet-powered Banshee Jet 80+ remotely-piloted air systems (RPAS) from defence technology company QinetiQ. Following the delivery of drones, the RN has formed …

Inmarsat has welcomed Singapore-based Heron AirBridge, a specialist in Uncrewed Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) in the Asia Pacific region, as the latest company to join its Velaris Partner Network, following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed today at Drones Asia. Working alongside regional regulators, the two companies will enable the safe …

BMT Receives Patent for SPARROW Package Transfer Device by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Leading international design, engineering, science, and risk management consultancy BMT has obtained a patent from the U.K. Intellectual Property Office for its ‘SPARROW’ autonomous air-ground payload transfer device, ideal for military drone delivery in addition …

BRINC Drones on the Drone Radio Show Podcast, with BRINC CEO Blake Resnick and host Randy Goers.   Resnick talks about the company’s revolutionary LEMUR drone and he provides insights into how the company has become successful in supporting the mission of hundreds of public safety organizations around the world. “An …

Zipline Reveals New Home Delivery Platform by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Zipline has revealed its new Platform 2 (P2) home delivery system, designed to quietly complete deliveries up to 7 times as fast as traditional automobile delivery. Continue reading below, or listen: Over the last several years, Zipline has …

The US says the drone which crashed into the Black Sea after encountering two Russian fighter jets will not provide intelligence of any value should Moscow attempt to recover its wreckage. Russian officials have said they will seek to find whatever is left of the MQ-9 Reaper, which was downed …

Volocopter showcases its VoloCity at the CoMotionLA event Volocopter Partners with SITA on Urban Air Mobility Infrastructure by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M, Crosby Urban air mobility (UAM) leader Volocopter has entered a partnership with air transport industry IT provider SITA. The agreement positions SITA as Volocopter’s preferred digital and …

Using Iris Automation’s Casia G Pearland PD Expands DFR Program to Include BVLOS Operations by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Using Iris Automation’s Casia G ground-based air surveillance system, Pearland Police Department has secured a certificate of authorization (COA) to operate its drone as first responder (DFR) program beyond …