Velos Rotors announced that Volatus Aerospace Corp. (TSXV:VOL)(OTCQB:VLTTF) has become the exclusive distributor for the Americas. The partnership will support future growth for both companies as they provide a total end-to-end UAV platform for industrial applications including oil and gas, public safety, cargo delivery, and utility inspections. “Volatus Aerospace is …
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image: public domain In 1946, a chicken farmer located outside of Greensboro, North Carolina named Thomas Lee Causby sued the United States. At the time, Causby’s farm was located near a military airport. Frequent flights over his property frightened and killed more than 150 of his chickens, forcing Causby to …
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Zipline Home Drone Delivery Expands US Services with GNC, Pagliacci Pizza and Associated Couriers by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Drone delivery leader Zipline is expanding its services through the formation of new partnerships with health and wellness brand GNC in Salt Lake City, Pagliacci Pizza in Seattle, and …
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Wisk Aero Partners with Japan Airlines to Bring AAM to Japan by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Advanced Air Mobility leader Wisk Aero is partnering with Japan Airlines (JAL) to bring Wisk’s self-flying, all-electric air taxi services to Japan. Wisk and JAL Engineering (JALEC) will also be collaborating on …
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Watts Innovations keeps something of a low profile – but industry insiders know that the Huntsville, MD-based company engineers and manufactures exceptionally high quality, heavy lift drones designed for both pilot and end user. Continue reading below, or listen: Watts Innovations designed the platform used for Walmart’s retail drone delivery …
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At AUVSI’s Xponential Conference in Denver today: the keynote address from Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen on what the next year holds for drone industry regulations. Continue reading below, or listen: Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen announced last month that he would be leaving the position this summer. President Biden’s …
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Percepto Granted FAA Waiver for Scaled Shielded BVLOS Operations Nationwide by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Autonomous inspection leader Percepto announced that it has received a first-of-its-kind waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), allowing the company to conduct beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) inspection and monitoring operations …
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Today in Denver at Xponential 2023, a panel of experts discussed a topic on the minds of everyone in the industry: how do we make aviation profitable? In the last several years, investment in the drone industry has grown significantly. With that investment, however, comes expectation: eventually, regardless of manufacturing …
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AUVSI Xponential is taking place in Denver this week. This morning, the keynote sessions kicked off, including a conversation on cybersecurity issues with AUVSI’s Chief Advocacy Officer Michael Robbins and Tobias Whitney, VP of Strategy and Policy at Fortress Information Security. Cybersecurity for Drones is a critical topic in the …
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Echodyne and Supernal Announce Strategic Agreement on Radar Solutions for AAM Safety by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today, radar platform company Echodyne announced a strategic agreement with minority investment from Hyundai’s AAM company, Supernal. Continue reading below, or listen: Currently developing an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) …
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