SkyDrop Granted Approval from Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand for Regular Drone Deliveries by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby SkyDrop (formerly Flirtey) has been granted Part 102 approval from New Zealand’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to launch its first drone hub in Huntly, New Zealand. This positions SkyDrop …
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It’s been a good year for drone buyers. This year has seen new releases from drone manufacturers worldwide – and a couple of new entries. One of those, the SIRAS, comes from well-respected imaging company Teledyne FLIR. Continue reading below, or listen: As commercial and public safety operations scale, …
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Nenana’s airport will be the site of a new 4,800-square-foot hangar for the Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration. The hangar will serve as a base for drone cargo test flights between Fairbanks and the small city 54 miles to the southwest. The University of Alaska Board of Regents …
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Read or listen to all of the headlines in one place: excerpts from the DRONELIFE drone news of the week ending April 14, 2023. Click on the titles below for the full story. Continue reading below, or listen: Czech Primoco UAV to Supply Navigational Calibration System for Airports Czech UAV …
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In recent years, the intersection of technology and art has led to some truly mesmerizing creations, and one stunning example is the emergence of drone light shows. These displays, which code hundreds or even thousands of synchronized drones to create breathtaking aerial spectacles, are pushing the boundaries of both technology …
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DJI Announces Inspire 3 Cinema Drone by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today, drone and camera technology leader DJI announced the DJI Inspire 3, a full-frame 8K cinema drone designed for top-level movie productions. Its integrated design features a 161° ultra-wide FOV night-vision FPV and the O3 Pro transmission …
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U.S. Department of Defense to Purchase Alpha 900 Helicopter UAVs by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded system integrator Rapid Expeditionary Concepts with a prime contract for the purchase of Alpha 900 unmanned helicopter systems manufactured by Alpha Unmanned Systems, SL for integration, …
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Western governments should be worried. Despite stalled nuclear talks with Europe and the United States, and amid mounting grassroots unrest at home, there are clear signs that Iran’s military programs are maturing—and that its regional ambitions in the Middle East are growing as a result. In late September, Iran’s military …
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Sony Electronics Launches New SDK Version, Taking Remote Shooting and Camera Integration to the Next Level: More Drones with Sony Cameras? Sony is a world leader in cameras, and drones equipped with Sony cameras have advantages for engineering and industrial applications. Sony’s own Airpeak hit the market last year. …
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There are very few drone shows in the U.S., and Commercial UAV Expo is the award-winning, vertical-based show you won’t want to miss. In 2022, the show won a Fastest 50 industry award – demonstrating the explosive growth that the show and the industry are experiencing. This year, with over …
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