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Italian technology group Leonardo has teamed up with Rome city council to install an experimental monitoring system combining satellite, drone, artificial intelligence and 5G technology in one of the capital’s largest green spaces. The SES5G system, part of Rome’s smart city project, aims to use innovative technologies to protect …

The FAA Wings program has been around for a long time, helping aviators to improve their flight skills.  The FAA Safety Team (FAAST) also offers free classes that benefit drone operators – an excellent resource for public safety professionals and others to keep learning.  There are classes focused specifically on …

We wrote about DroneUp’s drone delivery of Coke with Coffee to residents in Coffee, GA – but how exactly did that delivery work?  The A2Z  Rapid Delivery System allowed packages to be delivered without landing the drone – a method that solves a lot of problems in drone delivery. CA-based …

March 23, 2021 7:03 PM Elenee Dao Posted: March 23, 2021 7:03 PM HARTLINE, Wash. — It’s a nightmare losing a loved one at night in freezing weather. “This gentleman, I’ve probably known him since I was in diapers,” said Fire Chief Daryl Dormaier, with Grant County Fire District 6. …

Four drones team up to lift a package Researchers have developed a modular solution for handling larger packages without the need for a complex fleet of drones of varying sizes. By allowing teams of small drones to collaboratively lift objects using an adaptive control algorithm, the strategy could allow a …

Is drone mapping surveying without a license?  A First Amendment lawsuit in North Carolina says surveyors cannot stop drone operators from selling photos and making maps. Hiring a surveyor is an expensive buisness, but necessary if you want to establish legal property lines.  What if you just want to see …

Tech giant Toshiba and Fortem Technologies, Inc. have established a strategic partnership to expand the reach of both companies in counter drone tech. Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions (Toshiba) has invested $15 million in Fortem, a leading player in the airspace security and counter drone sector.   The investment is one …

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Connectivity is critical for scaling drone operations – and the Elsight Halo is the tiny tool designed to ensure a secure and virtually unbreakable connection between drone and operator.  We spoke with Elsight’s VP of Global Sales and Alliances Scott Jonasz about the Elsight solution and traction and velocity in …