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Autonomous drone developer Percepto this week announced three regulatory milestones—completing the certifications and a test flight phase that take the Israeli company a step closer to FAA Certification, countrywide EVLOS in Australia and BLOS in Norway. “The completion of the D&R testing phase is a major achievement in the Type Certification …

Drones manufactured in the U.S. are gaining traction – and a new partnership between U.S. manufacturer Skydio and Arris, a leader in advanced manufacturing of high-performance products, could help to revolutionize drone design and manufacturing. Skydio and Arris “have redefined airframe design leveraging Additive Molding™, Arris’s breakthrough carbon fiber manufacturing technology,” …

Royal Mail drone delivery for parcels will soon be available on the Isle of Mull, where a local postman says that the walk to the front door alone can be 30 minutes. In a country-wide first for the U.K., Royal Mail has partnered with a consortium of drone companies: DronePrep, …

Telecom giant BT and leading UTM solutions provider Altitude Angel will lead a consortium to develop a UK drone corridor. “BT took a significant leap into the commercial drones market today, as the company announced, alongside Altitude Angel, the formation of a new consortium to deliver a series of industry use …

Source: Flytrex A new COO is flying into the friendly corporate skies of drone delivery company Flytrex. Last week, the Israeli company announced the hiring of Ben Thein as Chief Operating Officer. Thein will lead global operations and focus on building American partnerships to expand drone delivery in the e-commerce and …

It’s the season for goodwill, cheer – and shopping.  Whether you are buying a gift or a tool to build up your enterprise drone program, you won’t want to miss out on DJI holiday deals.  We’ve even got the DJI Gift Guide to help you choose the right product for …

Drones made in the U.S. are a growing sector – and CA-based TerraView has announced a second commercial drone offering, now with system components and options that meet government and Department of Defense (DoD) guidelines. The RangePro X8P – Pixhawk is a follow-up model to last year’s RangePro X8.  “Like …

Source: Sony Electronics giant Sony today launched a camera support upgrade that could revolutionize drone mapping and imaging. The company’s imaging division is releasing the new full-frame camera support solution with upgraded SDK, app library and support for use with Sony’s Alpha range of full-frame mirrorless cameras. A Sony spokesperson …

DHL Express, a leading worldwide delivery service, has formed a joint agreement with Aerodyne Group in Malaysia to “assess the commercial viability of drone technology and develop business models for its use in life sciences and maritime supply chains,” says a joint press release. Aerodyne Group is a leading international …

Source: Iris Drone startup Iris Automation is gaining financial altitude after announcing a $13 million Series B funding round today. Iris develops advanced detection systems that bolster Detect-and-Avoid (DAA) capabilities which, in turn, enable safer commercial drone operations. New investors Sony Innovation Fund and Verizon Ventures join follow-on investors Bessemer Venture Partners, Bee Partners and OCA …