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Every time we write about them, someone wants to know: Are passenger drones real?  The answer is yes – not only do they exist, but they’re being used successfully. Autonomous aerial vehicles (AAV) are not a topic of future science fiction: they are in use today.  EHang, the world’s leading …

File photo   A groundbreaking survey of public safety agencies reveals new data about the use of drones during the COVID crisis and data security concerns surrounding their current UAV programs. Commissioned by the non-profit Airborne Incident Response Team in conjunction with its parent group DRONERESPONDERS, the study surveyed 300 …

DRONELIFE Exclusive.   Skydio, the Redwood City, CA startup, is flying high.  Skydio’s X2 drones were announced today, along with an $100 million in Series C funding – which follows a $4 million investment that the U.S. Department of Defense announced this weekend. $100 million may be the largest funding …

In a narrowly focused and carefully crafted survey, almost 300 U.S.-based, law enforcement, fire and emergency services personnel answered some critical questions about how public safety drone programs in the AIRT and DRONERESPONDERS Spring 2020 Public Safety UAS Survey. In a media briefing this morning,  Christopher Todd, Executive Director of …

Five U.S. drone companies have been awarded over $13 million under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), money appropriated to save jobs and support the economy during the current COVID-19 crisis. The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) announced $13.4 million in Title III investments “As part …

Drone delivery service provider Skyports in Scotland has collaborated with technology communications company Vodafone and digital consultants Deloitte to deliver medical supplies and samples for the NHS by drone, enabling COVID response efforts. “The live flights will take place later this year and will use mobile connectivity and space-based technology,” says …

Courtesy of DDC One of Canada’s top drone delivery companies is “Coming to America” (FYI: Not an Eddie Murphy sequel). This week, Drone Delivery Canada launched the first steps to soar into the U.S. market, sparking discussions with potential American partners. A company spokesperson said several companies had expressed interest …

Public opinion of drone delivery and air taxis is a major hurdle for the industry, as organizations from hospital networks to Walmart try to utilze the benefits of faster, contactless, on demand delivery.  A new study by German research collaborative Sky Limits indicates that German citizens, at least, aren’t ready …

Source: AO Drones Aerial light show provider AO Drones found a unique way to say “Thank You” from above to Dubai’s COVID workers for their heroism during the pandemic. The June event included a drone-based light show as well as an aerial film depicting emergency vehicles arranged on the ground …

Israel and CA-based drone insurance platform SkyWatch.AI, telematics-based drone insurance company, has released a next level solution.  SkyWatch.ai’s new online policy management platform makes it easier than ever for drone operators to manage their policies. “The revamped platform offers an advanced streamlined user experience with a modern design and improved …