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Agricultural drone firm AgEagle Aerial Systems yesterday introduced a merger with EnerJex Resources in a inventory commerce. Founded in 2015, AgEagle was named one in every of DroneLife’s “7 Best Agriculture Drones” final 12 months and offers precision ag UAV options. Automated drones gather worthwhile information for farmers by flying …

At an occasion in the present day within the headquarters of the Menlo Park fireplace division in California, DJI and thermal imaging specialists FLIR unveiled the newest results of their partnership: The Zenmuse XT2. Setting the usual for the subsequent technology of aerial imaging The Zenmuse XT2 is a twin …

A serious Australian counter-drone firm has introduced a win within the warfare towards rogue drone flights after police used an anti-UAS “gun” to down an errant flight over a significant sporting occasion. The Queensland Police Service used DroneProtect’s DroneGun throughout the latest XXI Commonwealth Games in Brisbane to neutralize a …

In most locations, industrial drone operation requires certification; and within the United States, that’s a Part 107 Remote Pilot’s Certificate from the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA.)  Many drone purchasers, nevertheless, are unaware of the prevailing legal guidelines that apply to drone operation.  Offering readability and emphasizing security, the FAA has …

Drones might quickly be saving cash and lives in Pennsylvania by finding deserted – probably harmful – fuel wells. US Aerial Video Inc. (UAV) lately completed a six-month proof-of-concept challenge for the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission in partnership with the National Energy Technology Laboratory. Using a magnetometer connected to a drone, …

News and Commentary.  At this level, it’s hardly a shock.  The FAA‘s extension of an extension of an extension has as soon as once more been… prolonged. The present extension was set to expire on the finish of this month, however the spending invoice earlier than the President features a …

EHANG 184 AAV Manned Flight Test by EHANG CEO Mr. Hu Huazhi (PRNewsfoto/EHang Holdings Limited) It will be powerful to determine what’s happening with Ehang.  In October, DRONELIFE reported that a credible supply stated the corporate was contemplating chapter.  Per week later, firm CEO Derrick Xiong stated the rumors had …

According to a Reuters report, trade main producer DJI is ready to tackle recent investment earlier than a probable IPO subsequent 12 months. The funding, regarded as in the area of $500m, will worth DJI at near $15 billion. DJI covers greater than 70 p.c of world drone gross sales in …

More than 800 reside spectators and greater than 45,000 on-line watched as The Generals, considered one of Pro Aerial League’s six skilled drone racing groups, received the League’s 2017-18 season championship final weekend. Drone racing may be a type of sports activities that’s superior and thrilling for contributors, and fairly …

Drone supply from the Great White North is one step nearer to actuality. Drone Delivery Canada not too long ago accomplished a profitable set of take a look at flights of supply drones at Griffiss International Airport in New York. Across the border, the corporate has already acquired a Special …