Drone News

Auterion Releases Improved Operating System and Mission Control Software by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Open source operating system developer Auterion has released new and improved versions of the Auterion Operating System (OS) and the Auterion Mission Control (AMC), providing simplified operations and an enhanced user experience for users …

Red Cat Invests in Modular UAS Company Firestorm by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Red Cat Holdings [NASDAQ:RCAT] is one of the holdings in the AdvisorShares Drone Technology ETF [NYSE ARCA:UAV], the only ETF dedicated to the drone economy. For complete list of holdings click here.  The AdvisorShares Drone …

Wingcopter, a leading German delivery drone company, has partnered with the ZAL Center of Applied Aeronautical Research GmbH to explore the use of green hydrogen as a potential power source for its electric drones. The partnership aims to produce a sustainable hydrogen-based propulsion system that will replace the current power …

LIFT Aircraft, a pioneer in the development of eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft, has completed the first-ever piloted eVTOL demonstration flights in Japan. The demonstrations were conducted using LIFT’s HEXA aircraft in collaboration with Marubeni Corporation, a partner of LIFT Aircraft in the development and advancement of Japan’s …

BMT Receives Patent for SPARROW Package Transfer Device by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Leading international design, engineering, science, and risk management consultancy BMT has obtained a patent from the U.K. Intellectual Property Office for its ‘SPARROW’ autonomous air-ground payload transfer device, ideal for military drone delivery in addition …

BRINC Drones on the Drone Radio Show Podcast, with BRINC CEO Blake Resnick and host Randy Goers.   Resnick talks about the company’s revolutionary LEMUR drone and he provides insights into how the company has become successful in supporting the mission of hundreds of public safety organizations around the world. “An …

Zipline Reveals New Home Delivery Platform by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Zipline has revealed its new Platform 2 (P2) home delivery system, designed to quietly complete deliveries up to 7 times as fast as traditional automobile delivery. Continue reading below, or listen: Over the last several years, Zipline has …

Volocopter showcases its VoloCity at the CoMotionLA event Volocopter Partners with SITA on Urban Air Mobility Infrastructure by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M, Crosby Urban air mobility (UAM) leader Volocopter has entered a partnership with air transport industry IT provider SITA. The agreement positions SITA as Volocopter’s preferred digital and …

Using Iris Automation’s Casia G Pearland PD Expands DFR Program to Include BVLOS Operations by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Using Iris Automation’s Casia G ground-based air surveillance system, Pearland Police Department has secured a certificate of authorization (COA) to operate its drone as first responder (DFR) program beyond …

Elistair Announces Orion HL Tethered Drone for Tactical Communications by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Tethered drone system manufacturer Elistair has announced the launch of its Orion Heavy Lift (HL) in order to meet an increasing demand for variable height antennas from military, public safety and homeland security customers. …