Drone News

Skyports Drone Services Showcases Medical Drone Delivery in Thailand by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Images courtesy Skyports Drone Services. Continue reading below, or listen: Drone delivery leader Skyports Drone Services has completed a medical drone delivery demonstration for Thailand’s Medical UAV Committee, consisting of members from the Civil Aviation …

An aerial view of the Maasai Mara in Kenya. The picture was taken from a hot air balloon. Wingcopter Partners with Siemens Healthlineers for Drone Delivery of Lab Samples in Africa by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Wingcopter GmbH has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Siemens Healthineers …

Read or listen to all of the headlines in one place: excerpts from the DRONELIFE drone news of the week ending June 2, 2023.  Click on the titles below for the full story. Continue reading below, or listen: FAA Acting Administrator Billy Nolen to Join eVTOL Aircraft Manufacturer Archer Aviation …

Carbonix Obtain BARS Certification for Drone Operations by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Australian drone company Carbonix has announced its achievement of the Basic Aviation Risk Standards (BARS) certification, an internationally recognized program establishing a standard for remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) operators to aid in the risk-based management …

DBT Aero Holds Successful Flight of Swyft 3D Printed Drone by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Emerging aircraft leader DBT Aero has demonstrated its Double Box Tail (DBT) technology through the successful test flight of a 3D printed Group 1 UAS. This is the company’s third successful subscale demonstrator …

Ameriflight Granted Part 135 Certificate Approval to Offer Matternet’s Drone Delivery Service in US by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Continue reading below, or listen: Drone delivery system developer Matternet has announced that its partner Ameriflight has received FAA approval to operate the Matternet M2 for commercial delivery, making it …

Don’t miss the June 6  episode of the Public Safety Drone Review, presented by DRONERESPONDERS and DRONELIFE, with guest Captain Miriam Foxx from the Chula Vista Police Department!  The Public Safety Drone Review is a new monthly resource for the public safety community.  This free event will be held live …

Battery or power source technology issues remain problematic for the drone industry.  Commonly used Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries limit flight endurance, can be expensive to purchase and maintain, and can be dangerous when handled incorrectly.  Additionally, LiPo batteries can be subject to supply chain disruptions and price variations.  In this …

Want to learn more about the drone industry?  This list is only a smattering of the great opportunities to hear from thought leaders and discuss current issues in commercial drones!  Here are some of this week’s drone industry events. All week: Register for the Drone Soccer Program in Wilmington, DE, …

Reuters has reported that FAA Acting Administrator Billy Nolen will join eVTOL aircraft manufacturer Archer Aviation when he leaves the agency this summer. Continue reading below, or listen: Air Taxis, Advanced Air Mobility The move could mean faster progress for Archer Aviation on certification for their Midnight Air Taxi.  The …