Drone News

Source: Iris Automation (file) Drone startup Iris Automation this week launched the Canada Pathfinder Program, an all-in-one solution to streamline the complex steps required to achieve Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) flight approvals and experience. Company officials say the program will address challenges organizations face in advancing commercial drone services …

The Air Domain Awareness Program is a federally funded project testing new technology to stop the illicit use of drones and small aircraft – in any environment., By DRONELIFE Staff Writer Jim Magill As the technology for unmanned aerial vehicle and systems grows apace, bringing with it the promise of …

Since we’ve all had to stop traveling, virtual events are happening every single day in the commercial drone industry.  These can be important events for companies and their customers – but it can be difficult to get your audience’s attention. DRONELIFE webinar support services can help. DRONELIFE and affiliates are now …

Source: Azur Drones French drone startup Azur Drones is making recycled nuclear fuel sites safer by deploying its Skeyetech autonomous surveillance UAV solution to protect a huge site in The Hague. Mostly used in the port, energy, defense and oil-and-gas sectors, Azur drones will coordinate with on-ground security teams for …

The American Drone Security Act: The Sequel The original American Drone Security Act (ADSA) proposal has had a significant impact on the drone industry, even though it was not passed.  The ADSA has now been reintroduced, however – with some changes.  Guest Contributor Dawn Zoldi, drone law expert and CEO of …

DJI Mavic M2EA Coming off a year marred by conflict with the U.S. government, Chinese drone giant DJI is hoping to soar into bluer skies in 2021 with the release of the Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced (M2EA). Building on the solid reputation of the popular Mavic series, M2EA is geared …

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg (source: Gage Skidmore via CC BY-SA 2.0) Note: We invite drone advocacy groups and drone companies to share your response to the confirmation of DOT Sec. Pete Buttigieg. The U.S. Senate today confirmed the Biden Administration’s nomination of former presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg as …

Autonomous drone developer Percepto is soaring into a major American expansion after the Israel company last week announced the Q2 opening of its “U.S. Center of Excellence” headquarters in  Texas and the launch of the startup’s Autonomous Inspection and Monitoring (AIM) platform to the North American market. To help lead the …

Source: AOPA One of the world’s largest aviation advocacy groups is flying high on the tailwinds of recent FAA regulatory changes to drone rules. The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is lauding the agency’s recent publication of Part 89 as well as the overhaul of Part 107 on Jan. 15. …

Drone delivery in Scotland One of the UK’s largest airport agencies is leading the development of Scotland’s first drone delivery network to transport medicine, blood and organs. AGS Airports, which owns and manages Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton airports, is leading a consortium of 14 groups including the University of Strathclyde …