AUVSI Xponential started today with co-located educational events as the Xponential exhibitors set up a full floor of technology. We’re excited to be here in Denver, and looking forward to tomorrow! There’s a lot to choose from, but here are just 3 highlights not to miss. The Keynotes: Lots of …
Read More »Walmart partner mulls cell tower-type drone delivery safety …
DroneUp, the drone delivery company that Walmart uses, has announced a major push to make beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone flights safer. DroneUp has partnered with Iris Automation, a developer of AI-based vision technology for crewed and uncrewed aircraft to prevent airborne collisions. Together, these firms will install …
Read More »Plan to train unemployed youth as Kisan Drone pilots- The Ne…
Express News Service VIJAYAWADA: The Agriculture Department is now planning to train unemployed youth as Kisan Drone pilots before introducing Kisan Drones for agricultural operations in the State. With an objective to safeguard the interests of farmers, the State government has decided to deploy 2,000 Kisan Drones at an estimated cost …
Read More »The Kremlin drone incident puts UAVs in the spotlight
Early in the morning of May 3, local Moscow time, a pair of explosions occurred above the Kremlin. Videos of the incident appeared to show two small drones detonating—ultramodern tech lit up against the venerable citadel. The incident was exclusively the domain of Russian social media for half a day, …
Read More »Spirit UAV Joins Drones on GSA List
Ascent AeroSystems’ Spirit UAV Available Through GSA by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Leading UAV solutions provider Ascent AeroSystems has announced that its Blue UAS-approved Spirit UAV is currently available for purchase through the General Services Administration (GSA) Advantage website. Continue reading below, or listen: Since the GSA limited …
Read More »DRONEII Annual Drone Industry Barometer
DRONEII’s Annual Drone Industry Barometer is now open! Be counted in this critical piece of drone industry research. Respond at this link to the survey in all languages. The Drone Industry Barometer has grown since its inception in 2018. The 5th Drone Industry Barometer saw a record 891 responses from 81 …
Read More »Autel Partner Summit – DRONELIFE
Autel Robotics Hosts Inaugural Partner Summit by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Last week, Autel Robotics held its inaugural Autel Robotics’ Global Partner Summit at Le Meridien Xiaojing Bay in Huizhou, Guangdong, China. Continue reading below, or listen: The event featured demonstrations of a variety of new products, including …
Read More »Drones News of the Week May 5
Read or listen to all of the headlines in one place: excerpts from the DRONELIFE drone news of the week ending May 5, 2023. Click on the titles below for the full story. AUVSI Hill Day 2023: An Inside View of the Policies, Priorities, and Problems Under Discussion (DRONELIFE Exclusive) …
Read More »ACSL Soten Small Drone from Japan
Japanese Drone Maker ACSL Enters US Market by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Leading Japanese drone maker ACSL Ltd. has announced its official entrance into the U.S. commercial drone market. Continue reading below, or listen: The company’s California subsidiary, ACSL Inc., will be introducing an affordable NDAA compliant small …
Read More »Wireless Charging for Drones WiBotic PowerPad
WiBotic’s PowerPad Pro Enables Wireless Charging and Data Transfer for UAVs by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today, charging and power optimization company WiBotic introduced PowerPad Pro, a stand-alone platform capable of integrating into any UAV storage facility. Continue reading below, or listen: The platform automatically charges drones without …
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