By Erdal Ozkan, Ohio State University Extension Traditionally, aerial spraying of pesticides has been done using conventional fixed-wing aircraft or helicopters with a pilot onboard. However, this is changing. Small, remotely piloted aircraft are being used to apply pesticides around the world, especially in Southeast Asia. For example, about 30% of …
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wiss drone manufacturer RigiTech becomes the first to operate a full regular BVLOS (Beyond-Visual-Line-of-Sight) route and makes drone delivery a reality in France. Starting with their first approved route linking Bourgoin-Jallieu to Tignieu-Jameyzieu, RigiTech has begun daily flights between laboratories, using its long-range drone, the Eiger. Specifically designed to ensure cold-chain transportation …
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Wing Announces Next Phase for Delivery Network, Introduces Autoloader for Curbside Pickup by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Alphabet’s Wing has been working towards providing safe and efficient drone delivery as part of an automated logistics system capable of transporting packages by the millions. Continue reading below, or listen: …
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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is pleased to continue supporting the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) LongShot program. LongShot changes the paradigm of air combat operations by demonstrating an unmanned air-launched vehicle capable of employing air-to-air weapons. Current air superiority concepts rely on advanced manned fighter aircraft to …
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Textron Systems Corporation, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced it has been issued a special airworthiness certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct civil unmanned aircraft operations at its Unmanned Systems Service and Support Center located in Blackstone, Virginia, adjacent to the Allen C. Perkinson Blackstone Army Airfield …
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Airobotics Acquires Iron Drone Assets, Launches New Counter-Drone System at World Police Summit Ondas Holdings [NASDAQ:ONDS] 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 Technology ETF is …
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The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) commended Mississippi legislators for passing and Governor Reeves for signing into law legislation to ensure the state is ready for the future of advanced aviation. The Uncrewed Aircraft Systems’ Rights and Authorities Act (Senate Bill 1246) will foster a regulatory environment that enables the burgeoning drone industry without infringing upon existing airspace …
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Flyability’s Elios is the collision-proof drone designed for inspection in inaccessible spaces. Now, Flyability is holding their first user conference April 17-18 in Atlanta. Elios owners and users – or anyone interested in the technology – won’t want to miss this opportunity to learn from other industry experts and the …
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The ACEA’s President, Lauren Moore, Jr., introduces U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) during a hybrid press conference announcing funding for a program to train veterans to become licensed drone pilots in southern New Jersey. ACEA Receives $150,000 in Funding for Veteran Drone Training Program by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. …
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Aerial photography can give viewers a unique perspective that differs from their everyday visual experience, and therefore can bring novelty to an image. How is aerial photography achieved? Of course, it involves flying up into the sky. This can be divided into two categories: manned aerial photography and unmanned aerial …
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