Drones in the News

image: public domain Northern Plains UAS Test Site Utilizes Vantis, Grand Sky for Emergency Response Efforts by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby In response to Gov. Doug Burgum’s emergency declaration for spring flooding, the Northern Plains UAS Test Site (NPUASTS) has begun preparations to support statewide emergency relief efforts. …

AI Enabled Drone Self Navigates in Flight Over Sydney Harbor by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby From Sydney Harbour’s Goat Island, an AI enabled drone launched from a docking station, maneuvering around buildings and pylons before detecting the Harbour Bridge in the foreground. Continue reading below, or listen: This …

Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen has announced that he intends to step down from the position this summer. Continue reading below, or listen: The announcement comes shortly after Denver Airport CEO Phillip Washington, President Biden’s first nominee for the position, withdrew from the appointment process at the end of last …

AeroDefense Announces Remote ID Integration for Detection Systems, New Remote ID Receiver by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby AeroDefense has announced Remote ID integration for its AirWarden™ drone and pilot detection system, as well as the new AirWarden Remote ID Receiver: a compact and affordable Remote ID broadcast receiver. Under …

Ultra reliable connectivity between drone and pilot is critical for safe BVLOS operations. Continue reading below, or listen: In a recent case study, connectivity solution providers Elsight outline their relationship with drone service providers DroneUp.  Download the full case study here. DroneUp is the drone delivery service provider for Walmart.  …

  ROCK Robotic Launches R3 and R3 PRO LiDAR Mapping Systems by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby ROCK Robotic, a developer of professional survey-grade LiDAR technology, has announced the launch of the R3 and R3 PRO systems, its latest in LiDAR mapping solutions. The R3 product line incorporates advanced …

Read or listen to all of the headlines in one place: excerpts from the DRONELIFE drone news of the week ending April 21, 2023.  Click on the titles below for the full story. Continue reading below, or listen: SkyDrop (formerly Flirtey) has been granted Part 102 approval from New Zealand’s …

default Elistair Reveals New Tethered Power Module for DJI M30 by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Elistair has revealed a new tethered power module for the DJI M30 drone. Designed to serve the needs of first responders requiring an uninterrupted aerial view with little logistical impact, the module gives …

Coachella’s Organizers Should Have Created Digital Twins for Security The following is a guest post  by Nilson Kufus, Co-Founder & CEO of digital twin and 3D model platform Nomoko. DRONELIFE neither accepts nor makes payments for guest posts. Continue reading below, or listen: Coachella Valley Music and Arts festival began on …

Sony Announces Upgrades for Airpeak S1 Drone by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Sony Electronics Inc. has announced new upgrades designed to improve the precision, performance, and reliability of the Airpeak S1 drone. Continue reading below, or listen: These upgrades include an RTK Kit, an advanced gimbal, and an …