Drones in the News

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 …

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. …

Zeitview Expands AI-Enabled Software Platform for Improved Rooftop Inspection by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today, advanced inspection service provider Zeitview announced that its AI-enabled Property Insights Platform is being expanded. The company will now offer thermal capabilities for commercial properties, as well as AI/ML damage assessment capabilities for …

Drones to Assist with Finding Hidden Trash on Clean Up Australia Day by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Sydney-based drone startup Aerologix has announced a partnership with Clean Up Australia to assist communities in cleaning hidden pockets of garbage in waterways and nature reserves. This weekend’s cleanup will see …

Adobe Becomes Corporate Sponsor of the National Public Safety Drone Donation Program by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Adobe has become a corporate sponsor for the National Public Safety Drone Donation Program, or NPS-DDP.org. Essential in supporting non-profits, corporate sponsors provide financial backing, resources, and assistance in reaching a …

Skyportz and Pelligra Partner to Explore Australian Vertiport Network by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Air taxi infrastructure company Skyportz has announced a partnership with property developer Pelligra to explore the joint development of vertiport networks to attract air taxi and drone delivery services to Australia. Continue reading below, …

This week, the Mercatus Center on the Drone Radio Show Podcast.  Host Randy Goers speaks with Senior Research Fellow Brent Skorup about drone highways in the sky: their benefits and the challenges local, state and federal policy makers may have in advancing the UAS industry while responding to varied stakeholder interests. …

Skypixel Announces Winners of 8th Annual Photo & Video Contest by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today, SkyPixel announced the winners of its 8th Annual Photo & Video Contest. This year’s contest, co-organized with DJI, received over 65 thousand submissions – a 120% increase from last year’s event. The …

Optelos and Pathwave Partner for Cell Tower Inspection by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today, visual data management and analysis software supplier Optelos and job site software provider Pathwave announced a technology partnership enabling carriers, asset owners and contractors to combine drone data captures and digital twins with safety …

“It just wouldn’t be a BRINC demo without some broken glass,” joked BRINC Founder and CEO Blake Resnick, as an audience of customers and media outlets watched the new LEMUR 2 for law enforcement and SWAT operations break through a plate of glass with the glass breaking attachment that allows …