Drones in the News

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D-Fend Solutions Introduces Upgrade to EnforceAir C-UAS Software by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today, Counter-UAS technology leader D-Fend Solutions announced the release of Version 23.03 of its EnforceAirsoftware. Continue reading below, or listen: The upgrade introduces a host of new features, such as enhanced core drone takeover capabilities …

Inspired Flight and Phase One Announce New Integrated Solution by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Commercial sUAS manufacturer Inspired Flight Technologies and aerial photography system developer Phase One have announced the launch of a new plug and play solution which integrates the Inspired Flight IF1200A and the Phase One …

A2Z Long Distance Delivery Drone: New RDSX Pelican by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Commercial drone delivery solutions developer A2Z Drone Delivery has released its new RDSX Pelican delivery drone. Continue reading below, or listen: The RDSX Pelican features a hybrid VTOL airframe without control surfaces, combining the stability …

Arkansas has followed Florida in a ban on Chinese drones: but Arkansas lawmakers have taken a realistic approach to phasing out technology manufactured by a “covered entity.” Continue reading below, or listen: This bill has no impact on commercial or civil operations in the state, and is applicable only to …

Sky Elements and Drone Show Technology Complete Unique Experiment on “The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch” by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Drone show provider Sky Elements Drone Shows has completed a unique scientific experiment with the use of SPH Engineering’s Drone Light Show Technologies. Continue reading below, or listen: …

DroneShield Counter-UAS Solution Deployed to Protect IRONMAN Texas 2023 by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby DroneShield at the IRONMAN Continue reading below, or listen: Counter UAS company DroneShield has announced that after commissioning a follow-on order, the Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (MCOHSEM) has deployed …

Want to learn more about the drone industry?  This list is only a smattering of the great opportunities to hear from thought leaders and discuss current issues in commercial drones!  Here are some of the drone industry podcasts, webinars, and events we’ve heard about, happening this week: MONDAY, May 1, …

AUVSI recently hosted their annual Hill Day, an opportunity for drone industry stakeholders to gather and meet policy makers, face to face.  In this DRONELIFE Exclusive, one attendee’s summary and takeaways. The following is a guest post  by Matt Sloane, CEO and Founder of Skyfire Consulting and Atlanta Drone Group. …

ROCK Robotic’s third generation LiDAR Read or listen to all of the headlines in one place: excerpts from the DRONELIFE drone news of the week ending April 28, 2023.  Click on the titles below for the full story. Continue reading below, or listen: ROCK Robotic, a developer of professional survey-grade …