image courtesy BRINC, used with permission US Drone Manufacturer BRINC Drones Sends Drones and Pilots to Turkey BRINC Chief of Staff Andrew Coté had arrived from Turkey only hours earlier when we met at the BRINC facility in Seattle, but the former Marine brought the same calm efficiency to our …
Read More »Ehang Autonomous Passenger Carrying Flight
EHang’s EH216 AAV Completes Japan’s First Passenger Carrying Flight Demonstration by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby EHang Holdings Ltd [NASDAQ:EH] 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 …
Read More »Vertiports in Dubai: Skyports’ Design Approved
Skyports Vertiport Designs Approved in Dubai by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Advanced air mobility (AAM) vertiport infrastructure leader Skyports Infrastructure has had the development of its vertiport designs for Dubai approved by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Continue reading below, or listen: The design was …
Read More »HevenDrones commercial hydrogen drone – DRONELIFE
HevenDrones Launches First Hydrogen-Powered Commercial Drone by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today, HevenDrones launched the H2D55, the company’s first hydrogen-powered drone for commercial use. Continue reading below, or listen: Boasting 5-times greater energy efficiency than that of a traditional lithium battery-powered drone, the lightweight H2D55 can fly for …
Read More »The Latest DJI Mini: Mini 2 SE
DJI Introduces DJI Mini 2 SE by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today, civilian drones and creative camera technology leader DJI announced the DJI Mini 2 SE, an ultra-light, palm-sized foldable camera drone suitable for both beginners and experienced drone pilots. Continue reading below, or listen: Weighing under 249 …
Read More »Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones
Senators Warner, Thune Introduce Legislation Supporting Integration of Drones into Airspace by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and John Thune (R-SD) introduced today the Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023, legislation that will simplify the approvals process for beyond visual line …
Read More »Major Drone Incidents in 2022 D-Fend Solution
As commercial drones continue to expand and drone technology evolves, the misuse of drones remains an important risk factor to the burgeoning industry. We asked D-Fend to review the last year in counter drone technology – and let us know what’s coming in 2023. Here, CMO Jeffrey Starr calls out …
Read More »Flytrex Causey Aviation Unmanned Part 135
Today, drone delivery Flytrex has announced that their long-time partner Causey Aviation Unmanned has been granted Part 135 Certification. Continue reading below, or listen: The FAA’s Standard Part 135 Air Carrier Certification is the means that the FAA uses to certify commercial drone delivery services. The process is adapted from the …
Read More »Pixhawk v6 Released – DRONELIFE
Pixhawk v6 offers a robust, feature rich set of standards designed to support innovation through interoperability – and help manufacturers get new aircraft to market. The Dronecode Foundation (DF) is the organization behind the Pixhawk FMU (Flight Management Units) Open Standards, with contributions and participation from the Pixhawk Special Interest …
Read More »Who Do Consumers Trust for Drone Delivery
While a stunning 90% of all Americans surveyed indicate that they are interested in ordering products for drone or driverless delivery, there are obvious concerns with safety, privacy, and logistics. Continue reading below, or listen: Circuit is in the business of logistics management and route planning, so their survey asked …
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