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BMT Receives Patent for SPARROW Package Transfer Device by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Leading international design, engineering, science, and risk management consultancy BMT has obtained a patent from the U.K. Intellectual Property Office for its ‘SPARROW’ autonomous air-ground payload transfer device, ideal for military drone delivery in addition …

BRINC Drones on the Drone Radio Show Podcast, with BRINC CEO Blake Resnick and host Randy Goers.   Resnick talks about the company’s revolutionary LEMUR drone and he provides insights into how the company has become successful in supporting the mission of hundreds of public safety organizations around the world. “An …

Zipline Reveals New Home Delivery Platform by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Zipline has revealed its new Platform 2 (P2) home delivery system, designed to quietly complete deliveries up to 7 times as fast as traditional automobile delivery. Continue reading below, or listen: Over the last several years, Zipline has …

Volocopter showcases its VoloCity at the CoMotionLA event Volocopter Partners with SITA on Urban Air Mobility Infrastructure by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M, Crosby Urban air mobility (UAM) leader Volocopter has entered a partnership with air transport industry IT provider SITA. The agreement positions SITA as Volocopter’s preferred digital and …

Using Iris Automation’s Casia G Pearland PD Expands DFR Program to Include BVLOS Operations by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Using Iris Automation’s Casia G ground-based air surveillance system, Pearland Police Department has secured a certificate of authorization (COA) to operate its drone as first responder (DFR) program beyond …

Elistair Announces Orion HL Tethered Drone for Tactical Communications by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Tethered drone system manufacturer Elistair has announced the launch of its Orion Heavy Lift (HL) in order to meet an increasing demand for variable height antennas from military, public safety and homeland security customers. …

cisc1970, CC BY 2.0 Fire Department of New York (FDNY) on operating public safety drones in cities: from the floor of the National Public Safety UAS Conference. Continue reading below, or listen: Michael Wall, Michael Leo, and Kevin O’Malley are members of one of the best known public safety departments …

The sold out DRONERESPONDERS National Public Safety UAS Conference kicked off today in Williamsburg VA, with an international guest list and a packed schedule of training and presentations. Continue reading below, or listen: One of the earliest applications for public safety drones was in Search and Rescue, and Gemma Alcock …

DeTect Announces Production of its Largest, Longest-Range Surveillance Radar by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Leading radar manufacturer DeTect, Inc. has announced the production of the HARRIER BAR300, the company’s largest and longest-range radar, featuring  an extended range of more than 30 nautical miles for aircraft detection. Continue reading below, …

Flying Lion, Iris Automation Partner to Provide Drone as First Responder Programs with Airspace Awareness by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Drone service provider Flying Lion, Inc. has announced the formation of a new partnership with safety avionics technology innovator Iris Automation granting enhanced airspace awareness to Drone as …