Don’t miss this guest post by Douglas Spotted Eagle on what 8k means for the drone industry. image from FCC application It’s hard to keep secrets in the age of the Internet. An FCC grant of equipment certificate indicates that Autel plans to release a drone equipped with an …
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image courtesy PostNL Next week, DRONELIFE will join drone stakeholders all over the world for Europe’s major drone event: Amsterdam Drone Week and the EASA High Level Conference on Drones. New technology, new policy, and new ideas are all on exhibit – including this new medical drone from Avy. The …
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When public safety organizations are putting drones to work, taking off can be the most time-consuming and risky part of an operation. People, structures and other environmental factors tend to slow down flights and the speed at which they get underway – which isn’t ideal when every second counts. One …
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News and Commentary. The Department of Homeland Security has reported on the Drone Origin Security Act – H.R. 4753 – and recommended passage without amendment. What that would mean for emergency services and government drone users, however, is unclear – and stakeholders should review the Act carefully. H.R. 4753, the …
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Looking for a drone deal as we head into the holiday season? A number of drone industry manufacturers have launched Black Friday promotions, with a range of offers already live across consumer and professional photography gear, drones, and more. We’ve collated the best Black Friday deals from DJI, FLIR and …
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The AMA was denied permission to hold their annual night flying event at the AMA Expo West this year – and members are asking why. The Academy of Model Aeronautics – the AMA – held the AMA Expo at the Fairplex Exposition Complex in Pomona, CA earlier this month. With …
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The Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability has been a major success for the the FAA and the drone industry, representing new technology that dramatically improves the process of airspace authorizations for drone operators. Yesterday, the FAA announced that LAANC has expanded to add 4 new airports in major urban …
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Source: WorkHorse Group Transportation-solutions provider Workhorse Group is partnering with Unmanned Systems Operations Group to launch a pilot drone-delivery program focusing on the medical sector. The initiative will deploy Workhorse’s HorseFly, an octocopter drone designed and built by the University of Cincinnati College of Engineering and Applied Science. If all …
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Source: AeroVironment AeroVironment must feel like a star athlete. The California-based drone systems provider just snagged a two-year, $12 million contract worthy of a top NFL running back. The company announced the agreement with an unnamed “major Middle Eastern ally” for support of the nation’s existing fleet of AeroVironment’s Puma AE …
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Photo Credit: NIAS, ARISE Flight Instruction Activity The drone industry can be a major economic contributor to communities – but developing the right workforce for the jobs available is always a huge challenge for new technology sectors, and finding skilled resources has become a major problem for drone companies. The …
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