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Don’t miss this episode, with Spright on Elsights Drone Source Podcast.  Host Ben Gross interviews Spright’s Justin Steinke on the Spright story, working with FAA and EASA regulators, and how Spright is using the Elsight Halo for the BVLOS operations. Stream the episode here: Spright is delivering greater access to healthcare services through …

Drones Deployed in Sierra Leone Reforestation Project by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby A Sierra Leone-based pilot project is set to utilize drone-based remote sensing and data management technologies for the verification and monitoring of reforestation programs. Continue reading below, or listen: Sierra Leone has lost over 30% of …

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 …

Draganfly Delivers First of Three Situational Assessment Drones to Ukraine by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Draganfly, Inc. [NASDAQ:DPRO] 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 AdvisorShares …

Zeitview To Assist in Development of Largest Solar + Storage Installation in the U.S. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today, Zeitview, which recently rebranded from DroneBase, has announced its advanced inspection services will be employed in the development of North America’s largest solar and storage utility-scale power plant, …

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 …

Matternet Granted 20:1 BVLOS Waiver by FAA by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Last week, leading drone delivery system developer Matternet was granted an FAA waiver that will enable the company to carry out operations that simultaneously deploy a total of 20 aircraft under the control of only a …

News and Commentary.  The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on Drone Integration found the need for a more comprehensive strategy and better communications. Continue reading below, or listen: The GAO report on Drone Integration concluded with four recommendations: “The Administrator of FAA should develop a drone integration strategy that includes …

Pierce Aerospace, DroneShield Partner to Integrate Remote ID and C-UAS Technologies by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Pierce Aerospace has partnered with Counter-UAS leader DroneShield to integrate Pierce Aerospace’s Flight Portal ID Remote ID technologies into DroneShield’s C-UAS and Command and Control systems, including DroneSentry-C2, granting end users enhanced …

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 …