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Edgybees Named to Fast Company’s List of Most Innovative Companies by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Geo-registration software leader Edgybees has been named to Fast Company’s list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2022. The annual list recognizes the businesses making the most significant impact on both the …

Don’t miss Sharon Rossmark, CEO of Women and Drones on Dawn of Drones this week! Stream below on Wednesday, March 9 at 11:00 am EST.   This week, as we continue the month-long focus on Industry Diversity (sponsored by Iris Automation), join Dawn and Sharon Rossmark, CEO Women And Drones, …

As we celebrate International Women’s Day today, we applaud the efforts of those in the drone industry that continue to make a difference to welcome all types of people into our community. Over the past several months, we’ve seen a deliberate movement to change terminology to reflect that welcoming stance, …

Volocopter Raises $170M in First Signing of Series E Financing Round by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Urban air mobility pioneer Volocopter has secured USD 170 million in the initial signing of its Series E funding round, with a pre-money valuation of USD 1.7 billion. Led by South Korean investor …

A Focus on Public Safety UAS Education and Networking: DRONERESPONDERS at XPONENTIAL 2022 AIRT will produce two new concepts –Conclave and Forum – for first responders using Drones For Good. Since its inception in Spring 2019, DRONERESPONDERS has emerged as the leading non-profit voice dedicated exclusively to the support and …

Wingtra Awarding 3 WingtraOne Drones for Earth Day Challenge by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby VTOL drone company Wingtra is launching the Wingtra Earth Day challenge – a contest that will see the company award three winners with WingtraOne GEN II drones for environmental and humanitarian projects. In order …

Swoop Aero Delivers Ultracold Pfizer Vaccines in Malawi, demonstrating cold chain drone technology. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Australian drone-based logistics company Swoop Aero has succeeded in transporting critical Pfizer vaccines in Malawi. The air delivery of the vaccines, which require ultra-cold chain conditions, marks a milestone for …

image courtesy Drone Racing League Two-time Drone Racing League Champion ‘Headsup’ reflects on career in the sport By Jim Magill All images courtesy Drone Racing League, used with permission. Piloting a high-speed, highly maneuverable first-person view (FPV) drone through a course of brightly colored obstacles and gates, “you truly think …

Drone laws can have a big impact on business and the development of future applications: BVLOS flight, drone swarms, automated systems, and advanced air mobility will all depend upon the way that drone laws and regulations evolve.  Businesses and investors need to understand how these laws will effect their operations. …

Iris Automation Granted FAA Approval to Fly BVLOS for City of Reno Fire Department by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby On behalf of the City of Reno and the Reno Fire Department (RFD), Iris Automation has been granted approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to fly a small …