Zipline Unveils New Acoustic-Based Detect and Avoid Technology by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby This week, instant logistics leader Zipline revealed a first-of-its-kind new Detection and Avoidance (DAA) system utilizing onboard acoustic-based technology. Continue reading below or listen: This acoustic system is composed of a series of small, lightweight …
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Live on Monday, June 6 at 11:00 AM EST! If you’ve loved the Dawn of Drones podcasts on DRONELIFE, you won’t want to miss Dawn Zoldi and Michael Pehel’s two new offerings: Full Crew and Full TILT. Hosted independently, these new podcasts move beyond drones into the wider world of …
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Drone safety systems pioneer ParaZero has filed an IPO this week. The IPO will be underwritten by Aegis Corp.: 2.5 million shares will be offered at a price between $5.20 – $7.20. Continue reading below or listen: “The Kiryat Ono, Israel-based company plans to raise $16 million by offering 2.5 million units …
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Elistair Awarded Framework Contract by French Armament General Directorate by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby The DGA (French Armament General Directorate) has awarded tethered drone solutions leader Elistair with a framework agreement for the supply of ORION 2 tethered UAVs. Continue reading or listen below: The ORION 2, an …
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Heisha Tech has created an drone-agnostic, autonomous drone kit that allows developers to create drone-in-a-box solutions for their commercial drone solution – and it could be a game changer for the drone industry. Autonomous drones are big news. As regulations for flight beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) develop around …
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AgEagle Teams with Wing to Integrate OpenSky into Ground Control by Ian M. Crosby Today, industry leader AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. announced that its subsidiary, Measure, has teamed up with Wing in order to integrate Wing’s OpenSky airspace access app into Measure Ground Control, a software platform for automating drone …
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In this column, Steve makes sure drone pilots know how to be compliant with Part 107 visual line of sight (VLOS) requirements. The following is one of an educational series for drone pilots by Steve Rhode, Chief Pilot with the Wake Forest Fire Department and the North Carolina Public Safety Drone …
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European drone regulations published a few months ago reflect a risk-based approach: last week, a panel of experts hosted by Commercial UAV News met to discuss how those regulations will impact the drone industry. European Drone Regulations – Expert Perspectives from Across the Pond By: Dawn M.K. Zoldi, Guest Contributor …
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What is a vertiport, exactly, and how should vertiport technology be integrated into the current transportation infrastructure? More than 70 representatives from the FAA, NASA, and industry gathered earlier this month to “further develop a strategic plan that supports NASA’s advanced air mobility (AAM) efforts,” says a NUAIR press release. …
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Former DJI Executive Romeo Durscher has joined open source platform Auterion as Vice President of Public Safety. Romeo Durscher brings his years of passion for using drones to save lives and improve communities to the Auterion team. It’s a new start that brings value and satisfaction for both Durscher and …
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