The U.S. Senate has voted 84-13 to invoke cloture on the FAA Reauthorization Cantwell-Cruz substitute amendment, as modified to H.R. 3935 – the House version of the FAA Reauthorization Bill. Cloture is a motion to limit debate and move forward...
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ACLU Discusses Concerns Over Police Drone Surveillance, Drone Delivery: DRONELIFE Exclusive
ACLU wants tighter regulations on use of drones by police, public: DRONELIFE Interview By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (As the use of drones by police agencies as well as by businesses and members of the public has proliferated, personal...
NASA on Advanced Air Mobility Integration
NASA’s Strategic Role in Integrating Advanced Air Mobility: Insights from Nancy Mendonca at AUVSI Xponential 2024 by DRONELIFE Contributing Editor Paul Rossi During the AUVSI Xponential 2024 conference, I had the opportunity to sit down with Nancy Mendonca, the deputy...
Harnessing Weather for Safer Skies: A Deep Dive with NASA’s Nancy Mendonca on Advanced Drone Flight Safety
Advancing Drone Safety: How NASA’s Weather Research Supports BVLOS Operations by DRONELIFE Contributing Editor Paul Rossi As the aviation industry expands into increasingly automated technologies, the need for precise weather data becomes undeniably crucial, particularly for drone operations. During the...
XPONENTIAL 2024 Opens With An Emphasis on Autonomous Military Tech
Keynote Sets Tone for New Leadership AUVSI plans to launch “Robot Ready” Campaign in 2025. Michael Brasseur (USN Ret.), Chief Strategy Officer at Saab Inc., and Aaron Pierce, CEO of Pierce Aerospace, have been added to AUVSI’s board of directors....
Zipline Will Reach One Millionth Drone Delivery Milestone Today: Announces New Service Partners in the U.S.
Expansion Includes Partnerships with Panera Bread, Memorial Hermann Health System, and Jet’s Pizza Update: the milestone was hit at 6:18 AM EST 19 April: see company blog post here. According to a Zipline announcement, the company, known as the world’s...
US-Based Anzu Robotics Launches Raptor Series Drones with Emphasis on Security and Performance
New platforms combine advanced hardware with US-developed software to meet diverse industrial needs. Anzu Robotics, LLC has announced its new Raptor and Raptor T drone platforms, marking the company’s entry into the competitive drone market. These platforms are distinguished by...
DJI Releases New FPV Drone: Avata 2 with Advanced Features
DJI’s new FPV drone offers enhanced imaging, improved safety, and extended flight capabilities, aiming to simplify complex aerial maneuvers for users. DJI, the world leader in the civilian drone market, has officially launched the DJI Avata 2, promising an upgraded,...
Rise DFR Village: A Pioneering Facility for Drone and Counter-Drone Operations Launches in Huntsville
Launching the Future of Public Safety: The Rise DFR Village Test Site Initiative In a major step forward for drone technology integration into public safety, Skyfire Consulting has unveiled the Rise DFR Village. Situated in Huntsville, Alabama, this unique facility...
Operation Skyhawk: Drones Used in Georgia’s Largest Prison Smuggling Case
Major Smuggling Ring Uncovered in Georgia Prisons In a significant crackdown named Operation Skyhawk, authorities in Georgia have dismantled what is believed to be the largest smuggling operation within the state’s correctional system. The operation has led to the arrest...