U.S. Manufacturer Plans to Bolster Supply Chain Amid Ongoing Industry Tensions In response to recently announced Chinese sanctions against them, U.S.-based drone manufacturer Skydio informed its customers of a plan to ration battery supplies temporarily. The sanctions, which affect Skydio’s...
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Private Drone Operators Deliver Aid After Hurricane Helene
Volunteers use heavy-lift drones to bring life-saving supplies to isolated communities in North Carolina’s mountainous region after roads are destroyed by the storm. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill After Hurricane Helene, a powerful and deadly storm, cut off almost...
Drone Safety with Parachute Systems: Pioneering Solutions for AAM Industry Growth
Recent ParaZero Deal Signals New Manufacturing Potential for Safer Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Operation By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A recent deal by Israel-based ParaZero Technologies could signal the potential for the company to establish new, large-scale manufacturing...
Hollywood Meets Real-World Science: The RAAVEN Drone’s Journey from Supercell Research to the Big Screen
How a Storm-Chasing UAV Designed for Climate Studies Became a Star in Twisters, While Maintaining Its Crucial Role in Atmospheric Research by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill For Professor Brian Argrow, the 2024 Super Bowl was an exciting event –...
Ukraine Invests in Domestic Defense Industry to Strengthen Post-War Economy
New Agreements Highlight Ukraine’s Commitment to Local Production of Military Technologies Ukraine is taking significant steps to bolster its defense capabilities and support its economy by focusing on domestic production. The Ministry of Defense has signed new agreements to procure...
Danish-Ukrainian Startup Leverages Robotics and Drones to Accelerate Demining in Ukraine
Dropla Tech Aps Aims to Reduce Costs and Time for Landmine Clearance with Innovative Technology A Danish-Ukrainian startup, Dropla Tech Aps, is developing cutting-edge robotics and drone technology to expedite demining operations in Ukraine. The company, co-founded by Ukrainian entrepreneur...
BRINC and Echodyne Collaborate to Enhance BVLOS Drone Operations for First Responders
Partnership Aims to Eliminate the Need for Visual Observers in Emergency Drone Deployments BRINC, a leading innovator in drone technology for first responders, has announced a strategic partnership with Echodyne, a company known for its advanced ground-based radar systems. This...
Flytrex Reaches New Heights: 100,000 Drone Deliveries and Counting in the U.S.
Flytrex hits milestone of 100,000 food deliveries by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Flytrex, a drone-based food delivery service with operations in North Carolina and Texas, on Tuesday announced it had reached the milestone of making 100,000 food deliveries, making...
MassDOT Aeronautics Teams Up with MassDOT Highway to Pioneer Drone Technology for Smarter Highway Maintenance
Drones and Data Analytics Set to Transform Highway Inspections in Massachusetts The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Aeronautics Division is teaming up with MassDOT Highway to take highway inspections and maintenance to the next level using drones and data analytics....
What Will It Take to Strengthen U.S. Drone Manufacturing? A Conversation with Inspired Flight’s CEO
Building Resilience and Innovation in the American Drone Industry Located in San Luis Obispo, CA, Inspired Flight is a leading U.S. manufacturer of industrial drones. Inspired Flight excels at integrating multiple payloads and sensors and features a universal payload interface....