Dedrone, one of the biggest names in the counterdrone industry, is about to get a lot closer to the company known for inventing the Taser. In May 2024, Axon announced it would acquire Dedrone for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition,...
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The FAR Part 5 Final Rule: A New Era for Drone Safety and Compliance
Exploring the FAR Part 5 Final Rule: Enhancing Drone Safety and Compliance by DRONELIFE Contributing Editor Paul Rossi Stay tuned for the upcoming Weekly Wings Podcast, a discussion of trends and technology from the pilot’s point of view. Hosted by...
Advancing National Defense: Congressman Wittman Explores Drone Innovations at RapidFlight
U.S. Congressman Rob Wittman tours RapidFlight’s Virginia facility, highlighting scalable drone solutions vital for modern military strategies Virginia-based unmanned aerial systems developer RapidFlight recently announced they had received a visit from U.S. Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA1), Vice Chairman of the...
BREAKING: Senate Votes to Invoke Cloture on FAA Reauthorization Bill
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...
Leveraging Drone Technology for Enhanced Geospatial Applications: Insights from the 2024 NCAUG Symposium
Exploring UAV Innovations in Geospatial Technology at the 2024 NCAUG Symposium by DRONELIFE Contributing Editor Paul Rossi Stay tuned for the upcoming Weekly Wings Podcast, a discussion of trends and technology from the pilot’s point of view. Hosted by Paul...
Marut Drones & IFFCO Initiate Large-Scale Drone Spraying in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
Partnership Aims to Enhance Agricultural Efficiency and Sustainability In an effort to advance agricultural practices in India, the Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) has teamed up with Marut Drones for a comprehensive drone spraying initiative across approximately 5 lakh...
Sphere Drones Secures BVLOS Area Approval to Advance Commercial Drone Use in Australia
The approval by CASA marks a significant step for Sphere Drones in enhancing drone operations nationwide. Sphere Drones has received a Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Area Approval from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) for operations near Wagga...
Drone Services Collaboration Set to Transform Terminal Operations in Germany
Ondas Holdings’ Airobotics and HHLA Sky partner to enhance monitoring and maintenance of critical infrastructure Ondas Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:ONDS), a leading provider of autonomous drones and wireless network solutions, through its subsidiary Airobotics Ltd., has teamed up with HHLA Sky...
XTEND Raises $40M to Advance AI-Driven Robotics
Series B Funding to Enhance Human-Supervised Robotic System XTEND, an innovator in drone and robotics technology, has secured a $40 million investment in its Series B funding round to expand its AI-driven operating system, XOS. The funding round was led...
Verizon and NOAA Team Up for Advanced Storm Damage Assessment
Utilizing Drone Technology, the New Collaboration Aims to Enhance Emergency Response and Mitigation Strategies During Hurricane Season As hurricane season approaches, putting vital off-shore infrastructure at risk over the next few months, Verizon has announced a new partnership with the...