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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 recent AUVSI Xponential 2024, I had the opportunity to sit down with Nancy Mendonca, Deputy The post Harnessing Weather for Safer Skies: A Deep Dive with NASA’s Nancy Mendonca on Advanced Drone Flight Safety appeared first on DRONELIFE.

New Partnership Aims to Enhance Advanced Air Mobility with Unified UAS Traffic Management System Unifly, a leader in Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) technology, has joined forces with Terra Drone Corporation and Aloft Technologies Inc. to develop a global UAS Traffic Management (UTM) infrastructure. This collaboration, announced on April 25, 2024, in Antwerp, seeks The post Unifly, Terra Drone, and Aloft Technologies Forge Alliance for Global Air Traffic Management appeared first on DRONELIFE.

New BVLOS Certification Expands Possibilities for Remote Drone Operations in Security Applications by DRONELIFE Contributer Ian J. McNab Pennsylvania-based manufacturer Asylon Robotics recently announced new federal approvals for its American-made “drone in a box” system for BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) operation. The news represents an important step for Asylon’s DroneSentry security system to The post Asylon Robotics Achieves BVLOS Approval for Advanced Drone System appeared first on DRONELIFE.

3 Key Takeaways from Xponential 2024 by DRONELIFE Contributing Editor Paul Rossi As AUVSI Xponential 2024 wraps up in San Diego, the horizon for autonomous vehicle technologies across air, land, and sea looks more promising and interconnected than ever. This year’s conference not only showcased the latest innovations but also marked a significant pivot in the industry’s The post Reflecting on AUVSI Xponential 2024: Key Insights and Future Directions in Autonomous Vehicle Technology appeared first on DRONELIFE.

Event aims to enhance UAS cybersecurity awareness: will feature expert Noel Zamot As part of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) annual Drone Safety Day, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s (MassDOT) Aeronautics Division is set to host a free webinar focusing on cybersecurity best practices for drone operators. The session is scheduled for April 29, from The post MassDOT Aeronautics to Conduct Cybersecurity Webinar for Drone Pilots: Monday, April 29 appeared first on DRONELIFE.

A high-definition 3D model providing detailed architectural data of the demolished Crooked House pub has

The Felon 1.0 UAV is a brand new flying machine that combines the ability to

Drone Express, a leader in autonomous drone delivery services, is excited to announce its partnership

magniX, the company powering the electric aviation revolution, today announced that it has successfully completed

The team at DARTdrones is hosting a raffle for their online Part 107 test prep course (a $200 value!), exclusively for Drone Girl readers. The contest is underway, and readers must enter by May 14, 2024, for a chance to win. Use this link to enter and win a free online Part 107 test prep The post A chance to win a $200 online test prep course – just for Drone Girl readers appeared first on The Drone Girl.

Red Cat and Doodle Labs Triumph in Electronic Warfare Tests in Ukraine: collaboration demonstrates enhanced anti-jamming capabilities for drones amid ongoing military challenges. Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT), a prominent player in drone technology, has announced a successful outcome in electronic warfare testing in Ukraine alongside Doodle Labs. This initiative is part of their ongoing The post Resisting Enemy Drone Jamming Attempts: Red Cat, Doodle Labs Electronic Warfare Tests in Ukraine appeared first on DRONELIFE.

UAS Operator & Operations Lead International Drone / UAV business Houston, Texas Airbotics Talent are

Unifly, a key player in the Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) technology landscape, is

New Models Offer Advanced Features for Efficient Crop Management with Upgraded SmartFarm App DJI, a global leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, today launched the Agras T50 and T25 drones internationally, further expanding their popular Agras line. The T50 is tailored for large-scale farming efficiency, while the T25 offers portability for smaller operations. The post DJI Unveils Agras T50 and T25 Drones for Enhanced Agricultural Productivity appeared first on DRONELIFE.

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. S. CENTCOM has stood up 3 autonomy-focused units: NAVCENT Fleet 59 (maritime); AFCENT Task Force The post XPONENTIAL 2024 Opens With An Emphasis on Autonomous Military Tech appeared first on DRONELIFE.

QinetiQ has successfully trialled the UK’s first Crewed-Uncrewed-Teaming demonstration between a crewed aircraft and an

New DJI Agricultural Drones Launch Globally with Upgraded SmartFarm App DJI, the world leader in

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has been selected to build production representative flight test articles

Volarious, a company specializing in tethered drone solutions, and Vantage Robotics, Inc., announce the launch

XPONENTIAL 2024, the massive drone conference for uncrewed systems and robotics, wraps up today in San Diego. This year’s conference, which is considered one of the biggest drone events in the world, ran from April 22 to 25, 2024 at the San Diego Convention Center. XPONENTIAL 2024 is put on by Association for Uncrewed Vehicle The post XPONENTIAL 2024: The top products and news from AUVSI’s drone conference appeared first on The Drone Girl.

BMT and the British Army Collaborate on Revolutionary Drone Technology According to an official press release, BMT has achieved a significant milestone in autonomous drone technology with its SPARO® project, which has received funding from the British Army’s Futures Directorate. This initiative aims to enhance the delivery of medical supplies using drones, which was demonstrated The post Advancements in Autonomous Drone Delivery for Medical Resupply appeared first on DRONELIFE.

Advancements in Autonomous Drone Flight: Insights from NASA Researcher Jeffrey Homola by DRONELIFE Contributing Editor Paul Rossi At the AUVSI Xponential 2024, an event showcasing the latest innovations in unmanned systems, NASA’s recent achievement of flying multiple drones autonomously beyond visual line of sight marks a pivotal advancement in drone technology. I had the privilege The post NASA Advances Drone Autonomy: DRONELIFE Exclusive Interview with Researcher Jeffrey Homola appeared first on DRONELIFE.

DJI makes two excellent drones for different purposes: the adrenaline-pumping Avata 2, an FPV (First-Person View) racing flyer, and the versatile Air 3, a high-quality (yet easy to fly) camera drone for stunning visuals. So between the DJI Avata 2 vs. Air 3, which one should you get? The answer isn’t as simple as you The post DJI Avata 2 vs. Air 3: which drone is better? appeared first on The Drone Girl.

Co-founders of Modovolo Erik and Justin were on a mission to build a drone with amazing flight time for any payload but at a much lower price than anything on the market.

In the slew of government programs designed to award technology companies with approvals on products that help supports the U.S. government’s efforts to fight terrorism comes another wild acronym. It’s called the Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act, dubbed ‘SAFETY’ for short. The goal of the SAFETY Act? To incentivize private companies to develop The post SAFETY Act: which drone companies have Designation status appeared first on The Drone Girl.

These days, all sorts of U.S. drone pilots are seeking American-made drones. Some of that stems from anti-Chinese sentiment. Other ‘buy American’ motivations come purely from the desire to stimulate the U.S. economy and build up the U.S. as a leader in drone manufacturing. That said, there are very few U.S. rules regulating where drones The post FAR’s Buy American Act: what drones meet the requirements? appeared first on The Drone Girl.

Zipline, which is generally considered the world leader in drone deliveries, has achieved a historic milestone: completing one million commercial drone deliveries to customers. The million delivery milestone occurred at 10:18 a.m. local time in Ghana (that’s 3:18 a.m. PT for those on Drone Girl’s time zone). The drone at hand? A Zip carrying two The post Zipline marks million delivery milestone with even bigger expansion (and plans to deliver more pizza) appeared first on The Drone Girl.

If you’re about to purchase your DJI Mini 4 Pro, you’ll have to choose between the DJI RC 2 vs RC-N2 controller. Of the two Mini 4 Pro controllers, which is better? Is it worth upgrading to the more expensive DJI RC 2? After all, the key differences between these two controllers boil down largely The post DJI RC 2 vs RC-N2: should Mini 4 Pro pilots upgrade?  appeared first on The Drone Girl.

Drone pilots seeking a drone similar to the DJI M30 — but that’s made in America — might now have their answer. Montana-based drone company Skyfish today launched its new Osprey drone. And it’s shaping up to be an alternative for pilots demanding a U.S.-made drone that’s also lightweight, compact enough to fit in a The post Skyfish launches American-made answer to the DJI M30 appeared first on The Drone Girl.

When you purchase the DJI Avata 2 Fly More Combo, you get three big items: the Avata 2 drone itself, plus a pair of DJI Goggles 3 (those are the first person view [FPV] goggles) and a unique type of controller called the DJI RC Motion 3. But what about the DJI FPV Remote Controller The post DJI FPV Remote Controller 3: is it worth adding to your Avata 2 kit? appeared first on The Drone Girl.

Looking for a new drone but can’t decide between the DJI Avata 2 and the Mini 4 Pro? These two DJI offerings have a similar price point, but they cater to very different flying styles. And one of these two drones might be especially-appealing for one big reason: it weights under 250 grams, thus it The post Avata 2 vs. Mini 4 Pro: which drone is better? appeared first on The Drone Girl.

I was lucky enough to get one of DJI's pre-release models of the Avata 2 to test and share my findings with you.

DJI, the global leader in civilian drones and innovative camera technology, today introduces the DJI Avata 2.

This article and YouTube video will discuss why you'll want to connect to WiFi on the DJI RC 2 and walk through the steps needed to connect your DJI RC 2 to WiFi.

This article and the included YouTube video will be a step-by-step tutorial showing how to power on and off the Air 3

Let's take a dive together and find out everything is to know about this new DJI controller, the DJI RC-N2.

This article and the included YouTube video serve as a step-by-step tutorial showing how to charge the DJI Air 3 drone batteries individually

This article acts as a step-by-step tutorial walking through inserting, ejecting, and formatting the micro-SD card, for both the Air 3 drone and the DJ RC 2.

The Combination of Emerald's Connecting Point Marketing Group and Hotel Interactive Expands Portfolio of Premier Hosted-Buyer Events The post Emerald’s Acquisition of Hotel Interactive to Enhance Wholesale Buying Events and B2B Digital Mediain Key Hospitality and Healthcare Sectors appeared first on Emerald.

Organizers of Commercial UAV Expo, the world’s leading commercial drone trade show and conference, have announced an impressive list of influential leaders in the commercial drone industry who will be participating on the Advisory Board. The Advisory Board will guide programming, recommend speakers, and deliver critical insights for the event. Select members of the Advisory The post Commerical UAV Expo Advisory Board appeared first on RotorDrone.

GLOBAL GATHERING OF CLIMATE & TECH LEADERS TO BE HELD IN BOSTON PLAYS TO THE STRENGTH OF MASSACHUSETTS AS EPICENTER OF CLIMATE TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION, INVESTMENT, AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT The post MASSACHUSETTS TO HOST INAUGURAL CLIMATECH SUMMIT appeared first on Emerald.

In a groundbreaking demonstration, the Scitor-D, an RC model aircraft, recently took to the skies propelled by the revolutionary Wave Engine Corp.’s J-1 jet engine. What sets this achievement apart is the J-1’s remarkable feature: it operates without any moving parts. The successful flight of the Scitor-D showcased the capabilities of the J-1 engine, which The post Breakthrough Power Tech appeared first on RotorDrone.

Organizers of Commercial UAV Expo have announced a strategic collaboration to bring HYSKY Society hydrogen aviation education to Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas, NV, September 3-5, 2024. Commercial UAV Expo is the leading global commercial drone trade show and conference, and HYSKY Society produces the world’s largest hydrogen aviation event focused on zero-emission aviation. The post HYSKY Society to co-locate with Commercial UAV Expo in 2024 appeared first on RotorDrone.

Before you take your drone for a spin, I invite you to learn more about how it works and how to safely fly it so you can keep your drone aloft without incident.

By reading, I hope to give you all the information you'll need to make the best choice of drone for yourself.

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) today announced an agreement to extend the co-location of the International Builders’ Show (IBS) and the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) for four years through 2030. The post IBS and KBIS to Extend Co-Location Through 2030 appeared first on Emerald.

Emerald held its annual ACE Conference at the Oregon Convention Center this year, providing team members with an opportunity to come together, get inspired and recognize their peers for successes. The post Emerald’s ACE Conference Brings Employees Together to Celebrate Values and Accomplishments appeared first on Emerald.

Emerald’s Surf Expo returned to the Orange County Convention Center Jan. 10-12, and saw increases in attendance, the number of exhibitors and optimism from the summer event in September 2023. The post January’s Surf Expo Sees Increases in Attendance and Exhibitors, Reveals New Sense of Optimism for Retail in 2024 appeared first on Emerald.

General Atomics’ new “Eagle Eye” Gray Eagle radar system can track and monitor small balsa drones for targeting and destruction. The Gray Eagle 25M drone features open-architecture, a more powerful engine, advanced data links, and extended range. According to Mike Shortsleeve, Vice President of Defense Department strategic development at GA, these drones, dubbed the 25M The post Eagle Eye Tracks Balsa Drones appeared first on RotorDrone.

New York City's Premier Gift, Home, and Accessories Wholesale Event to Commemorate 100 Years at February 2024 Event The post NY NOW Celebrates a Century of Innovation: Marking Its 100th Year Anniversary appeared first on Emerald.

On 4 October, the Army announced its choice of the Kaman KARGO for a Heavy-Lift Vertical Take Off & Landing (HVTOL) drone capable of carrying supplies to troops in combat, the wounded to safety, or specialized sensor packages to perform reconnaissance, electronic warfare, and other roles. The Marines had picked KARGO last year as a The post Marines Test New Autonomous Kaman KARGO Rotorcraft appeared first on RotorDrone.

In 2017, German pilot Niels Herbrich flew his homemade remote-control plane at 465mph (Mach 0.62). Six years later, his speed record remains unbroken. The Mach Initiative aims to break this record with an aircraft that will reach speeds exceeding 600 mph (Mach 0.8) at sea level. Employing a small, closely integrated team of students at The post Mach Initiative Seeks to Break Speed Record appeared first on RotorDrone.

FlyingBasket’s FB3 is an all-electric multirotor platform that requires no disassembly and can be easily transported inside a van or trailer, ready to deploy at a moment’s notice. The versatile UAS has been designed to be BVLOS (beyond visual line of sight)-ready, with a robust data link that transmits critical flight control data and telemetry The post Commercial Heavy-Lift RC Drones for Cargo Transportation & Logistics appeared first on RotorDrone.

The newest Prime Air drone, the MK30, has been unveiled as part of the latest expansion to the Prime Air program, and it’s unlike any other drone being used for package delivery. From Prime Air: The design and testing of the MK30 came together in about 18 months through the innovative and collaborative work of The post Prime Air’s new delivery drone appeared first on RotorDrone.

MatrixSpace is addressing the next generation of AI-enabled sensing with the world’s smallest radar system. MatrixSpace’s unit operates in two modes, radar and communications. It consumes 25 Watts in radar mode, and 11 Watts in communications mode. Its dual mode capability allows relaying information back from the field in real time. MatrixSpace radar provides integrated The post MatrixSpace AI-enabled Radar appeared first on RotorDrone.

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Pyka, a manufacturer of large-scale highly-automated electric aircraft for crop protection and cargo transport in Oakland, California, announced that it has received approval from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to operate its zero-emission highly-automated Pelican Spray aircraft for crop protection commercially nationwide. With a gross weight of 1,125 lbs., Pyka says its uncrewed aerial The post Pyka’s Highly Autonomous Crop and Cargo Electric Aircraft appeared first on RotorDrone.

Taking place at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas on July 7-9, the new multiday event will celebrate the culture of the game during NBA 2K24 Summer League Amazon Music to Power NBA Con Store, Offering Exclusive NBA Merchandise LOS ANGELES—June 29, 2023—Today, Amazon Music announced that it will curate three days of live music for The post Amazon Music Curates Performances from 2 Chainz, Blxst, AJR, Eslabon Armado, Armani White, DJ E Rock, and More at NBA Con appeared first on Emerald.

The protection of public lands is a critical issue that we must address as an industry. The post Hervé Sedky: The Outdoor Retailer Show can be a force for change in public land protections appeared first on Emerald.

Overland Expo West 2023 attracts more than 30,000 attendees from around the world. The post Overland Expo West 2023 Announces Record Attendance appeared first on Emerald.