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HevenDrones Unveils Hydrogen-Powered Drones at Monaco Hydrogen Forum
This launch marks a significant step in the company's pursuit to enhance drone performance and endurance through hydrogen fuel technology.
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Centaurium UAS Partners with Thales for Advanced Drone Operations in Switzerland
This collaboration is set to enhance a range of monitoring and surveillance services across Switzerland, with testing beginning in spring 2024 and commercial operations expected to launch in 2025.
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KOREC Group Joins Forces with Wingtra as UK Distributor
This collaboration marks a significant step for KOREC, enhancing its existing fixed-wing drone offerings with a focus on high-precision mapping and survey applications.
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Study Shows Everdrone’s Drones Outperform Ambulances in Emergencies
During the study period from April 2021 to May 2022, the team analyzed 58 cases where automated external defibrillators (AEDs) were delivered by drones in Sweden’s Region Västra Götaland
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Elistair Unveils KHRONOS, an Automated Tethered Drone for Advanced ISR Missions
KHRONOS is primarily designed for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations, particularly in environments where GPS/GNSS and RF signals are compromised or non-existent.
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New Bill Aims to Curtail Chinese Drone Purchases by U.S. Government
This proposed law would extend the prohibition of using American taxpayer dollars for the acquisition of such drones, not only at the federal level but also prevent state and local governments from using federal grants to procure these unmanned aircraft systems.
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Altitude Angel Unveils Prism Detect to Bolster Airspace Security
The newly launched Prism Detect is designed to provide a groundbreaking solution for airspace management, tapping into the power of ARROW's ground-based sensor towers.
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Ørsted Introduces Autonomous Drones for Offshore Wind Cargo Delivery
This makes Ørsted the first company in the offshore wind sector to adopt such a measure.
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FlyGuys Secures $10 Million in Series A Funding to Expand Reality Data Capture Platform
The funding is expected to support the development of scalable software solutions and expand the firm’s influence across the nation.
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Anduril Industries Secures $8M Air Force Contracts for Enhanced Autonomy Projects
The Ghost system is an autonomous uncrewed aircraft designed primarily for reconnaissance, security, and force protection roles.
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Donecle Secures €5.6M Funding with Key Investment from AkzoNobel
With this funding, Donecle is poised to further solidify its leading stance in the drone-based aircraft inspection market.
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Flyability Introduces New Elios 3 Surveying Payload with Enhanced Accuracy
The newly introduced payload promises centimeter-accurate scans, especially in challenging and hard-to-reach areas. This aligns with Flyability's broader objective of ensuring safety by reducing human exposure in potentially dangerous environments.
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Teledyne FLIR Defense Unveils Next-Gen Nano-Drone: Black Hornet 4
Teledyne FLIR Defense debuts the advanced Black Hornet 4 nano-drone, offering enhanced covert surveillance capabilities for military and security forces.
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Anduril Introduces Anvil-M: A New Munitions Variant of its Interceptor Drone
Anvil-M is an enhanced munitions version of its autonomous interceptor drone, designed to counter advanced unmanned aircraft system threats.
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AgEagle Aerial Systems' eBee X Series Drones Earn C6 Label in the EU
The label allows users of the drones to conduct Beyond Visual Line of Sight operations in sparsely populated European areas from January 1, 2024.
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Wingcopter Launches Drone-Cargo Bike Delivery Service in Rural Germany
The service aims to offer residents in isolated districts a more efficient and eco-friendly method to receive groceries and everyday items.
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Verge Aero Launches New Drone to Boost Aerial Entertainment Accessibility
This addition to Verge Aero’s product range seeks to further simplify access to the burgeoning drone entertainment sector.
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FIXAR Announces Enhanced Flight Capability for 007 UAVs with Surface Follow Feature
This capability enables the drone to identify and circumvent low-altitude obstacles often overlooked by many satellite maps.
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DJI Unveils Significant Upgrade with New Dock Firmware Update
The update brings a variety of enhancements to the DJI Dock, including an advanced Return to Home (RTH) feature and a refined battery safety strategy.
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High Lander and Sentrycs Partner to Enhance Drone Management and Security
The partnership brings together High Lander's proficiency in drone fleet management software with Sentrycs' expertise in integrated counter-drone technology.
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Quantum-Systems Agreement to Equip German Special Forces with Reconnaissance Drones
This development comes after the BAAINBw initiated the “FALKE” project in November 2022, aiming to procure advanced, short-range, remotely piloted reconnaissance systems
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Ukrainian Startup FarmFleet Breaks Ground with Agricultural Drone Exports to the US
This marks a crucial progression for the company and follows closely behind the initial round of investments obtained in the summer of 2023.
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DJI Set to Introduce FlyCart 30 Delivery Drone to North American Skies
FlyCart 30 is DJI’s first model designed for delivery. The drone has a dual-battery system, with a maximum payload of 30 kg and a range of 16 km when fully loaded.
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Skyports Drone Services and Carbonix Collaborate to Elevate Australia's Drone Capabilities
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New Agricultural Drone Subsidy Hopes to Propel Indian Farming Into the Future
The subsidy is part of an Agricultural Mechanization Scheme by the state, envisioned to alleviate labor shortages and amplify crop yield
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Drone Technology Firm Secures Contracts to Aid Border Surveillance Operations
The contracts are focused on supplying Teal 2 systems to the U.S. Border Patrol to facilitate enhanced aerial reconnaissance, surveillance, and tracking capabilities.
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Skydio Launches X10 Drone for Professional and Military Users
This new drone model encapsulates a decade's worth of insights and the delivery of 40,000 drones to over 1,500 enterprise and government organizations.
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AirData UAV Partners with Sony to Streamline Airpeak S1 Drone Fleet Management
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Honeywell and NREL Team Up on Hydrogen Fuel Storage for Drones
Funding for this program stems from a joint effort between the DOE’s Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office, NREL, and Honeywell.
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Elistair Introduces Their Next-Gen Tethered UAS
This new model takes cues from its predecessor while integrating advanced tactical functions, a broader payload spectrum, and a versatile modular design.
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FAA Delays Remote ID Rule for Drone Pilots by Six Months
Pilots now have until March 16, 2024, to outfit their drones with the necessary equipment.
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Gremsy Unveils Pixy LR Gimbal for Sony ILX-LR1 Camera
Maintaining the compact design synonymous with the Pixy line, the Pixy LR not only accentuates the capabilities of the camera but also promotes longer flight times in industrial operations.
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Skyfish Integrates New Sony Alpha Series Camera for Enhanced Drone Capabilities
Skyfish has been closely working with Sony, using photography, proprietary algorithms, and precise metadata to develop highly accurate 3D models or 'digital twins' of large-scale infrastructure.
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Drone Evolution Introduces The SENTINEL Tethered UAV System
SENTINEL offers consistent surveillance to enhance situational awareness, promising an advancement over conventional mast options.
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Microdrones Launches NDAA-Compliant LiDAR Drone System
The new system retains the functionality and efficiency of their previously released EasyOne system but is specifically designed to adhere to NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act) regulations.
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Perceptual Robotics Secures Funding for Wind Turbine Inspection Technology
Susten’s investment adds to Perceptual Robotics’ string of financial successes, following a funding round earlier this year.
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Draganfly Unveils Commander 3 XL Hybrid at Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas
Building on the North American designed Commander 3 XL airframe, the new hybrid model aims to offer longer flight durations.
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FAA Awards Type Certification to Ondas Holdings' Airobotics Drone
This certificate allows broader flight operations over people and infrastructure, verifying the drone's compliance with FAA's airworthiness and noise standards within the National Airspace System.
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Sony Introduces ILX-LR1 Camera for Industrial Drone Applications
Suited for tasks such as inspection, investigation, and drone-based mapping or surveying, the device offers a unique blend of portability and power.
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Watts Innovations Introduces the Superlift Edition of PRISM Drone
This enhancement enables the drone to achieve an all up weight of 140lbs
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Canada Approves IN-FLIGHT Data for Advanced Drone Operations to Combat Wildfires
This significant approval permits IN-FLIGHT Data to conduct drone operations as high as 2,500 feet, in both Class F and Class G airspace, irrespective of the time of day.
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DJI Agriculture Releases Insight Report on Global Agricultural Drone Trends
The report delves into the adoption of drone technology in farming around the globe, and the evolving global policies surrounding drone use in agriculture.
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GeoCue Collaborates with Acecore Technologies for Enhanced Drone Mapping Solutions in Europe
This collaboration allows Acecore Technologies to integrate GeoCue's TrueView 3D Imaging Sensors with its drones, paving the way for advanced aerial data collection solutions in Europe.
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Embry-Riddle University Collaborates with U.S. Department of State on Drone Training Program
The collaborative endeavor aims to devise a standardized training module, potentially benefitting government officials, law enforcement bodies, and civil aviation authorities worldwide.
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DJI Updates Firmware for Mavic 3 Enterprise Drone Series
One of the significant additions is the "Find My Drone" feature, assisting users in locating drones in events like emergency landings or flyaways by providing the device's last known coordinates.
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Pentagon Unveils "Replicator" Initiative Aimed at Augmenting Military Capabilities
The move is in response to China's extensive military advancements, with the U.S. seeking to harness robotic platforms, commercial technologies, and other innovations to counteract this expansion.
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MIT Researchers Enhance Tailsitter Aircraft Performance with Innovative Algorithms
With origins traced back to a design by Nikolai Tesla in 1928, the tailsitter's performance enhancement becomes increasingly significant due to its efficiency over conventional quadcopter drones.
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Walmart Partners with Wing for Drone Delivery in Dallas
With this new alliance, the retail giant aims to bring its drone delivery capabilities to two additional stores in the Dallas metropolitan area in the coming months.
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NASA Embarks on a New Campaign to Enhance Air Taxi Safety Through Wind Research
The study involves the use of drones, weather balloons, sensors, and other advanced technological equipment to measure wind.
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Red Cat Boosts Drone Sales to U.S. Defense and Achieves FAA Remote ID Certification
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DJI Terra Drone Mapping Software Gets New Firmware Update
The update, version 3.8.0, introduces several fresh features and enhances existing ones for better user experience.
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Axon Acquires Sky-Hero, Expanding into Tactical Robotics for Public Safety
This acquisition of Sky-Hero is a significant step towards Axon's ambitious target of decreasing gun-related incidents involving police and the public by 50% within the next ten years.
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English Premier League Incorporates Drones into Referee Training
Referees and assistant referees are utilizing video footage from DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise and DJI Matrice 30 drones during practice matches.
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Ukraine to Receive Counter-Drone Systems as Part of International Support
This move is set to enhance Ukraine's air defense capabilities by countering potential aerial threats from uncrewed vehicles.
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Medical Drone Delivery Set to Take Off in Ireland: Wing and Apian Collaborate
These services are expected to commence in Dublin later this year, aiming to expedite the delivery of vital medical and pharmaceutical items to hospitals and patients.
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DJI Unveils FlyCart 30, Entering the Delivery Drone Market
While the FlyCart 30 is currently exclusive to China, DJI's track record suggests that a global launch might be on the horizon.
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ParaZero Releases New Parachute System for DJI Drones
Israel's ParaZero, a frontrunner in drone safety solutions, has unveiled its latest parachute system, the SafeAir M350 Pro, tailored for DJI’s enterprise drone M350 RTK.
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London Heliport Integrates Altitude Angel's Approval Services for Digital Flight Requests
The integration streamlines the process for drone operators and prospective eVTOL pilots to digitally request and compensate for operations within the heliport's designated airspace.
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Elderly Virginia Couple Sets Drone Delivery Record with Over 1,200 Orders
While drone technology might be typically associated with the younger generation, this octogenarian couple, 84 and 83 years old respectively, have proven that age is no barrier to embracing innovative solutions.
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Speedbird Aero Secures $2M in Funding to Boost Drone Delivery Services
The company reports having transported around 10,000 kg of cargo, serving roughly 3 million people, and has forged partnerships with more than 10 significant global companies.
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Skydio Refocuses on Enterprise Drones, Exiting Consumer Market
While the firm halts these consumer offerings, it reassures ongoing support for its existing customers
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EMED Group and Skyports Drone Services Test Medical Drone Deliveries for NHS
During this period, over 400 pathology samples were transported between two ESNEFT locations, emphasizing the potential of drone operations to complement existing medical courier services, benefiting both patients and healthcare professionals.
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Drone with Radiation Detection Completes First Flights at Nuclear Site
The Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) team at Sellafield accomplished the maiden flight of the Elios 3 drone fitted with a LiDAR sensor.
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Birdstop Gains $2.3 Million in Funding for BVLOS Drone Network Expansion
The funds are earmarked to bolster its BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) drone network, which covers essential infrastructure across the nation.
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A2Z Drone Delivery Introduces Second Generation RDST Longtail Drone
This newly launched drone is aimed at drone service providers and logistics operators, offering an off-the-shelf solution for last-mile delivery requirements.
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Red Cat Holdings Provides Teal 2 sUAS to U.S. Defense Logistics Agency
The U.S. Air Force Security Forces, responsible for safeguarding Air Force bases, made the request. They will receive 172 units of the Teal 2, accompanied by spare parts and necessary training.
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Innovative Drone Provides New Method for Climate Change Studies
The project, named Peregrine, commenced in 2020, leveraging advances in fixed-wing UAVs and smaller electronic components.
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SkyBound Rescuer Tests Automated Drone Service for Transport in West Midlands
The trial took place in Walsall, where an automated drone station has been established with the goal of improving transport efficiency across various networks.
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Michigan's First Advanced Air Mobility Park Set to Launch at Battle Creek
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed off on the funding on July 31, earmarking it for the creation of an advanced air mobility park named MICH-AIR at the bustling Battle Creek Executive Airport (BTL).
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Seattle Startup Aims to Revolutionize Firefighting with AI-powered Drones
Data Blanket specializes in deploying AI-powered drones designed to autonomously assess and monitor wildfires, providing real-time aerial imagery to those at the frontline of the blazes.
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Drone Delivery Canada Undertakes First Commercial Drone Flights
The company carried out three drone delivery round trips using the Canary, complying with all Canadian Aviation Regulations.
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Orange Belgium Expands Private 5G for Drones, Robotics, and VR in Industry
The Project Enhances Industrial Operations with Private 5G for Drones, Robotics, and VR Applications.
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OhioHealth Selects Zipline for Medical Drone Delivery
Using Zipline's next-generation Platform 2, OhioHealth plans to employ electric drones to efficiently deliver prescriptions directly to patients' homes and transport lab samples and medical supplies between healthcare facilities.
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Parrot Shifts Focus to Defense, Announces New Strategies in H1 2023 Report
In the wake of its 2023 first-half earnings report, the drone company Parrot is set to redefine its industrial organization and operations to mitigate slow government orders and minimize cash consumption.
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Pyka Receives FAA Green Light for Largest US Highly-Automated Electric Drone
Following this eagerly-awaited FAA approval, Pyka is now eligible to conduct commercial operations across the United States, offering safety, environmental, and economic benefits to American farmers and the public.
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Skyfire and Ondas Partner for US Public Safety Drone Solution
The collaboration will bring together Skyfire's expertise in providing aerial data solutions to public safety customers and Ondas' advanced autonomous drone technology.
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China Imposes New Export Restrictions on UAV Technologies, Impacting Global Drone Leader DJI
Beijing's latest regulations were announced on Monday by the Ministry of Commerce and aim to curtail access to Chinese-made consumer or enterprise drones that could be adapted for military purposes.
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Drones for Royal Mail Delivery Project in Orkney
Skyports Drone Services Teams Up with Speedbird Aero for the project involving Royal Mail, Orkney Islands Council Harbour Authority, and Loganair, with the project aimed at improving inter-island mail delivery.
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New York Power Authority's $37.2 Million Drone Program Takes Flight
This program, set to unfold over the next five years, will significantly enhance the state's energy infrastructure and efficiency.
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NASA Partners with uAvionix to Develop Advanced Drone Control Technologies at AAM Test Range
The partnership entails a Space Act Agreement, under which NASA will collaborate with uAvionix for research and development in commercial UAS C2 systems
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Avy Announces Successful Transition to Remote Operations
The Aera's ability to execute precision landing on the Docking Station, along with real-time monitoring and communication through the Control Tower, have led to the elimination of the need for on-site operators.
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Altitude Angel Paves the Way for Advanced Drone Operations in the UK
From Monday onwards, all UK airports will be equipped with the ability to become 'UTM Ready,' setting a significant digital milestone in the country's aviation infrastructure.
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RevAero Advances Uncrewed Aerial Logistics and Air Taxi Operations
The addition of the Anavia HT-100 to RevAero's fleet significantly enhances their ability to transport meaningful payloads to regional and remote communities.
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DJI Introduces the Air 3 Drone with Dual Cameras and Extended Flight Time
The Air 3 boasts dual primary cameras, a 1/1.3-inch CMOS wide-angle camera, and a 1/1.3-inch CMOS 3x medium tele camera.
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ArcherFRS Achieves First-Ever ASTM Certification for Drone Parachute System
ArcherFRS has now obtained the ASTM certification for the Drone Rescue System's DRS-Alta X parachute recovery system, designed for Freefly's Alta X drone.
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Teledyne FLIR Secures $93.9M US Army Contract for Black Hornet 3 Nano-Drones
Under the initial award of this IDIQ contract, Teledyne FLIR Defense will provide the nano-unmanned aerial systems (UAS), controllers, spare parts, and training to the U.S. Army.
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Altitude Angel Deploys Largest Wide-Area Drone and Aircraft Detection Network in the UK
The deployment is set to be the largest commercial, aviation-grade sensor network optimized for wide-area low-altitude drone and aircraft detection in the UK.
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Hybrid ISR Drone from Robotican set to Launch in Scandinavia
Chosen from a pool of competitors, the Rooster will be distributed through a collaboration with communication company Northcom.
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U.S. House of Representatives Passes 5-Year FAA Reauthorization Bill
FAA Reauthorization Bill holds significance for the drone industry, as both the House and Senate versions encompass provisions related to commercial drone and AAM industries.
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Volatus Aerospace Completes Wildfire Suppression with Remotely Piloted Drones
The deployment involved the use of remotely piloted drones to gather crucial aerial intelligence for firefighters, aiding in the timely containment of wildfires.
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Draganfly and Promo Drone Unveil Drone Messaging Platform
Draganfly was selected by Promo Drone to design and manufacture the next generation of their Public Safety & Advertising system, the Starling X.2.
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DJI Enterprise Flagship Drones Receive Firmware Upgrades for Enhanced Stability and Control
These upgrades focus on improving the stability of the DJI Pilot 2 app, which serves as the new flight app for users of the M300, M350, and Matrice 30 drone series.
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ModalAI Introduces Starling: A Compact AI-ready Development Drone
The Starling is hailed as the company's smallest and longest-flying drone to date, providing powerful computing and AI capability in a drone that fits in your palm.
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Teledyne FLIR Defense to Supply Black Hornet Drones to Ukraine
The order is part of a procurement initiative by Norway's Ministry of Defense to provide additional UAS to Ukraine.
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DroneShield Secures $33 Million Order from U.S. Government Agency
DroneShield anticipates receiving full payment for the order by the end of 2023, which is expected to contribute to another record-breaking year for the company.
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Sharper Shape Partners with MissionGO to Streamline Data Collection
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Singapore to Enhanced Airspace Security with City Wide Drone Remote ID Network
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AI-Powered Drones to Enhance Michigan Farm Operations
Carbonix and Aerial Vantage partner to provide Michigan farmers with advanced data to promote sustainability, enhance water and nutrient management, and improve crop yield forecasting.
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FAA Remote ID Rules. Everything You Need to Know.
Starting from September 16, 2023, drone pilots required to register their unmanned aircraft systems must adhere to the new rule
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XTEND Partners with ModalAI to Enhance Autonomous Drones
This collaboration will integrate XTEND's XOS operating system with ModalAI's VOXL® 2 Autonomous AI Autopilot
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