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 House Armed Services Committee, to their Manassas headquarters. Over a more than two-hour-long tour, RapidFlight […] The post Advancing National Defense: Congressman Wittman Explores Drone Innovations at RapidFlight appeared first on DRONELIFE ..read more

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 towards a vote. The current extension to FAA Authorization expires tomorrow, May 10: some lawmakers […] The post BREAKING: Senate Votes to Invoke Cloture on FAA Reauthorization Bill appeared first on DRONELIFE ..read more

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 Rossi on DRONELIFE.com!  At the recent North Carolina ArcGIS Users Group (NCAUG) 2024 Symposium, I […] The post Leveraging Drone Technology for Enhanced Geospatial Applications: Insights from the 2024 NCAUG Symposium appeared first on DRONELIFE ..read more

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 acres in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. This strategic partnership will leverage Marut Drones’ advanced drone […] The post Marut Drones & IFFCO Initiate Large-Scale Drone Spraying in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana appeared first on DRONELIFE ..read more

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 Wagga, New South Wales. This pivotal approval enables the company to demonstrate its BVLOS drone […] The post Sphere Drones Secures BVLOS Area Approval to Advance Commercial Drone Use in Australia appeared first on DRONELIFE ..read more

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 GmbH to launch advanced drone services in Germany. This strategic partnership focuses on deploying Airobotics’ […] The post Drone Services Collaboration Set to Transform Terminal Operations in Germany appeared first on DRONELIFE ..read more

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 by Chartered Group, with significant contributions from both new and existing strategic investors, including Clal-Tech. […] The post XTEND Raises $40M to Advance AI-Driven Robotics appeared first on DRONELIFE ..read more

Michigan high court punts on question of drone surveillance legality By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill In a case that could have broad implications on drone surveillance efforts conducted by local governments, the Michigan Supreme Court had ruled that drone footage of a couple’s private property should not be excluded as evidence in a civil […] The post Michigan Supreme Court Allows Drone Surveillance Evidence in Civil Case appeared first on DRONELIFE ..read more

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 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association to use uncrewed systems to rapidly survey storm damage immediately […] The post Verizon and NOAA Team Up for Advanced Storm Damage Assessment appeared first on DRONELIFE ..read more

Integration with Elsight Halo expands operational reach of Lockheed Martin’s UAV. In a recent development, Elsight has successfully integrated its Halo connectivity platform with Lockheed Martin’s Indago 4 Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS), enabling the drone to complete its first beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) flight. This strategic enhancement significantly broadens the Indago 4’s capabilities, particularly in […] The post Enhanced BVLOS Capabilities for Lockheed Martin’s Indago 4 appeared first on DRONELIFE ..read more