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Reports of large UAVs near Picatinny Arsenal prompt responses from military, local authorities, and the FAA. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Mysterious drone activity over Morris County, NJ, earlier this week set social media ablaze and garnered comments from local government officials and military spokespersons aimed at assuaging public fears.   On the The post Unexplained Drone Activity Over Morris County Sparks Public Concern and Official Investigation appeared first on DRONELIFE.

Deer recovery service helps hunters find lost trophies By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill With deer hunting season under way in many states across the country, a number of hunters are confronting a common problem: tracking a wounded deer that may have wandered into a heavily forested area or into the middle of a farmer’s The post Thermal Drones Take the Hunt to New Heights: Deer Recovery Made Easy appeared first on DRONELIFE.

New partnership introduces plans for eVTOL-based air travel, including a pre-order for 10 aircraft SkyDrive Inc., a Japanese electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft manufacturer, has partnered with South Carolina-based SAI Flight and Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) to explore commercial air taxi routes and other innovative applications. The collaboration, formalized through a Memorandum of The post SkyDrive and SAI Flight Collaborate on Electric Air Taxi Routes in South Carolina appeared first on DRONELIFE.

Military End-Users Evaluate Over 35 Drone Platforms at Twentynine Palms (all images credit Defense Innovation Unit) On November 8, the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) held the first annual Blue UAS Refresh event at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, California. The three-day event brought together more than 40 military drone end-users The post Defense Innovation Unit Hosts First Annual Blue UAS Refresh Event appeared first on DRONELIFE.

If you’re a drone pilot hoping to get an advance on 2024 Black Friday deals, you’re in luck. It seems that holidays like Halloween and Christmas seem to start earlier and earlier every year. And in 2024, the same holds true for Black Friday. Many great 2024 Black Friday deals are already out. Companies are The post Early 2024 Black Friday deals are coming in hot for drone pilots appeared first on The Drone Girl.

On Nov. 13, 2024, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), completed its final qualification test

Funding round led by Baillie Gifford and backed by the NATO Innovation Fund. New strategic investors will

Ascending Node Technologies, a leading developer of collaborative mission management solutions, and satellite sensor calibration

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a…no, it’s definitely a bird. For the people in Orlando on the night of Nov. 20, 2024 they were treated to a record-breaking drone show. 2,484 drones flew over the Orlando Convention Center as part of a Guinness World Record attempt. The record broken? “Largest aerial display of The post IAAPA 2024 puts on record-breaking drone show appeared first on The Drone Girl.

Urban Aeronautics Alleges DJI’s High-End Drones Violate Emergency Landing Technology Patent by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Urban Aeronautics, an electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing vehicle manufacturer, is suing DJI, claiming the China-based drone giant improperly copied the Israel-based EVTOL company’s technology for safely bringing down a multi-rotor aircraft after one of the rotors fails. A patent lawsuit, The post Israeli eVTOL Maker Sues DJI for Alleged Patent Infringement appeared first on DRONELIFE.

Thermal imaging and AI software integrated into Red Cat’s Black Widow drone Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies, has been chosen by Red Cat Holdings, Inc., to provide thermal imaging and Artificial Intelligence (AI) embedded software for the Black Widow™ small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS). This selection comes as Red Cat secures the U.S. Army’s The post Teledyne FLIR Selected for Red Cat’s Black Widow™: US Army SRR Program appeared first on DRONELIFE.

With FAA approval for Beyond Visual Line of Sight missions, Carbonix and ArgenTech Solutions bring advanced VTOL drone capabilities to industries demanding precision and endurance. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab In a first for the Australian fixed-wing VTOL space, drone developer Carbonix recently announced that their Volanti UAV has received permission to conduct The post Carbonix Volanti Achieves Nationwide FAA BVLOS Approval: Pioneering Long-Range Fixed-Wing UAV Operations in the US appeared first on DRONELIFE.

Intuitive, All-in-One Software Empowers Beginners and Experts to Design Stunning Drone Choreography with Ease by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Latvian drone software company SPH Engineering recently announced a new product- Drone Show Creator, which allows beginners and professionals alike to quickly and easily put together impressive drone shows. By breaking down the technical The post Drone Show Creator by SPH Engineering: Revolutionizing Aerial Entertainment for Creatives Everywhere appeared first on DRONELIFE.

Partnership Brings AI-Driven UTM Technology to Electrical Infrastructure Inspections Propeller Drones has partnered with Airwayz to fulfill a $7 million contract with the Israel Electric Corporation (IEC). This project marks a milestone in BVLOS drone operations in Israel, enabling unmanned aircraft to conduct autonomous inspections of electrical infrastructure using pre-approved AI-managed routes. The collaboration is The post Propeller Drones and Airwayz Collaborate on $7 Million IEC Contract for BVLOS Autonomous Flights appeared first on DRONELIFE.

New Contract Aims to Enhance Battlefield Capabilities Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT), through its subsidiary Teal Drones, has been selected as the production provider for the U.S. Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) Program of Record. This announcement follows a rigorous test and evaluation process conducted by the Army Project Management Office for Uncrewed Aircraft The post U.S. Army Selects Red Cat’s Teal Drones for Short Range Reconnaissance Program appeared first on DRONELIFE.

Taking flight on February 1 at loanDepot Park, 12 Pilots from around the globe will race high-speed drones in a thrilling competition that will illuminate the Miami sky

Anduril has been awarded a $200 million, five-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract by the

Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT) (“Red Cat”), a leading American drone technology company, has been

Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today

Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT) (“Red Cat”), a drone technology company building hardware and software

AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) (“AV” or the “Company”) and BlueHalo LLC (“BlueHalo”) today announced the

The buzz at this year’s IAAPA Expo in Orlando isn’t just about roller coasters or new virtual reality rides. At IAAPA 2024, it’s all about drones, and more specifically drone light shows. From Disney’s crowd-making drone show at Disney Springs over the summer called Disney Dreams That Soar to a competing drone show across the The post At IAAPA 2024, drones are the next big thing in theme park magic appeared first on The Drone Girl.

Our commercialization strategy is focused on markets where we can deploy hundreds of aircraft over

The UK Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) consultation document, launched today, outlines proposals for how the

FTC disclaimer: UAV Coach did not pay me to write this Drone Pilot Ground School review, nor did they review it before or upon publishing. However, I do make affiliate commission from certain links shared in this guide, should you make a purchase. Earning your FAA Part 107 certification is the key to unlocking a The post Drone Pilot Ground School review: Part 107 course gets complete overhaul in 2024 update appeared first on The Drone Girl.

Happy November, dronies! Yes, it’s already that time to think about Christmas gifts — or whatever other winter holidays you’re shopping for! And if you have a drone lover in your life you are shopping for this holiday season, look no further, The Drone Girl’s got you covered with our 2024 Holiday Drone Gift Guide.  The post 2024 Holiday Drone Gift Guide for drone pilots (at every price point) appeared first on The Drone Girl.

WingXpand, which is an emerging U.S. drone company known for its uniquely portable, expandable drones, just scored a significant partnership that could propel it higher in the military and defense space. That’s because WingXpand this week announced a collaboration with defense giant Raytheon. The collaboration will bring Raytheon’s advanced infrared and AI capabilities to WingXpand’s The post Raytheon inks deal with WingXpand, marking big step up for the American drone company appeared first on The Drone Girl.

FTC disclaimer: I did not get paid by DJI or any other party to write this DJI Air 3S review. I do make money off affiliate links, which means I make a small percent of any purchases you make from the links below. Thank you in advance for supporting The Drone Girl! What’s the best The post DJI Air 3S review: A travel-ready powerhouse for drone photographers appeared first on The Drone Girl.

I’ve been covering the drone industry for more than 10 years, and I’ve heard enough buzzwords to fill a small novel. “Disrupt,” “revolutionize,” “game-changer,” “cutting-edge,” “innovative,” “paradigm-shift” – these words seem to be as ubiquitous in the drone industry as drones themselves. With the rise of AI, the problem has only gotten worse. I get The post Can the drone industry please stop using buzzwords? appeared first on The Drone Girl.

The DJI Air 3 and DJI Air 3S are two impressive mid-tier drones, but the Air 3S is ever-so-slightly better. So between the DJI Air 3 vs. DJI Air 3S, should you upgrade from the standard model to the newer “S” version? Since both models come in at the same price point (typically $1,099), there’s The post DJI Air 3 vs. DJI Air 3S: is it worth the upgrade? appeared first on The Drone Girl.

As the Drone Girl, I’m always getting questions from new pilots! This question is only a semi-new pilot, as this pilot is wondering how when it’s time to upgrade my drone! Patrick Sherman, a long-time drone enthusiast who has risen to become a professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University specializing in drones joins us to answer. One reader wrote The post When am I ready to upgrade my drone? And how much do fancier specs like zoom really matter? appeared first on The Drone Girl.

Turkey's interior minister is calling it a 'terrorist attack' and there appears to be an ongoing hostage situation.

Flying a drone for the first time can be both exhilarating and anxiety-inducing. When you’re starting from ground zero, Drones can function as toys, tools, ... Read more

The $200 DJI Neo can take off from your hand and shoot 4K video. It’s only held back by an incredibly limited battery life.

Issa Jouaneh, President, Connections at Emerald, is leading the company's core business unit with a focus on powering growth platform excellence. And being a destination for talent. The post Emerald Vision for Growth: FROM STRATEGY TO ACTION appeared first on Emerald.

Today we review the quick and durable Lexar Silver Plus 256GB SD Card.

Drone light shows are rapidly becoming popular entertainment, replacing traditional fireworks and laser displays across various industries. These aerial performances offer an eco-friendly, customizable, and ... Read more

"I don’t think the U.S. needs to be the world police. It needs to be the world's gun store," Luckey said.

When travelers consider making a casino a part of their vacation, they’re looking for an unforgettable experience. Casinos have long been known for more than ... Read more

Accidental penis punches, embedded earbud tips, and avoidable lightning strikes are among the maladies we've brought upon ourselves.

The rumored ultra-cheap DJI Neo can launch from your palm and still shoot in 4K. We could see it in stores as early as next month.

Bulletin, the online wholesale marketplace that connects small and medium-sized omni-channel brands and retailers, and a subsidiary of Emerald Holding, Inc., today announced the launch of its Shopify sales channel app. The post Bulletin Launches Shopify Integration to Help Brands Optimize Their Wholesale Merchandising and Sales Process appeared first on Emerald.

The drones will do inventory while using artificial intelligence to avoid collisions.

FPVTrails is a free database of specific locations where you can fly, generated by actual pilots.

A startling presentation unfolded last night at San Diego Comic-Con: the coming of Galactus to stately hall H!

The factory was reportedly responsible for manufacturing thousands of drones for Hezbollah.

Are you ready for a world with police drones everywhere?

The feathery denizens of the New York City sea shore have had it with the local government's roving drone armadas.

The Marvel Studios boss didn't really mind the spoilers because he's so proud of Wolverine's comics-accurate costume.

A recent Supreme Court decision affirmed that a sitting president has legal immunity. How far does it go?

We’re excited about the advent of Part 108. But, if you fly over people, Part 107 requires that you protect people from injury. Does your drone deliver on that?

Drones, once a Sci-Fi genre staple, have become a reality. Their future was initially uncertain, but they have evolved into versatile tools for various industries ... Read more

Organizers of Commercial UAV Expo, the world’s leading commercial drone trade show and conference, have announced an impressive list of conference topics and a roster of industry leaders who will provide insights on real-world use-case and strategies at the 2024 event. With the theme “Drones in Action: Current Realities & Future Frontiers,” the education program The post Commercial UAV Expo Program & Speaker Line-Up appeared first on RotorDrone.

Exploring the art of intentional leadership during times of change; Ren Akinci's leadership insights draw a growing audience to Emerald & Advertising Week's Great Minds podcast The post Leading with Humanity: Emerald’s New Podcast Series Champions Intentional Leadership and Cultural Innovation appeared first on Emerald.

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.

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.