DBT Aero Holds Successful Flight of Swyft 3D Printed Drone by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Emerging aircraft leader DBT Aero has demonstrated its Double Box Tail (DBT) technology through the successful test flight of a 3D printed Group 1 UAS. This is the company’s third successful subscale demonstrator of their manned prototype, having […]
Carbonix Obtain BARS Certification for Drone Operations by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Australian drone company Carbonix has announced its achievement of the Basic Aviation Risk Standards (BARS) certification, an internationally recognized program establishing a standard for remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) operators to aid in the risk-based management in order to guarantee thorough […]
In an initiative backed by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation (CRCF), the city Police of Olean, New York will soon add a DJI drone to their arsenal. Mayor Bill Aiello expressed his surprise at the small size of the unarmed drone. Equipped with visible light and infrared imaging cameras, the drone is a testament to […]
A recent video chronicles a clandestine Ukrainian drone mission aimed at decimating Russian military assets with the help of civilian DJI drones. This innovative drone warfare was captured on the Eastern Front in March 2023 and uploaded to Youtube. The footage, recorded on a GoPro strapped to a Western volunteer drone operator, presents an unfiltered […]
Medical technology company Siemens Healthineers says it plans to roll out a drone delivery solution to transport laboratory diagnostics materials as well as other medical supplies in Africa. The company is joining forces with Wingcopter, a German developer and operator of delivery drones, for this initiative. Siemens Healthineers Middle East, Southern & Eastern Africa has signed […]
DJI, the leading drone and camera technology company, is expanding the functionality of their newly released modular DJI Ronin 4D cinema gimbal camera, with the unveiling of three innovative accessories. With the ability to enhance compatibility and utility, these new add-ons promise to revolutionize your cinematic experience. LiDAR Range Finder (RS) to Transmission Cable Hub […]
The U.S. Congress is again discussing a Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act, which would offer funding for drone technology and training to support the president’s infrastructure development package. Continue reading below, or listen: H.R. 3595, introduced by Rep Greg Stanton (D-AZ) and Garret Graves (R-LA), is a reprise of the 2021 H.R. 5315, which passed […]
LAANC provider, Airmap is dead! The drone service (!) provider recently folded. Airmap is dead! In a message shared with the drone community the company said: Airmap has evolved many times over its storied history, from an app to create no fly zones over your house to a tool that empowers authorities to manage and […]
Retailing for a very reasonable $299, the new Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro is one of the most promising FDM 3D printers running on Klipper firmware, attracting beginners and budget-focused DIYers. Its max speed was doubled from its predecessor’s 250mm/s to 500mm/s. N4 Pro’s motherboard features and quad-core 64-bit 1.5GHz ARM processor that allows fast g-code […]
Ameriflight Granted Part 135 Certificate Approval to Offer Matternet’s Drone Delivery Service in US by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Continue reading below, or listen: Drone delivery system developer Matternet has announced that its partner Ameriflight has received FAA approval to operate the Matternet M2 for commercial delivery, making it the second operator in the […]
