DJI Air 3 Shows Its Underbelly In Newly Leaked Photo

As the highly anticipated launch of the DJI Air 3 drone edges closer, more details are beginning to leak. A photo shared today by DealsDrone reveals intriguing aspects of the drone’s design, specifically its underbelly. On the left side, we see the first of the two downward vision system sensors, a key feature designed to […]

Creating Hydrogen from Seawater – DRONELIFE

New Research on Producing Hydrogen from Seawater Could Help Boost Hydrogen Drone Tech by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb As drone developers and consumers seek drones with longer ranges and higher payloads, the limitations of the lithium-ion batteries that power the grand majority of commercial UAVs have become ever more clear. While exciting development […]

Drone Light Show, More DJI Leaks, And EAA AirVenture

Welcome to your weekly UAS News update! This week, we have three stories: a Drone Light Show record, more information on those DJI leaks we talked about last week, and a big upcoming event. Let’s get to it! Sky Elements Drones presented a 4th of July drone show Your first story this week is a […]

A Drone Mobile Tower for Disaster Response

Vocus and NSW Telco Authority Test Starlink-Connected Drone Mobile Tower for Disaster Response by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby In partnership with NSW Telco Authority, specialist fiber and network solutions provider Vocus has revealed a new method for granting crucial 4G/5G mobile connectivity in emergencies utilizing an innovative tethered drone. Through the use of […]

ANRA Estonia Sandbox U-Space – DRONELIFE

Estonia Moves Forward on U-Space Sandbox by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb The Estonian Transport Association’s recent investment in a U-Space sandbox in partnership with ANRA Technologies, a leading provider of UAM services, has taken an important new step in its development. A recent stakeholder workshop hosted at Tartu Science Park, which will host […]

C2, C3 Certifications For Matrice 30 And 350 RTK

World-renowned drone producer DJI has marked another milestone, acquiring certifications for its Matrice 30 and 350 RTK series drones. The certifications, C2 for the M30/M30T and C3 for the M350 RTK, delineate new possibilities for drone operators within the Open category. The European Union, under its delegated regulation 2019/945, has reportedly honored the DJI M30 […]

Drone News of the Week July 7 DRONELIFE

Read or listen to all of the headlines in one place: excerpts from the DRONELIFE drone news of the week ending July 7, 2023.  Click on the titles below for the full story. Continue reading below, or listen: FIXAR Sponsors Latvia’s Space Modeling Team Latvian drone software and hardware developer FIXAR has announced its sponsorship […]

Joby, Lilium advance on eVTOL air taxi certification goals

Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developers Joby and Lilium have announced completion of important steps in their respective work to obtain air taxi certification from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The coinciding announcements by Lilium and Joby involve fulfillment of requirements in the wider air taxi certification process. Though outwardly administrative in nature, […]

Foxeer 5.8G Reaper Infinity 5W long-range VTX

Long-range FPV flights require high-power transmission systems. The Foxeer 5.8G Reaper Infinity 5W VTX should provide a range of up to 50 km. Transmission power is not everything; the range is widely affected by the antennas (vRX and vTX), flight environment, RF noise, etc. According to your needs, the output power can be toggled between […]