The latest in an occasional column on bringing products to market in emerging technologies, by industry marketing expert Amy T. Wiegand: Go-to-Market Propeller. Go-to-Market Propeller is the practical support a growing industry needs – getting from innovation to sales. In this article: how technical leaders can better support fundraising and sales. by Amy T. Wiegand In … [Read more...] about 5 Ways Technical Leaders Kill Fundraising & Sales: Go-to-Market Propeller
FAA Progress on BVLOS Rules and Advanced Air Mobility Integration
FAA's Deputy Administrator Outlines Timeline for BVLOS Rulemaking and Plans for Drone and AAM Integration into National Airspace By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A high-ranking FAA official on Tuesday promised that the agency is on track to meet the scheduled timeline for issuing a final beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) rule by January, 2026, as set forth by … [Read more...] about FAA Progress on BVLOS Rules and Advanced Air Mobility Integration
Walmart, Partners to Expand Drone Delivery in Dallas Fort Worth
Retail giant Walmart collaborates with Wing, Zipline, and DroneUp to enhance drone delivery services across the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Retail giant Walmart, along with its drone delivery partners, is continuing to expand its airborne delivery options in the greater Dallas/Fort Worth area, in anticipation of rolling out drone … [Read more...] about Walmart, Partners to Expand Drone Delivery in Dallas Fort Worth
Minnesota Police Drone Deployments Nearly Quadruple in Four Years, Proving Cost Effective
State Report Reveals Dramatic Increase in Drone Flights Despite Modest Budget Growth By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The state of Minnesota reported that the number of times police agencies in the state deployed drones without a warrant nearly quadrupled over the past four years, from 1,171 such missions in 2020 to 4,326 flights in 2023. According to data released … [Read more...] about Minnesota Police Drone Deployments Nearly Quadruple in Four Years, Proving Cost Effective
GAO Report: Remote ID Not Living Up to Potential
GAO Urges FAA and DHS to Enhance Support and Develop Network-Based Solutions for Effective Drone Identification and Safety Compliance By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill In a report issued by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), the agency found that the FAA and the Department of Homeland Security need to do more to ensure that FAA’s regulations requiring … [Read more...] about GAO Report: Remote ID Not Living Up to Potential