Texas’ controversial drone law case could be headed to Supreme Court By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to decide within the next several months whether to hear the appeal of a decision to uphold a Texas law that severely restricts the use of drones by photojournalists and others. Plaintiffs in the case of National Press Photographers … [Read more...] about Texas Drone Law Heads to Supreme Court: Key Free Speech Case in the Balance
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Skyportz Secures Orders for Over 1,000 Vertipads After Farnborough Airshow
Innovative Modular Vertipad Design Garners Strong Interest from Air Taxi Industry Skyportz has secured more orders for more than 1,000 units for its new modular vertipad solution, following its release at the Farnborough International Airshow last month. The innovative design aims to support the growing air taxi industry by addressing key concerns such as passenger safety, … [Read more...] about Skyportz Secures Orders for Over 1,000 Vertipads After Farnborough Airshow
Ørsted Deploys Heavy-Lift Cargo Drones at Borssele Offshore Wind Farm
Innovative Drone Technology Enhances Efficiency and Safety in Wind Power Operations Ørsted, a global leader in offshore wind, is deploying heavy-lift cargo drones (HLCD) for the first time in an operational campaign at the Borssele 1&2 Offshore Wind Farm. This pioneering move marks a significant leap forward in operational efficiency and safety in the offshore wind … [Read more...] about Ørsted Deploys Heavy-Lift Cargo Drones at Borssele Offshore Wind Farm
DroneUp Achieves 500 Deliveries in a Single Day, Setting New Industry Benchmark
Autonomous Drone Delivery Leader Improves Efficiency and Capacity Through Advanced Automation DroneUp, one of America's first autonomous drone delivery companies, has announced a new industry benchmark by completing 500 deliveries in a single day. This milestone also includes significant advancements in the pilot-to-drone ratio, enhancing operational efficiency. Scaling Drone … [Read more...] about DroneUp Achieves 500 Deliveries in a Single Day, Setting New Industry Benchmark
MassDOT Aeronautics Teams Up with MassDOT Highway to Pioneer Drone Technology for Smarter Highway Maintenance
Drones and Data Analytics Set to Transform Highway Inspections in Massachusetts The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Aeronautics Division is teaming up with MassDOT Highway to take highway inspections and maintenance to the next level using drones and data analytics. They’ve applied for a $1 million grant from the Federal Highway Administration’s … [Read more...] about MassDOT Aeronautics Teams Up with MassDOT Highway to Pioneer Drone Technology for Smarter Highway Maintenance
