A California fire district’s experience highlights a growing challenge for public safety drone programs: turning flight data into operational intelligence. As public safety agencies expand their use of drones, the challenge is no longer simply getting aircraft into the air. Increasingly, agencies must manage growing fleets, larger volumes of data, and more complex operations … [Read more...] about As Drone as First Responder Programs Scale, Data Management Becomes Mission Critical
Drones in the News
DJI Releases Independent Security Assessment as FCC Covered List Debate Continues
OnDefend audit found no critical or high-risk vulnerabilities in tested DJI systems DJI has released the results of an independent cybersecurity assessment conducted by U.S.-based security firm OnDefend, as the company continues its appeal of inclusion on the Federal Communications Commission’s Covered List. The assessment examined two DJI drone systems, the DJI Air 3S and … [Read more...] about DJI Releases Independent Security Assessment as FCC Covered List Debate Continues
Skyfish Achieves Blue UAS Cleared Status and Green UAS Certification
Montana-based drone company says designation validates long-term commitment to secure U.S. manufacturing Skyfish has achieved both Blue UAS Cleared status and Green UAS certification, marking a significant milestone for the U.S.-based drone manufacturer as demand grows for secure and domestically sourced drone systems in government and critical infrastructure … [Read more...] about Skyfish Achieves Blue UAS Cleared Status and Green UAS Certification
FCC Expands Conditional Approvals for Foreign-Made Drone Systems
Blueflite, Verity, and Air VEV Added to Growing List of Exempted Aircraft Under FCC Covered List Rules The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has expanded its growing list of conditionally approved drone systems, granting exemptions for several additional uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and related components under the agency’s controversial Covered List framework. In a … [Read more...] about FCC Expands Conditional Approvals for Foreign-Made Drone Systems
Smart Materials and the Rise of Ornithopters: on this episode of the Drone Radio Show!
Dr. Onur Bilgen, Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Rutgers University. talks about the future of flapping wing drones, the role of smart materials in next-generation aircraft design, and how bioinspired engineering could influence the next wave of unmanned aviation innovation. Listen here: Dr. Onur Bilgen is Associate … [Read more...] about Smart Materials and the Rise of Ornithopters: on this episode of the Drone Radio Show!
