Tethered drone provider Fotokite struck an exclusive deal this week with Axon, a public-safety tech provider. The agreement will integrate Fotokite drones with Axon’s digital evidence management solution, Axon Evidence. This will allow Axon law-enforcement customers to view live-stream, aerial footage and manager or share video evidence via Fotokite’s situational awareness … [Read more...] about Tethered Drone Firm Fotokite Snags Axon Deal
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Let’s Talk Drones: Drone Program Pitfalls [Free Chat Room this Friday!]
AUVSI North Carolina Chapter & DRONELIFE are back again this Friday, August 28 2020 from 4pm- 6pm EST with 'Lets Talk Drones', a FREE and open chat room for unmanned aviators and enthusiasts. This virtual public forum is held on the last Friday of every month, for anyone & everyone who wants to talk about anything & everything on unmanned systems. The AUVSI NC … [Read more...] about Let’s Talk Drones: Drone Program Pitfalls [Free Chat Room this Friday!]
TEKEVER Expands Drone Surveillance Missions
Portuguese drone company TEKEVER Autonomous Systems recently surpassed 2,000 flight hours in support of maritime surveillance missions in Europe. Deploying its AR3 and AR5 drone systems, the company worked several projects for agencies in Italy, Spain and Portugal. Offering more than 16 hours of flight time, the AR line is designed for maritime surveillance, pollution … [Read more...] about TEKEVER Expands Drone Surveillance Missions
Tactical BVLOS Waiver: Enabling Public Safety Drone Programs
Last week, at the FAA UAS Symposium, the FAA unveiled the new Public Safety Tactical Beyond Visual Line of Sight (TBVLOS) waiver for first responders. The Tactical BVLOS waiver provides public safety professionals with permission to fly beyond visual line of sight when it counts most - in cases of extreme emergency. "In a time of extreme emergencies to safeguard … [Read more...] about Tactical BVLOS Waiver: Enabling Public Safety Drone Programs
Ambulance Drones: EHang Joins Ambular
EHang Holdings has announced that it has been selected to join Ambular, an international project to design the ultimate emergency vehicles: ambulance drones. "Supported by the International Civil Aviation Organization (“ICAO”), the project also seeks to inspire the global aviation community to unleash the potential of eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft," … [Read more...] about Ambulance Drones: EHang Joins Ambular
