Legislation Reflects National Security Concerns and State-Level Compliance Efforts North Dakota’s reliance on Chinese-made drones is under scrutiny, as nearly 90% of drones used by state agencies are manufactured in China. Rep. Mike Nathe, R-Bismarck, has introduced a bill to allocate $15 million to replace these drones. The bill mirrors similar efforts by other states, … [Read more...] about North Dakota Proposes $15 Million to Replace Chinese-Made Drones
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Gremsy Joins Thermal by FLIR Program with NDAA-Compliant Vio F1 Drone Payload
Advanced EO/IR Payload Combines Radiometric Thermal Imaging, AI Detection, and Precision Zoom for Industrial and Public Safety Missions by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab California-based Teledyne FLIR recently announced Gremsy, a leading provider of advanced gimbals and payloads, as the latest collaborator in the Thermal by FLIR OEM program. According to the press … [Read more...] about Gremsy Joins Thermal by FLIR Program with NDAA-Compliant Vio F1 Drone Payload
Spexi Secures $11.5M Series A to Expand Ultra-High-Resolution Drone Imagery Network
Transforming Earth Imagery for Emergency Response, AI, and Emerging Technologies Spexi, a Vancouver-based technology company, has announced the completion of its $11.5 million USD Series A funding round, led by Blockchange Ventures. This milestone will support Spexi’s goal of building a scalable global network of drone pilots to deliver standardized, ultra-high-resolution … [Read more...] about Spexi Secures $11.5M Series A to Expand Ultra-High-Resolution Drone Imagery Network
Mastering Drone Mapping: Expert Tips for Success from SimActive’s Eric Andelin
SimActive and Correlator3D™: A Closer Look Drone mapping has transformed industries by making geospatial data more accessible. However, achieving high-quality results requires both the right tools and the right approach. DRONELIFE.com interviewed Eric Andelin, Senior Workflow Specialist at SimActive, to uncover actionable tips for drone operators. SimActive, a leader in … [Read more...] about Mastering Drone Mapping: Expert Tips for Success from SimActive’s Eric Andelin
SoftBank Deploys Tethered Drones to Restore Communications in Flood-Stricken Monzencho
Innovative Drone System Rapidly Reestablishes Mobile Networks Using Radio on Fiber Technology by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. Japanese industrial conglomerate SoftBank Corp. recently announced that they had recently deployed a tether drone system to aid in flood … [Read more...] about SoftBank Deploys Tethered Drones to Restore Communications in Flood-Stricken Monzencho
