Volunteers use heavy-lift drones to bring life-saving supplies to isolated communities in North Carolina's mountainous region after roads are destroyed by the storm. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill After Hurricane Helene, a powerful and deadly storm, cut off almost all major roads serving western North Carolina, isolating thousands of people, a small group of private … [Read more...] about Private Drone Operators Deliver Aid After Hurricane Helene
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Starcopter Unveils Highdra: A Game-Changing Commercial Drone with Flight-Hours Pricing Model
With a Modular Design and Unmatched Battery Life, the Highdra Offers Cost-Effective Flexibility for Surveying, Filming, and Mapping Projects by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb German drone developer Starcopter recently unveiled the Highdra, a 6-rotor commercial-focused UAV sold via an innovative flight-hours pricing model that makes it one of the most … [Read more...] about Starcopter Unveils Highdra: A Game-Changing Commercial Drone with Flight-Hours Pricing Model
Drones Install Powerline Sensors in Seconds as Heimdall Power Aims to Meet U.S. Grid Compliance
Heimdall Power’s Drone-Based Technology Helps Utilities Comply with FERC 881 Mandate and Prepare for Future Energy Demand As electricity demand rises and government regulations take effect, U.S. utilities are turning to innovative solutions to upgrade their grids. Heimdall Power has introduced a new plan that uses drones to install powerline sensors, helping … [Read more...] about Drones Install Powerline Sensors in Seconds as Heimdall Power Aims to Meet U.S. Grid Compliance
Aeros Unveils Airship-Based Drone Delivery System at Deliver America 2024
Zero-emission airborne warehouse and drone hub aim to transform last-mile package deliver Aeros, an airship-based logistics company, is set to introduce its innovative delivery solution at the 2024 Deliver America Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, from October 10-11. This event, which gathers leaders in retail, e-commerce, and supply chain industries, will be the platform for … [Read more...] about Aeros Unveils Airship-Based Drone Delivery System at Deliver America 2024
SkyfireAI is On the Ground for Hurricane Response: An Inside Look at the Mission
Drones are now a critical tool in disaster response - and as the US suffers a series of historic storms, drones are being deployed to help with search and rescue, road clearing, and recovery efforts. DRONELIFE is appreciative of Justin McCarthy and Matt Sloane for taking the time to provide this post from SkyfireAI as their team is sheltered in Florida ready to deploy for … [Read more...] about SkyfireAI is On the Ground for Hurricane Response: An Inside Look at the Mission
