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Breakthrough innovation offers longer flights and reliable performance in extreme climates As the U.S. government prioritizes supply chain resilience and reduces reliance on Chinese manufacturing, companies like BEI are contributing cutting-edge innovations to meet these goals. Founded in South Korea and now with offices in the United States, BEI is driving advancements that promise to… Read more: New Next-Generation Battery Technology Doubles Drone Flight Time

Don’t miss AgEagle Aerial on the Drone Radio Show, with host Randy Goers. Bill Irby, CEO of AgEagle, discusses the company’s evolution and technology, the expansion into military and public safety markets, a recent White House visit and the role of AI and innovation in the Drone Industry. Listen here: Drone Radio Show · Shaping… Read more: AgEagle Aerial CEO on the latest episode of the Drone Radio Show!

Flock Safety brings high-tech crimefighting to DFR By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill With two recent acquisitions, Flock Safety, an Atlanta-based company that produces high-tech crime-fighting tools for law enforcement agencies, recently signaled a big move into the drone security space. In October, Flock Safety bought Aerodome, a company specializing in drones as first responders… Read more: DRONELIFE Exclusive Interview: Flock Safety’s Vision for High-Tech Crimefighting with DFR

Pioneering Drone Technology for Southeast Asia Indonesia recently showcased its first-ever demonstration of multi-drone operations managed through an Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) platform. The event, held in South Jakarta on January 22–23, 2025, aimed to validate the use of UTM technology for safe and scalable drone operations. This initiative was part of the “Industrial Cooperation… Read more: Indonesia Hosts First Multi-Drone UTM Demonstration: A Milestone for Scalable Drone Operations

Permission Granted for Urban Drone Operations Over Boston Draganfly Inc. announced that it has received a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) waiver allowing its small unmanned aircraft (sUA) to operate over people and moving vehicles. This waiver permits operations in urban areas and represents a significant step in advancing drone use for public safety, infrastructure inspection,… Read more: Draganfly Secures FAA Waiver for Drone Flights Over People and Traffic

HeatSight Delivers Altitude-Based Cellular Coverage Mapping, Transforming BVLOS Connectivity and UAV Operations by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Israeli-based Elsight, a company focused on unmanned connectivity solutions, announced today the launch of HeatSight, a revolutionary signal strength mapping tool which provides reliable data on cellular coverage for more effective and safer UAV flight planning.… Read more: Elsight Launches HeatSight: Revolutionary Tool for Safer and Smarter UAV Flight Planning

Innovative Technology Set for Deployment at Jizerska 50 Ski Race T-Mobile Czech Republic and Primoco UAV SE have partnered to create a drone-based mobile signal booster, marking the first deployment of this technology in Europe. The collaboration aims to provide mobile signal coverage in areas where traditional ground-based infrastructure is unavailable or impractical. The system… Read more: Drones Bring Mobile Signal Boost to the EU: T-Mobile and Primoco UAV SE Team Up

Amazon suspends drone delivery in Texas, Arizona By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Amazon recently announced it was suspending its drone delivery services at its facilities in College Station, Texas and Tolleson, Arizona until further notice. The company, which in 2020 received its FAA Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate — authorizing it as an airline… Read more: Amazon Halts Drone Deliveries in Texas and Arizona: Temporary Pause

Approval Could Transform the Security Industry with Cost Savings and Improved Safety The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has granted Heliguy approval to conduct beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone flights using a drone-in-a-box (DIAB) system. This milestone could significantly impact the security industry by enabling remote drone operations to replace traditional on-site security… Read more: UK Watchdog Approves BVLOS Drone Flights for Security Operations: Gamechanger

City embraces innovation in launching DFR program By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Armed with recent approval to conduct drone missions beyond the visual line of sight, the Redmond, Washington Police Department is working to launch its drones as first responders (DFR) program to new heights to protect public safety. Last November, the FAA granted… Read more: Redmond, WA Police Take Innovation to New Heights with Drone First Responder Program

Strategic collaboration aims to deliver certified hardware and software for advanced drone operations Argentech Solutions has announced a strategic partnership with S-PLANE, a company known for autonomous aviation and avionics systems. This collaboration will merge Argentech’s operational expertise with S-PLANE’s advanced technologies, offering innovative solutions for drone operations, including advanced ISR (intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance)… Read more: Argentech Solutions and S-PLANE Partner to Advance Drone Assurance and Autonomous Capabilities

The latest update tackles big data challenges with optimized workflows and multi-platform integration, delivering powerful solutions for commercial and military applications. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Quebec-based software developer SimActive Inc. recently announced the release of the new Correlator3D™ Version 10.3, updating their popular mapping solution to better tackle large-scale projects. This latest… Read more: SimActive’s Correlator3D™ 10.3: Revolutionizing Large-Scale Mapping with Enhanced Speed and Flexibility

Drone America and UAS Center at SBD Collaborate on Advanced Safety Tools Drone America has announced a partnership with the UAS Center at SBD, focusing on wildfire prevention and mitigation. The collaboration combines advanced drone technology with regional expertise to create innovative tools that enhance community safety and emergency response. “By combining Drone America’s expertise… Read more: Drone Technology Supports Wildfire Prevention and Response

Advanced Drone Detection Technology Protects Players, Fans, and Sponsors at the PGA TOUR Event at Torrey Pines by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb San Diego-based SkySafe, a drone detection and airspace security software developer, recently announced it has renewed its partnership with the Farmers Insurance Open for the third consecutive year. The partnership ensures… Read more: SkySafe Partners with Farmers Insurance Open for Third Year to Ensure Airspace Security

U.S.-based company ready to challenge China’s drone motor dominance By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Edit: A previous version of this story incorrectly spelled the company name as “Orsani.”  The correct company name is “Oransi.” A U.S.-based electric-motor manufacturer is hoping to become a major supplier to American drone manufacturing companies, by offering a product… Read more: Oransi Inc.: The U.S. Company Poised to Take on China’s Drone Motor Industry

Updated Guidelines Aim to Enhance Safety, Innovation, and Growth in Crewed and Uncrewed Aviation The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a new initiative to modernize spectrum rules for advanced air mobility systems, a sector that combines crewed and uncrewed aircraft for efficient transportation of people and cargo. The FCC’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM),… Read more: FCC Proposes New Spectrum Rules to Advance Air Mobility Technologies

Innovative car and solar chargers join the DJI Power Series, offering solutions for RVs, vehicles, and emergency backup systems. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb DJI has continued their expansion into non-drone related industries with their new super-fast chargers for their existing battery bank systems, expanding the ever-growing DJI Power ecosystem. Both the new… Read more: DJI Expands Beyond Drones with New Super-Fast Chargers for Power Storage Systems

A New Chapter for Autonomous Middle-Mile Logistics Windracers has unveiled its latest self-flying cargo aircraft, the ULTRA MK2, at a launch event in London. Designed to enhance middle-mile logistics, the ULTRA MK2 offers double the power output, a 50% increase in payload capacity, and a significant reduction in fuel costs compared to its predecessor. “The… Read more: Windracers Introduces ULTRA MK2 Cargo UAV: More Power, Payload, and Efficiency

Coaxial Innovation from Massachusetts Massachusetts-based Ascent AeroSystems offers something unique in the crowded drone market. During a recent visit to their headquarters, DRONELIFE explored what sets this promising U.S. manufacturer apart. Their innovation lies in a coaxial drone design—a sleek cylindrical form powered by counter-rotating rotors. It’s a departure from the typical quadcopter, offering advantages in performance,… Read more: Inside Ascent AeroSystems: A Revolutionary Approach to Drones

New Technology Aims to Enhance Emergency Response Times The Hempstead Police Department announced plans to deploy a new Drone-as-First-Responder (DFR) system later this year. This initiative, powered by the Flock Aerodome DFR system from Flock Safety, will mark the first such deployment in New York State. Faster and Safer Emergency Responses The Flock Aerodome DFR… Read more: Hempstead Police Department Introduces Drone-As-First-Responder System from Flock Safety