U.S.-built platform earns top Blue UAS designation for secure, mission-ready operations Hydrogen-Powered Z1 Earns Blue UAS Select Status Heven AeroTech has announced that its Z1 hydrogen-powered unmanned aircraft system has been added to the Defense Innovation Unit’s (DIU) Blue UAS Cleared List with the highest available designation: Blue UAS Select. According to the … [Read more...] about Hydrogen-Powered Heven AeroTech Z1 Joins DIU Blue UAS Select List
Hydrogen-Powered Heven AeroTech Z1 Joins DIU Blue UAS Select List
Building a Decentralized Drone Imagery Network: Spexi on the Drone Radio Show!
The Drone Radio Show is Back! In this episode: Bill Lakeland, CEO of Spexi, talks about the company's network of drone pilots and the efforts to provide high-resolution imagery of urban areas. Listen here: Bill Lakeland is CEO of Spexi, the world’s largest decentralized drone imagery network. Spexi provides a scalable, sustainable, and cost-efficient alternative to … [Read more...] about Building a Decentralized Drone Imagery Network: Spexi on the Drone Radio Show!
Rift Raises €4.6M to Build European Network for On-Demand Aerial Intelligence
French startup plans real-time drone surveillance layer for borders and critical infrastructure Rift, a Paris-based deep-tech startup, has raised €4.6 million to build what it calls a global network for on-demand, real-time aerial intelligence. The seed round is led by U.S. firm AlleyCorp, with participation from OVNI Capital in France. The company plans to use the funding to … [Read more...] about Rift Raises €4.6M to Build European Network for On-Demand Aerial Intelligence
Generative AI + Autonomy: The Next Leap for Industrial Drone Programs
Generative AI-run systems point to the future of drone applications By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Recent advances in the development of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and pending new regulations regarding UAV operations are likely to pave the way for widespread industrial adoption of fully autonomous drones, according to a speaker at the Energy … [Read more...] about Generative AI + Autonomy: The Next Leap for Industrial Drone Programs
Abu Dhabi Airports Picks BETA for eVTOL Charge Network
Abu Dhabi Airports has selected U.S.-based BETA Technologies to equip the Emirates’ first network of eVTOL charging infrastructure, advancing Emirati air mobility with proven, certified ground support at scale. BETA’s Charge Cube and Battery Thermal Management System will initially be installed at Al Bateen Executive Airport, with expansion to Zayed International Airport as Abu … [Read more...] about Abu Dhabi Airports Picks BETA for eVTOL Charge Network
