Acquisition supports healthcare, logistics, and infrastructure inspection across rural and remote region Skyports Expands Global Footprint with Australian Entry Skyports Drone Services, a global leader in drone delivery and inspection, has announced the acquisition of Redbird Aero, a top large cargo drone operator in Australia. This move marks Skyports’ official entry into … [Read more...] about Skyports Drone Services Acquires Redbird Aero, Launches Operations in Australia
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FAA Discusses Advances in Drone Regulations at Georgia Public Safety Drone Summit
Key Developments in Remote ID, BVLOS Flight, and Special Use Airspace The Georgia Public Safety Drone Summit, held today at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, showcased significant advancements in drone regulations by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The sold-out event, sponsored by DRONERESPONDERS, brought together first responders, government officials, and law … [Read more...] about FAA Discusses Advances in Drone Regulations at Georgia Public Safety Drone Summit
Sky’s the Limit: Walmart’s Ambitious Drone Expansion with Wing and Zipline Set to Transform Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex Delivery Landscape
Walmart to expand drone delivery to 75% of homes in DFW area By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Walmart, which currently delivers products via unmanned aerial vehicles from several Texas locations, plans to expand its drone operation to cover three-quarters of the Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex area by the end of the year. On January 9, the retail giant announced … [Read more...] about Sky’s the Limit: Walmart’s Ambitious Drone Expansion with Wing and Zipline Set to Transform Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex Delivery Landscape
Will Senate Finally Pass FAA Reauthorization?
Urgent Call for Senate to Pass FAA Reauthorization As the Senate reconvenes January 8, 2024 after the holiday break, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), the Ranking Member of the Aviation Subcommittee, is urging his colleagues to swiftly pass the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill. The House has already passed its version of the bill, the Securing Growth … [Read more...] about Will Senate Finally Pass FAA Reauthorization?
MatrixSpace, INVOLI Co-Lead in Publishing the First ASTM SDSP Standard
ASTM SDSP Standard: Expanding the UTM Ecosystem In a significant step towards managing the growing volume of metrics for low-altitude, autonomous flight, MatrixSpace and INVOLI have jointly led the publication of the first F3623-23 Standard Specification for Surveillance Supplementary Data Service Provider (SDSP) by ASTM International. SDSPs play a crucial role in … [Read more...] about MatrixSpace, INVOLI Co-Lead in Publishing the First ASTM SDSP Standard
