Advancements in Autonomous Drone Flight: Insights from NASA Researcher Jeffrey Homola by DRONELIFE Contributing Editor Paul Rossi At the AUVSI Xponential 2024, an event showcasing the latest innovations in unmanned systems, NASA's recent achievement of flying multiple drones autonomously beyond visual line of sight marks a pivotal advancement in drone technology. I had the … [Read more...] about NASA Advances Drone Autonomy: DRONELIFE Exclusive Interview with Researcher Jeffrey Homola
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Wingcopter and ITOCHU Advance Drone Delivery in Japan with New Certification Process
Advancing Drone Delivery: Wingcopter and ITOCHU Initiate Certification Process in Japan In a significant step toward expanding drone delivery services in Japan, Wingcopter, in collaboration with ITOCHU Corporation, has initiated the type certification process for its Wingcopter 198 delivery drone, according to a company press release. This milestone marks the first instance … [Read more...] about Wingcopter and ITOCHU Advance Drone Delivery in Japan with New Certification Process
Drone Express Joins AeroX to Elevate Drone Delivery Services in Winston-Salem, NC
Empowering the Skies: Drone Express and AeroX Forge a Future of Sustainable Drone Delivery In a significant move for the burgeoning drone delivery industry, Drone Express has officially become a member of AeroX, a North Carolina based aerospace association, as announced in a joint press release. Drone Express plans to expand drone delivery services in the region. AeroX, a … [Read more...] about Drone Express Joins AeroX to Elevate Drone Delivery Services in Winston-Salem, NC
uAvionix Secures FAA Contract to Enhance BVLOS Communications for UAS
Advancing Command and Control Systems Across Challenging Terrains in Collaboration with University of Alaska Fairbank In a significant move towards enhancing the commercial use of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) in the National Airspace System (NAS), uAvionix, known for its avionics solutions for both uncrewed and crewed aircraft, has been awarded a contract … [Read more...] about uAvionix Secures FAA Contract to Enhance BVLOS Communications for UAS
Iris Automation, uAvionix Partner for Low Altitude, Wide Area BVLOS: Integrating C2 and DAA
Iris Automation and uAvionix Partner for Low Altitude Wide Area BVLOS: Integrating Detect and Avoid (DAA) with Command and Control (C2) For BVLOS flights to scale, regulators must see a reliable solution for ensuring that drones don't run into drones or manned aircraft. Integrating ground-based detect and avoid technology with command and control could provide an easily … [Read more...] about Iris Automation, uAvionix Partner for Low Altitude, Wide Area BVLOS: Integrating C2 and DAA