In a big step forward for cargo drone delivery, CA-based Volansi has received flight approvals to operate beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) in Senegal. Africa has long been a leader in drone delivery applications, starting with Zipline's widescale medical delivery operation in Rwanda. This latest announcement, however, is different - and represents a significant step in … [Read more...] about BVLOS Cargo Drone Delivery Approved in Senegal: Could the Concept of “Sky Lanes” Work Anywhere?
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Iris Automation Launches Canadian Drone BVLOS Program
Drone startup Iris Automation this week launched the Canada Pathfinder Program, an all-in-one solution to streamline the complex steps required to achieve Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) flight approvals and experience. Company officials say the program will address challenges organizations face in advancing commercial drone services for long distance and remotely … [Read more...] about Iris Automation Launches Canadian Drone BVLOS Program
American Robotics Snags First-ever FAA Approval to Fly Automated BVLOS Drones
Commercial drone provider American Robotics this week flew into rarified skies, becoming the first company approved by the FAA to operate automated drones without human operators on-site. The authorization allows American Robotics to deploy its Scout drone system with acoustic Detect-and-Avoid (DAA) technology that enables drones to maintain a safe distance from other … [Read more...] about American Robotics Snags First-ever FAA Approval to Fly Automated BVLOS Drones
Latest Elsight Funding Round: $8.3 Million for Product Development, Market Expansion
The latest Elsight funding round of $8.3M will fund product development and market growth, says CEO Yoav Amitai. DRONELIFE wrote about Elsight's Halo product earlier this year: the company's flagship connectivity solution. Elsight’s powerful bi-directional algorithm splits any kind of data (video, audio, telemetry and more) into encrypted packets, using secure VPN … [Read more...] about Latest Elsight Funding Round: $8.3 Million for Product Development, Market Expansion
North Dakota Has Invested Millions in Building Out Drone Infrastructure. Vantis is the Payoff.
The North Dakota drone industry just got a big advantage with Vantis, the nation’s first statewide UAS beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) network. "With Vantis’ unique statewide ecosystem supporting UAS, North Dakota is primed to become the nation’s epicenter of commercial UAS activity," says a press release. “North Dakota has a rich aviation history, and Vantis is a catalyst … [Read more...] about North Dakota Has Invested Millions in Building Out Drone Infrastructure. Vantis is the Payoff.
