Recent Funding Rounds Highlight Growing Investor Interest in Defense-Oriented Drone Technologies The drone industry is experiencing a significant shift in funding priorities, with military and defense applications attracting substantial investments. Announced today, Israel's SpearUAV successful funding round, led by Deep Insight venture fund, comes at a time when the … [Read more...] about Drone Industry Funding Shifts: Military Applications Take Center Stage
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FAA Signals Momentum for BVLOS Rulemaking: What It Means for Commercial Drone Applications
News and Commentary. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s recent comments have reignited hopes for long-awaited regulations enabling Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations. During a March 14 visit to Amazon’s Prime Air facility in Seattle, Duffy emphasized the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) intent to propose rules expanding drone use for deliveries … [Read more...] about FAA Signals Momentum for BVLOS Rulemaking: What It Means for Commercial Drone Applications
University of North Dakota and GrandSKY Collaborate on NASA-Funded UAS Weather Forecasting Project
Project Enhances UAS Capabilities for Safer Airspace Integration The University of North Dakota (UND) is partnering with GrandSKY on a NASA-funded project to enhance Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) forecasting. By integrating data collected from "Meteodrone," the project aims to develop a high-accuracy weather forecasting system. The initiative will improve flight planning and … [Read more...] about University of North Dakota and GrandSKY Collaborate on NASA-Funded UAS Weather Forecasting Project
Wingtra Unveils MAP61: The Game-Changing Mapping Payload Redefining Survey Efficiency
New Payload Slashes Time and Boosts Efficiency for Complex Survey Projects by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb At InterGeo this week, Switzerland-based drone manufacturer Wingtra recently announced their new MAP61 mapping payload, which they describe as “the most efficient mapping sensor on the market”. Able to capture up to 1,140 acres in a single flight, the MAP61 is … [Read more...] about Wingtra Unveils MAP61: The Game-Changing Mapping Payload Redefining Survey Efficiency
Accelerating Commercial Viability and Market Demand: A Panel Discussion at Commercial UAV Expo
At the Commercial UAV Expo, industry leaders gathered to discuss how the drone industry can accelerate its growth and achieve commercial viability. Moderated by Gretchen West, co-founder of the Commercial Drone Alliance, the panel featured insights from Eric Brock, CEO of Ondas Holdings, Jon Damush, CEO of uAvionix, and Eric Mintz, Director of Infrastructure Mobility at … [Read more...] about Accelerating Commercial Viability and Market Demand: A Panel Discussion at Commercial UAV Expo