The Commercial Drone Alliance, an independent non-profit organization that brings together industry leaders to advance commercial drone operations, recently hosted a BVLOS Stakeholder Summit in Washington, DC. The closed-door session on September 8 offered an opportunity for drone manufacturers, utilities, public safety representatives, and other stakeholders to exchange views … [Read more...] about Commercial Drone Alliance BVLOS Summit Highlights Key Issues for Part 108 Rulemaking
drone autonomy
Teledyne FLIR OEM Introduces Boson+ IQ Thermal Imaging Development Kit at DSEI UK 2025
New kit combines hardware and software to accelerate AI integration for defense, security, and industrial applications Teledyne FLIR OEM has launched the Boson®+ IQ Development Kit, a new solution designed to speed up the integration of thermal imaging and artificial intelligence (AI) at the edge. The announcement was made ahead of DSEI UK 2025, one of the world’s leading … [Read more...] about Teledyne FLIR OEM Introduces Boson+ IQ Thermal Imaging Development Kit at DSEI UK 2025
Overcoming Connectivity Challenges in Urban Drone as First Responder Programs
At the Drone Thought Leadership Summit, hosted by the University of Virginia’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies Center for Public Safety and Justice in collaboration with DRONERESPONDERS, public safety leaders talked about how Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs are changing the way agencies respond to emergencies. One issue that is paramount in urban … [Read more...] about Overcoming Connectivity Challenges in Urban Drone as First Responder Programs
Matt Sloane Read the Entire FAA Part 108 NPRM So You Don’t Have To—Here’s What Actually Matters
DRONELIFE is pleased to present this guest post by Matt Sloane, co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of SkyfireAI. As a prominent figure in the drone industry, Matt brings a wealth of expertise and firsthand experience to the table. Matt's done the deep dive on the BVLOS NPRM: here's his summary of what's most important for drone operators and businesses to know. DRONELIFE … [Read more...] about Matt Sloane Read the Entire FAA Part 108 NPRM So You Don’t Have To—Here’s What Actually Matters
Destinus Acquires Daedalean to Advance AI Flight Systems
Acquisition strengthens Destinus’ position in defense and civil drone markets amid rising investment in AI-powered autonomy Destinus to Acquire AI Leader Daedalean for $225 Million Destinus Group BV, a European developer of flight systems, has announced a binding agreement to acquire Zurich-based Daedalean AG for CHF 180 million (approximately USD 225 million). … [Read more...] about Destinus Acquires Daedalean to Advance AI Flight Systems
