In this Op-Ed, Michael Robbins, President and CEO of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), offers an industry perspective on the recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report titled "Federal Lands: Effects of Interior's Policies on Foreign-Made Drones." This response comes in the wake of last week’s published statement from drone … [Read more...] about AUVSI Op-Ed: Ending Reliance on PRC Drones: Why the U.S. Must Act Now to Secure the Future of Domestic Drone Manufacturing
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Rotor Unveils Airtruck and Sprayhawk: Drones with Helicopter DNA
New Heavy-Lift UAVs Aim to Revolutionize Agricultural and Utility Operations with Extended Flight Times and Unmatched Payload Capacity by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magil A New Hampshire-based company is combining the durability, extended flight time and heavy-lifting capabilities of helicopter technology with the maneuverability and autonomous operation of unmanned … [Read more...] about Rotor Unveils Airtruck and Sprayhawk: Drones with Helicopter DNA
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
Live Flight Demonstrations: From the Field at Commercial UAV Expo
A Showcase of Cutting-Edge Drone Technology in Action Amidst a Stunning Desert Landscape by DRONELIFE Contributor Paul Rossi The early morning sun shines over the gathering, with a large screen displaying the live drone demonstrations for the attendees. This morning’s live flight demonstration at the Commercial UAV Expo hosted by Sundance Media Group was a … [Read more...] about Live Flight Demonstrations: From the Field at Commercial UAV Expo
Baldwin and Fruity Chutes Collaborate on Enhanced Drone Safety Solution
Partnership Aims to Support Drone Operators in Meeting BVLOS Safety Standards Baldwin Safety and Compliance and Fruity Chutes have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at enhancing safety solutions for the drone industry, with a specific focus on supporting operators as they prepare for the anticipated FAA rulemaking on flight beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). This … [Read more...] about Baldwin and Fruity Chutes Collaborate on Enhanced Drone Safety Solution
