New company builds on Swoop’s legacy with open platform strategy and plans for continued growth Kite Aerospace Pty Ltd (Kite Aero), a newly launched company in uncrewed aviation, has announced the successful acquisition of key assets from Swoop Aero. The deal includes the Kite drone and Swoop’s well-known drone operations software platform. The acquisition ensures continued … [Read more...] about Kite Aero Acquires Swoop Aero Assets, Aims to Expand Global Drone Logistics
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DRONELIFE Exclusive Op-Ed: Unlocking Africa’s Skies – Why Drones Need More Than Innovation to Bridge the Infrastructure Gap
DRONELIFE is honored to feature this op-ed from Oivier Defawe, Director at VillageReach, an organization pioneering the integration of drones into public health. DRONELIFE neither makes nor accepts payment for guest posts. All images credit Henry Sampangi Sanyulye, used with permission. Unlocking Africa’s Skies: Bridging the Infrastructure Gap with Drones By Olivier … [Read more...] about DRONELIFE Exclusive Op-Ed: Unlocking Africa’s Skies – Why Drones Need More Than Innovation to Bridge the Infrastructure Gap
NUAIR Expands BVLOS Airspace in Central New York, Doubling Operational Capacity
FAA Waiver Expands Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Operations Across 450 Square Miles The Northeast UAS Airspace Integration Research Alliance (NUAIR) has secured a Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), nearly doubling its operational airspace in Central New York. This expansion increases its coverage to 450 square miles, … [Read more...] about NUAIR Expands BVLOS Airspace in Central New York, Doubling Operational Capacity
DroneUp Receives FAA Part 135 Certification for Drone Delivery
Certification Enables Expanded BVLOS Operations in Dallas Fort Worth DroneUp has announced a major milestone in its drone delivery efforts. The company has secured a Part 135 air carrier certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This certification allows DroneUp to deliver third-party goods using drones Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS), even in populated … [Read more...] about DroneUp Receives FAA Part 135 Certification for Drone Delivery
Airbound Secures $1.7 Million Seed Funding to Drive Economical Drone Delivery Solutions
New funding from Lightspeed and gradCapital supports Airbound's mission to transform last-mile delivery through cost-effective, efficient drones. Drone technology startup Airbound has raised $1.7 million in a seed round led by venture capital firm Lightspeed, with additional backing from gradCapital. This funding will help Airbound further develop its innovative TRT delivery … [Read more...] about Airbound Secures $1.7 Million Seed Funding to Drive Economical Drone Delivery Solutions
