Benjamin van der Hilst to Focus on Expanding Drone Technology and Nationwide Networks Avy, a company known for its aerial drone networks designed for emergency services, has named Benjamin van der Hilst as its new CEO. Van der Hilst assumes the role following the leadership of Avy founder Patrique Zaman, who will continue as a board member. Van der Hilst’s appointment signals … [Read more...] about Avy Appoints New CEO to Advance Emergency Drone Networks
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Upcoming Public Safety Drone Review: The Year in Drones – Top Stories and Issues of 2024
Join us on Tuesday, December 3, at 3:00 PM EST for the latest episode of the Public Safety Drone Review. This special year-end episode will reflect on the top stories and key issues that shaped the public safety drone landscape in 2024. Hosted by Tim Martin, Miriam McNabb, and Charles Werner, this discussion will highlight the trends, challenges, and milestones that defined the … [Read more...] about Upcoming Public Safety Drone Review: The Year in Drones – Top Stories and Issues of 2024
Israeli eVTOL Maker Sues DJI for Alleged Patent Infringement
Urban Aeronautics Alleges DJI's High-End Drones Violate Emergency Landing Technology Patent by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Urban Aeronautics, an electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing vehicle manufacturer, is suing DJI, claiming the China-based drone giant improperly copied the Israel-based EVTOL company’s technology for safely bringing down a multi-rotor aircraft … [Read more...] about Israeli eVTOL Maker Sues DJI for Alleged Patent Infringement
Teledyne FLIR Selected for Red Cat’s Black Widow™: US Army SRR Program
Thermal imaging and AI software integrated into Red Cat’s Black Widow drone Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies, has been chosen by Red Cat Holdings, Inc., to provide thermal imaging and Artificial Intelligence (AI) embedded software for the Black Widow™ small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS). This selection comes as Red Cat secures the U.S. Army’s Short Range … [Read more...] about Teledyne FLIR Selected for Red Cat’s Black Widow™: US Army SRR Program
The Aerial Drone Competition Inspires Thousands of Students Nationwide
Hands-On Learning Prepares Future Innovators in Aerospace, Technology, and Robotics The 2024-2025 season of the Aerial Drone Competition has officially launched, engaging thousands of middle and high school students across the United States. Organized by the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation (RECF), the program encourages hands-on, team-based learning through … [Read more...] about The Aerial Drone Competition Inspires Thousands of Students Nationwide
