Drones and AI combine to create predictive wind models for improved renewable energy solutions. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb While scientists have struggled to accurately predict wind conditions, a Japanese company is working on what might be the secret to understanding atmospheric patterns, and it uses drones. The US Patent and Trade Office recently received an … [Read more...] about Mitsubishi Electric Develops UAV-Based Wind Detection System for Optimized Wind Farm Placement
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Drone Missions After Hurricane Helene: Sentaero Pilots Deliver Vital Data for Disaster Recovery
At DRONELIFE, we are honored to be part of the community of drone professionals - a community that invariably rises to the occasion and gets out in the field to help in disaster response. Here, we are please to present this guest post by Adam Zirkelbach, Marketing Director for Censys Technologies, on their team's work after Hurricane Helene. Censys Technologies is a … [Read more...] about Drone Missions After Hurricane Helene: Sentaero Pilots Deliver Vital Data for Disaster Recovery
ISR, Mechazilla and Those Mysterious Drone Sightings: on the Weekly Wings Drone Podcast!
In this week’s episode of the Weekly Wings drone podcast, hosts Paul Rossi, Samuel Stansberry and Terry Neff unpack some of the most significant developments in drone technology, military applications, and regulatory responses. The episode begins with a captivating discussion on the drone footage capturing the moments after the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) military … [Read more...] about ISR, Mechazilla and Those Mysterious Drone Sightings: on the Weekly Wings Drone Podcast!
Campbell Police Department Secures 24/7 Waiver for Drone as First Responder Program
FAA approval allows day and night BVLOS drone operations without a visual observer The Campbell Police Department in California has taken a major step forward in enhancing public safety through its Drone as First Responder (DFR) program. The department recently received a groundbreaking waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), allowing beyond visual line of sight … [Read more...] about Campbell Police Department Secures 24/7 Waiver for Drone as First Responder Program
DJI Sues Pentagon Over Chinese Military Listing: Ongoing Tensions Impact Drone Industry
China-based drone maker DJI challenges the U.S. Defense Department's designation amid rising geopolitical concerns. Following closely upon a report outlining a customs issue affecting imports, DJI has filed suit against the U.S. DoD. According to an article published on Reuters, DJI, the world’s largest drone manufacturer, filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of … [Read more...] about DJI Sues Pentagon Over Chinese Military Listing: Ongoing Tensions Impact Drone Industry
