DRONELIFE is please to publish this op-ed from Tom Walker, CEO of drone services provider DroneUp. DRONELIFE neither accepts nor makes payment for guest posts. America’s Airspace Crisis—Why We Need a National Drone Strategy NOW By Tom Walker, founder and CEO of DroneUp The U.S. Is Flying Blind Into the Drone Era Let’s cut to the chase: The United States is not … [Read more...] about America Is Flying Blind: Why We Need a National Drone Strategy Now
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Unifly Demonstrates Blockchain-Backed UTM for Port Surveillance in Certiflight Project
Successful Validation at Port of Antwerp-Bruges Showcases Advanced Airspace Safety Solutions Unifly, a UAS Traffic Management (UTM) technology company and part of Terra Drone Corporation (terra-drone.net), has successfully completed a port surveillance demonstration as part of the Certiflight project. Conducted at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges (PoAB), one of Europe’s largest and … [Read more...] about Unifly Demonstrates Blockchain-Backed UTM for Port Surveillance in Certiflight Project
Indonesia Hosts First Multi-Drone UTM Demonstration: A Milestone for Scalable Drone Operations
Pioneering Drone Technology for Southeast Asia Indonesia recently showcased its first-ever demonstration of multi-drone operations managed through an Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) platform. The event, held in South Jakarta on January 22–23, 2025, aimed to validate the use of UTM technology for safe and scalable drone operations. This initiative was part of the "Industrial … [Read more...] about Indonesia Hosts First Multi-Drone UTM Demonstration: A Milestone for Scalable Drone Operations
State of Drones in 2024 and Beyond on this episode of Weekly Wings!
In the final episode of 2024, Paul Rossi and Terry Neff dive into a packed lineup of drone industry insights and future projections. Starting with a wave of mysterious drone sightings along the East Coast, we analyze public perceptions and regulatory challenges. The hosts also explore the emerging role of laser communication in drone systems, which promises to … [Read more...] about State of Drones in 2024 and Beyond on this episode of Weekly Wings!
Brazilian Drone Industry Takes Flight: BIRDS’ VEGA UTM Selected for National Airspace Modernization Project
Brazil’s DECEA Selects VEGA UTM for Nationwide Drone Traffic Management, Paving the Way for Advanced Airspace Integration in Forestry, Agriculture, and Mining by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Brazil-based Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) developer and High Lander subsidiary BIRDS recently announced that their VEGA UTM product had been selected by the Brazilian air … [Read more...] about Brazilian Drone Industry Takes Flight: BIRDS’ VEGA UTM Selected for National Airspace Modernization Project
