By DroneLife Features Editor Jim Magill Palladyne AI, an artificial intelligence and machine-learning software company, which recently launched a defense arm to develop AI-enabled drone systems for use in warfare, is committed to keeping humans in the loop regarding combat decisions, according to the company’s leader. “With our AI platforms, humans are able to supervise, … [Read more...] about Palladyne AI’s Defense Technology Keeps Humans in the Loop
First Responders
ideaForge and C-DAC Partner to Integrate Drone-as-a-Service Platform with India’s Emergency Response System
ideaForge Technology Limited has announced a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) to integrate drone technology into India's nationwide emergency response infrastructure. The partnership combines ideaForge's FLYGHT platform—a Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS) offering—with C-DAC's Emergency Response Support System … [Read more...] about ideaForge and C-DAC Partner to Integrate Drone-as-a-Service Platform with India’s Emergency Response System
Nearly Half of First Responders Expect Daily Drone Use Within Five Years
Verizon Frontline Survey Highlights Growth in Drone Use Among First Responders A new survey from Verizon’s Frontline program indicates that public safety agencies are preparing for a major shift in technology adoption. The 2025 Verizon Frontline Public Safety Communications Survey shows that nearly half of first responders expect to use drones and robotics on a daily basis … [Read more...] about Nearly Half of First Responders Expect Daily Drone Use Within Five Years
DJI’s Comments on the BVLOS NPRM: “Let’s Make Sure it Works for Everyone”
DJI Warns BVLOS NPRM Could Exclude Its Platforms — With Big Implications for Users DJI’s Viewpoints: Support for BVLOS, but Exclusion Concerns In a recent Viewpoints blog post, DJI welcomed the FAA’s proposed Part 108 regulation for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations, calling it an important step toward enabling scalable drone operations. But the company warned … [Read more...] about DJI’s Comments on the BVLOS NPRM: “Let’s Make Sure it Works for Everyone”
The Security of the National Airspace and the Future of AAM Require Increased Airspace Awareness
At DRONELIFE, we are proud of our partnership with DRONERESPONDERS, an international public safety drone community. Here, we are please to present this guest post by Charles Werner, Director of DRONERESPONDERS, on the need to equip first responders with counter drone technology, training, and authority. DRONELIFE neither accepts nor makes payments for guest posts. Empowering … [Read more...] about The Security of the National Airspace and the Future of AAM Require Increased Airspace Awareness
