Acquisition supports healthcare, logistics, and infrastructure inspection across rural and remote region Skyports Expands Global Footprint with Australian Entry Skyports Drone Services, a global leader in drone delivery and inspection, has announced the acquisition of Redbird Aero, a top large cargo drone operator in Australia. This move marks Skyports’ official entry into … [Read more...] about Skyports Drone Services Acquires Redbird Aero, Launches Operations in Australia
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FAA Signals Momentum for BVLOS Rulemaking: What It Means for Commercial Drone Applications
News and Commentary. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s recent comments have reignited hopes for long-awaited regulations enabling Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations. During a March 14 visit to Amazon’s Prime Air facility in Seattle, Duffy emphasized the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) intent to propose rules expanding drone use for deliveries … [Read more...] about FAA Signals Momentum for BVLOS Rulemaking: What It Means for Commercial Drone Applications
MassDOT Aeronautics Completes Successful Drone Medical Delivery Demonstrations
Tests Highlight Potential for Home-Based Healthcare and Emergency Response The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Aeronautics Division has announced the successful completion of three drone medical delivery demonstrations. The tests, conducted between August and October 2024, evaluated the potential for drones to transport small packages for healthcare … [Read more...] about MassDOT Aeronautics Completes Successful Drone Medical Delivery Demonstrations
Wingcopter Expands into Long-Range LiDAR Surveying
New Application Enables Efficient Infrastructure and Terrain Mapping Wingcopter has announced an expansion of its offerings to include long-range beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) LiDAR surveying solutions. The Wingcopter 198, the company’s flagship drone, will be equipped with advanced laser scanning and camera systems to enable rapid, high-quality data … [Read more...] about Wingcopter Expands into Long-Range LiDAR Surveying
Draganfly Secures FAA Waiver for Drone Flights Over People and Traffic
Permission Granted for Urban Drone Operations Over Boston Draganfly Inc. announced that it has received a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) waiver allowing its small unmanned aircraft (sUA) to operate over people and moving vehicles. This waiver permits operations in urban areas and represents a significant step in advancing drone use for public safety, infrastructure … [Read more...] about Draganfly Secures FAA Waiver for Drone Flights Over People and Traffic
