The North Carolina Senate recently introduced Senate Bill 670, a piece of legislation that could significantly impact the use of drones by public safety agencies across the state. The bill prohibits state and local government entities from purchasing or acquiring small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) manufactured or assembled by "covered foreign entities," primarily targeting … [Read more...] about Proposed Senate Bill 670 in North Carolina has Implications for Public Safety Drone Programs
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The New IF 800 TOMCAT is Newest and Best of Inspired Flight’s Technology
The IF 800 TOMCAT is U.S. drone manufacturer Inspired Flight's latest offering, representing the newest and best technology of the Blue sUAS, NDAA-compliant platform. At the Drone Nerds ElevateUAV Summit in Miami today, DRONELIFE had the opportunity to meet Adam Bilmes, Co-Founder and Director of Business Development, about the U.S.-based manufacturer's new IF 800 … [Read more...] about The New IF 800 TOMCAT is Newest and Best of Inspired Flight’s Technology
Made in U.S. Zenith AeroTech Partners with VIRTEX on NDAA-Compliant Production, Ensuring Supply
VA-based Zenith AeroTech is ensuring that it's tethered heavy lift solutions meet National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) parameters and can be produced more quickly to meet growing demand. The company announces a partnership with VIRTEX Enterprises to develop Zenith AeroTech drones manufactured in the U.S. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Last month, Zenith … [Read more...] about Made in U.S. Zenith AeroTech Partners with VIRTEX on NDAA-Compliant Production, Ensuring Supply
Former NASA Rocket Scientist Designs a Drone: and it Looks Totally Different than a Conventional MultiRotor
Advance Aircraft Company's gasoline-electric hybrid multirotor for endurance drone operations stays aloft up to eight times longer than conventional multirotors. By DRONELIFE Staff Writer Jim Magill A fledgling drone manufacturing company, led by a former NASA aeronautical engineer, recently announced the launch of its first commercial product, a multirotor unmanned … [Read more...] about Former NASA Rocket Scientist Designs a Drone: and it Looks Totally Different than a Conventional MultiRotor
The American Security Drone Act: The Sequel
The American Security Drone Act: The Sequel The original American Security Drone Act (ADSA) proposal has had a significant impact on the drone industry, even though it was not passed. The ADSA has now been reintroduced, however - with some changes. Guest Contributor Dawn Zoldi, drone law expert and CEO of P3 Tech Consulting, gives us the deep dive into this version, … [Read more...] about The American Security Drone Act: The Sequel
