UNOS and NASA launch a joint study to examine how UAV flights affect organ viability and how drones could improve transplant logistics nationwide. The United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) and NASA have announced a new research partnership. The two organizations signed the agreement at UNOS' Richmond, Virginia headquarters. The study examines how drone technology could make … [Read more...] about UNOS and NASA Partner to Study Drone Organ Transport
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Arrive AI Patents Shared Drone Delivery Endpoint With Tenth U.S. Patent
Arrive AI (NASDAQ: ARAI) has secured its tenth U.S. patent, strengthening its intellectual property portfolio for autonomous drone delivery infrastructure. Patent No. 12,591,840 covers shared-use secure delivery endpoints that support drones, ground robots, and human couriers. Shared Endpoints for Autonomous Drone Delivery The new patent covers multi-user functionality for … [Read more...] about Arrive AI Patents Shared Drone Delivery Endpoint With Tenth U.S. Patent
Blue Innovation Deploys Drones for Nighttime Wildfire Imaging in Japan
This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. Blue Innovation Co., Ltd. deployed drones for nighttime aerial imaging during a forest fire on Mount Ogi in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. The company responded to a dispatch request from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Eastern Army, relayed … [Read more...] about Blue Innovation Deploys Drones for Nighttime Wildfire Imaging in Japan
Kansas City Police Move Forward With DJI For DFR Program Expansion
By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill The Kansas City, Missouri Police Department has continued to expand its current drones as first responders (DFR) program, despite concerns that its use of drones and equipment made by Chinese company DJI could raise security issues. In January Chief Stacey Graves Police created a specialized DFR unit, with four officers who are … [Read more...] about Kansas City Police Move Forward With DJI For DFR Program Expansion
Galaxy 1 and Viasat Partner to Scale UAV Satellite Connectivity for BVLOS Operations
Galaxy 1 Communications has announced a partnership with Viasat to expand delivery of Velaris, Viasat's dedicated satellite communications service for UAVs and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) aircraft. The collaboration centers on Galaxy 1's Distribution Partner-as-a-Service (DPaaS) model, which adds a managed operational layer to Viasat's existing UAV satellite connectivity … [Read more...] about Galaxy 1 and Viasat Partner to Scale UAV Satellite Connectivity for BVLOS Operations
