Cyberhawk, a global leader in drone-based inspection services, has been granted a nationwide Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waiver by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This landmark authorization allows Cyberhawk to operate drones beyond visual line of sight without…
A groundbreaking trial in the UK has demonstrated that drones can safely transport urgent blood stocks between hospitals, potentially revolutionizing medical logistics. According to BBC News, researchers from NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) conducted a test sending blood packs between…
The drone industry is at a crossroads as small and mid-size manufacturers grapple with the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Standard Remote ID (SRID) regulations. A comprehensive report from the Drone Advisory Council sheds light on the significant challenges these companies…
A team of firefighters, scientists, and engineers in the UK is developing technology that could revolutionize wildfire detection and suppression using swarms of autonomous drones. According to a BBC report, the project aims to deploy up to 30 large twin-engine…
In a significant leap forward for rural policing, the Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Office in Wisconsin has successfully integrated unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) into their operations, drastically improving their response capabilities and officer safety. According to a report by Government Technology,…
A Vancouver-based film company and its drone operator have been hit with a $30,000 fine for illegally flying a drone too close to a pod of killer whales off Vancouver Island. This marks the first time in Canada that a…
Flytrex, a pioneer in drone delivery services, has reached a significant milestone by completing 100,000 on-demand deliveries in North Carolina and Texas. This achievement reportedly marks the highest number of airborne food deliveries in the United States, showcasing the growing…
In a groundbreaking initiative, drones are set to become first responders in cardiac emergencies, potentially saving lives by delivering automated external defibrillators (AEDs) faster than traditional emergency services. This innovative approach is being tested in several locations across the United…
Ukrainian forces have received a significant boost in their military capabilities with the delivery of a large batch of FPV and DJI drones, all-terrain vehicles, and electronic warfare systems. This aid, facilitated by former president Petro Poroshenko, is aimed at…
Wingtra AG, a Swiss drone manufacturer specializing in vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) solutions, has raised €23 million in a Series B1 funding round. The investment was led by RKKVC, a Polish-rooted family office, with participation from several other investors…
A2Z Drone Delivery, Inc. has unveiled a game-changing autonomous drone dock system that promises to reshape the landscape of commercial drone services. The A2Z AirDock, alongside a specialized UAV, allows drones to hop between docks for recharging and package delivery,…
The U.S. Defense Department has developed a grand strategy to protect Taiwan from a potential Chinese military offensive, centered around flooding the area with thousands of drones. This plan, described as creating an “unmanned hellscape,” aims to delay a Chinese…