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National Grid Unleashes Autonomous Drones to Inspect Power Lines
National Grid has launched a centralized, autonomous aerial inspection system for its electricity infrastructure across England and Wales.
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FAA
New FAA Drone Rules – BVLOS and Part 108 Explained
Proposal to fly a drone beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS, Part 108) is out, and it's 650 pages long, written by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
North Dakota
North Dakota’s Drone Delivery Breakthrough: Medical Supplies Soar 80 Miles in 35 Minutes
drone delivery that’s rewriting rural healthcare! In a landmark trial, a Supervolo drone zipped medical supplies 80 miles from Williston to Watford City
Belgium
Skyports Drones Fly Medical Supplies Across Belgium, Piloted from the UK: A Game-Changer for Healthcare
Skyports Drone Services and AZ Turnhout are testing in Kempen, Belgium, and it’s got DroneXL’s drone fans buzzing with excitement. This trial isn’t
White House
FAA’s Bold BVLOS Proposal: End Waivers, Ignite U.S. Drone Innovation Boom
Hey drone enthusiasts, what if regulations finally caught up to your tech? Enter the FAA’s BVLOS bombshell, promising economic wins and global edge—details inside. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new rule for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations, aiming to normalize these flights and unlock economic benefits in sectors…
DJI
DEXA Secures Nationwide BVLOS, DroneDeploy’s Progress Al, Drone Pilot Finds Missing Girl
We have three stories for you this week. First, DEXA secures a nationwide BVLOS waiver for drone deliveries. DroneDeploy launches Progress AI, and a drone pilot finds a missing girl in Wisconsin. Let’s get to it. First of all, let me acknowledge the fact that I am not Greg. It’s Ben. Greg and the team…
FAA
Embry-Riddle Study Uncovers Drones Breaching FAA’s 400-Foot Limit, Heightening Mid-Air Collision Risks
Researchers at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University have uncovered patterns in drone operations that challenge safety norms, with many small uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) flying above the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) established 400-foot ceiling. This nationwide analysis highlights growing drone usage and identifies “hot spots” where encounters with manned aircraft could escalate. The
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DEXA Secures FAA Nationwide BVLOS Waiver for Scalable Drone Deliveries
U.S. drone delivery company DEXA has achieved a major regulatory milestone by obtaining a national Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration, enabling autonomous operations without visual observers across the country. This approval positions DEXA alongside industry leaders like Amazon Prime Air, Wing, and Zipline in advancing commercial drone logistics.…
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