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BVLOS: Discover the latest in Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations. Stay updated on regulations and advancements in BVLOS technology.
AATI Claims Groundbreaking FAA Approval for Heavy-Duty Drone Operations
American Aerospace Technologies Inc. (AATI) has reportedly made history with a significant FAA approval. Their AiRanger drone, weighing over 55 pounds and flying above 400 feet, received the first-ever exemption for commercial beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations. A…
Echodyne EchoFlight Radar: Revolutionizing BVLOS Flight with AiRanger
Echodyne’s radar technology powers the first FAA-approved commercial BVLOS unmanned aircraft for critical infrastructure surveillance. Echodyne has announced that its EchoFlight radar is now integrated into American Aerospace Technologies, Inc.’s (AATI) AiRanger aircraft. This integration has helped AiRanger secure a…
Walmart’s Drone Delivery Takes Off in Dallas
Walmart’s drone delivery service is expanding in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, aiming to make drone-based delivery a norm for thousands of households. By partnering with Wing and Zipline, the retail giant is setting the stage for a new era of…
Drone Express Takes a Crucial Leap Towards Unmanned Delivery with FAA Application Acceptance
FAA Steps In: A Giant Leap Forward, But Miles to Go The reported acceptance of Drone Express’s Part 135 application by the FAA marks a significant milestone for the company, a provider of autonomous delivery solutions. This recent development puts…
How Elsight’s Halo Empowers Lockheed Martin’s Indago 4 Quadcopter
A Strategic Leap in Drone Technology In a remarkable advancement in drone capabilities, the Halo connectivity platform from Israel’s Elsight has been successfully integrated into Lockheed Martin’s Indago 4 quadcopter. Announced on May 7, 2024, this partnership marks a significant…
FAA Reauthorization, DJI Mini 4K, and Robinson Helicopters Purchased Ascent AeroSystems
Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update! We have three stories for you this week: the FAA reauthorization is getting there, there’s a new DJI Mini 4K out of nowhere, and lastly, Robinson Helicopters is going to purchase Ascent Aero…
MightyFly Achieves FAA Flight Corridor Approval for Autonomous Cargo eVTOL Testing
Breaking New Ground in Autonomous Aerial Logistics MightyFly, a pioneering company in the autonomous cargo aircraft sector, has reached a significant milestone as the first large autonomous cargo eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) company to secure an FAA flight…
Long-Range Drone Targets Illegal Fishing in Great Barrier Reef
A new long-range drone has been successfully trialed by authorities to combat illegal fishing in Queensland’s protected waters of the Great Barrier Reef. The Aerosonde 4.7 drone, described as “virtually undetectable” to illegal fishers, is set to become a key…
Israel’s 5G Revolution: Cando Drones and High Lander Make History
In a groundbreaking test flight, Cando Drones and High Lander have successfully demonstrated the capabilities of Israel’s new 5G MAX network, launched by Pelephone in collaboration with Ericsson. This milestone marks the beginning of a new era in drone connectivity…
NYPA Expands Drone Program with FAA Waiver for BVLOS Ops
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has announced a significant expansion of its drone program, having obtained a waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct drone operations beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS) of the pilot in…
Zipline Drones Poised for Takeoff in US Cities
Delivery Drones Set to Revolutionize Urban Logistics In a recent interview with IEEE Spectrum’s Stephen Cass, Zipline co-founder and CTO Keenan Wyrobek shared exciting updates on the company’s expanding drone delivery operations. Zipline, known for its successful medical supply deliveries…
FAA Grants Waiver for Civil Drone Operations at Nevada Test Site
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted the Nevada Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Test Site (UASTS) a waiver allowing civil (non-public) drone operations at a 1,000 square mile test site area north of Reno, Nevada. This development marks a significant…