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In a groundbreaking test flight, the DJI Avata 2 has pushed the boundaries of what’s possible with a consumer drone, flying an astonishing 22,000 feet (4.2 miles) before running out of battery. This incredible feat was achieved legally, thanks to a BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) waiver obtained by the Pilot Institute testing team.…
In an exciting development for the drone industry, Censys Technologies is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with their Sentaero drone and advanced BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) operations. Listen or watch to our PIXL Drone Show conversation with Kyle Miller, Director of Sales at Censys about the Sentaaero drone and BVLOS operations. Sentaero:…
Amazon Prime Air is set to revolutionize delivery with drones, thanks to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approving their safety processes and technologies for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations, as we reported earlier. This milestone allows Amazon to integrate drone deliveries into its vast network, promising faster delivery times. Amazon Prime Air is…
Amazon's Prime Air delivery drones are set to fly farther than before, thanks to a recent approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Elsight’s Halo Powers ACSL’s Autonomous Drones in Challenging Terrain Elsight’s Halo connectivity platform has been selected by ACSL, Japan’s largest drone manufacturer, to enhance LTE communication in its drones, enabling Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) operations. This partnership, facilitated by Navicom Aviation, marks a significant milestone for Elsight in penetrating the Japanese and APAC
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 brings updates to regulations affecting Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), Drones and Advanced Air Mobility.
FlytBase, a leading enterprise drone autonomy platform based in San Jose, California, has announced the launch of Flinks (short for FlytBase Links) to enable users to connect the FlytBase platform with various third-party applications and devices. Flinks serves as a unifying layer, allowing organizations to create end-to-end automated workflows and conduct fully autonomous, safe, and…
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 New Era for Heavy-Duty Drones AATI’s fixed-wing AiRanger drone has received a pioneering FAA exemption…
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