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Indonesia Hosts First Multi-Drone UTM Demonstration: A Milestone for Scalable Drone Operations
- Indonesia recently showcased its first-ever demonstration of multi-drone operations managed through an Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) platform.
- The event aimed to validate the use of UTM technology for safe and scalable drone operations, with representatives from ASEAN countries and over 120 stakeholders in attendance.
- The demonstration highlighted the real-time management of multiple drones in agriculture, logistics, and security & monitoring sectors using UTM technology.
- This milestone event paves the way for nationwide drone integration in Indonesia, unlocking immense growth opportunities in the drone market and fostering innovation and economic development across the region.
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Dronelife
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Draganfly Secures FAA Waiver for Drone Flights Over People and Traffic
- Draganfly Inc. has received a FAA waiver allowing its small unmanned aircraft to operate over people and moving vehicles.
- The waiver permits urban drone operations for public safety, infrastructure inspection, and specialized missions.
- This waiver signifies Draganfly's compliance with FAA safety standards in dense urban environments.
- The approval aligns with efforts to integrate drones into urban areas while maintaining high safety standards.
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Elsight Launches HeatSight: Revolutionary Tool for Safer and Smarter UAV Flight Planning
- Elsight has launched HeatSight, a revolutionary tool for safer and smarter UAV flight planning.
- HeatSight provides reliable data on cellular coverage for effective UAV flight planning.
- The tool enables altitude-based cellular coverage mapping using time-aggregated heatmaps.
- HeatSight leverages Elsight's BVLOS Halo connectivity technology to record RF parameters for network coverage analysis.
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Drones Bring Mobile Signal Boost to the EU: T-Mobile and Primoco UAV SE Team Up
- T-Mobile Czech Republic and Primoco UAV SE have partnered to create a drone-based mobile signal booster, marking the first deployment of this technology in Europe.
- The system will debut during the upcoming Jizerska 50 cross-country ski race, showcasing its potential for both emergency and commercial use.
- The drone system provides mobile signal coverage in areas where traditional ground-based infrastructure is unavailable or impractical.
- The Primoco One 150 drone has a range of 1,800 kilometers, can stay airborne for up to 15 hours, and serve up to 1,000 active users.
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Amazon Halts Drone Deliveries in Texas and Arizona: Temporary Pause
- Amazon has suspended its drone delivery services in Texas and Arizona until further notice due to software changes. The move comes after a safety incident involving two drones occurred in December at an Amazon testing facility in Pendleton, Oregon, but the company says there’s no direct link to its suspension decision. The drones crashed due to a software malfunction caused by light rain. Amazon was given an FAA Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate in 2020. Its Prime Air has had various ups and downs since it first started testing out its commercial drone delivery model. The company said the pause in operations will be temporary.
- An Amazon spokesman said the MK30 drone used in the service is safe and compliant. They added that such incidents are part and parcel of pushing their aircraft past their limits. The primary reason for the pause is to ensure any software changes are carried out to enhance safety and compliance with all FAA regulations and requirements.
- Amazon Prime Air received FAA permission to conduct Beyond Visual Line Of Sight (BVLOS) missions around College Station last year. It has also been expanding its drone delivery business in Tolleson, Arizona and previously launched tests in Lockeford, California. In October 2023, it announced the expansion of its drone delivery service in College Station to include the delivery of prescription drugs.
- A College Station Mayor previously requested the FAA to slow down an Amazon Prime Air expansion plan citing noise pollution. In November 2024, Amazon Prime Air completed the expansion of its drone delivery services into Tolleson.
- The company has said that employees at both the Tolleson and College Station facilities will remain on the job and be paid through the service pause. Amazon has assured it’s a temporary setback and services will restart once the software updates are completed and approved by the FAA. Prime Air continues to make deliveries safely to its customers within federal compliance.
- Amazon announced the largest 18,000 jobs cut in history in 2020, reflecting efforts to improve its financial results. Prime Air was among the business segments impacted by the layoffs, but the company said the move would not result in the shutdown of test programs.
- Jim Magill, the author of the original article, is a Houston-based writer who has been covering technical and economic developments in the oil and gas industry for almost a quarter-century. He now writes about emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, drones and robots.
- Miriam McNabb is the Editor-in-Chief of DRONELIFE and CEO of JobForDrones, a professional drone services marketplace.
- Amazon Prime Air has had various ups and downs since it first started testing out its commercial drone delivery model.
- Amazon received an FAA Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate in 2020. Its Prime Air continues to make deliveries safely to its customers within federal compliance.
- Prime Air was hit in the Amazon layoffs of 2020 that the company said would not result in shutting down drone test programs in Lockeford and College Station.
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Paralyzed man flies virtual drone by thought alone
- A paralyzed man has flown a virtual drone using a brain-computer interface (BCI) that decoded his brain activity in real time.
- The neural signals associated with finger movements allowed the man to control the virtual drone.
- The BCI technology was implanted in the area of the brain that controls hand motion, and an AI model mapped the neural signals to the man's thoughts.
- BCI technology holds promise for enabling independence and freedom for individuals with paralysis, but further research and development is needed to address challenges and ensure safety.
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UK Watchdog Approves BVLOS Drone Flights for Security Operations: Gamechanger
- The UK Civil Aviation Authority has granted Heliguy approval to conduct beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone flights for security operations.
- This milestone could significantly impact the security industry by enabling remote drone operations to replace traditional on-site security patrols.
- According to Heliguy, switching to drones for security could lead to substantial cost savings and improve safety.
- Future drone missions will be confined to secure, controlled environments, and the use of drones in the UK is expected to increase in various industries.
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Firstquadcopter
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EIBOS 3D Oceanus: Swiss army knife of resin post processing
- The EIBOS Oceanus is a 3-in-1 machine that allows you to clean, dry, and cure your resin 3D prints.
- The EIBOS 3D Oceanus automatic post-processing station can clean IPA from resin residues.
- EIBOS is a company focused on providing quality 3D printing solutions for hobbyists and professionals.
- The Oceanus comes with easy-to-use, intuitive touch controls for washing, drying, and curing your models.
- The EIBOS Oceanus can be purchased directly from the manufacturer’s online store for $280.00.
- The Oceanus is ideal for hobbyists, educational institutions, artists and designers, dental and medical labs, and small businesses.
- The Oceanus design reduces user exposure to hazards associated with resin printing
- Despite being initially designed for use with the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra, the Oceanus can be used with any resin 3D printer.
- The Oceanus comes with water level sensors to prevent spilling, and its powerful fan on top quickly dries the prints.
- The Oceanus features 96 405nm UV lamp beads on all four walls of its cavity, resulting in efficient 360° model curing.
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Dronevideos
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High School Student Wins Award for Innovative Drone Design
- A high school student from The Bishop's School in La Jolla, California, has won an award for her innovative drone designs.
- Angelina Kim, a 17-year-old student, developed a dual-drone system to scout for rip currents and rescue swimmers trapped in them.
- Her scout drone uses a system she developed to identify rip currents and the depth of the ocean, alerting lifeguards to take action.
- Angelina also designed a larger rescue drone that can drop flotation devices attached to ropes to tow victims to shore.
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The Drone Girl
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1,779 actual police and fire drone flights reveal surprising insights about future of public safety drones
- Skydio, an American drone company analyzed nearly 2,000 flights conducted between Sept 15, and Nov 14, 2024 to reveal how drones are reshaping police and fire department operations.
- Drones play a significant role in vehicle and foot pursuits, enabling officers to halt dangerous chases while drones maintain visual contact with suspects.
- More than half of the drone flights (58%) occurred between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m., emphasizing the critical role drones play during the darkest hours.
- Drones can replace helicopters and reduce risks during dangerous situations, such as responding to armed suspects or tracking individuals in high-speed chases.
- Skydio’s Hive model places multiple co-located docking stations in the vicinity to ensure seamless transitions between drones that maintain uninterrupted coverage.
- Skydio’s partnership with Axon allows drones to be dispatched directly to an officer’s body-worn camera location with a single click.
- Public safety agencies are operating below budgeted staffing levels, drones are proving to be invaluable force multipliers.
- Drones are used in not just emergency rescues, but other use cases.
- Past legal holdups with low-light flight are now addressed making drones capable of conducting autonomous flights in near-total darkness.
- Skydio’s study underscores a clear trend: no matter the actual drone used, drones for public safety are coming in as more than a neat piece of tech to try out — they’re essential.
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Amazon Halts Drone Deliveries in Texas and Arizona: Safety Concerns Lead to Temporary Pause
- Amazon has temporarily suspended its drone delivery service at its facilities in Texas and Arizona due to safety concerns with the software.
- The move came following an incident last year at one of Amazon's testing facilities, where two drones crashed due to software malfunctions caused by light rain.
- Amazon said this incident, however, is not the primary reason for the suspension of its drone activities at its facilities in Texas and Arizona.
- The company made the decision to update the software on its MK30 drones, which have received FAA Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate.
- Amazon has emphasized that its commercial MK30 drone operations have been conducted safely and in compliance with FAA regulations and requirements.
- Amazon's drone delivery business has gone through a series of ups and downs, including cuts to jobs and shut down in some areas before expanding to others.
- The company assures that its latest setback is only temporary and will resume its service once the updates are completed and approved by the FAA.
- Employees at both of its facilities will remain on the job and will continue to be paid through the pause in service.
- The MK30 drone is designed to respond safely to unknown events in a known way.
- Prime Air is committed to improving the safety of operations through extensive testing.
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How Drones Are Helping Save Madagascar’s Forests
- Jenny Williams, a scientist at Kew Gardens, is using drones to assess the botanical conditions in the forests of Madagascar.
- The goal is to develop a baseline of the forest and protect it while considering the needs of the local population.
- The drone data revealed extensive illegal deforestation, leading to partnerships with local agencies to address the issue.
- Kew Gardens aims to protect and revive the forest while supporting local populations through various strategies.
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The Drone Girl
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DJI Matrice 4 Series: a game-changer for Drone as First Responder (DFR) Programs
- DJI's new Matrice 4 Series marks a significant advancement in the world of drones especially for Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs.
- The Matrice 4 Series consists of two products – The Matrice 4T and Matrice 4, tailored for enterprise across industries.
- With intelligent sensors like a thermal camera and a range finder, it captures detailed visuals in low light conditions and offers detailed heat maps essential for searching and rescuing ops.
- The drones feature safety protocols like obstacle avoidance while a laser range finder completes tasks by calculating the area of a wildfire.
- The Matrice 4 Series is perfect for expanding DFR programs, suitable for scenarios ranging from monitoring active crime scenes to disaster relief.
- The drone has comprehensive ecosystem and versatility that is hard to match by competitors.
- DFR programs allow drones to be dispatched to incident scenes ahead of ground units, providing real-time aerial intelligence that enhances situational awareness for first responders.
- Drones in DFR programs often arrive on the scene before ground units, providing critical insights that influence tactical decisions.
- DFR programs are expected to double in 2025 with more municipalities investing in drone technology.
- As 2025 unfolds, the Matrice 4 Series is likely to become a cornerstone of DFR programs nationwide.
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Redmond, WA Police Take Innovation to New Heights with Drone First Responder Program
- Redmond, Washington Police Department launches drones as first responders (DFR) program to protect public safety.
- FAA granted permission to fly BVLOS missions, without the need of visual observers, to police in Redmond.
- Redmond operates the only full-time DFR program in the state and was the second police agency on the West Coast to receive BVLOS waiver.
- The DFR program utilizes technology to help assess structure fires, locate missing persons, clear the interior of buildings, document crime and crash scenes.
- The department currently employs drones dispatched from two nests, one located in the city’s Municipal Campus and the second one in a city-owned facility.
- The drones have thermal-imaging and visual cameras, which enable them to help officers locate and track fleeing suspects in thickly wooded areas.
- The department will continue to use both BRINC and Skydio equipment throughout the current year.
- The program has logged more than 500 missions and has assisted police officers with making a number of arrests.
- Data collected through DFR program doesn’t infringe on the privacy of city residents and deleted if not related to crime
- Redmond plans to expand DFR program to the next level and explore the possibility of regionalization.
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Argentech Solutions and S-PLANE Partner to Advance Drone Assurance and Autonomous Capabilities
- Argentech Solutions and S-PLANE have formed a strategic partnership to advance drone assurance and autonomous capabilities.
- The collaboration aims to deliver certified hardware and software for advanced drone operations, including ISR and autonomous capabilities.
- The partnership addresses the industry demand for certified solutions and aims to meet the growing needs of the drone industry in terms of safety and reliability.
- The collaboration promises enhanced capabilities, expanded offerings, and broader market reach across North America and globally.
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