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NASA on Advanced Air Mobility Integration
- NASA is actively collaborating with the Department of Transportation through the Advanced Air Mobility integration working group.
- The challenges in widespread adoption of AAM include community integration and societal acceptance.
- Under the AAM Coordination and Leadership Act, NASA has achieved milestones like issuing a Request for Information and coordinating efforts among federal agencies.
- NASA emphasizes the importance of collaboration and community engagement to develop a workforce capable of supporting AAM.
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Wisk Plans to Have eVTOL Drone Taxis in the Air by 2028
- Wisk, a leading designer of eVTOL air taxis, has signed a deal with the City of Sugar Land near Houston, TX for drone passenger service.
- Wisk and the city will establish a vertiport at the Sugar Land Regional Airport, serving as the hub for a wider eVTOL network in the greater Houston region.
- Tentative plans for vertiports at four other locations on the outskirts of Houston, including Woodlands and Galleria, are in place.
- Wisk aims to offer autonomous or pilot-less flights and plans to have its first eVTOLs ready for experimental flights by the end of 2028.
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Pix4D Releases Enhanced PIX4Dcatch 2.0 with AR Features
- Swiss-based Pix4D has released PIX4Dcatch 2.0, an upgraded mobile scanning app.
- The new version introduces augmented reality (AR) capabilities and expands compatibility with various RTK devices.
- AR features allow for real-time interactions with project sites, enabling rapid approval during project design and construction.
- PIX4Dcatch 2.0 integrates with Pix4D's suite of cloud and desktop-based photogrammetry processing tools.
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Flying Forward: Zipline on the Drone Radio Show!
- Zipline co-founders Keenan Wyrobek and Juan Albanell discuss the company's long-distance Platform 1 delivery service and plans to scale short-distance Platform 2 home delivery services on the Drone Radio Show.
- Zipline is the world's first drone delivery service focused on delivering life-saving medicine to remote locations. Their autonomous drones have flown over 70 million miles and delivered millions of items, including 15 million vaccine doses.
- Keenan Wyrobek, co-founder and head of product and engineering, has a background in delivering high tech products, while Juan Albanell, Head of System Engineering, has expertise in scaling up the delivery platform.
- Zipline's future plans include expanding their short-distance home delivery services and partnering with organizations like Walmart and the NHS for innovative drone delivery solutions.
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Dronelife
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MassDOT Showcases Innovation at Drone Safety Day
- The MassDOT Aeronautics Division hosted their first public-facing Drone Safety Day, showcasing the innovation, technology, and safety culture.
- MassDOT has taken a leadership role in using uncrewed systems to manage and maintain a complex transportation infrastructure.
- The event focused on educating drone fliers about safety and regulations, highlighting MassDOT's impressive safety record.
- MassDOT Aeronautics' innovative drone program demonstrates how new technology can provide real benefits for residents and helps establish standards for other states.
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Wing Expands Drone Delivery Service in Dallas-Fort Worth
- Alphabet's drone delivery company, Wing, is expanding its service area in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
- Wing collaborates with Walmart to offer swift drone delivery from stores to homes.
- The service will be available from four Walmart locations, providing fast, safe, and sustainable delivery options.
- Customers can place orders through the Wing Drone Delivery app, choosing from thousands of available items.
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Asylon Joins an Elite Group of UAV Companies Offering “Drone in a Box” Solutions
- Asylon Robotics has joined the elite group of UAV companies offering 'Drone in a Box' solutions for industrial inspection needs.
- The company received approval from the FAA for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations, allowing autonomous flights without remote piloting or ground observers.
- Asylon's Drone in a Box system combines air and ground robotics to provide security and patrol operations, offering high-resolution imaging and robotic 'dog' for apprehension.
- The approval enables Asylon to operate its DIB system remotely from a command center, reducing costs and enhancing threat detection for industrial assets.
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DJI Mini 4K quietly lands on Amazon for beginners who need a 4K drone
- The DJI Mini 4K is an entry-level drone that offers 4K video capture, making it a great option for beginners in aerial photography.
- Priced at $299 / £269, or $449 / £399 for the Fly More Combo which includes extra batteries, the Mini 4K is cheaper than the Mini 2 SE at launch.
- The Mini 4K features improved video bit rates, a 2x digital zoom, and a foldable design. It weighs below 249g, so it doesn't require FAA registration in the US.
- The drone has a 3-axis gimbal, electronic image stabilization, and up to 31 minutes of flight time on a fully charged battery.
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Drone pilots soar together for annual Drone Safety Day 2024
- Drone Safety Day 2024 took place on April 27, encouraging safe drone flying.
- The event was organized by the FAA to bring together drone pilots, businesses, and first responders.
- Treasure Island in San Francisco hosted a Drone Safety Day & Swap Meet event.
- Drone enthusiasts had the opportunity to learn from professionals and fly different drone models.
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Russia to introduce drone training classes for schoolchildren in occupied areas of Ukraine, reports say
- Russia plans to introduce drone training sessions in schools in occupied parts of Ukraine from September.
- The courses will cover UAV design features and assembly.
- Russian military personnel and drones will be sent to schools to assist with the training.
- The move has raised concerns about the violation of international law and the recruitment of children for armed conflicts.
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DJI drones could be banned in the US soon – here's what you need to know
- Drone brand DJI could soon be banned from operating in the United States.
- The Countering CCP Drones Act has passed unanimously by the House Energy and Commerce Committee and will move on to a floor vote in the House of Representatives within the next two months.
- The ban is motivated by concerns over DJI's security risks and to foster a competitive drone industry in the US.
- DJI has been previously placed on the Department of Commerce's Entity List, and the ban may be seen as part of a broader crackdown on Chinese tech companies.
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Unifly, Terra Drone, and Aloft Technologies Forge Alliance for Global Air Traffic Management
- Unifly, Terra Drone, and Aloft Technologies have formed an alliance to develop a global UAS Traffic Management (UTM) infrastructure.
- The collaboration aims to establish a global standard for UTM in the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry worldwide.
- The partnership focuses on enhancing UTM technologies to support the integration of traditional aircraft, drones, and eVTOL aircraft.
- The alliance is engaging with various stakeholders to create an ecosystem that supports AAM growth and addresses urban mobility and air traffic safety challenges.
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Asylon Robotics Achieves BVLOS Approval for Advanced Drone System
- Asylon Robotics has achieved BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) approval for its advanced drone system.
- The approval allows Asylon to conduct flight operations at customer locations using off-site staff.
- The DroneSentry security system features fully autonomous piloting, compatibility with third-party alarm solutions, and live EO/IR video monitoring.
- The BVLOS approval expands the potential use of the Asylon System in various security applications.
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Reflecting on AUVSI Xponential 2024: Key Insights and Future Directions in Autonomous Vehicle Technology
- AUVSI Xponential 2024 wraps up with a focus on autonomous vehicle technologies across air, land, and sea.
- AUVSI is shifting its focus back to ground and maritime applications in addition to aerial technologies.
- Collaborative efforts in urban air mobility are advancing High-Density Vertiplex operations and BVLOS deployments.
- Software solutions are expected to drive the next wave of growth in the drone industry.
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MassDOT Aeronautics to Conduct Cybersecurity Webinar for Drone Pilots: Monday, April 29
- The Massachusetts Department of Transportation's (MassDOT) Aeronautics Division is hosting a free cybersecurity webinar for drone operators on April 29.
- The session will be led by Noel Zamot, a former Air Force cybersecurity expert and Senior Advisor to MassDOT Aeronautics.
- The webinar aims to enhance UAS cybersecurity awareness and will focus on best practices for stakeholders in various sectors.
- Participants can register for the webinar through the provided link.
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