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SkyDrive and SAI Flight Collaborate on Electric Air Taxi Routes in South Carolina
- SkyDrive Inc. partners with South Carolina-based SAI Flight and Greenville Downtown Airport to explore commercial air taxi routes and applications.
- The partnership aims to develop eVTOL use cases such as air cargo, emergency services, and short-haul passenger transport.
- SAI Flight has pre-ordered 10 SkyDrive eVTOL aircraft and plans to incorporate eVTOL services into its operations.
- The collaboration aims to make air mobility more accessible, efficient, and environmentally friendly in South Carolina.
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Defense Innovation Unit Hosts First Annual Blue UAS Refresh Event
- The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) hosted the first annual Blue UAS Refresh event in Twentynine Palms, California.
- Over 40 military drone end-users from the Department of Defense (DoD) evaluated more than 35 uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) and capabilities.
- The event aimed to ensure that the Blue UAS list remains dynamic and valuable, evaluating platforms for continued evolution and functionality.
- Participants provided feedback on performance indicators, and an updated Blue UAS list will be announced starting December 2024.
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AeroVironment acquiring BlueHalo for $4.1B to boost defense tech
- AeroVironment is acquiring BlueHalo in a $4.1 billion all-stock transaction to enhance defense technology.
- BlueHalo is known for its drone swarm and counter-drone technology.
- The acquisition will create a next-generation defense technology company across multiple domains.
- The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2025.
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A startup making spy drones being used in Ukraine got a funding injection from NATO
- Drone maker Tekever, whose equipment is being used by the Ukrainian military, raised $74 million in funding from NATO's Innovation Fund and other investors.
- Tekever's drones focus on surveillance and intelligence, rather than weapons, and are being used in Ukraine's drone warfare efforts.
- The company's CEO, Ricardo Mendes, highlighted the resilience and autonomy of Tekever drones, which can operate in denied environments and fly without GPS signal or communication.
- Tekever's latest drone, the ARX, aims to carry swarms of smaller drones and enhance operational capabilities.
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Early 2024 Black Friday deals are coming in hot for drone pilots
- DJI is offering 20% off the DJI Air 3 Fly More Combo (now $1,240) for Black Friday 2024.
- DJI has also dropped the price of the Air 3, making it $300 cheaper than its improved DJI Air 3S model.
- Between now and Dec. 2, the HOVERAir X1 is going for up to 30% off plus a free bonus battery in early Black Friday sales.
- The DJI Power 1000 had been on sale at $699 earlier this week, but now it’s been discounted even further to $480.
- Right now, can snag the DJI Mavic 3 Pro Fly More Combo (DJI RC) with 0% APR financing and a free DJI-branded water bottle.
- DJI Mavic 3 Pro is a powerhouse for aerial creatives, featuring a triple-camera system and Hasselblad imaging technology.
- Order your Mavic 3 Pro now from Amazon or B&H Photo.
- While 0% APR means no extra interest for the period of the offer, just know that missing payments or stretching your finances too thin can lead to fees or negative impacts to your credit scores down the line.
- The HOVERAir X1 is an ultra-portable drone with features like auto-follow mode, one-tap cinematic templates, and 4K video capture.
- This drone is closest in comparison to the DJI Neo.
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IAAPA 2024 set to record record-breaking drone show
- 2,500 drones will fly over the Orlando Convention Center as part of a Guinness World Record attempt for the largest aerial display of a bird formed by multi-rotors/drones.
- Sky Elements, a drone light show company, will put on the show as part of IAAPA 2024, a conference focused on theme parks.
- This will be the Sky Elements team's 10th Guinness World Record attempt and their third attempt at the IAAPA conference.
- Sky Elements uses UVify's IFO Swarm drones, and they have the largest fleet of IFO drones in the United States.
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TotalEnergies Deploys Drones to Cut Methane Emissions and Fight Climate Change
- TotalEnergies launches Oil & Gas Decarbonization Charter (OGDC) to achieve near-zero net methane emissions by 2030.
- TotalEnergies collaborates with ADNOC, Aramco, and Oil India Limited (OIL) to collect data on methane emissions.
- TotalEnergies develops AUSEA drone system to detect and quantify methane emissions with high precision.
- OGDC initiative aims to reduce methane emissions and inspire collective action to fight climate change in the oil and gas sector.
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Teledyne FLIR Selected for Red Cat’s Black Widow™: US Army SRR Program
- Teledyne FLIR has been selected by Red Cat Holdings, Inc. to provide thermal imaging and AI embedded software for the Black Widow small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS).
- Red Cat secured the U.S. Army's Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) Program of Record, planning to acquire 5,880 Black Widow systems.
- The Black Widow integrates Teledyne FLIR's thermal and visible camera module along with Prism AI embedded perception software, providing advanced capabilities for military operations.
- Teledyne FLIR's Hadron 640R+ module and Prism AI software enhance the drone's performance in complex environments, enabling object detection, tracking, and motion target indication.
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Carbonix Volanti Achieves Nationwide FAA BVLOS Approval: Pioneering Long-Range Fixed-Wing UAV Operations in the US
- Carbonix's Volanti UAV has received FAA approval for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLoS) operations, allowing it to conduct long-range missions in the US.
- The Volanti UAV is known for its versatility, precision, and extended flight capabilities and has been used for rapid aerial surveys, including mapping wildfires in Quebec.
- The approval validates Carbonix's position as a leader in the UAV space and allows them to bring their innovative technology to a broader market.
- The waiver is expected to drive the adoption of UAVs in industries that demand reliable and long-range capabilities, setting new benchmarks for safety and scalability.
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Drone Show Creator by SPH Engineering: Revolutionizing Aerial Entertainment for Creatives Everywhere
- Latvian drone software company SPH Engineering has launched Drone Show Creator, a new product that simplifies the process of creating impressive drone shows.
- The software enables users to integrate various elements like 3D models, images, videos, texts, and QR codes into their shows, while providing real-time drone position control.
- Drone Show Creator aims to make drone animation accessible to beginners and experts, with a focus on flexibility, easy-to-use tools, and customizable workflows.
- The software has been used to create over 7,500 animations so far and aims to redefine what is possible for drone professionals and creative industries worldwide.
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Propeller Drones and Airwayz Collaborate on $7 Million IEC Contract for BVLOS Autonomous Flights
- Propeller Drones and Airwayz have partnered to fulfill a $7 million contract with the Israel Electric Corporation (IEC) for autonomous flights.
- This collaboration allows unmanned aircraft to conduct autonomous inspections of electrical infrastructure using pre-approved AI-managed routes.
- Airwayz's UTM system, known for its dynamic capabilities, will manage the flight operations for the project, overcoming regulatory challenges.
- The success of this partnership sets the stage for further adoption of autonomous drone technologies in various industries.
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U.S. Army Selects Red Cat’s Teal Drones for Short Range Reconnaissance Program
- Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT), through its subsidiary Teal Drones, has been selected as the production provider for the U.S. Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) Program of Record.
- Teal’s next-generation small uncrewed aerial systems (sUAS), named Black Widow and WEB, stood out in the selection process due to soldier feedback, technical performance, scalability, and cost.
- The U.S. Army aims to acquire 5,880 systems over the next five years.
- The selection reflects Red Cat's focus on advancing drone technologies and their collaboration with Palladyne AI Corp to integrate artificial intelligence capabilities into their platforms.
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THE DRONE RACING LEAGUE LINEUP OF PILOTS FOR THE 2025 MIAMI INVITATIONAL
- The Drone Racing League has announced the twelve elite pilots who will be competing during the DRL U.S. Air Force Miami Invitational, presented by the U.S. Air Force.
- The competition will take place on February 1, 2025 at 7 pm at loanDepot Park, home of the MLB’s Miami Marlins.
- The DRL U.S. Air Force Miami Invitational is set to feature some of the world’s top pilots racing for the championship.
- The immersive, high-stakes experience will see twelve leading pilots race high-speed drones through a striking aerial course at speeds up to 90 MPH.
- Fans will have the opportunity to witness the lightning-fast action and an exhilarating spectacle of lights as the Drone Racing League transforms loanDepot Park into a futuristic 3D racecourse.
- The 2025 lineup includes pilots from the U.S., Denmark, France, Germany, Korea, Poland and ten American states.
- Pilots range in age from 20-29 and have varying levels of experience, including previous DRL champions making their return as well as first-time competitors.
- Tickets for the DRL U.S. Air Force Miami Invitational are on sale at drl.io/tickets.
- Drone Racing League combines groundbreaking technology and immersive drone racing to create a new era of sports that brings high-speed competition across real life and virtual simulation.
- Founded in 2015, Drone Racing League is the world's premier professional drone racing property.
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“A Great, Looming Concern”: Law Enforcement Pushes for Local Counter-Drone Authority
- State and local law enforcement agencies are seeking greater authority to detect and interdict drones flown by bad actors.
- Advanced detection capability is needed to decode the radio signals traveling between a drone and its pilot.
- More incidents involving drones flying in airspace illegally have led to a bipartisan push in Congress to increase local oversight of drone traffic.
- The Biden administration issued the Domestic Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems National Action Plan to deal with nefarious drone activity.
- The creation of a database to record all the drone incursions across the country is a critical piece in establishing a national counter-drone security system.
- Major County Sheriffs of America's Bouchard believes that SLLT police agencies should have the same counter-drone authority as federal agencies.
- Congress is doing very little to pass counter-drone legislation, and it is unlikely anything may pass this year.
- Congress may work on the proposed drone laws early next year.
- An increasing number of drones are being used illegally, which is leading to drone mitigation legislation.
- Malicious actors with drones pose one of the fastest-growing concerns that require capable response.
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Rotor Technologies and AG-NAV Announce Partnership to Automate Aerial Applications with Sprayhawk Helicopter
- Rotor Technologies and AG-NAV have announced a partnership to integrate AG-NAV's precision navigation and flow control technology into Rotor's Sprayhawk unmanned helicopter.
- The collaboration aims to enhance precision and efficiency in aerial applications for agricultural operators.
- The 2025 model of the Sprayhawk will feature AG-NAV's advanced navigation systems and variable rate spray control equipment.
- The partnership will provide operators access to AG-NAV's AgMission software for creating precise spray patterns and optimizing performance.
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