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RGB Labs: Open Platform AI Technology for Unmanned Systems
- RGB Labs showcased Arion, an AI-powered edge computer designed for unmanned systems, at the FIX2024 conference in South Korea.
- Arion is a palm-sized AI edge computer that enables real-time processing for drones, ground robots, CCTV networks, and autonomous vehicles.
- Arion's autonomy and edge computing capabilities make it suitable for missions requiring immediate responses, such as disaster management or security operations.
- RGB Labs' open approach and compatibility with the Pixhawk platform make Arion customizable and highly scalable for various industries and applications.
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DRONELIFE’s Media Picks at FIX2024: Highlighting Global Tech Innovations
- DRONELIFE’s Media Picks at FIX2024: Highlighting Global Tech Innovations
- DRONELIFE participated in the FIX2024 Media Picks Award show, recognizing global tech innovations in the autonomous systems, precision agriculture, manufacturing, and vertiport infrastructure sectors.
- The top three Media Picks winners included Hyundai Elevator Co. Ltd., MORAI, and rgblab, while other honorable mentions included companies like SMARTGIO and TOFF MOBILITY.
- Hyundai Elevator Co. Ltd. leveraged its expertise in elevators and used it to develop infrastructure for urban air mobility.
- MORAI provides simulators for advanced air mobility, which uses a digital twin to replicate any environment with precision.
- rgblab stands out for its platform-agnostic drone 'brain,' Arion, which is highly customizable and suitable for a wide range of commercial applications, from defense to delivery services.
- FIX2024 showcased a diverse lineup of innovators from across the globe, with impressive advancements in AI-driven solutions and autonomous vehicles.
- DRONELIFE's Media Picks recognized these innovators for their potential to transform industries worldwide and highlighted the top three winners for their marketability, competitiveness, and potential for global expansion.
- FIX2024 is a premier technology showcase in South Korea that presents groundbreaking technologies across various sectors.
- DRONELIFE's Editor-in-Chief, Miriam McNabb, pens over 3,000 articles focused on the commercial drone space and is an internationally recognized speaker in the industry.
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Drone Security Takes Flight at College Football Games: SkySafe Partners with University of Illinois
- SkySafe, a drone security developer, has extended its contract with the University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign) to provide drone security services at Illini football games.
- SkySafe uses its cloud-based drone identification and tracking system to detect and monitor authorized and unauthorized drone flights in the university's airspace.
- The partnership has resulted in the detection and arrest of a drone operator during a football game, with over 7,500 drone flights monitored in the last year.
- SkySafe's technology supports the university's efforts to manage increasing drone incidents and improve campus safety.
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FAA Issues Final Rule for Powered-Lift Aircraft: A Major Milestone for eVTOL and Advanced Air Mobility
- The Federal Aviation Administration’s recent issuance of the final draft of its Special Federal Aviation Regulation for powered lift aircraft regulations has drawn comment and positive reactions from across the industry.
- The FAA today issued a final rule for the qualifications and training that instructors and pilots must have to fly aircraft in this “powered-lift” category, which have characteristics of both airplanes and helicopters.
- While industry insiders say that the ruling still leaves some questions unanswered, the issuance of the rule represents a significant milestone in the development of the AAM industry.
- The National Air Transportation Association, another key industry group, were equally positive about the newly released standards.
- This performance-based rule is a critical step forward in enabling the eVTOL-segment of the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry to launch and scale.
- It’s an important and encouraging step for the industry. We look forward to reviewing it in depth and working alongside our customers to operationalize it.
- This comes ahead of schedule and incorporates key feedback from across the industry. This is yet another foundational element toward our goal of the U.S. leading the way in commercializing UAM.
- The new rule also clarifies their operational requirements, including minimum safe altitudes and required visibility.
- The FAA first issued its draft Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in June 2023, opening it up for public comment.
- We can’t yet consider this ‘mission accomplished’ for U.S. leadership in advanced aviation – much work remains to be done.
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How Drones and VFX Shaped the Battle Scenes in Ridley Scott’s Napoleon
- Ridley Scott's film Napoleon used drones and invisible VFX to shape battle scenes.
- Visualskies, a renowned photogrammetry company, used drones equipped with LiDAR for 3D/4D imaging.
- They created an army of 10,000 soldiers with only 100 actors, seamlessly blending VFX into the final imagery.
- Drones provided unique perspectives, reduced budget expenses, and enhanced the storytelling process.
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Flock Safety paid over $300 million for 17-month-old drone startup Aerodome
- Police surveillance startup Flock Safety has acquired drone startup Aerodome for over $300 million.
- Both companies are backed by Andreessen Horowitz and have raised a significant amount of funding.
- Aerodome developed technology for autonomous police drones as first responders.
- Flock Safety plans to expand into the drone market, hiring 100 engineers for its aviation team.
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German startup Dryad Network raises €6.3M to advance its ultra-early wildfire detection technology
- German startup Dryad Networks has raised €6.3M to advance its ultra-early wildfire detection technology.
- Dryad Networks secured a €3.8M grant from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and €2.5M in funding from First Imagine!.
- The funding will be used to scale the Silvanet wildfire detection platform and develop the Florian project, an autonomous drone-based system for wildfire suppression.
- Dryad aims to revolutionize wildfire management by detecting and suppressing wildfires at their earliest stages, minimizing damage.
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Can I bring a drone on a cruise ship? Your ultimate guide to sailing the high skies
- Different cruise lines have their own unique drone policies. Carnival Cruise Line permits passengers to bring drones onboard, but they are only allowed to fly them when onshore. Disney Cruise Line does not permit drones onboard at all. Meanwhile, Princess Cruises has a stricter drone policy that prohibits drones altogether, unless listing any company-sponsored events as an exception. Royal Caribbean also prohibits drones being flown onboard, but passengers can take them off the ship to fly on shore. Similarly, Norwegian Cruise Line has a “no flying onboard” policy for drones.
- Passengers should research the local drone laws of each country they’ll be visiting as well as the rules of the airline they’re using as policies can vary. Drones should be stored safely when not in use and passengers should consider investing in drone insurance. Also, passengers should respect their surroundings when flying drones onshore. Passengers should consider getting creative with ground shots or use their phone’s camera to take time-lapse footage.
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Beat traffic by air: Drone taxi takes test spin in Israel's Jerusalem
- An Israeli experiment involving an automated drone taxi took place in Jerusalem as part of efforts to develop a network of drones for transportation and traffic alleviation.
- The drone, manufactured by a Chinese company, flew for a few minutes from Hadassah hospital in Jerusalem. It can cover over 20 miles and has two passenger seats.
- Israel has been conducting extensive drone tests, with over 20,000 flights, as part of the Israel National Drone Initiative, supported by public and private companies with an investment of $16 million.
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Remember the 'Drone' Rancho was flying in 3 Idiots? Meet the IIT Bombay Alumni who made it
- IIT alumni Ankit Mehta, Rahul Singh, Ashish Bhat, and Vipul Joshi founded ideaForge in 2007 after creating the drone from the movie "3 Idiots."
- Their success began with winning a 2008 Micro Aerial Vehicle competition at MIT, USA, which led to government collaborations.
- NETRA UAV in partnership with DRDO, capable of vertical takeoff and landing, providing real-time surveillance up to 400 meters high.
- ideaForge's drones have been vital in disaster management, locating survivors in Uttarakhand floods, tracking threats, and managing crowds during events like the Kumbh mela.
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Drones successfully used for blood delivery in Delhi in a first-of-its-kind initiative
- In a first for India, drones transported blood bags in Delhi as part of a validation experiment by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
- The drone, called 'i-DRONE', was initially used for vaccine distribution to remote areas during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The experiment found that the drone could maintain the low temperature required for blood transport without damaging the products.
- In 2022, a Delhi-based diagnostics company also started using drones to collect blood samples from hospitals and deliver them to labs for faster test results.
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This city is taking a high-tech approach to combat dengue with drones
- Pune, a city of cultural significance, has employed drones to spray insecticides around the serene Katraj lake in a novel step towards controlling the breeding of mosquitoes.
- The move comes as a breakthrough in mosquito control measures to combat dengue and chikungunya, which have been a persistent menace in the city.
- Drones can control mosquito breeding more efficiently than traditional fumigation methods, as they provide superior coverage capacity in a shorter span of time.
- The use of drones for mosquito control measures has been successful in other countries, including cities of Rio de Janeiro and Florida, and is an innovative way to reduce human intervention in hard-to-reach areas.
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Indian government to establish helipads and drone landing facilities on highways
- Indian government to set up helipads and drone landing facilities at wayside amenities along national highways.
- Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announces plans to establish such facilities to assist in medical emergencies and organ transplantation.
- The move is aimed at improving the country's infrastructure and emergency response capabilities.
- The initiative is part of the government's ongoing efforts to modernize and develop India's transportation network.
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Drone pilots are the new aviators as Ukraine & Russia race to train UAV controllers for the warfare
- Russia & Ukraine are in a race to train military personnel and volunteers in drone activity that has emerged as a specialized professional vocation, as reported by EurAsian Times.
- Ukraine has trained more than 7,000 UAV operators in over 20 schools, with each private drone manufacturer having its own training center, according to a report.
- The Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) has been holding specialized drone piloting training courses at the newly created Republican Center for Unmanned Systems, covering battlefield coordination, military strategy, and artillery fire correction.
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Ban on Chinese drones in Florida sparks challenges for mosquito control workers and firefighters
- Florida's state-level rule change banning public use of non-approved drones may force mosquito control experts to send people into dangerous habitats, as they can no longer use drones made by DJI or Skydio.
- Collier Mosquito Control District's fleet of eight mosquito-fighting drones, five of which were made by DJI, have become unusable due to the recent state-level ban on drones made in "countries of concern", which includes China.
- The ban is a result of the American lawmakers' anti-China sentiment, as the Department of Defense and the Department of the Interior have already banned DJI drones within their agencies.
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