EASA publishes new rotorcraft noise model, The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published the NORAH2 software prototype and noise hemispheres database, the NORAH2 tool, to estimate the noise on the ground generated by rotorcraft operations. NORAH2 was developed as part of a 4-year research project on rotorcraft noise funded by European Union’s Horizon...
One pilot, four BVLOS drones: A2Z’s dock delivers and rescues, Imagine a world where a single fleet of drones can patrol urban waterways, rescue struggling swimmers, and even deliver your lunch — all without a human pilot at the controls. That future is here, thanks to A2Z Drone Delivery. more… , Imagine a world where...
DJI slashes Osmo Action 4 price — your perfect adeventure camera is now $229, Adventure lovers, thrill-seekers, and content creators — this one’s for you! DJI has dropped the price of its Osmo Action 4 cam by a whopping 23%, bringing the standard combo down from . If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time...
UK Watchdog Approves BVLOS Drone Flights for Security Operations: Gamechanger, Approval Could Transform the Security Industry with Cost Savings and Improved Safety The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has granted Heliguy approval to conduct beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone flights using a drone-in-a-box (DIAB) system. This milestone could significantly impact the security industry...
Redmond, WA Police Take Innovation to New Heights with Drone First Responder Program, City embraces innovation in launching DFR program By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Armed with recent approval to conduct drone missions beyond the visual line of sight, the Redmond, Washington Police Department is working to launch its drones as first responders (DFR)...
Argentech Solutions and S-PLANE Partner to Advance Drone Assurance and Autonomous Capabilities, Strategic collaboration aims to deliver certified hardware and software for advanced drone operations Argentech Solutions has announced a strategic partnership with S-PLANE, a company known for autonomous aviation and avionics systems. This collaboration will merge Argentech’s operational expertise with S-PLANE’s advanced technologies, offering...
SimActive’s Correlator3D™ 10.3: Revolutionizing Large-Scale Mapping with Enhanced Speed and Flexibility, The latest update tackles big data challenges with optimized workflows and multi-platform integration, delivering powerful solutions for commercial and military applications. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Quebec-based software developer SimActive Inc. recently announced the release of the new Correlator3D™ Version 10.3, updating...
New drone battery from South Korea doubles flight time, South Korea’s BEI has unveiled a new battery that promises to double drone flight times and perform exceptionally in extreme temperatures. The innovation not only propels the drone industry forward but also positions South Korea as a pivotal tech supplier for the United States amid rising...
Drones for trash fines? Critics say NYC’s plan is garbage, New York City is considering a new high-tech weapon in its fight against filth: drones. The city’s Department of Sanitation (DSNY) is exploring whether drones could help crack down on illegal dumping, trash left out too early, and even abandoned “ghost cars” clogging up the...
Amazon hits pause on drone delivery after crash reports, Amazon’s drone delivery dreams have once again hit turbulence with the company temporarily halting its 60-minute drone delivery service in Texas and Arizona following a series of crashes involving its new MK30 drones. The decision comes after two drones crashed during tests at Amazon’s Pendleton, Oregon,...
