Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing company, is teaming up with SkyGrid to pave the way for the future of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) by developing cutting-edge solutions for the integration and management of uncrewed aerial vehicles into the national airspace. Both companies bring complementary expertise to the table, with Aurora providing technical expertise in autonomous...

UrbanLink Air Mobility LLC (UrbanLink), a South Florida-based advanced air mobility (AAM) operator and leader in sustainable transportation solutions, announced a strategic partnership with Miami-based FEAM Aero, the largest leading provider of aircraft line maintenance services in the United States. This collaboration marks a critical step in ensuring the safety, efficiency, and readiness of UrbanLink’s...

Honeywell and NXP ® Semiconductors N.V. announced at CES 2025 an expanded partnership that will accelerate aviation product development and chart the path for autonomous flight. This builds on the companies’ existing relationship, which is focused on helping optimize how building management systems sense and securely control energy consumption, announced at CES 2024. The groundbreaking...

In a twist that sounds like a plot from a spy novel, a 71-year-old Canadian tourist’s drone hobby has landed him in serious legal trouble. Meet Xiao Guang Pan from Brampton, Ontario, who now faces charges for flying his drone over the highly sensitive Cape Canaveral Space Force Base in Florida. more…

DJI has given the Osmo Action 5 Pro a fresh boost, making an already powerful action camera even more tempting! With a new firmware update (v01.03.03.50), users can enjoy richer colors, faster file transfers, and optimized underwater video quality. And if you’ve been thinking about picking up the Action 5 Pro, this update — paired...

Recent Events Underscore Importance of Leadership in Navigating Regulatory Challenges The drone industry is facing an uncertain future as recent federal layoffs, FAA job cuts, and administrative shifts create confusion. The need for strong leadership has become even more pressing following recent incidents, including a tragic plane crash in Washington. As the industry seeks stability,...

Tuesday, DJI announced the new Osmo Mobile 7 Series, two gimbals to replace the Mobile 6. Both offer new features and compatibility with DJI’s new Multifunctional Module. Below are a few differences between the old Mobile 6 and the new Mobile 7 and 7P gimbals. more…

Experts: More tools needed to protect airports from drones By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (This is the fifth in a series of articles, examining the problems posed to critical infrastructure sites and other significant potential targets of drone incursions by hostile actors. Previous installments examined current federal laws pertaining to the use of counter-drone...

New Update Introduces Deep Learning Model Fine-Tuning and Improved Point Cloud Processing Blue Marble Geographics has released Global Mapper v26.1, introducing enhancements to its geographic information system (GIS) software. This update refines point cloud processing, expands deep learning capabilities, and improves customization options for users. Global Mapper is an all-in-one GIS software solution driven by...

L3Harris took this concept in an innovative direction recently by attaching an advanced multirole electronic warfare (EW) capability to a T7 robot and demonstrating it at Vanguard 2024, an annual capstone experiment the U.S. Army hosts at Fort Huachuca, Arizona. The combination successfully detected and defeated small uncrewed aircraft systems (sUAS) with the CORVUS-RAVEN system...