Michigan Central, MDOT launch Advanced Aerial Innovation Region in Detroit to Accelerate Commercial Drone Development

Michigan Central and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced today the launch of Detroit’s Advanced Aerial Innovation Region – an initiative that will position the state as a leader in next-generation aerial mobility and drone technology by attracting startups, catalyzing new high-skill jobs, advancing policy, and driving commercialization and adoption of drone technology. As […]

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Dedrone Announces DedroneBeyond to Enable Scalable Drones as First Responder Operations in Partnership with Axon Air

Dedrone has announced the launch of DedroneBeyond, its solution to enable drone operations to fly beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) for state, local, territorial and tribal (SLTT) law enforcement and emergency services when deploying drone as first responders (DFR).  Powered by the same computer-vision-enabled, sensor-fusion AI that currently protects over 500 sites around the […]

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AUVSI Announces Green UAS Certification for Skyfront Perimeter 8+ Drone

The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) announced that it has awarded Green UAS certification to the Skyfront Perimeter 8 and 8+ long-endurance, hybrid-electric Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS). The platform is the first to complete the program’s compliance testing and receive the ‘Green UAS cleared’ designation, which assesses and verifies commercial drones meet the […]

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Department of Homeland Security Completes Testing of Sentrycs Counter-UAS Solution for a Swarm of Drones

Sentrycs recently participated in the DHS (Department of Homeland Security) anti-swarm tests. During a series of rigorous tests last month in Oklahoma, Sentrycs successfully demonstrated its ability to simultaneously detect and track multiple drones, operating at diverse ranges, altitudes, and speeds. It completed multiple scenarios: Individual and multiple drones flying in various formations up to […]

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AUVSI Commends BVLOS Exemption for Zipline

The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) applauded the Federal Aviation Administration’s grant of an exemption to Zipline to conduct commercial drone operations beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). Chief Advocacy Officer Michael Robbins issued the following statement: “Zipline has proven its ability to provide critical services to the public with the highest degree […]

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FAA Authorizes Zipline International, Inc. to Deliver Commercial Packages Using Drones That Fly BVLOS

The FAA authorized Zipline International, Inc., to deliver commercial packages around Salt Lake City and Bentonville, Arkansas, using drones that fly beyond the operator’s visual line of sight. Zipline is an FAA-certificated Part 135 operator and will use its Sparrow drone to release the payload via parachute. Data collected from these operations will inform the […]

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Flytrex Partners with Leading QSRs to Launch New Autonomous Order Pickup Capability

Flytrex, on Thursday, unveiled Autonomous Pickup, the newest capability allowing for a fully autonomous delivery process — from order placement, to pick-up, through delivery to customers’ yards. By cutting delivery time significantly, to roughly five minutes from the time orders are ready, this new innovation is creating new growth opportunities for major quick serve restaurants […]

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Department of Homeland Security Completes Testing of Sentrycs Counter-UAS Solution for a Swarm of Drones

Sentrycs recently participated in the DHS (Department of Homeland Security) anti-swarm tests. During a series of rigorous tests last month in Oklahoma, Sentrycs successfully demonstrated its ability to simultaneously detect and track multiple drones, operating at diverse ranges, altitudes, and speeds. It completed multiple scenarios: Individual and multiple drones flying in various formations up to […]

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