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Almost any drone worth its salt these days comes with a built-in gimbal and camera. But that’s not to say that all drones with a camera are created equal. The drones themselves come with a wide range of performance and features, and the cameras on them also come with a …

Holy Stone is a beginner-friendly drone manufacturer that strives to make UAVs available to the masses. Their drones might not be as high-tech as a DJI, but for the very reasonable price a Holy Stone drone sells for, they’re a good choice. But which is the best Holy Stone drone …

India is an agricultural powerhouse of the world. The agricultural sector contributes about 18% to India’s total GDP (Gross Domestic Product). The lack of access to advanced agricultural technologies such as drones has proved to be one of the limiting factors in the growth of this sector. A new SOP …

In July 2021, the Government of India released a draft for the new set of drone laws. These drone laws, when implemented, will supersede all existing drone regulations in the country. On 12th March 2021, the DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) finalized the UAS Rules 2021. These rules were …

If there’s a significant storm pretty much anywhere, you can bet Storm Chasers are on the case. One of the best-known is American Reed Timmer, a meteorologist who starred in the Discovery Channel series Storm Chasers. Reed is still chasing, gathering data and video, and experiencing the immense power nature …

MIAMI, JULY 30, 2021 – Undefined Technologies Corp, a Florida-based tech startup, will present its first-of-its-kind silent eVTOL drone powered by ion propulsion at the Commercial UAV Expo Americas, the world largest tradeshow for professionals integrating commercial UAS. With over 125+ top vendors, this three-day event will be held in …

Parcel delivery using drones is on the brink of a breakthrough. The hardware is ready. Slowly but surely the regulations are becoming more accommodative. And, the first business cases are also emerging. However, there is a lack of a good hardware-independent software solution with which drone deliveries can be coordinated. …

Canadian entrepreneur Nation North is only 11 years old, but don’t insult his intelligence or business ambitions with suggestions that he wash cars or run a lemonade stand to get started. Ontario’s next tycoon has already raised his own seed funding and launched a savvy promotion to generate clients for …

Could using drones to herd sheep actually be better for the animal than traditional methods of shepherding? Researchers in Australia strap on heart rate monitors to sheep to find out… Many farmers these days use drones to herd sheep. But there haven’t been many insights into how the sheep are …

In today’s show, we talk to LA County Enforcement Officer, Stephen Sharpe who shares with us his extensive accident reconstruction experience. Apart from the best accident reconstruction workflow, you will also learn about the legalities surrounding this nascent field. These are some of the things that you will learn in …

In today’s show, we talk to LA County Enforcement Officer, Stephen Sharpe who shares with us his extensive accident reconstruction experience. Apart from the best accident reconstruction workflow, you will also learn about the legalities surrounding this nascent field. These are some of the things that you will learn in …

DJI’s Agras industrial drone is a workhorse. It’s intended for spraying pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizer, but has been put to other uses as well. During the early months of COVID, some of these units were deployed in China to spray disinfectant. They’ve also been used in anti-malarial programs to kill …

by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby The government of the United Kingdom has chosen Altitude Angel as a representative of the nation at the upcoming World of Drones & Robotics Congress. The World of Drones & Robotics Congress, formerly The World Drone Congress, is in its fifth year, and …

Chronically water-poor United Arab Emirates has been investing millions in recent years into technology capable of squeezing moisture from otherwise parsimonious clouds overhead. Now, desperate for a respite from brutal heat baking the nation this summer, the UAE has again deployed its drone-based rain-making tech to provoke downpours over Dubai. …

GAMA Applauds Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Passage of Advanced Air Mobility Coordination and Leadership Act  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure unanimously approved the Advanced Air Mobility Coordination and Leadership Act (H.R 1339), which establishes an interagency working group to more effectively engage and coordinate with …

With Skydio now in Australia and New Zealand, the company is introducing the benefits of autonomous drones to a new customer base.  Register Now for a Free Webinar August 25th, at 8 PM AEST to learn more about Skydio’s autonomous drones and how they are helping enterprise drone programs to …