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In addition to verifying whether the aircraft could fly with stability as designed, following the actual flight test, SoftBank collected and analyzed various data, including data on the aircraft's structural characteristics
SkyBound has installed an automated drone station in Walsall so that the public can have an enhanced transport experience across bus, train, road, and tram networks
Pelican Spray is the largest ever to receive FAA approval for commercial operation in the US with a weight of 1,125lbs, and it can also carry up to 540lbs (70 gallons) of liquid and spray up to 240 acres per hour
The Urban-Rural Drone Delivery project has been launched by Beyond Vision and Dronegy in Wusterhausen/Dosse, a community-driven effort to enhance rural local supply
GFZ will use the Velos V3 to carry LiDAR and hyperspectral sensors that will capture terrain and vegetation height information, and validate optical satellite imagery
The Sony a6100 Oblique camera is seen as a revolutionary addition to the Marlyn Cobalt drone, combining Sony's 24MP a6100 with a Meike 12mm lens, providing a solution for cost-effective and lower-resolution surveying
Amprius has unveiled a ultra-high-power, high-energy lithium-ion battery thought to be a significant advancement for electric uncrewed aerial systems, with a discharge rate of 10C whilst delivering 400 Wh/kg energy density
With the objective of producing European-made drones, Sky Power's SP-110 FI TS propulsion system has been selected to equip Cavok UAS' CK50 VTOL convertible UAV
The Optimus System from Ondas is an end-to-end, fully-automated UAS to be deployed in partnership with Skyfire as urban drone infrastructure, supporting public safety and DFRs
Ramco Systems has released Aviation Suite V5.9.6 aimed at driving efficiency through improved usability and enhanced digital capabilities for aviation enterprises
The Orkney I-Port operation will be the first drone delivery project able to be conducted on a permanent basis, and will utilize fully electric drones carrying payloads up to 6kg
NASA will work with uAvionix to conduct research and development of commercial UAS Command and Control (C2) systems utilizing internet-based infrastructure and air traffic control frequencies
Skyports Drone Services’ new partner Speedbird Aero is making its debut for the Orkney I-Port operation, a drone delivery project that will now involve multirotor DLV-2 aircraft with 16km range and 6kg capacity
Draganfly has been granted the Transport Canada Special Flight Operations Certificate for wildfire suppression operations, authorizing BVLOS drone operations at altitudes exceeding 400 feet
Edge Autonomy is establishing a new manufacturing facility to increase production capacity, facilitate support to local customers, and contribute to the technological and economic growth of northern Alabama
The system provides a drop-down winch for safe and precise delivery, a quick-release delivery box for efficient unloading, and POV cameras for enhanced situational awareness
Weighing just 33g, nearly silent, and with a flight time up to 25 minutes, the combat-proven, pocket-sized Black Hornet PRS transmits live video and HD still images back to the operator
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