Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) is taking a major step forward in drone operations by automating compliance for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) flights using AirData’s fleet management platform. This move enables PG&E to expand its drone program safely and efficiently, supporting critical missions like wildfire prevention across its 70,000-square-mile service area … [Read more...] about PG&E Automates BVLOS Drone Compliance with AirData: A Case Study
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Drones as City Infrastructure: AXON, Skydio, and the Next Leap for Drone in a Box Technology
Nearly 2,000 public safety professionals gathered in Phoenix for AXON Week 2025, where the conversation focused on the future of drones—not just as emergency tools, but as essential city infrastructure. AXON, a global leader in public safety technology, highlighted its Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs and the expanded capabilities brought by its 2024 acquisition of … [Read more...] about Drones as City Infrastructure: AXON, Skydio, and the Next Leap for Drone in a Box Technology
Axon Week 2025: Unified Awareness and Responsible Innovation Drive Drone Integration for Public Safety
Axon Week 2025, held in Phoenix from April 22–25, convened nearly 2,000 public safety professionals to explore how integrated technology can save lives and build safer communities. The event—merging Axon Accelerate and TaserCon—centered on the theme of unified awareness, with keynote speakers emphasizing that technology, when paired with transparency and responsible innovation, … [Read more...] about Axon Week 2025: Unified Awareness and Responsible Innovation Drive Drone Integration for Public Safety
Defense Innovations, Drone Safety and EVTOL Tech: on the January 7 Episode of Weekly Wings
In the first episode of Weekly Wings Season 2, hosts Paul Rossi and Terry Neff explore key developments in the drone industry as the new year begins. They kick off with discussions on U.S. Army training operations in Romania using Skydio and Anduril drones for reconnaissance and the evolving role of American-made drones in defense operations. The conversation shifts … [Read more...] about Defense Innovations, Drone Safety and EVTOL Tech: on the January 7 Episode of Weekly Wings
Skydio Responds to Chinese Sanctions with Temporary Battery Rationing for Drone Customers
U.S. Manufacturer Plans to Bolster Supply Chain Amid Ongoing Industry Tensions In response to recently announced Chinese sanctions against them, U.S.-based drone manufacturer Skydio informed its customers of a plan to ration battery supplies temporarily. The sanctions, which affect Skydio’s ability to source batteries, stem from the company’s sale of drones to Taiwan’s … [Read more...] about Skydio Responds to Chinese Sanctions with Temporary Battery Rationing for Drone Customers
