New approval enables large-scale, address-free drone delivery across the U.S. Dayton-based drone delivery company DEXA has announced it has secured a national waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), allowing its drones to operate beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) without case-by-case approvals. This achievement positions DEXA among a small group of U.S. drone … [Read more...] about DEXA Receives National FAA Waiver for BVLOS Drone Deliveries
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Don’t Get Grounded: Why Multi-Platform Software Is a Must for Drone Operations
As the drone industry braces for possible restrictions on Chinese-manufactured technology, operators are being forced to rethink their tech stack. In this DRONELIFE exclusive guest post, Kristaps Brass of European flight planning software company UgCS argues that software independence — not just hardware — is the critical factor for long-term operational success. DRONELIFE … [Read more...] about Don’t Get Grounded: Why Multi-Platform Software Is a Must for Drone Operations
From North Dakota to the Nation: NPUASTS Expands BVLOS Capabilities Across the U.S.
Northern Plains UAS Test Site extends reach beyond home state By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The Northern Plains UAS Test Site (NPUASTS), which has been at the forefront in making North Dakota a leader in the cause of advancing autonomous unmanned air mobility, is working to bring its solutions to other states across the U.S., Marketing Manager Victor Meza, said at … [Read more...] about From North Dakota to the Nation: NPUASTS Expands BVLOS Capabilities Across the U.S.
Verizon Frontline Supports New Orleans Police with Drones During Mardi Gras
UAS Operations Enhance Safety and Situational Awareness for One of the Nation’s Largest Public Events During the busiest week of Mardi Gras in New Orleans, the Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team supported the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) by providing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) services to help keep attendees and officers safe. The NOPD requested support from … [Read more...] about Verizon Frontline Supports New Orleans Police with Drones During Mardi Gras
NUAIR Expands BVLOS Airspace in Central New York, Doubling Operational Capacity
FAA Waiver Expands Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Operations Across 450 Square Miles The Northeast UAS Airspace Integration Research Alliance (NUAIR) has secured a Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), nearly doubling its operational airspace in Central New York. This expansion increases its coverage to 450 square miles, … [Read more...] about NUAIR Expands BVLOS Airspace in Central New York, Doubling Operational Capacity
