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Uncrewed ViewsUncrewed Views Conversations: Ronnie Fahy, CEO and Founder of XplorateFor our latest Uncrewed Views Conversations podcast, Commercial UAV News Editorial Director Jeremiah Karpowicz talks with Xplorate CEO and Founder Ronnie Fahy. They discuss the overall impact drones have had on the aviation industry, as well as the use of drones in offshore operations and utilities inspections, the impact of regulations on uncrewed operations, and AI’s role in the future of UAV-based commercial work.2025-05-1356 minUncrewed ViewsUncrewed Views Conversations: Ronnie Fahy, CEO and Founder of XplorateFor our latest Uncrewed Views Conversations podcast, Commercial UAV News Editorial Director Jeremiah Karpowicz talks with Xplorate CEO and Founder Ronnie Fahy. They discuss the overall impact drones have had on the aviation industry, as well as the use of drones in offshore operations and utilities inspections, the impact of regulations on uncrewed operations, and AI’s role in the future of UAV-based commercial work.2025-05-1356 min
Uncrewed ViewsUncrewed Views: Drones as First Responders, Tariffs, New Business ApproachesFor our latest Uncrewed Views podcast, Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, is joined by Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director of Commercial UAV News, and Erin Sewall, Content Specialist for Commercial UAV News, for a wide-ranging discussion about the drone industry. The panel discusses: The FAA’s Streamlined Waiver Process for Drones as First Responder Programs How Tariffs May Impact the Drone Industry New Approaches to UAV Business Models And more! Sources: FAA Streamlines Drone Approval Process for First Responders How Can Drones and Real-Time Data Define Better Decisions During Emergency Response? Around th...2025-04-2939 minUncrewed ViewsUncrewed Views: Drones as First Responders, Tariffs, New Business ApproachesFor our latest Uncrewed Views podcast, Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, is joined by Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director of Commercial UAV News, and Erin Sewall, Content Specialist for Commercial UAV News, for a wide-ranging discussion about the drone industry. The panel discusses: The FAA’s Streamlined Waiver Process for Drones as First Responder Programs How Tariffs May Impact the Drone Industry New Approaches to UAV Business Models And more! Sources: FAA Streamlines Drone Approval Process for First Responders How Can Drones and Real-Time Data Define Better Decisions During Emergency Response? Around th...2025-04-2939 min
Uncrewed ViewsUncrewed Views: What’s Up with the Commercial Drone Industry?For our latest Uncrewed Views podcast, Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, is joined by Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director of Commercial UAV News, Carla Lauter, Sr. Content Manager for Geo Week News, and Erin Sewall, Content Specialist for Commercial UAV News, for a wide-ranging discussion about the drone industry. The panel discusses recent news on BVLOS regulations, how to build public trust around the drone industry, new technological advances, the legacy of Romeo Durscher, and more. Sources: Webinar: How Are Nationwide BVLOS Waivers Transforming Drone Operations In 2025? Drone Industry Buoyed by US...2025-04-0135 minUncrewed ViewsUncrewed Views: What’s Up with the Commercial Drone Industry?For our latest Uncrewed Views podcast, Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, is joined by Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director of Commercial UAV News, Carla Lauter, Sr. Content Manager for Geo Week News, and Erin Sewall, Content Specialist for Commercial UAV News, for a wide-ranging discussion about the drone industry. The panel discusses recent news on BVLOS regulations, how to build public trust around the drone industry, new technological advances, the legacy of Romeo Durscher, and more. Sources: Webinar: How Are Nationwide BVLOS Waivers Transforming Drone Operations In 2025? Drone Industry Buoyed by US...2025-04-0135 min
Uncrewed ViewsUncrewed Views: The Future of Drone EducationOn our latest Uncrewed Views podcast, Blake Stringer, Director of the Center for Aviation Studies at Ohio State University, joins Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, and Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director of Commercial UAV News, for a wide-ranging discussion about the state of drone-focused education. The panel explores educational opportunities for students interested in drone technology, Ohio State’s unique aviation programs, public perceptions of uncrewed systems, and what the future holds for the drone industry. Learn more about aviation education at Ohio State University: Center for Aviation Studies (CAS): https://aviation.os...2025-01-1032 minUncrewed ViewsUncrewed Views: The Future of Drone EducationOn our latest Uncrewed Views podcast, Blake Stringer, Director of the Center for Aviation Studies at Ohio State University, joins Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, and Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director of Commercial UAV News, for a wide-ranging discussion about the state of drone-focused education. The panel explores educational opportunities for students interested in drone technology, Ohio State’s unique aviation programs, public perceptions of uncrewed systems, and what the future holds for the drone industry. Learn more about aviation education at Ohio State University: Center for Aviation Studies (CAS): https://aviation.os...2025-01-1032 min
Uncrewed ViewsUncrewed Views: A Look Back at 2024 / A Look Ahead at 2025For this edition of our Uncrewed Views podcast, Commercial UAV News Editorial Analyst Scott Howe, Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director of Commercial UAV News, and Carla Lauter, Content Manager for Geo Week look back at the past year in the done industry, focusing on regulatory issues and new technologies. They also look ahead to what our industry can expect in 2025. In addition, the panel discusses the mysterious drone sightings over the northeastern US and the upcoming Geo Week event, scheduled for February 10-12 in Denver. Sources: Countering the Countering CCP Drones Act Who’s Opposed to...2024-12-1840 minUncrewed ViewsUncrewed Views: A Look Back at 2024 / A Look Ahead at 2025For this edition of our Uncrewed Views podcast, Commercial UAV News Editorial Analyst Scott Howe, Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director of Commercial UAV News, and Carla Lauter, Content Manager for Geo Week look back at the past year in the done industry, focusing on regulatory issues and new technologies. They also look ahead to what our industry can expect in 2025. In addition, the panel discusses the mysterious drone sightings over the northeastern US and the upcoming Geo Week event, scheduled for February 10-12 in Denver. Sources: Countering the Countering CCP Drones Act Who’s Opposed to...2024-12-1840 min
Uncrewed ViewsUncrewed Views: A Talk with NUAIR’s Ken StewartFor this edition of our Uncrewed Views podcast, Commercial UAV News Editorial Analyst Scott Howe speaks with Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director of Commercial UAV News, and Ken Stewart, the President and Chief Executive Officer of NUAIR. The panel discusses accelerating the commercial viability and market demand for drone technology, what’s happening with Part 108, drones in disaster relief, the upcoming Commercial UAV Expo Europe, and more. Sources: NUAIR & SRAA Celebrate New Headquarters and Highlight CNY's Leadership in AAM and Drone Innovation CUAV Keynote Continued: Accelerating Commercial Viability and Market Demand 2024-11-0535 minUncrewed ViewsUncrewed Views: A Talk with NUAIR’s Ken StewartFor this edition of our Uncrewed Views podcast, Commercial UAV News Editorial Analyst Scott Howe speaks with Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director of Commercial UAV News, and Ken Stewart, the President and Chief Executive Officer of NUAIR. The panel discusses accelerating the commercial viability and market demand for drone technology, what’s happening with Part 108, drones in disaster relief, the upcoming Commercial UAV Expo Europe, and more. Sources: NUAIR & SRAA Celebrate New Headquarters and Highlight CNY's Leadership in AAM and Drone Innovation CUAV Keynote Continued: Accelerating Commercial Viability and Market Demand 2024-11-0535 min
Uncrewed ViewsUncrewed Views: A Look Back at Commercial UAV Expo 2024For our latest Uncrewed Views podcast, Scott Howe, Carla Lauter, and Jeremiah Karpowicz from Commercial UAV News look back at this year’s Commercial UAV Expo. They discuss the current state of the drone industry, how the FAA has made progress on drone regulations, the new products and services on display at Commercial UAV Expo, and much more. Sources: Keynote: FAA Regulatory Updates and Insights on Running Successful Public & Enterprise Drone Programs Keynote Explores Drone Industry Collaboration, Regulations, and Commercial Opportunities Commercial UAV Expo: Uncrewed Aviation Policy Update Exhibitor Showcase Presentations Recap, Part 3 Exhibitor Showcase Presentations Reca...2024-10-0137 minUncrewed ViewsUncrewed Views: A Look Back at Commercial UAV Expo 2024For our latest Uncrewed Views podcast, Scott Howe, Carla Lauter, and Jeremiah Karpowicz from Commercial UAV News look back at this year’s Commercial UAV Expo. They discuss the current state of the drone industry, how the FAA has made progress on drone regulations, the new products and services on display at Commercial UAV Expo, and much more. Sources: Keynote: FAA Regulatory Updates and Insights on Running Successful Public & Enterprise Drone Programs Keynote Explores Drone Industry Collaboration, Regulations, and Commercial Opportunities Commercial UAV Expo: Uncrewed Aviation Policy Update Exhibitor Showcase Presentations Recap, Part 3 Exhibitor Showcase Presentations Reca...2024-10-0137 min
Uncrewed ViewsSpecial Edition Podcast: Drones in AgricultureIn this special edition of our podcast, Adam Kyle, Teaching Administrator for Precision Agriculture at Warren County Community College, joins Commercial UAV News Editorial Analyst Scott Howe to discuss the use of drones in agriculture. Adam talks about the state of drone education, the many uses and innovations involving uncrewed systems in precision agriculture, and what Commercial UAV Expo attendees will learn at the Warren County Community College booth. Visit Adam and his colleagues at Booth 251.2024-08-2617 minUncrewed ViewsSpecial Edition Podcast: Drones in AgricultureIn this special edition of our podcast, Adam Kyle, Teaching Administrator for Precision Agriculture at Warren County Community College, joins Commercial UAV News Editorial Analyst Scott Howe to discuss the use of drones in agriculture. Adam talks about the state of drone education, the many uses and innovations involving uncrewed systems in precision agriculture, and what Commercial UAV Expo attendees will learn at the Warren County Community College booth. Visit Adam and his colleagues at Booth 251.2024-08-2617 min
Uncrewed ViewsUncrewed Views: Airspace Security and Counter-UASFor our latest Uncrewed Views podcast, Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, and Geo Week News Editor Carla Lauter talk with Mary-Lou Smulders, Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Government Affairs at Dedrone. The panel discusses airspace security, drone detection, counter-uas, and much more. Sources: Commercial UAV Expo: Drone Security and Counter Drone Dedrone’s Mary-Lou Smulders on Rogue Drones and the Future of Counter-UAS2024-08-0632 minUncrewed ViewsUncrewed Views: Airspace Security and Counter-UASFor our latest Uncrewed Views podcast, Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, and Geo Week News Editor Carla Lauter talk with Mary-Lou Smulders, Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Government Affairs at Dedrone. The panel discusses airspace security, drone detection, counter-uas, and much more. Sources: Commercial UAV Expo: Drone Security and Counter Drone Dedrone’s Mary-Lou Smulders on Rogue Drones and the Future of Counter-UAS2024-08-0632 min
Uncrewed ViewsSpecial Edition: Drones in Ukraine For this special edition of our Uncrewed Views podcast, Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, speaks with Valerii Iakovenko, the co-founder of DroneUA and Futurology, about the Ukrainian drone industry. They discuss leading Ukrainian UAV companies, opportunities for investments and partnerships, and the Ukrainian Pavilion, which will be featured at the upcoming Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas. Sources: · Ukrainian Pavilion Announces First Participants for Commercial UAV Expo 2024!2024-08-0614 minUncrewed ViewsSpecial Edition: Drones in Ukraine For this special edition of our Uncrewed Views podcast, Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, speaks with Valerii Iakovenko, the co-founder of DroneUA and Futurology, about the Ukrainian drone industry. They discuss leading Ukrainian UAV companies, opportunities for investments and partnerships, and the Ukrainian Pavilion, which will be featured at the upcoming Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas. Sources: · Ukrainian Pavilion Announces First Participants for Commercial UAV Expo 2024!2024-08-0614 min
Uncrewed ViewsUncrewed Views: Drones in Energy, Possible DJI Ban, Mergers & Acquisitions, UAVs in Europe Jeremiah Karpowicz, Group Editorial Director for the Technology Group at Diversified Communications, and Geo Week News Editor Carla Lauter join Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, for the latest Uncrewed Views podcast. The panel discusses the recent Energy & Robotics Summit, congressional action that could result in a DJI ban in the US, mergers and acquisitions in the drone space, the European UAV market, and more. Sources: Innovation, safety and specialization - Takeaways from the 2024 Energy Drone and Robotics Summit Sector Snapshot: Drones in Energy & Utilities Enabling Data-driven Asset Reliability - Best practices for...2024-07-0240 minUncrewed ViewsUncrewed Views: Drones in Energy, Possible DJI Ban, Mergers & Acquisitions, UAVs in Europe Jeremiah Karpowicz, Group Editorial Director for the Technology Group at Diversified Communications, and Geo Week News Editor Carla Lauter join Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, for the latest Uncrewed Views podcast. The panel discusses the recent Energy & Robotics Summit, congressional action that could result in a DJI ban in the US, mergers and acquisitions in the drone space, the European UAV market, and more. Sources: Innovation, safety and specialization - Takeaways from the 2024 Energy Drone and Robotics Summit Sector Snapshot: Drones in Energy & Utilities Enabling Data-driven Asset Reliability - Best practices for...2024-07-0240 min
Uncrewed ViewsUncrewed Views: American-Made Drones, FAA Reauthorization, Elevate Africa UAS Summit, and more Jeremiah Karpowicz, Group Editorial Director for the Technology Group at Diversified Communications, and Geo Week News Editor Carla Lauter join Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, for the latest Uncrewed Views podcast. The panel addresses the discussion around “American-made” drones and looks at the impact of the FAA reauthorization bill on the drone industry, the upcoming Elevate Africa UAS Summit, a drone-focused scholarship opportunity, and more. Sources: Commercial UAV Expo Announces Path to Leadership Event Scholarship Program Emphasizing “Drones for Good” BRINC Announces First Ever Purpose-Built 911 Response Drone ‘Made in America’ Drones: Influencing P...2024-06-0440 minUncrewed ViewsUncrewed Views: American-Made Drones, FAA Reauthorization, Elevate Africa UAS Summit, and more Jeremiah Karpowicz, Group Editorial Director for the Technology Group at Diversified Communications, and Geo Week News Editor Carla Lauter join Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, for the latest Uncrewed Views podcast. The panel addresses the discussion around “American-made” drones and looks at the impact of the FAA reauthorization bill on the drone industry, the upcoming Elevate Africa UAS Summit, a drone-focused scholarship opportunity, and more. Sources: Commercial UAV Expo Announces Path to Leadership Event Scholarship Program Emphasizing “Drones for Good” BRINC Announces First Ever Purpose-Built 911 Response Drone ‘Made in America’ Drones: Influencing P...2024-06-0440 min
Uncrewed ViewsUncrewed Views: A Conversation with Jeffrey Starr of D-Fend SolutionsIn recent years, more and more business leaders, government officials, and members of the general public have come to understand the threats posed by rogue drones and the need for effective counter-uas solutions. For our latest Uncrewed Views podcast, Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director for Commercial UAV News, and Commercial UAV News Editorial Analyst Scott Howe explored the world of counter-uas with Jeffrey Starr, Chief Marketing Officer at D-Fend Solutions. The panel discussed recent advances in counter-uas systems, issues around privacy and public trust, and D-Fend Solutions’ unique approach to counter-uas. Sources: D-Fend Solutions: Enabling Co...2024-03-0524 minUncrewed ViewsUncrewed Views: A Conversation with Jeffrey Starr of D-Fend SolutionsIn recent years, more and more business leaders, government officials, and members of the general public have come to understand the threats posed by rogue drones and the need for effective counter-uas solutions. For our latest Uncrewed Views podcast, Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director for Commercial UAV News, and Commercial UAV News Editorial Analyst Scott Howe explored the world of counter-uas with Jeffrey Starr, Chief Marketing Officer at D-Fend Solutions. The panel discussed recent advances in counter-uas systems, issues around privacy and public trust, and D-Fend Solutions’ unique approach to counter-uas. Sources: D-Fend Solutions: Enabling Co...2024-03-0524 min
Uncrewed ViewsUncrewed Views: A Talk With BAAM.Tech’s Christian StallingsFor our latest Uncrewed Views podcast, Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director for Commercial UAV News, and Commercial UAV News Editorial Analyst Scott Howe spoke with BAAM.Tech Vice President Christian Stallings. The panel discussed the ways uncrewed vehicles are used in surveying and mapping, previewed the upcoming Geo Week event in Denver, and explored the ways advances in systems and technology impact surveying industry standards and best practices. Sources: · State of the Drone Industry: Surveying & Mapping · Lidar use cases will continue to explode in 2024 · Geo Week: The Intersection of geospatial + the built world...2024-02-0139 minUncrewed ViewsUncrewed Views: A Talk With BAAM.Tech’s Christian StallingsFor our latest Uncrewed Views podcast, Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director for Commercial UAV News, and Commercial UAV News Editorial Analyst Scott Howe spoke with BAAM.Tech Vice President Christian Stallings. The panel discussed the ways uncrewed vehicles are used in surveying and mapping, previewed the upcoming Geo Week event in Denver, and explored the ways advances in systems and technology impact surveying industry standards and best practices. Sources: · State of the Drone Industry: Surveying & Mapping · Lidar use cases will continue to explode in 2024 · Geo Week: The Intersection of geospatial + the built world...2024-02-0139 min
Uncrewed ViewsUncrewed Views: A Look Back at the Drone Industry in 2023For the final Uncrewed Views podcast of 2023, Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director for Commercial UAV News, and Commercial UAV News Editorial Analyst Scott Howe review the top stories of 2023. They discuss changes in regulations, advances in the drone delivery sector, propulsion innovations, including the use of hydrogen, professional opportunities and training, and more. Sources: · Commercial UAV Expo Keynote: The Confluence of Technology, People, and Regulations · Senate Confirms Mike Whitaker to Lead the FAA · Will 2023 Prove to be the Pivotal Year for Drone Delivery? · What’s Happening With Drone Delivery? · Exploring the oppo...2023-12-1937 minUncrewed ViewsUncrewed Views: A Look Back at the Drone Industry in 2023For the final Uncrewed Views podcast of 2023, Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director for Commercial UAV News, and Commercial UAV News Editorial Analyst Scott Howe review the top stories of 2023. They discuss changes in regulations, advances in the drone delivery sector, propulsion innovations, including the use of hydrogen, professional opportunities and training, and more. Sources: · Commercial UAV Expo Keynote: The Confluence of Technology, People, and Regulations · Senate Confirms Mike Whitaker to Lead the FAA · Will 2023 Prove to be the Pivotal Year for Drone Delivery? · What’s Happening With Drone Delivery? · Exploring the oppo...2023-12-1937 min
Uncrewed ViewsUncrewed Views: A Talk with Rob Knochenhauer, Director of Regulatory Affairs at Censys TechnologiesFor this edition of Uncrewed Views, Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, spoke with Rob Knochenhauer, Director of Regulatory Affairs at Censys Technologies. Rob discussed his company’s recent achievement: a 30-mile, BVLOS operation flying Sentaero 5 over a cellular network in South Florida. He also offered his perspectives on the regulatory issues facing drone operations and previewed his presentation at next February’s Geo Week event, “Getting Off the Ground with UAV Survey.” Sources: Commercial UAV News: 30-Mile True BVLOS Flight – Scalable Operation for All Organizations with Sentaero 5 Geo Week: Getting Off the Gr...2023-12-0535 minUncrewed ViewsUncrewed Views: A Talk with Rob Knochenhauer, Director of Regulatory Affairs at Censys TechnologiesFor this edition of Uncrewed Views, Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, spoke with Rob Knochenhauer, Director of Regulatory Affairs at Censys Technologies. Rob discussed his company’s recent achievement: a 30-mile, BVLOS operation flying Sentaero 5 over a cellular network in South Florida. He also offered his perspectives on the regulatory issues facing drone operations and previewed his presentation at next February’s Geo Week event, “Getting Off the Ground with UAV Survey.” Sources: Commercial UAV News: 30-Mile True BVLOS Flight – Scalable Operation for All Organizations with Sentaero 5 Geo Week: Getting Off the Gr...2023-12-0535 min
Uncrewed ViewsUncrewed Views: Partnerships and Acquisitions, Drone Delivery Around the World, Geo Week PreviewGeo Week News Content Manager Carla Lauter and Juan Plaza, Commercial UAV News Staff Writer and CEO of Plaza Aerospace, join Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, for the latest Uncrewed Views podcast. The panel discusses recent business news in the drone sector, including the uAvionix/Iris Automation deal, what’s happening with drone delivery in the US, South America, and beyond, and what to expect at next February’s Geo Week event. Sources: Commercial UAV News: uAvionix Acquires Iris Automation: An interview with Jon Damush Geo Week News: Skydio and Trim...2023-11-2135 minUncrewed ViewsUncrewed Views: Partnerships and Acquisitions, Drone Delivery Around the World, Geo Week PreviewGeo Week News Content Manager Carla Lauter and Juan Plaza, Commercial UAV News Staff Writer and CEO of Plaza Aerospace, join Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, for the latest Uncrewed Views podcast. The panel discusses recent business news in the drone sector, including the uAvionix/Iris Automation deal, what’s happening with drone delivery in the US, South America, and beyond, and what to expect at next February’s Geo Week event. Sources: Commercial UAV News: uAvionix Acquires Iris Automation: An interview with Jon Damush Geo Week News: Skydio and Trim...2023-11-2135 min
Uncrewed ViewsUncrewed Views: New FAA Administrator, Drones in Law Enforcement, and MoreGeo Week News Content Manager Carla Lauter and Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director for Commercial UAV News, join Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, for the latest Uncrewed Views podcast. The panel discusses the impact the new FAA administrator could have on the UAV and AAM industries, how safety and privacy concerns influence the use of drones in law enforcement, the top drone companies in delivery and remote sensing, and more. Sources: Commercial UAV News: Senate Confirms Mike Whitaker to Lead the FAA ENO Center for Transportation: FAA Administrator Whitaker Confirmed, Sworn In The Drone...2023-11-0739 minUncrewed ViewsUncrewed Views: New FAA Administrator, Drones in Law Enforcement, and MoreGeo Week News Content Manager Carla Lauter and Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director for Commercial UAV News, join Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, for the latest Uncrewed Views podcast. The panel discusses the impact the new FAA administrator could have on the UAV and AAM industries, how safety and privacy concerns influence the use of drones in law enforcement, the top drone companies in delivery and remote sensing, and more. Sources: Commercial UAV News: Senate Confirms Mike Whitaker to Lead the FAA ENO Center for Transportation: FAA Administrator Whitaker Confirmed, Sworn In The Drone...2023-11-0739 min
Uncrewed ViewsUncrewed Views: A Talk With Percepto’s Ariel AvitanGeo Week News Content Manager Carla Lauter and Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, spoke with Percepto Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer Ariel Avitan for the latest Uncrewed Views podcast. They discussed how Percepto’s recent round of funding and its approval to fly BVLOS nationwide will impact the company’s future. In addition, the panel looked at a new poll showing increased public acceptance of drones and explored the ways uncrewed technology may contribute to our understanding of climate change. Sources: · TechCrunch: Percepto flies high with $67M for its industrial drones · ...2023-10-2435 minUncrewed ViewsUncrewed Views: A Talk With Percepto’s Ariel AvitanGeo Week News Content Manager Carla Lauter and Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, spoke with Percepto Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer Ariel Avitan for the latest Uncrewed Views podcast. They discussed how Percepto’s recent round of funding and its approval to fly BVLOS nationwide will impact the company’s future. In addition, the panel looked at a new poll showing increased public acceptance of drones and explored the ways uncrewed technology may contribute to our understanding of climate change. Sources: · TechCrunch: Percepto flies high with $67M for its industrial drones · ...2023-10-2435 min
Uncrewed ViewsUncrewed Views Special Edition: Frontier Precision Unmanned’s Sean Muldoon on the Use of Drones in Disaster ResponseFor this special edition of Uncrewed Views, Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, Sean Muldoon, a UAV Operator and Sales & Services Support Specialist at Frontier Precision Unmanned. They discussed Frontier Precision’s recent work in assisting the Alaska Department of Transportation in the wake of this August’s flooding disaster in Juneau at Mendenhall River and Mendenhall Lake. Muldoon explained how coordinated with Alaskan officials to deploy uncrewed systems to collect crucial data to aid in disaster recovery and assessment efforts. Click here to register for a webinar in which Muldoon will further explore the deta...2023-10-0414 minUncrewed ViewsUncrewed Views Special Edition: Frontier Precision Unmanned’s Sean Muldoon on the Use of Drones in Disaster ResponseFor this special edition of Uncrewed Views, Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, Sean Muldoon, a UAV Operator and Sales & Services Support Specialist at Frontier Precision Unmanned. They discussed Frontier Precision’s recent work in assisting the Alaska Department of Transportation in the wake of this August’s flooding disaster in Juneau at Mendenhall River and Mendenhall Lake. Muldoon explained how coordinated with Alaskan officials to deploy uncrewed systems to collect crucial data to aid in disaster recovery and assessment efforts. Click here to register for a webinar in which Muldoon will further explore the deta...2023-10-0414 min
Uncrewed ViewsUncrewed Views: Commercial UAV Expo Preview, FAA Approvals, Industry NewsGeo Week News Content Manager Carla Lauter and Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director for Commercial UAV News, join Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, for the latest Uncrewed Views podcast. The panel previews Commercial UAV Expo 2023 and discusses Skydio’s recent decision to exit the consumer drone market, DJI’s delivery drone, recent FAA approvals, and more. Sources: Commercial UAV Expo 2023 · Conference Program · Keynotes · Exhibitor List The Verge: Skydio is pivoting to enterprise — its consumer drones are dead TechCrunch: Skydio closing consumer drone business2023-09-0539 minUncrewed ViewsUncrewed Views: Commercial UAV Expo Preview, FAA Approvals, Industry NewsGeo Week News Content Manager Carla Lauter and Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director for Commercial UAV News, join Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, for the latest Uncrewed Views podcast. The panel previews Commercial UAV Expo 2023 and discusses Skydio’s recent decision to exit the consumer drone market, DJI’s delivery drone, recent FAA approvals, and more. Sources: Commercial UAV Expo 2023 · Conference Program · Keynotes · Exhibitor List The Verge: Skydio is pivoting to enterprise — its consumer drones are dead TechCrunch: Skydio closing consumer drone business2023-09-0539 min
Uncrewed ViewsUncrewed Views: Special Edition Featuring Will Austin, President, Warren County Community College and Chief Pilot, Warren UASFor this special edition of Uncrewed Views, Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, spoke with Will Austin, President, Warren County Community College (WCCC), and Chief Pilot, Warren UAS. They discussed WCCC’s long history of training pilots and other drone industry professionals, the need for specialized education in the UAV sector, how WCCC collaborates with public and private entities on innovative projects, and much more. While you’re at Commercial UAV Expo, be sure to stop by Booth 348 to learn more about Warren UAS. Special thanks to Warren County Community College for sponsoring this...2023-08-2829 minUncrewed ViewsUncrewed Views: Special Edition Featuring Will Austin, President, Warren County Community College and Chief Pilot, Warren UASFor this special edition of Uncrewed Views, Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, spoke with Will Austin, President, Warren County Community College (WCCC), and Chief Pilot, Warren UAS. They discussed WCCC’s long history of training pilots and other drone industry professionals, the need for specialized education in the UAV sector, how WCCC collaborates with public and private entities on innovative projects, and much more. While you’re at Commercial UAV Expo, be sure to stop by Booth 348 to learn more about Warren UAS. Special thanks to Warren County Community College for sponsoring this...2023-08-2829 min
Uncrewed ViewsUncrewed Views: Powering Uncrewed Vehicles with Hydrogen, UAVs and Humanitarian Aid in Africa, AI, and MoreGeo Week News Content Manager Carla Lauter and Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, are joined by Daneille McLean, Founder and CEO of HYSKY Society, for the latest Uncrewed Views podcast. The panel looks at the opportunities presented by powering drones with hydrogen, the upcoming FLYING HY event, UAV-based medical aid delivery efforts in Kenya, artificial intelligence, and more. Sources: Commercial UAV News: Exploring the opportunities for hydrogen in the drone market with HYSKY Society Powering Solutions for Your Drone in 2022 Powering Solutions for Your Drone, Part 1: What's Out There? Why Should W...2023-08-2237 minUncrewed ViewsUncrewed Views: Powering Uncrewed Vehicles with Hydrogen, UAVs and Humanitarian Aid in Africa, AI, and MoreGeo Week News Content Manager Carla Lauter and Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, are joined by Daneille McLean, Founder and CEO of HYSKY Society, for the latest Uncrewed Views podcast. The panel looks at the opportunities presented by powering drones with hydrogen, the upcoming FLYING HY event, UAV-based medical aid delivery efforts in Kenya, artificial intelligence, and more. Sources: Commercial UAV News: Exploring the opportunities for hydrogen in the drone market with HYSKY Society Powering Solutions for Your Drone in 2022 Powering Solutions for Your Drone, Part 1: What's Out There? Why Should W...2023-08-2237 min
Uncrewed ViewsUncrewed Views: Defining the Airspace of Tomorrow, Remote ID, FAA Updates, and MoreToni Drummond from Titan Aviation joins Geo Week News Content Manager Carla Lauter and Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, for the latest Uncrewed Views podcast. The panel discusses the Advanced Airspace Summit, scheduled for this September’s Commercial UAV Expo, as well as the impact remote ID will have on commercial drone operations, recent FAA news, and more. Sources: Commercial UAV Expo: Advanced Airspace Summit, Part I / Advanced Airspace Summit, Part II JD Supra: FAA UAS Remote ID Rule and the Insurance Industry Data Use Case Dronelife: House Pa...2023-08-0838 minUncrewed ViewsUncrewed Views: Defining the Airspace of Tomorrow, Remote ID, FAA Updates, and MoreToni Drummond from Titan Aviation joins Geo Week News Content Manager Carla Lauter and Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, for the latest Uncrewed Views podcast. The panel discusses the Advanced Airspace Summit, scheduled for this September’s Commercial UAV Expo, as well as the impact remote ID will have on commercial drone operations, recent FAA news, and more. Sources: Commercial UAV Expo: Advanced Airspace Summit, Part I / Advanced Airspace Summit, Part II JD Supra: FAA UAS Remote ID Rule and the Insurance Industry Data Use Case Dronelife: House Pa...2023-08-0838 min
Uncrewed ViewsUncrewed Views: The US Forest Service’s Drone Program, Sharks and UAVs, Swarming Technology, and MoreFor our latest podcast, Geo Week News Content Manager, Carla Lauter, and Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, are joined by Matt Isenbarger from Freefly Systems. The panel looks at the US Forest Service’s successful drone program, how New York State is using uncrewed systems to monitor shark activity, AI and swarming technology, and more. Sources: Commercial UAV News: Success and scale with drone programs: How the US Forest Service saves taxpayer dollars and reduces wildfire response risk Longmont Leader: Aims Community College offers associate degree for drone pilots 2023-07-2538 minUncrewed ViewsUncrewed Views: The US Forest Service’s Drone Program, Sharks and UAVs, Swarming Technology, and MoreFor our latest podcast, Geo Week News Content Manager, Carla Lauter, and Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, are joined by Matt Isenbarger from Freefly Systems. The panel looks at the US Forest Service’s successful drone program, how New York State is using uncrewed systems to monitor shark activity, AI and swarming technology, and more. Sources: Commercial UAV News: Success and scale with drone programs: How the US Forest Service saves taxpayer dollars and reduces wildfire response risk Longmont Leader: Aims Community College offers associate degree for drone pilots 2023-07-2538 min
Uncrewed ViewsUncrewed Views: Drone Light Shows, UAVs and Firefighting, Robotics and the Titan Submersible, and moreFor our latest podcast, Geo Week News Content Manager, Carla Lauter, and Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director for Commercial UAV News, look at drone light shows, UAV training facilities, drones in firefighting, robotics and the Titan submersible rescue effort, and more. Hosted by Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News. Sources: CNN: Some US cities are replacing 4th of July fireworks with environmentally friendly drones Chicago Tribune: Drones, metal detectors among precautions as Southland communities prep for July Fourth security CBS News: These cities are having drone shows instead...2023-07-1139 minUncrewed ViewsUncrewed Views: Drone Light Shows, UAVs and Firefighting, Robotics and the Titan Submersible, and moreFor our latest podcast, Geo Week News Content Manager, Carla Lauter, and Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director for Commercial UAV News, look at drone light shows, UAV training facilities, drones in firefighting, robotics and the Titan submersible rescue effort, and more. Hosted by Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News. Sources: CNN: Some US cities are replacing 4th of July fireworks with environmentally friendly drones Chicago Tribune: Drones, metal detectors among precautions as Southland communities prep for July Fourth security CBS News: These cities are having drone shows instead...2023-07-1139 min
Uncrewed ViewsUncrewed Views: AAM and Air Taxis, Financial Health of the Drone Industry, Strategic Partnerships, and MoreGeo Week News Content Manager, Carla Lauter, and Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director for Commercial UAV News, join host Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, for the latest edition of the Uncrewed Views podcast. The panel discusses the financial health of the drone industry, the power of strategic partnerships, advances in AAM and air taxis, ways police departments use UAVs, and more. Sources: TechCrunch: Percepto flies high with $67M for its industrial drones Dronelife: Drone Industry Fragility: From the Floor of the Energy Drone and Robotics Summit UAS We...2023-06-2740 minUncrewed ViewsUncrewed Views: AAM and Air Taxis, Financial Health of the Drone Industry, Strategic Partnerships, and MoreGeo Week News Content Manager, Carla Lauter, and Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director for Commercial UAV News, join host Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, for the latest edition of the Uncrewed Views podcast. The panel discusses the financial health of the drone industry, the power of strategic partnerships, advances in AAM and air taxis, ways police departments use UAVs, and more. Sources: TechCrunch: Percepto flies high with $67M for its industrial drones Dronelife: Drone Industry Fragility: From the Floor of the Energy Drone and Robotics Summit UAS We...2023-06-2740 min
Uncrewed ViewsUncrewed Views: Artificial Intelligence, FAA News, Mine Mapping, Traffic Management, and MoreFor the latest edition of our Uncrewed Views podcast, host Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, speaks with Geo Week News Content Manager Carla Lauter and Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director for Commercial UAV News. The panel discusses recent reports on the use of artificial intelligence with drones, changes at the FAA, how autonomous systems are mapping abandoned mines, drones in traffic management, and the recently announced conference program for the 2023 Commercial UAV Expo. Sources: The Guardian: US air force denies running simulation in which AI drone ‘killed’ operator NBC News: Biden names deput...2023-06-1333 minUncrewed ViewsUncrewed Views: Artificial Intelligence, FAA News, Mine Mapping, Traffic Management, and MoreFor the latest edition of our Uncrewed Views podcast, host Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, speaks with Geo Week News Content Manager Carla Lauter and Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director for Commercial UAV News. The panel discusses recent reports on the use of artificial intelligence with drones, changes at the FAA, how autonomous systems are mapping abandoned mines, drones in traffic management, and the recently announced conference program for the 2023 Commercial UAV Expo. Sources: The Guardian: US air force denies running simulation in which AI drone ‘killed’ operator NBC News: Biden names deput...2023-06-1333 min
Uncrewed ViewsUncrewed Views: Cybersecurity and Airspace SafetyFor our edition of Uncrewed Views, host Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, speaks with Geo Week News Content Manager Carla Lauter and Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director for Commercial UAV News. The panel discusses cybersecurity in the drone industry, the threats posed by unauthorized drones, recent actions by the FAA and private industry to secure the airspace, and privacy and security issues in the geospatial sector. Sources: · Dronelife – AUVSI Xponential: The Keynote on Cybersecurity for Drones · Commercial UAV News – Cybersecurity takes center stage at AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2023 · AV Web – FAA Announces UAS...2023-05-1630 minUncrewed ViewsUncrewed Views: Cybersecurity and Airspace SafetyFor our edition of Uncrewed Views, host Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, speaks with Geo Week News Content Manager Carla Lauter and Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director for Commercial UAV News. The panel discusses cybersecurity in the drone industry, the threats posed by unauthorized drones, recent actions by the FAA and private industry to secure the airspace, and privacy and security issues in the geospatial sector. Sources: · Dronelife – AUVSI Xponential: The Keynote on Cybersecurity for Drones · Commercial UAV News – Cybersecurity takes center stage at AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2023 · AV Web – FAA Announces UAS...2023-05-1630 min
Uncrewed ViewsOur New Podcast: Uncrewed ViewsTwice each month, Commercial UAV News’ new podcast, Uncrewed Views, will explore the latest advances and trends in uncrewed systems, advanced air mobility, and more. Industry leaders will offer their perspectives on news and information presented in articles, videos, podcasts, and other sources that cover drones and related technologies. For this first installment of Uncrewed Views, host Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, speaks with Geo Week News Content Manager Carla Lauter and Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director for Commercial UAV News about: The recent merger between PrescisonHawk and Field and what it means fo...2023-05-0236 minUncrewed ViewsOur New Podcast: Uncrewed ViewsTwice each month, Commercial UAV News’ new podcast, Uncrewed Views, will explore the latest advances and trends in uncrewed systems, advanced air mobility, and more. Industry leaders will offer their perspectives on news and information presented in articles, videos, podcasts, and other sources that cover drones and related technologies. For this first installment of Uncrewed Views, host Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, speaks with Geo Week News Content Manager Carla Lauter and Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director for Commercial UAV News about: The recent merger between PrescisonHawk and Field and what it means fo...2023-05-0236 min
Uncrewed ViewsSpecial Edition: Choosing the Right Sensor for Your DroneA conversation with Philipp Amon, Business Division Manager UAV-based Laser Scanning, RIEGL, and Dan Hubert, VP of Marketing, Phoenix Lidar Systems In March 2023, Commercial UAV News hosted the webinar “Choosing the Right Sensor for Your Drone.” During that event, industry leaders reviewed some of the most powerful sensors for drone-based applications, such as inspections and surveying, and they explored ways of matching available technology to specific operations. In this special edition of our podcast, Philipp Amon from RIEGL and Dan Hubert from Phoenix Lidar Systems discuss the ways they work with operators and organizations to sele...2023-04-2813 minUncrewed ViewsSpecial Edition: Choosing the Right Sensor for Your DroneA conversation with Philipp Amon, Business Division Manager UAV-based Laser Scanning, RIEGL, and Dan Hubert, VP of Marketing, Phoenix Lidar Systems In March 2023, Commercial UAV News hosted the webinar “Choosing the Right Sensor for Your Drone.” During that event, industry leaders reviewed some of the most powerful sensors for drone-based applications, such as inspections and surveying, and they explored ways of matching available technology to specific operations. In this special edition of our podcast, Philipp Amon from RIEGL and Dan Hubert from Phoenix Lidar Systems discuss the ways they work with operators and organizations to sele...2023-04-2813 min
Uncrewed ViewsProfessional Opportunities in the Drone IndustryWith the commercial UAV industry continuing to grow, companies are looking for talented, qualified individuals to fill critical roles as pilots, data analysts, mission planners, and more. At the same time, individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and skills are looking for ways to launch new careers in this burgeoning field. To learn about professional opportunities in the drone industry, Commercial UAV News spoke with Brian Pitre, CEO of SkyOp, a company that offers drone-related training for students, businesses, public safety professionals, and others. Pitre, who authored the recent e-book The Ultimate Drone Professional Guide, discussed...2023-04-0412 minUncrewed ViewsProfessional Opportunities in the Drone IndustryWith the commercial UAV industry continuing to grow, companies are looking for talented, qualified individuals to fill critical roles as pilots, data analysts, mission planners, and more. At the same time, individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and skills are looking for ways to launch new careers in this burgeoning field. To learn about professional opportunities in the drone industry, Commercial UAV News spoke with Brian Pitre, CEO of SkyOp, a company that offers drone-related training for students, businesses, public safety professionals, and others. Pitre, who authored the recent e-book The Ultimate Drone Professional Guide, discussed...2023-04-0412 min
The UAV DigestADS-B SpoofinguAvionix detects ADS-B spoofing, racing drones are delivering explosives, an aerial tanker that autonomously guides and controls multiple drones, self-flying F-16s that test loyal wingmen, the Condor heavy-lift UAV wins its first customer, a new mini light tactical UAS, and Archer Aviation and United Airlines plan air taxi service in Chicago.
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uAvionix Announces truSky ADS-B Spoofing Detection for SkyLine UAS BVLOS Operations
uAvionix offers its SkyLine UAS BVLOS service to manage the command and control infrastructure and assets across diverse frequency and radio types. Now the company is introducing truSky ADS-B spoofing detection for...2023-03-3132 minThe UAV DigestDrone Delivery NetworkAlphabet’s Wing subsidiary wants a drone delivery network, the Japanese Self-Defense Forces consider using drones to intercept aircraft, DJI is reportedly dropping AeroScope, U.S. Senators want an assessment of DJI security risks, cardboard drones from Australia are going to Ukraine, the USAF has plans for 1,000 loyal wingmen drones, Zipline’s next-generation aircraft, and Russian Su-27 fighter jets intercept a U.S. MQ-9 Reaper.
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Google company unveils drone delivery-network ambition
Alphabet’s Wing subsidiary is delivering up to 1,000 packages a day in Australia, but to scale up to millions of deliveries daily, Wing says it nee...2023-03-2432 min
Uncrewed ViewsDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the AAM/UAV IndustryThe Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)/Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (UAV) sector has a unique opportunity to further diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. Because the AAM/UAV industry is relatively new, companies and organizations can create workplace cultures, hiring and training programs, and community connections in ways that may be difficult in older, more established industries. To explore the issues around DEI in the AAM/UAV world, Commercial UAV News spoke with JR Hammond, Executive Director of the Canadian Advanced Air Mobility Consortium (CAAM). Hammond described the current state of DEI in AAM/UAV and explained how his...2023-02-0711 minUncrewed ViewsDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the AAM/UAV IndustryThe Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)/Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (UAV) sector has a unique opportunity to further diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. Because the AAM/UAV industry is relatively new, companies and organizations can create workplace cultures, hiring and training programs, and community connections in ways that may be difficult in older, more established industries. To explore the issues around DEI in the AAM/UAV world, Commercial UAV News spoke with JR Hammond, Executive Director of the Canadian Advanced Air Mobility Consortium (CAAM). Hammond described the current state of DEI in AAM/UAV and explained how his...2023-02-0711 minThe UAV DigestCargo DroneA large autonomous blended-wing cargo drone and a smaller electric cargo drone, the Eaglet takes flight, taser drones at public schools, the GAO recommends the FAA create a comprehensive strategy, the Dronut for inspections, two MQ-9 Reapers for a Dollar, and a BVLOS autonomous inspection solution.
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3.8T Cargo Drone, courtesy Natilus.
Drones will ‘push the boundaries of what is possible’ in air cargo
The Natilus Kona cargo drone looks a lot like the NASA X-48B blended-wing prototype. It’s autonomous so no need for pressurization and the blended wing design is efficient with up to a 50...2023-02-0435 min
The UAV DigestUAV Tether in Heavy SeasA UAV tether for choppy seas, four advanced (and expensive) drones, drones changing the way buildings are designed, a drone (and rover) for simulated Martian missions, the Army’s short-range reconnaissance program with Skydio, an Apple patent for pairing UAVs and controllers, kites that take down drones, Ukraine drones that take down Russian drones.
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Navy engineers test new slack tether for launching quadcopter from boats
The Naval Information Warfare Center in San Diego designed a smart winch tether system with an autonomous winch that keeps proper slack in the tether. A UAV can hover at a...2022-12-0938 minThe UAV DigestUAV Tether in Heavy SeasA UAV tether for choppy seas, four advanced (and expensive) drones, drones changing the way buildings are designed, a drone (and rover) for simulated Martian missions, the Army’s short-range reconnaissance program with Skydio, an Apple patent for pairing UAVs and controllers, kites that take down drones, Ukraine drones that take down Russian drones.
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Navy engineers test new slack tether for launching quadcopter from boats
The Naval Information Warfare Center in San Diego designed a smart winch tether system with an autonomous winch that keeps proper slack in the tether. A UAV can hover at a...2022-12-0938 minThe UAV DigestAmazon Prime Air DroneThe latest Amazon Prime Air drone, XQ-58A Valkyrie tactical drones, bringing a drone on a cruise ship, a drone light show fail, and attacking a navy with uncrewed surface vessels.
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Amazon Prime Air drone
Amazon reveals the new design for Prime Air’s delivery drone—here’s your first look
Amazon has continued to develop its delivery drone. The new MK30 drone has increased range, expanded temperature tolerance, and the capability to fly in light rain. It’s lighter and smaller than its predecessor and has redesigned propellers with 25% less perceived noise.
Air Force pi...2022-11-2534 minThe UAV DigestAmazon Prime Air DroneThe latest Amazon Prime Air drone, XQ-58A Valkyrie tactical drones, bringing a drone on a cruise ship, a drone light show fail, and attacking a navy with uncrewed surface vessels.
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Amazon Prime Air drone
Amazon reveals the new design for Prime Air’s delivery drone—here’s your first look
Amazon has continued to develop its delivery drone. The new MK30 drone has increased range, expanded temperature tolerance, and the capability to fly in light rain. It’s lighter and smaller than its predecessor and has redesigned propellers with 25% less perceived noise.
Air Force pi...2022-11-2534 minThe UAV DigestOperations Over PeopleOperations Over People approval for AgEagle, transitioning to UAV-dominated air forces, women drone pilots in Ukraine, an autonomous Black Hawk helicopter, a drone facilitates a robbery, a BVLOS corridor in upstate New York, an autonomous firefighting helicopter, 500 drones celebrate a game anniversary, and how to increase lithium battery lifespan.
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AgEagle’s eBee X Series Drones Are the First and Only UAVs to be Approved by the FAA for Operations Over People (OOP) in the United States
AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. announced that the eBee X series of UAS comply with Category 3 of the Operations Over Pe...2022-11-1133 minThe UAV DigestOperations Over PeopleOperations Over People approval for AgEagle, transitioning to UAV-dominated air forces, women drone pilots in Ukraine, an autonomous Black Hawk helicopter, a drone facilitates a robbery, a BVLOS corridor in upstate New York, an autonomous firefighting helicopter, 500 drones celebrate a game anniversary, and how to increase lithium battery lifespan.
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AgEagle’s eBee X Series Drones Are the First and Only UAVs to be Approved by the FAA for Operations Over People (OOP) in the United States
AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. announced that the eBee X series of UAS comply with Category 3 of the Operations Over Pe...2022-11-1133 min
Uncrewed ViewsComing Soon: A Documentary on Women and DronesThe recent Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas was one of the official filming locations for a multi-part documentary made possible through a partnership with Women and Drones and the documentary film company Monumental Access. The film will capture the stories of women in the drone industry in hopes of inspiring the next generation of talented aviation leaders. In this podcast, Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, interviews Sharon Rossmark, CEO of Women and Drones, and Monte Chambers, principal founder of Monumental Access. The discussion explores the current state of women in the drone industry and ex...2022-11-0810 minUncrewed ViewsComing Soon: A Documentary on Women and DronesThe recent Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas was one of the official filming locations for a multi-part documentary made possible through a partnership with Women and Drones and the documentary film company Monumental Access. The film will capture the stories of women in the drone industry in hopes of inspiring the next generation of talented aviation leaders. In this podcast, Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, interviews Sharon Rossmark, CEO of Women and Drones, and Monte Chambers, principal founder of Monumental Access. The discussion explores the current state of women in the drone industry and ex...2022-11-0810 minThe UAV DigestCommunity-Based Drone OrganizationsFAA issues guidelines for community-based drone organizations, large Navy drone swarms, Iranian drone components, the 2023 FAA reauthorization bill, a large Chinese cargo drone, the Bell Autonomous Pod Transport, Russians with drones in Norway, plant specimen sampling with drones, a Wing drone comes to a fiery end, and Collaborative Combat Aircraft.
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FAA Updates Recreational Drone Flying Guidance
Recreational drone flyers are required to follow the safety guidelines of FAA-recognized community-based drone organizations. These organizations develop safety guidelines in coordination with the FAA. The FAA has issued guidance on how to become an FAA-recognized community-based organization for...2022-10-2842 minThe UAV DigestCommunity-Based Drone OrganizationsFAA issues guidelines for community-based drone organizations, large Navy drone swarms, Iranian drone components, the 2023 FAA reauthorization bill, a large Chinese cargo drone, the Bell Autonomous Pod Transport, Russians with drones in Norway, plant specimen sampling with drones, a Wing drone comes to a fiery end, and Collaborative Combat Aircraft.
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FAA Updates Recreational Drone Flying Guidance
Recreational drone flyers are required to follow the safety guidelines of FAA-recognized community-based drone organizations. These organizations develop safety guidelines in coordination with the FAA. The FAA has issued guidance on how to become an FAA-recognized community-based organization for...2022-10-2842 min
Uncrewed ViewsCollaboration and Cooperation in the Drone CommunitySome 2,500 commercial drone professionals will come together in Las Vegas for the 2022 Commercial UAV Expo. For one week, engineers, designers, marketers, regulators, pilots, programmers, and others will learn about new technologies, interact with industry leaders, and share their insights and hopes for our industry. This kind of interaction is essential to building a strong UAV community and moving our industry forward. In an interview, Ken Stewart, President and CEO of NUAIR, discusses the importance of collaboration and cooperation in the drone industry. Drawing on his experience heading an organization that works closely with government regulators and commercial e...2022-09-0606 minUncrewed ViewsCollaboration and Cooperation in the Drone CommunitySome 2,500 commercial drone professionals will come together in Las Vegas for the 2022 Commercial UAV Expo. For one week, engineers, designers, marketers, regulators, pilots, programmers, and others will learn about new technologies, interact with industry leaders, and share their insights and hopes for our industry. This kind of interaction is essential to building a strong UAV community and moving our industry forward. In an interview, Ken Stewart, President and CEO of NUAIR, discusses the importance of collaboration and cooperation in the drone industry. Drawing on his experience heading an organization that works closely with government regulators and commercial e...2022-09-0606 minThe UAV DigestAutomated InspectionAutomated inspection of solar panels, the NUAIR Public Safety Summit, USAF interest in supersonic target drones and the Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat, the Pixy selfie drone goes out of production, drones and rural law enforcement, and UAVs that can land on steep roofs.
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Percepto automated inspection drones monitor huge Thai solar farm
Percepto announced it has completed the proof-of-concept phase for its automated system that will be used for inspection and data analysis of a giant floating solar power farm in Thailand. The solar power farm includes a grid of 145,000 panels floating over an area...2022-08-2627 minThe UAV DigestAutomated InspectionAutomated inspection of solar panels, the NUAIR Public Safety Summit, USAF interest in supersonic target drones and the Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat, the Pixy selfie drone goes out of production, drones and rural law enforcement, and UAVs that can land on steep roofs.
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Percepto automated inspection drones monitor huge Thai solar farm
Percepto announced it has completed the proof-of-concept phase for its automated system that will be used for inspection and data analysis of a giant floating solar power farm in Thailand. The solar power farm includes a grid of 145,000 panels floating over an area...2022-08-2627 minThe UAV DigestWomen and Drones DocumentaryA women and drones documentary film, a Chinese submarine that can fly, the “ghost fleet” of unmanned surface vessels, transferring drone technology to India, a portable air traffic management system for wildfires, Ford’s drone patent, and increased mapping speed using multiple drones.
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Women and Drones Documentary Filming Onsite at Commercial UAV Expo
Women and Drones and Monumental Access are creating a multi-part documentary with stories of women in the drone industry. They hope to inspire the next generation of aviation leaders through interviews with educators, CEOs, and industry professionals. The Commercial UAV Expo runs Septem...2022-08-1931 minThe UAV DigestWomen and Drones DocumentaryA women and drones documentary film, a Chinese submarine that can fly, the “ghost fleet” of unmanned surface vessels, transferring drone technology to India, a portable air traffic management system for wildfires, Ford’s drone patent, and increased mapping speed using multiple drones.
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Women and Drones Documentary Filming Onsite at Commercial UAV Expo
Women and Drones and Monumental Access are creating a multi-part documentary with stories of women in the drone industry. They hope to inspire the next generation of aviation leaders through interviews with educators, CEOs, and industry professionals. The Commercial UAV Expo runs Septem...2022-08-1931 minThe UAV DigestCourt Ruling on Drone Remote IDD.C. court rules on drone Remote ID case, reconnaissance drones for Ukraine, more drones going to Mars, fried chicken coming by drone, lifeguard drones meet U.S. resistance, mapping a mountain with a UAV, NASA and Zipline partnership, and United Airlines sends a pre-delivery payment to Archer.
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D.C. Circuit Upholds Drone Remote ID Rule
Court Upholds Remote ID For Drones
RaceDayQuads and drone operator Tyler Brennan sued to vacate the FAA’s drone Remote ID rule saying the rule amounted to “constant, warrantless governmental surveillance in violation of the Fourth Amendment.” The D.C. Cir...2022-08-1232 minThe UAV DigestCourt Ruling on Drone Remote IDD.C. court rules on drone Remote ID case, reconnaissance drones for Ukraine, more drones going to Mars, fried chicken coming by drone, lifeguard drones meet U.S. resistance, mapping a mountain with a UAV, NASA and Zipline partnership, and United Airlines sends a pre-delivery payment to Archer.
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D.C. Circuit Upholds Drone Remote ID Rule
Court Upholds Remote ID For Drones
RaceDayQuads and drone operator Tyler Brennan sued to vacate the FAA’s drone Remote ID rule saying the rule amounted to “constant, warrantless governmental surveillance in violation of the Fourth Amendment.” The D.C. Cir...2022-08-1232 minThe UAV DigestArcher Aviation MakerArcher Aviation planning full transition flights of their Maker aircraft, drone shuts down Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, protecting sporting events with drones, using lasers for drone communications, RQ-4 Global Hawk end-of-life, alligator attacks drone, a Remote ID device from Aerobits, and the Zephyr UAS flies for 26 days.
Archer Aviation Maker eVTOL.
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Archer Flight Testing Gains Momentum, On Pace to Achieve Transition Flight By Year End
Archer Aviation Inc. announced it is confident it will achieve its goal of flying full transition flights with its Maker aircraft by year-end. Flight tests of the full-scale 12-motor...2022-07-2931 minThe UAV DigestMicrosoft AirSimMicrosoft announces a new AirSim platform to train drone AI systems, Amazon Prime Air eyes deliveries in Texas, Russia looks at Iranian drones, DJI pushes back against the American Security Drone Act, a UK drone superhighway, and new drones from Alphabet’s Wing.
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Microsoft launches simulator to train drone AI systems
In 2017 Microsoft created the open-source AirSim simulation platform for AI research and experimentation, but a lot of technical machine learning knowledge was needed to use it. Now Microsoft has announced a new Project AirSim platform for teaching autonomous drones to fly. Microsoft is talking wit...2022-07-2226 min
Uncrewed ViewsDrone SafetyImproving drone safety will not only increase public acceptance of uncrewed technology, it will increase ROI for commercial drone operations and move the industry forward. In this podcast, Josh Olds, CEO & President, Unmanned Safety Institute, discusses the risks associated with commercial UAV programs and the importance of safety training and certification for drone operators. Based on his experience as the head of the world’s leading UAS training and certification organization, Olds explains how standardization, regulations, and a commitment to secure operations will make UAVs safer—and more profitable—for all stakeholders.2022-07-0512 min
Uncrewed ViewsAvy’s Drone Response NetworkThe Avy Drone Response Network is new solution that can instantly deploy autonomous drones to carry out urgent and lifesaving missions. The network combines docking stations with Avy’s new Aera autonomous drones to support medical deliveries or emergency services during critical incidents. The new-generation drone has improved payload capacity and range, capable of carrying up to 6.6 pounds (3 kg) of medical goods over a distance of 62 miles (100 km). Moreover, the VTOL aircraft can operate around the year in rain and winds up to 28 mph (45 kph). In an interview with Commercial UAV News, Avy’s CEO, Patrique Pi Zaman, discusses the...2022-05-1010 min
Uncrewed ViewsTaking Technology Somewhere NewIn a very special episode of the podcast, Danielle Gagne sits down with Carla Lauter, Conference Chair of Geo Week, to discuss the opportunities and possibilities that innovations like drones, lidar and more have opened up in various sectors. The two explore how they approach covering the value these tools create for both Commercial UAV News and Geo Week News, how their careers have been shaped by the conversations they’ve had with experts on every side of the technology, and an announcement about the future of the podcast.2022-01-1229 min
Uncrewed ViewsBuilding Better Airspace Awareness TodayAn interview with Luke Fox, Founder of WhiteFox When incidents with drones capture national, or even international, attention it can pull the entire drone industry back. These incidents impact public trust in the capabilities and value of drone technology. How can we flip the script and reframe this conversation to focus on the ways we can ensure airspace safety today? Commercial UAV News sat down with Luke Fox, Founder of WhiteFox, to discuss what we can and should be doing as an industry to increase security and trust, how we can build better airspace aware today, and w...2021-12-2738 min
Uncrewed ViewsWhat Is Human-Centric Design and Why Is It Important for the Drone Industry?Commercial UAV News has often talked about providing solutions for real-world problems, rather than having a solution in need of a problem. But how do companies put that solution first and what does that look like? We spoke with Naya Choi, Director of Product Marketing at Qii.AI, who specializes in end user experiences and end user interfaces, about why putting human-centric design at the center of product development is integral to avoiding the pitfalls that leads to creating a product nobody needs.2021-12-2025 min
Uncrewed ViewsUnleashing the Commercial Potential of Drones: Alternative Regulatory Frameworks for Safely Integrating Drones into the National Airspace FasterInterview with Arjun Garg, Former FAA Chief Counsel and Partner at Hogan Lovells Regulation and type certification has always been recognized as a necessary element for commercial drone operations to provide meaningful return on investment for industries. Yet, the process in getting landmark regulations enacted has been historically slower than what the industry has wanted and needed, despite federal mandates to the contrary. In an article written for Bloomberg Law, Arjun Garg, Former FAA Chief Counsel and Partner at Hogan Lovells, emphasized that regulators, like the FAA, need to establish regulatory frameworks to “Unleash the Co...2021-11-2224 min
Uncrewed ViewsDrones in Energy & Utilities: Defining a Successful ProgramWhat does it mean to define, build, and then scale a drone program in energy and utilities? Demonstrating value isn’t always a clear one to one correlation—there are intangibles such as increases in safety, efficiency, and time. We reconnected with the speakers at this year’s Industrial Facilities panel from Commercial UAV Expo Americas to talk about what a successful drone program looks like. Zacc Dukowitz from Flyability, John Delp from AECOM, and Larry Barnard from Chevron discuss how they presented the benefits of using drones from an end user and manufacturer’s perspective to key stakeholders to initi...2021-11-0859 min
Uncrewed ViewsHow Drone Delivery Is Changing LivesWith Zipline celebrating 5 years of drone delivery in Africa, Commercial UAV News reached out to learn what that process has been like, what we can learn, and how having just-in-time medical supply delivery is impacting populations, supply chain stability, and the very structure of healthcare.2021-10-2023 min
Uncrewed ViewsThe Science of Drone Flight with Troy MestlerCommercial UAV News sat down with Troy Mestler, PhD, CEO of Skyfront, to talk about the practical concerns of drone design for the industry. At Skyfront, Mestler has led his team to achieve record-setting drone flights, making him an ideal person for our topic today. In this podcast, we discuss the benefits and limitations of various powering solutions for end users, achieving flight and operational efficiency, how drone manufacturers make critical design choices, and more.2021-08-3024 min
Uncrewed ViewsCommercial Drone Industry Retrospective with Jeremiah KarpowiczIn our first episode of Beyond Part 107, Commercial UAV News sat down with Editorial Director Jeremiah Karpowicz to look back on the early days of the commercial drone industry and discuss the ways it has evolved and what that means for us today.2021-08-3021 min
Uncrewed ViewsIntroduction to Beyond Part 107: The Commercial Drone PodcastIn this short introduction, find out what the Beyond Part 107 podcast is all about with host Danielle Gagne, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News.2021-08-3002 min