Researchers at the University of Tokyo’s JSK Lab have developed a modular flying drone capable of adapting its shape to suit its environment. It’s called DRAGON, which conveniently stands for Dual-rotor embedded multilink Robot with the Ability of multi-deGree-of-freedom aerial transformatiON. DRAGON is powered by ducted fans that can adapt on the fly to form whatever […] The post Tokyo Researchers’ Dragon Drone Can Shape-shift on the Fly appeared first on DRONELIFE. […]

Parrot’s new ANAFI drone carries the tagline “Anytime, Anywhere.”  The small, foldable ANAFI has some impressive capabilities: and Parrot has partnered with world famous explorer Mike Horn to show them off. The 1.05 minute film is shot entirely with the ANAFI, demonstrating it’s ability to travel anywhere.  The ANAFI, says Parrot, is “a true flying […] The post Parrot’s New ANAFI Drone Promo is Hilarious – Mike Horn is the Ultimate Weekend Warrior appeared first on DRONELIFE. […]

The rollout of the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) beta test is continuing, with the Western South Region – including airports in California and Hawaii – on June 21. The LAANC program fixes a major problem for drone operators, who have struggled with long delays to receive airspace authorizations.  With the LAANC program, […] The post LAANC Rollout Continues: Western South Region Added appeared first on DRONELIFE. […]

The Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) has been doing battle with the FAA over drone privacy since 2012, but suffered a loss this week.   The D.C. Circuit (the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit) rejected EPIC’s petition to review FAA’s small drone rule, “finding the nonprofit lacked standing to […] The post Drone Privacy: EPIC v. FAA Tossed by D.C. Circuit Court appeared first on DRONELIFE. […]

It may be the biggest development in engines in 85 years – and could have major impact on drone development.  A revolutionary engine design first demonstrated on the back of a go-kart is now proving its case for powering military drones and other autonomous vehicles.  The LiquidPiston design offers significant progress in expanding the range […] The post The Pentagon Just Upped its Investment in this MIT Grads Startup to Increase Fight Endurance for Military Drones appeared first on DRONELIFE. […]

Skyward recently released a report on the state of drone use in big businesses, which looked only at U.S. companies with $50 million or... The post New Skyward Report Finds Drone Adoption Growing in Major U.S. Companies appeared first on UAV Coach. […]

Switzerland recently announced the first drone delivery program enabled by a nationwide integrated airspace system, or UTM (Unmanned Traffic Management system), which they call the... The post Switzerland First Country with Nationwide UTM to Launch Medical Drone Delivery Program appeared first on UAV Coach. […]

InterDrone has further expanded its drones in Public Safety content with the addition of a full-day Public Safety workshop on Tuesday, Sept. 4, as... The post InterDrone Expands Focus on Drones in Public Safety Agencies appeared first on UAV Coach. […]

UNICEF is seeking drone companies to deliver urgently needed medical supplies within the remote island nation of Vanuatu. Vanuatu is composed of an archipelago... The post UNICEF Looking for Drones Companies to Deliver Vaccines in the South Pacific—Deadline to Apply Is June 20 appeared first on UAV Coach. […]

A new study from Bard College’s Center for the Study of the Drone finds that, more and more, public safety agencies are incorporating drones into... The post New Study Finds Over 900 Public Agencies Using Drones, More than Double that Recorded in Late 2016 appeared first on UAV Coach. […]