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Ishveena Singh is a versatile journalist and writer with a passion for drones and location technologies. She has been named as one of the 50 Rising Stars of the geospatial industry for the year 2021 by Geospatial World magazine.

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Cleveland Clinic bets big on prescription delivery by drone

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Drone deliveries are becoming increasingly ordinary in America. You can already have groceries, burritos, and household essentials flown to your doorstep in parts of the country. Now, one of the nation’s most respected healthcare providers is adding prescription medications to that list. Cleveland Clinic has officially launched the first long-term medical drone delivery program by a US health system, partnering with Zipline to serve patients around Cleveland.

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Why pack a drone when your gimbal camera can become one?

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For years, creators have had to choose between carrying a pocket camera with a gimbal or packing a separate drone for aerial shots. Follow-me drone specialist HoverAir thinks they shouldn’t have to. Its newly unveiled Versa is designed to do both, transforming from a handheld, pocket-sized camera into a self-flying AI camera with snap-on propeller modules.

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Archer unveils Halo autonomous VTOL built for long-range cargo missions

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Imagine a cargo aircraft that can take off like a helicopter, fly long distances like an airplane, and do it all without a pilot onboard. That’s the idea behind Halo, Archer Aviation’s new autonomous hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft built to transport heavy payloads to places where traditional aircraft often can’t operate.

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FCC expands crackdown on alleged DJI shell companies

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If you’ve been shopping for drones or creator gear on Amazon lately, you’ve probably noticed some unfamiliar names popping up alongside DJI. Brands like SkyRover and Specta have been selling products that look strikingly similar to DJI hardware, often at attractive prices and with Prime shipping. Now, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) wants to make it much harder for companies it believes are acting as intermediaries for restricted drone manufacturers to continue selling products in the United States.

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DJI just made European BVLOS drone approvals much easier

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For companies deploying drones across Europe, getting regulatory approval is often a much bigger challenge than the technology itself. While modern drone platforms are already capable of complex beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) missions, operators still need to prove to regulators that those flights can be carried out safely. DJI is hoping to make that process easier.

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Wing-powered drones speed NHS sample deliveries across London

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The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) is making drones a permanent part of its healthcare logistics after a successful pilot dramatically reduced delivery times for urgent medical samples. The expansion could ultimately benefit up to 1.8 million people across southwest London while helping the health system cut costs, reduce emissions, and speed up patient care.

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FAA approves MONTIS drone system for avalanche safety missions

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Drone-based avalanche control is stepping toward wider adoption in the US. Drone Amplified says the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved operations of its MONTIS drone-based avalanche control system, giving transportation agencies, ski resorts, and other organizations a clear regulatory path to use drones for controlled avalanche mitigation.

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