Drone Amplified

Over the past decade, aerial photogrammetry has quietly transformed marine mammal research. Researchers have historically relied on data collection approaches such as oblique Photo ID, an important technique that involves capturing photos of an animal at

I recently spent a sunny day in Seattle at the 5th annual Freefly Fest, (6th if you count Freefly East's Alta X Fest), flying drones and connecting face-to-face with the engineers, dealers, and end-users who drive this industry forward.Not too long ago, F

The Micro-Meetup Advantage When it comes to getting comfortable with prescribed fire technology, there is no substitute for actual stick time. Recently, Evan and I headed up to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan for the Great Lakes Fire Compact annual meetin

Attending the annual Mountain Rescue Association (MRA) conference in Juneau, Alaska, was a profound reminder of the caliber of individuals operating in wilderness search and rescue (SAR). This nationwide network of volunteer rescuers routinely heads into

LINCOLN, NE - July 8, 2026 - Drone Amplified, the industry leader in uncrewed aerial ignition and payload systems, announced today that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted regulatory approval for the operation of its MONTIS drone-based a

Getting to Work with CalFire When I headed out to California, my main goal was simple: get the new IGNIS III Mini system into the hands of the local CalFire crews and see how we could help them tackle some tough burns. The guys on the crew already knew th

I recently returned from XPONENTIAL 2026 in Detroit, and the signal from the showroom floor was undeniable: the UAS industry has fundamentally entered a new phase. Walking the aisles, the pivot was striking. We are witnessing a massive migration away from

Dates: April 28 - 30, 2026Location: FWC Training Facility, FloridaPartner: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)Equipment: IGNIS System, IGNIS III Mini (Live Demo)Mission: Train 15 cross-regional personnel on piloting the IGNIS system fo

Whistler, British Columbia - March 31, 2026 - Alpine Solutions has been granted official approval from Transport Canada to operate MONTIS, the drone-based avalanche control system designed and manufactured by Drone Amplified. The two companies recently ac

Anchorage, Alaska - March 10th, 2026 - Drone Amplified has deployed a new electronic ignition system for its MONTIS avalanche control drone in Alaska.Avalanche mitigation teams are operating the system in extreme mountain conditions. The upgrade enables e