sUAS News

Dronecloud, the drone Flight Management Software provider, has selected Frequentis to join a consortium that will collaborate on the development of open standard integrations to help unlock Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Drone flights in the UK. Frequentis will support Dronecloud and the consortium with its vast and extensive experience in deploying its unmanned […]

Hamburg/Copenhagen, June 7, 2021 – Oiltanking and Azur Drones have successfullyequipped Oiltanking’s terminal in Copenhagen with state-of-the-art drone technologyto support safety and operations. The project is part of Oiltanking’s digital transformation as it enhances the use of smart and sophisticated digital technology atits sites. Safety is at the heart of Oiltanking operations. With its 56 […]

The world’s premier drone airspace security company, WhiteFox Defense Technologies, Inc., has secured $5.275 million in funding from new strategic investors Tiga Investments and Marlinspike Capital. After much success in the first half of 2021, WhiteFox is quickly gaining traction in new markets and geographies with its best-of-breed counter-drone technology company. Tiga Investments is led […]

● Delta Drone International has been reappointed by a global mining and metalscompany South 32 to manage its end-to-end aerial data services in South Africa● The renewed contract will commence in June 2021 for a five-year duration and willgenerate A$2.7 million in revenue● Under the contract, Delta Drone International will provide a range of aerial […]

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for a new information collection. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Support Center Case Management System (CMS) is being created to help streamline how stakeholders’ questions […]

Madrid, June 07, 2021 – As a customer-oriented company, UAV Navigation understands the importance of providing flexibility at the time of selecting and integrating the different subsystems included in an aircraft. This way, we build collaborations and partnerships with the main actors in the industry. We are very glad to announce that our range of […]

Tuesday, June 8, 2021 | 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET Plan. Fly. Process. With Skyward’s newest feature, customers can now process drone data into 2D maps and 3D models. Skyward Mapping & Modeling, powered by Pix4D, adds another level of utility to Skyward’s enterprise drone fleet management solution. You can already track, plan, […]

Over the weekend my mind turned to the five Defense Department approved Blue sUAS, selected in August 2020 to be the choosen ones! At the moment of the five it looks like a two-horse race, last week Skydio released their automated inspection package. Software that leverages the multiple sensors and SLAM ability of their platforms. […]

Kadet Defence Systems, is an aerospace and defence focused organization basedin India. The company specializes in the design of unmanned aerial vehicles usedas aerial targets. Kadet Defence Systems decided to partner with Embention,leading supplier in target drone autopilots and critical systems for UAVs, in orderto face the rapid increase in the UAV industry. Embention has […]

Flyability leadership has been invited to speak at the prestigious 2021 SelectUSA Investment Summit, which focuses on helping foreign-based startups enter the U.S. market. June 7, 2021—This week Flyability leadership will present at the 2021 SelectUSA Investment Summit, sharing best practices on how to enter the U.S. market as a foreign-based startup and how to […]

Skydio, the unicorn startup building autonomous drones, has just released their newest product, Skydio 3D ScanTM, which brings greater autonomy to the drone market. 3D Scan simplifies drone operation, promising AI-powered flight planning that automatically creates an optimized path for data capture, as well as on-board computer vision so the drone can avoid obstacles and pick […]

Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT) (“Red Cat” or the “Company”), a hardware-enabled software provider to the drone industry, announced that Dr. Allan Evans, Chief Executive Officer of Fat Shark Holdings, Ltd. (“Fat Shark”), a wholly-owned subsidiary, will transition to the role of Chief Operating Officer of Red Cat, where he will oversee operations for all four […]

Think Vertically – Act Differently – ThunderB-VTOL has completed its 300 Flights milestone ! One year after the development was kicked off, Bluebird’s ThunderB-VTOL has successfully completed this 300 flights milestone. The first batch has already been boxed, ready to be shipped early next week to the Customer. It’s the Bluebird’s team, the Bluebird’s spirit […]

On May 6, 2021, about 1100 eastern daylight time, a Dà-Jiang Innovations (DJI) Matrice 300 RTK small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS, commonly known as a drone), registration FA3HW43WTF, was involved in an accident near Young Harris, Georgia. The remote pilot in command (RPIC) sustained serious injuries. The flight was operated as a Title 14 Code […]

In this episode of ‘The Air Up There’ podcast, we’re talking about drone entrepreneurship. Drones can be used for a variety of business purposes, from photography, to surveying agriculture, to conducting building inspections. You’ll hear directly from drone entrepreneur, Eno Umoh, co-founder of the Global Air Drone Academy, an organization working hard to help young […]

Global smart technologies company, Hanwha Systems (CEO Kim Youn Chul Kim), and Skyports, the UK based advanced air mobility (AAM) infrastructure provider, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster air mobility projects that will include collaboration in areas such as infrastructure, flight services and a mobility platform. By applying Skyports’ best-in-class technological expertise, Hanwha […]

Astro expands its offerings in the fast-growing eVTOL Market expected to hit $1 Trillion by 2040 Astro Aerospace Ltd. (OTCQB: ASDN) (“Astro” or the “Company”), a developer of eVTOL aerial vehicles and drones, announced today that the acquisition agreement (the “Acquisition”) with Horizon Aircraft Inc. (“Horizon”), a privately held developer of advanced eVTOLs, has closed. […]

Kittyhawk, the market leader in drone airspace systems & UTM technologies has been renamed to Aloft Technologies, Inc. Aloft represents the core company mission of powering and enabling safe and compliant drone flights through a powerful combination of enterprise UTM applications, security and compliance solutions and AI. Today, Aloft is the largest UTM network of […]

 Drone footage will be used to inspect damage and prioritize resources by Israeli civil defense, fire and police services Airwayz will provide both USS and UTM software for the operation Tel Aviv, Israel – Flight system and Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) specialist Airwayz has announced it has been awarded a contract by Ayalon Highways, […]

Canada’s air navigation service provider, NAV CANADA, launched NAV Drone this week. Designed to help drone pilots and operators safely and legally fly their remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) in Canada, NAV Drone is now available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. A web version of NAV Drone is also available on NAV CANADA’s website. From June […]

Aerodyne Group, a top-tier DT3 (Drone Tech, Data Tech, and Digital Transformation) drone-based enterprise solutions provider and Easy City Srl (known as Dron-e) announced a collaboration to offer global Drone-as-a-Service (Daas) andSoftware-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions in the Italian asset inspection market) for infrastructure maintenance and agriculture (service offerings). This strategic partnership was driven by the need […]

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.– Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Worldwide Campus recently received a first-of-its-kind waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that will allow students to remotely pilot unmanned aerial systems (UAS), or drones, through online video platforms like Zoom. “This is a big deal,” said Dr. David Thirtyacre, College of Aeronautics assistant professor and Department of Flight […]

Blue White Robotics is a world leader in autonomous technologies and unmanned systems in agriculture. We are seeking a quick learner, self-driven Robotics Field Operator to join our team of unmanned systems experts in a fast-growing company with significant impact and potential for professional and personal growth. This position is based in Fresno, CA and […]

Skydio, the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight technology, today announced the general availability of its adaptive scanning software, Skydio 3D Scan™. 3D Scan extends Skydio’s groundbreaking autonomous flight engine with advanced artificial intelligence (AI) skills that automate photographic data collection and mapping tasks ranging from infrastructure asset inspection to crime […]

Montpellier, France and Uden, Netherlands – June 2nd, 2021 – YellowScan, a global leader and designer of next generation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) LiDAR solutions, announces a new product collaboration with Acecore Technologies the developer and manufacturer of professional grade UAVs for data collection and surveillance markets. This marks the first time that the two […]

The Ministries of Health & Wellness, Tertiary Education, Research, Science & Technology, United Nations Population Fund and Botswana International University of Science launched the Drones for Health pilot project on Friday 7th May 2021 at the BIUST Campus in Palapye. The event was co-launched by the Minister of Tertiary Education, Research, Science & Technology, Hon. […]

Position Type: Full-Time Locations: Remote Travel: >50% Domestic and International. To Washington DC, other customer locations as well as Elroy Air Headquarters. At Elroy Air, we are building autonomous cargo aircraft systems that will change the way the world moves goods. Transporting cargo by air can be much faster than by land or sea – but before recent […]

Joby Aviation (“Joby”), a California-based company developing all-electric aircraft for commercial passenger service, today announced it has partnered with REEF Technology (“REEF”) and Neighborhood Property Group (“NPG”) to develop takeoff and landing sites for its aerial ridesharing service, launching in 2024. REEF is the country’s largest parking garage operator focused on transforming these underutilized assets […]

“We aim to maintain a relationship of trust with the stakeholders in the United States and abroad. It is more vital now than ever to be transparent and focus on data security. We are prepared to take on the challenge to show that you don’t need to settle for subpar drones. With Autel Robotics you […]

Not really sure what this is about but an event to attend on the 30th of this month. Will it have a C marking? Be under 250g or an adapted Anafi?? Will it have ADS-B IN So many questions, not long to wait. From the invite, an open-source app, and new cybersecurity are of course […]

Last month, we took a look into Sony’s drone patent application, which outlines a control apparatus and method for a virtual noise cancellation barrier through a networked system of drones. This week, a new noise cancellation patent was granted for GoPro with a take on noise cancellation. ABOUT THE PATENT Taking camera shots from drones has […]

Parallel Flight Technologies (PFT), a leader in heavy-lift drone technology, today announced the addition of aviation expert Chris Krajewski to its board of strategic advisors. With an extensive background in flight operations and business development, Krajewski will assist the startup in developing and executing its sales strategy Krajewski’s career spans over 35 years in the aviation and energy […]

DRONEDEK Corp., the high-tech smart mailbox of autonomous and drone delivery startup, today announced several pilot programs to take place this summer to showcase its soon-to-be ubiquitous technology for residential, governmental and commercial use. “We are consolidating all delivery to one point, including robotic, unmanned-driverless vehicle, aerial drone and conventional delivery, with our platform-agnostic safe, […]

As Pix4D celebrates its 10 year anniversary, we are unveiling a new logo for the next stage of development. Today is one of the most exciting days in Pix4D history: it’s our 10 year anniversary. For an incredible decade, we have been at the forefront of photogrammetry, creating and providing software that empowers tens of […]

Iprosurv, one of the UK’s leading commercial drone providers, has bolstered its portfolio of drone services with the announcement that it has entered into a strategic partnership with thermal imaging specialists, iRed. Established in 2002, iRed is the UK’s leader in thermal imaging, remote sensing andenterprise drone solutions and is certified by the Civil Aviation […]

DRONAMICS the world’s leading developer and operator of large cargo drones, announces the appointment of Roger Morris as Chief Product Officer (CPO), a new senior management team position, responsible for all customer and product activities across the business. Roger has an enviable reputation in the delivery industry, having filled a variety of senior roles in Royal Mail Parcels […]

Aerialoop has successfully completed the test of its new payload container that will be used to take food orders in Quito, Ecuador. The payload box is designed to storage 3 large Papa John’s pizzas for a quick delivery to the residential rural areas of Quito within 7-9 minutes of flight. After several iterations, the hardware […]

Riga, Latvia – May 31, 2021 – Israeli drone service provider ERELIS recently conducted a number of pilot projects using a drone equipped with a single-beam echo sounder in the Mediterranean and Dead Seas. The data was validated by authorized local surveyors and reports from previous surveys of the same areas by “Michmoret Campus – […]

Krypto Labs, the global innovation hub based in Abu Dhabi, has announced the winners of the US$1 million final prize of Drone X Challenge (DXC) 2020, a global challenge that is pushing the frontiers of drone technology focusing on transportation and delivery. As the first-of-its-kind program in the region, DXC 2020 aimed at seeking multi-rotor […]

CAA International (CAAi) and the Aerospace Technology Institute’s (ATI) FlyZero Project have announced a partnership to help shape the future of zero-carbon emission commercial air travel. Led by the ATI and backed by the UK Government’s Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, FlyZero is a one-of-a-kind research project aiming to realise zero-carbon emission commercial aviation by […]

Helping make the battle against wildfires faster, safer, and more targeted, a NASA project recently tested its tools in a realistic wildland firefighting exercise. The Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency Response Operations project, or STEReO, aims to create a system that can be deployed during emergencies to coordinate multiple elements of disaster response. These may include aircraft, […]

Airspace Link, Inc., the leading North American provider of solutions designed to help the FAA, state and local government agencies better plan for and manage the safe integration of drones into their communities, today announced it completed a $10 million series A capital raise with Altos Ventures. Founded in 1996, Altos Ventures is an early-stage investor based in the Bay […]

Could there be a more solid proof development than releasing data on your last generation of airframe, and even having a previous generation of airframe. In a post on LinkedIn Zipline tell us Robin is no more, 57k of flight hours us not to be sniffed at! Zipline has a solid lead in the drone […]

Written by Håvard Grip, Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Chief Pilot at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory On the 91st Martian day, or sol, of NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover mission, the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter performed its sixth flight. The flight was designed to expand the flight envelope and demonstrate aerial-imaging capabilities by taking stereo images of a region […]

Propeller Aero, the drone data visualization and analytics platform and Wingtra, the professional Vertical Take Off and Landing (VTOL) drone manufacturer for mapping and surveying, have joined forces to deliver highly accurate site data and 3D mapping to construction and earthworks companies across the globe. Designed specifically for the construction and earthworks industry, the Propeller […]

New executives will focus on creating a product roadmap and reinforcing Inmarsat’s position as leading connectivity provider for the fast-growing commercial drone market Inmarsat, the world leader in global mobile satellite communications, has expanded its fast-growing division dedicated to connectivity for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, with the addition of two new […]

HMS Endurance, also known as The Red Plum, proudly served the Royal Navy for 24 years as UK’s sole ice patrol vessel. She was converted for the purpose of her role, including the addition of a hangar and flight deck for the operation of two WASP helicopters, carrying the numbers 434 and 435 respectively. Throughout her […]

By Jonathan Lovegren, Head of Autonomy I’ve been passionate about aviation for as long as I can remember, and a licensed private pilot for over 17 years. I’ve enjoyed its privileges: the joy of flight, access to thousands of airports around the country, and the ability to travel quickly through the uncongested skies, virtually whenever […]

Skyports, Future Mobility Campus Ireland, Avtrain and Shannon Group have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish Ireland’s first passenger and cargo vertiport. The partnership will work towards launching an operational vertiport at Shannon’s FMCI campus in 2022, thereby encouraging participation and investment in Ireland’s Advanced Aerial Mobility (AAM) industry. The long-term goal is the establishment of Ireland’s first […]

The Italian Air Force has partnered with the U.S. Government and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) to provide a mid-life update to its fleet of MQ-9 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) and Ground Control Stations (GCS) as part of a Foreign Military Sales agreement. The Italian Air Force’s Mid-Life Modernization (MLM) Program will include updates to […]