sUAS News

● Delta Drone International’s safety specialist brand, ParaZero, has signed its first customer contract in South Africa to provide its SafeAir drone parachute technology to the enterprise mining sector● The contract with a leading South African mining company, will see ParaZero’s patented SafeAir drone parachutes installed in onsite drones to enhance safe work practices Global […]

Robotic Skies, a global drone maintenance service provider, and Avy, a Dutch drone manufacturer, announced today a partnership to develop a field support program for Avy’s growing fleet of long-range autonomous lifesaving aircraft. The program aims to keep the Avy fleet optimal for critical medical and humanitarian flight operations around the world. Avy is a fast-growing […]

California, USA, May 17, 2021: On Friday, May 14, FlytBase, in partnership withHextronics, hosted FlytLaunch to unveil the Hextronics Global drone nest, garnering the interest of over 350 tech enthusiasts, including, drone solution providers, dronehardware and software product companies, and businesses looking to automate theirdrone-based business operations. What’s in the Box? The Global comes with […]

May 24, 12:00 PM CDT – May 26, 5:00 PM CDTReveille Peak Ranch, 105 Co Rd 114, Burnet, TX 78611, USA ABOUT THE EVENT May 24-26, 2021 | Reveille Peak Ranch | $225 This three-day summit, hosted by Granite Defense Technologies, will be filled with showcasing emerging technologies in response to robots for public safety, […]

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have concluded negotiations on the Technical Implementation Procedures (the TIP), which was signed today. The signing of the TIP, which sets out the measures the aerospace sector must take in order to design and produce new aerospace parts moving between the UK and the EU, […]

Rome, NY- Down to Earth, a surveying reality series, journeys into the remote wilderness of the Southern Louisiana wetlands, to follow surveying and engineering firm, Morris P. Hebert, Inc. (MPH,) as they use drone surveying equipment from Microdrones to verify fill levels in a marsh restoration project. The next 3 new episodes are set to […]

Quantum-Systems GmbH, Munich-based market leader for development, design, and production of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS), today announced that it has closed an additional round of financing and raised an undisclosed amount from also Munich-based 10x Group.The investment round will support the company’s continued expansion as it takes advantage of accelerating market demand for next-generation […]

Sometimes I wonder if anyone is listening to what I have to say and even contemplate that the drone industry might be just passing me by when I hear all ofthe supposed good drone news. Then I sit back for about 30 seconds and say these people must be f#$king crazy. Can they really be […]

19 May 2021 Virtual Lecture 18:30 – 20:30 The Hatfield AGM will be followed by Andrew Chadwick: Chairman RAeS Unmanned Air Systems Specialist Group for a review of The UK Government Drones Pathfinder Programme. In this lecture, Andrew will introduce the programme, present some of the recent outcomes, and discuss the forthcoming programme of sector […]

An Integrated Dry Run test using a helicopter for NASA’s Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) National Campaign has ended and the project is now preparing for flight tests with Joby Aviation’s air taxi vehicle. The first round, or build one of the NC Integrated Dry Run tests, was completed in early December and this second round, or build two, lasted from March 6-20 at […]

Flowcopter is pleased to announce the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Callen-Lenz for the development of a maritime heavy lift drone concept. The combination of Flowcopter’s unique hybrid drone technology and Callen-Lenz’s field proven flight controller unlocks a game changing heavy lift platform for maritime heavy lift supply applications. Flowcopter brings a […]

AVT Australia has successfully demonstrated its innovative CM62 Micro Gimbal to key personnel in the Defence Science & Technology Group (DST), Defence Innovation Hub (DIH), and the Australian Defence Force (ADF). AVT Australia conducted a series of flight, laboratory, and environmental demonstrations to showcase the capabilities of the CM62 Micro Gimbal. This included demonstrations of […]

UNICEF Namibia in partnership with Namibia Institute of Pathology (NIP) and John Hopkins University Medical Drones is looking for an international entity, considered as a lead vendor, for last-mile drone delivery services in Namibia. The entity is required to have a local partner (e.g. a subcontractor or a partner organization), which can assist in service provision. The […]

The FAA UAS Symposium is coming to you this summer through two remote episodes: June 9-10 and September 14-15. We want to connect with YOU, the recreational community, on the recent changes affecting you – including the new rules, registration and The Recreational UAS Safety Test. Engage with FAA experts and your peers during presentations, roundtables and […]

FlyingBasket and Bayerische Staatsforsten (BaySF) joined forces in order to test the use of cargo drones for tree planting in the mountains. After FlyingBasket obtained crossborder operation authorisation by the Federal Aviation Office in Germany, the team was able to start the trial: transporting 2,000 young trees from a location in the valley of Aschau, […]

At Animal Dynamics we make vehicles that combine high efficiency with full autonomy and are able to do more with less impact on nature than other vehicles that perform the same tasks. Taking our inspiration from animals and the natural world, we can achieve significant improvements in the performance and efficiency of vehicles in water, […]

Tritex NDT have for many years been manufacturing ultrasonic thickness gauges and are now established as one of the leading companies offering multiple echo gauges. Multiple echo technology means that thickness measurements can be taken through 6mm thick coatings, only the metal substrate is measured. It doesn’t matter whether the coating is paint, epoxy or […]

With the WingtraHub/WingtraPilot 2.0 release, customers can now plan WingtraOne flights on a Windows PC. This represents a boost in flight planning efficiency that makes it easier to draft quotes for jobs, collect data and process it in the office. Also available for order with the update is a new field charging kit that enables […]

Ottawa, ON – The Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA) – the largest aviation association in Canada – introduces new membership options to include the growing drone community. Drones are profoundly changing the world of aviation, and as this new technology evolves, so too will its role in society. The remotely piloted aircraft are transforming […]

A very big thank you to Lauren Hawksworth from Founders Legal for emailing and telling me about this! There can be no doubt that Sony is moving! Written by John DeStefano, Technical Advisor and Lauren Hawksworth, Marketing Administrator A new USPTO patent application from Sony was published regarding a means of operating a fleet of […]

On April 23, 2021, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) demonstrated enhanced situational awareness and targeting capability for ground forces during a company-funded technology demonstration at Yuma Proving Grounds, Ariz. The demonstration focused on enabling a Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) to control the Electro-optical/Infrared (EO/IR) sensor on a Gray Eagle Extended Range (GE-ER) Unmanned […]

The Thunderwasp air drone is a scalable system starting at only 200 kg for easy handling, while offering top-range payload capacity. The Thunderwasp can run on 95 to 98 octane standard petrol or Jet A1 fuel. The Thunderwasp can integrate and carry almost any sensor with a weight of up to 1000 kg, even higher […]

PegasUAS is looking for someone to take up a permanent position in our aerospace business based in Cape Town. The ideal candidate would be a person who has core skills in composite work to a very high standard or who believes that with some training they would be able to uphold a very high standard […]

· Coalition of industry and government, led by Urban-Air Port®, to create safe, clean and connected air corridors and ground infrastructure for future flying taxis and drones. · UK pioneers, Urban-Air Port®, Altitude Angel and Safeguard Vertiports, to deliver the technologies to build the future Air Architecture™ across the UK. · UK Government championing the Urban-Air Port® programme to strengthen UK leadership […]

● Delta Drone International expands into Namibia to deliver advanced drone operations training for enterprise companies through Delta Drone International’s training brand, Drone Safety & Legal● For the first time in the region, courses provide advanced training covering all facets of drone program operation to drone professionals in the mining, agriculture and engineering sectors● Training […]

Crane Aerospace & Electronics, a segment of Crane Co. (NYSE:CR), will collaborate with BAE Systems to provide specific expertise on the power management systems for Jaunt Air Mobility’s all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Working with BAE Systems and Jaunt, the plan is to conduct a series of studies to explore exact power needs […]

Is FAA oversight flying on an uncertified autopilot? Everyone knows I am a big fan ofthe FOIA, and the contents for this story came right out of the FAA. Question 1. When petitioning for exemption for an unmanned aircraft operation, should you ask for an exemption from 91.105(a)(2) to be legally compliant? Answer: To operate an unmanned […]

● The growing interest and use in the industry for VTOL fixed-wing platforms has created a demand for specific complete and safe solutions.● The accumulated experience of UAV Navigation, both in fixed-wing and rotary-wing, has allowed it to develop a flight control system that responds to the new demands that these platforms require. Madrid, May […]

This year our goal was to give some consideration to those entrepreneurs diligentlyworking to further innovation in the American Aerospace ecosystem. The coverfeatures domestic companies that are providing solutions for the professional end-user. sUSB EXPO Journal 2021 provides coverage of first responder drone systems andinsight into cyber-security and mission-critical tools in the drone industry.Desert Rotor […]

Bigfork, Montana – uAvionix today added a new low-SWaP transponder to the line-up of UAS communications, navigation, and surveillance (CNS) solutions. The ping200XR integrates the full capability of the ping200X TSO Certified Mode S ADS-B OUT transponder with the high integrity truFYX TSO certified GPS position source into a single, easy-to-install enclosure. The single enclosure simplifies installation and […]

Hextronics is set to launch the all-new “Hextronics Global,” one of the smallest and most affordable drone-nests in the industry that boasts a sleek, metal-body design and robotic battery-swapping capabilities for increased efficiency. Perform fully autonomous operations across several use cases with the Global’s robust design—built to thrive in remote and rugged environments—and FlytBase’s state-of-the-art […]

• Tim Conver to retire as chairman of the AeroVironment Board of Directors, effective at the company’s 2021 annual meeting of shareholders • Wahid Nawabi, president and chief executive officer, elected Chairman of the AeroVironment Board AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, today announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously elected President […]

Sharper Shape, a market leader in transformative inspection solutions for the utility industry, today announces the appointment of two senior hires to bolster its team in view of an impressive growth plan. Carol Marsh joins as Chief of Staff and Program Manager and Michael Granger comes onboard as Technical Program Manager. Along with other upcoming recruitments, […]

Persistent Systems, LLC (“Persistent”), a leader in mobile ad hoc networking (MANET) solutions, announced today that it will be supplying Martin UAV, an industry partner whose V-BAT VTOL unmanned aircraft system was just selected for the Navy’s Mi2 program, with MPU5 and Embedded Module networking devices over the coming years. The Mi2 program seeks to supplement […]

BALTIMORE – MissionGO, a leader in unmanned aircraft solutions that is transforming logistics; LifeSource, the organ procurement organization (OPO) serving the upper Midwest; and Mercy Hospital, part of the Allina Health system, today announced the first-ever test flight carrying a human pancreas via an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) conducted on May 5. Following a moment of silence led by […]

-Alpha 1 and RX0 II added to list of compatible Sony’s cameras-Latest version of SDK extends USB and Wired Ethernet connectivity options, increasing the number of cameras that can be connected and remotely controlled-x86 Linux compatibility Sony has launched an update (Version 1.04) to its Camera Remote Software Development Kit (SDK) which extends the list […]

London, UK: Altitude Angel, the world’s leading UTM (Unified Traffic Management) technology provider, today announced the Snowdonia Aerospace Centre (SAC) has become the second UK airport to deploy its GuardianUTM Enterprise platform. The Snowdonia Aerospace Centre, in Gwynedd, Wales, is one of Europe’s foremost commercial test centres for next-generation aerospace and future flight systems such as drones, […]

Volz is a leading manufacturer of actuators focusing on the aviation market. These actuators are made in Germany and are widely used in all fields of activity, fromUAV systems (air and defense) to urban air mobility platforms and piloted vehicles. Embention is positioned as a leading supplier of autopilots and critical components for drones and […]

For a limited time, we’re giving customers the opportunity to trade in their old senseFly drone and get up to $ 4,750 USD / € 4’250 EUR of value toward an eBee X Premium Bundle: eBee X Mapping Drone senseFly Backpack One premium sensor of your choice:Aeria X / S.O.D.A. 3D / RedEdge-MX / Duet T / […]

Fact.MR’s recent research study on global autonomous last mile delivery market forecasts an impressive growth on the back of technological advancements in delivery systems. Demand for autonomous last mile delivery is skyrocketing with the rising adoption of autonomous vehicles for the delivery of products without any human intervention. The market is registering stellar projections with the increasing […]

Royal Mail has also become the first to execute inter-island parcel deliveries across the Scillies, as part a the trial. The Government-funded project , which has been developed in partnership with DronePrep, Skyports, Consortiq Limited, University of Southampton, Excalibur Healthcare Services and Windracers Limited, will initially have a particular focus on helping to fight the […]

London, UK: Altitude Angel, the world’s leading UTM (Unified Traffic Management) technology provider, has today announced former Gatwick Airport UAS Drone Lead Ashley Harvey will take up the new position of Regulation, Airspace & Airports Specialist with immediate effect. With nearly 25 years’ professional experience working in aviation, predominantly at the UK’s busiest single-runway operation, Gatwick […]

On April 23, the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/664 of April 22, 2021 was published on a regulatory framework for U-Space that will allow the start of the U2 phase of provision of services with drones within the U -Space for drones. This regulation represents a great advance for the development of drones “U-space is a way of […]

• Real Tech Fund’s expertise in agriculture deep tech, KOBASHI HOLDINGS’ legacy in agriculture of over 100 years, and ACSL’s technology prowess will provide an impetus to Aerodyne’s Agrimor solution, which is Aerodyne Group’s latest engine of growth in the agriculture space.• This strategic partnership also aims to solidify Aerodyne Group’s market positioning in Japan. […]

Do you want to shape the future of aviation? Do you share our vision of saving and improving lives through technology with a purpose? Then join our ambitious team of young talents and experienced professionals! We at Wingcopter design innovative, high-performance drones that are operated all over the world in commercial and humanitarian operations. Our […]

Surf Life Saving Queensland today announced it is joining forces with hi-tech drone search and rescue company The Ripper Group in a move it believes will revolutionise the way lives are saved in marine environments around the world. SLSQ’s investment in the rebranded Ripper Corporation will contribute significantly to the organisation’s vision of zero preventable drowning deaths […]

Skyports new Head of Americas, Addison Ferrell, discusses Skyports role in the advanced air mobility (AAM) ecosystem, the developments that we can expect to see in the Americas over the coming years, and why the AAM space has been very active in capital markets in recent months…… What role does Skyports play in the Advanced […]

Sky Drone Mk1 is the world’s 1st RTF drone that is exclusively connected by a 5G mobile network connection and it can be pre-ordered now. HONG KONG, 7th MAY 2021 – Sky Drone announces their latest connected drone product, the Sky Drone Mk1. It is a ready-to-fly drone that is exclusively connected through the 5G […]

As part of Force Protection Experimentation (FPX), the RAF Force Protection (FP) Centre has recently taken delivery of the Parrot Anafi USA, a Remotely Piloted Air System (RPAS). As one of the first units within Defence to take delivery of this latest system. It offers one potential solution to RAF FP expeditionary Intelligence, Surveillance and […]

Dallas, TX, Jaunt Air Mobility announced today the company plans to open design and manufacturing operations in Canada. Jaunt Air Mobility takes the first step in expanding its global reach by appointing Eric Côté to head its Canadian operations. “Our announcement today to locate our design and manufacturing operations to Canada aligns with our certification path […]