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For more than a decade, Kashmir World Foundation (KwF) has been operating aircraftaround the world protecting endangered cats, rhinos, sea turtles, and many otherspecies. We integrate airframes with power and propulsion systems to carry sensors,high-performance computers, and special components needed to perform our missions. Operating on battery or liquid fuel, our aircraft meet most of […]

Sharon Rossmark, CEO of Women And Drones has agreed to join the board of the Drone Service Providers Alliance (“DSPA”), a drone industry trade association. Sharon brings over a decade of board governance and leadership development along with extensive experience in unmanned aircraft. “Women are a very strong community in drones and having their voice […]

Iran International TV has reported that a research drone belonging to Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company (HESA), a subset of Iran’s Ministry of Defence and Armed Force Logistics (MODAFL) crashed this week in Shahinshahr Province due to a technical error. It is reported that there were no injuries, and Nasser Hosseini Manjezi, the deputy governor […]

Parrot, the leading European drone group, announced today its partnership with High Lander— a company providing drone fleets with autonomous flight, intelligent airspace control, and coordinated air continuity through its Mission Control platform. Combining Parrot ANAFI USA and ANAFI platform drones with High Lander’s Mission Control software, professionals can now enjoy best-in-class drone features, mission efficiency and automation […]

Stolen from a car in London on Monday the 12th of April, lets make this M300 too hot to handle. Tom Parry , operator and registered keeper. It is a Matrice 300 RTK, Serial number 1ZNBHBTOOCOOFK. It was stolen without the batteries but had the controller and H20 camera with it . Crime number is […]

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 […]

Cyberhawk, the global leader in drone-based inspection and creator of iHawk, a cloud-based asset visualization software, has secured a Master Service Agreement with SP Energy Networks, a distribution and transmission network operator for Central Scotland, North Wales, and North England, helping the utility maintain a safe and resilient electricity supply to its customers. The agreement, […]

California, USA, Apr, 2021 – Autonomous drone technology is becoming mainstream with COVID-19 fuelling its rapid adoption. It turns out that, in order to achieve complete operational autonomy, a drone-in-a-box solution is essential. However, to safely operate a drone-in-a-box without human intervention, the most critical factor is the accuracy of the drone landings i.e. the […]

Mercury Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: MRCY, www.mrcy.com), a leader in trusted, secure mission-critical technologies for aerospace and defense, today announced the JTS0100 Jammer Training System, ideal for training radar and communications operators in harsh environments. Sized to meet commercial shipping limitations for enhanced portability and the ability to set up in less than an hour, the JTS0100 […]

Astra UTM has implemented ASTM F3411-19 – Standard Specification for Remote ID & Tracking in line with the company’s vision to align with global standards that facilitate faster adoption of UTM services. The standard covers the performance requirements for remote identification (Remote ID) of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) dealing specifically with message formats, transmission methods, […]

D-Fend Solutions – the leader in counter-drone, radio frequency-based, cyber-takeover technology, today announced the general availability of its new Multi-Sensor Command & Control system (MSC2). MSC2 is a central management solution designed to control multiple sensors of EnforceAir, D-Fend Solutions’ flagship anti-drone solution that detects rogue drones, identifies them and takes control. By controlling multiple EnforceAir sensors remotely from […]

Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB:RCAT), a leading brand in the drone industry, reports that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued U.S. Patent No. 10,877,162 on December 29, 2020 to Skypersonic Inc. Red Cat previously announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Skypersonic in February 2021 and expects to close the transaction in April. Entitled “Terrestrial Based […]

Parallel Flight Technologies (PFT), a leader in heavy-lift drone technology, has expanded its advisory board with the addition of two esteemed engineering leaders. Dorian West, former Director of Engineering at Tesla, and Al Schoepp, retired Senior Technical Director from LAM Research, have signed on as technical advisors for the La Selva Beach-based drone startup. Both West and Schoepp […]

End State Solutions and Near Space Corp. (NSC) announced today an agreement to provide aerospace companies a single-source for a full suite of flight testing and Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) certification services. Unmanned, manned and optionally piloted aircraft developers can obtain speed-to-market through the leadership and experience the companies provide. End State Solutions advances new […]

As mentioned in our statement, we are combining our expertise in imaging, sensing and AI robotics technology in our continuous development of Airpeak. At CES 2021, Airpeak was unveiled as a drone system designed with professional filming in mind. From the perspective of “imaging,” by using the high-speed aerial tracking of Airpeak, equipped with the […]

CLS, together with partner SwissDrones Operating AG is proud to announce the successful deployment at sea of the amazing SDO 50 V2 VTOL RPAS aboard BOURBON Offshores ‘Argonaute’. This new generation vertical take-off and landing drone can easily operate from a vessel due to its low logistical footprint. We are excited to deploy this new capability in […]

We’re working on the future. If you are seeking an iterative fast-paced environment where you can drive innovation, apply state-of-the-art technologies to solve extreme-scale real-world challenges, and provide visible benefit to end-users, this is your opportunity. Come work at Amazon! We’re looking for a Drone Maintenance Technician who combines technical skills with a passion for […]

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) invites you to respond to the Wildfire Management Assessment Request for Information (RFI)! The purpose of this RFI is to understand the needs of the wildfire management stakeholders, so that NASA may make informed decisions regarding potential contributions to wildfire solutions.NASA has a history of contributions […]

FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced it has won a contract with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to rapidly develop novel fabrics with embedded catalysts and chemistries that can fight and reduce chemical and biological threats upon contact. The revolutionary fabrics will be incorporated into protective suits and other equipment such as boots, […]

Restriction of Flying Regulations for Unmanned Aircraft Systems due to national mourning for His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh at Windsor Castle. Drones are therefore forbidden from being flown without permission and these restrictions will last until 1100 18 April 2021. Details by NOTAM and in briefing sheet at http://www.nats-uk.ead-it.com. SW 2021/076

The HiDRON stratospheric glider, a joint project between UAVOS and STRATODYNAMICS, has successfully carried out its regular test flight. UAVOS’operators launched the stratospheric aircraft from a high-altitude balloon carrying atechnology supported by NASA’s Flight Opportunities program successfully deployingan experimental payload to 24 km altitude and back. Extensive testing was performed to test operation in high […]

The Drone Champions League, a world-renowned league where the best FPV drone pilots in the world compete for their teams to become world champions, is proud to announce the launch of the DCL Women’s Cup. The female pilots will be part of the eight main teams competing in the DCL World Championship 2021. They will […]

ICAO DRONE ENABLE 2021 Virtual Symposium will continue to see key stakeholders from industry, academia, government and international organizations in the unmanned aviation sector come together to exchange best practices, lessons learned, research material and challenges related to the introduction of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and UAS traffic management (UTM). Days 2, 3 and 4 of […]

Swoop Aero, the Melbourne-headquartered drone logistics company, expands African drone delivery networks while the pandemics endures to increase access to essential medical supplies and prepare for distribution of COVID-19 vaccine. In collaboration with NGO partners and governments of The Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi and now Mozambique, Swoop Aero are implementing scalable drone delivery networks […]

The National Experimental Test Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems is a test centre that combines skills and expertise for the development of unmanned aircraft systems. The Test Center facilitates the networking of scientific research and industry for the ongoing development of UAS technologies. Since neither manufacturers, users or the regulatory authorities can investigate and resolve […]

AT&T is officially opening the doors to a new innovation space – the AT&T 5G Innovation Studio. The studio, located in Plano, Texas, brings together the power of AT&T’s business, consumer and network organizations to accelerate the path to market for new 5G-centric product offerings and key initiatives. You can even take a virtual look […]

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published guidance for drone operators, manufacturers and national authorities explaining the process for the design verification of drones, an important element in ensuring safe drone operations in the ‘specific’ category. Since the new EU drone regulation became applicable on December 31, 2020, the volume of drone operations taking place […]

Drone pilots who have Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification can now take their required training courses online. The training ensures that they have the knowledge necessary to operate in accordance with the Operations Over People rule when it becomes effective on April 21, 2021. The training is free and available on the FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) website. There are three […]

With anticipated cuts in Force size, the Pentagon must optimize investments in technology to avoid compromising national security and troop safety. To meet these operational needs, Citadel Defense has integrated CUAS training into their latest software update now available to over 300 fielded systems. Citadel’s software provides guidance and increased situational awareness, helping operators make […]

The EU-manufactured FIXAR drone is the world’s first industrial UAV to outperform other models in its class in both payload capacity and distance coverage. The hybrid patented design combines the best elements of drones on the market – it provides the take-off and landing maneuverability of multirotor drones, and the increased payload and endurance of […]

Gilching, Germany, and Hilversum, The Netherlands, April 7th, 2021 – Quantum-Systems GmbH has announced a new distribution partnership with BSS Holland BV, based in Hilversum, The Netherlands. BSS Holland is dedicated to supporting its customers in accelerating its OODA (observe-orient-decide-act) – loop. They focus on C5ISR (Command, Control, Computers, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance), sensor integration, and manned, […]

PSI – Boston, MAFull-timeBachelors Physical Sciences Inc. and its InstantEye Robotics Division, located just north of Boston in Andover, develops and manufactures detection technology, laser systems, and tactical unmanned aerial systems that are the technology of choice by military, law enforcement, and first responders around the world. It has earned the respect of its customers […]

We are looking for a RPAS Chief Maintenance Controller to join our Facilities Operations team to ensure maintenance of all drones is carried out in accordance with the manufacturer specifications and in adherence with the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations. We are an open, connected global team that includes some of the industry’s best and brightest […]

Licensing Partnership Makes History as First of Its Kind San Diego, CA: In a historic moment that signifies the advancement and market acceptance of the drone advertising industry, PromoDrone partners with Bella Wings Aviation of Guam in an international licensing partnership that is the first of its kind. This partnership defines the framework of an […]

Today, uAvionix, the leader in communications, navigation, and surveillance (CNS) solutions for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) announced ping200X, its flagship Mode S ADS-B OUT UAS Transponder, has received Technical Standard Order (TSO) certification from the FAA. Ping200X is the pinnacle of years of evolution of investment in groundbreaking, low-Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) avionics developed by […]

Beta Technologies’ electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft to land on-property at UPS facilities in small and mid-size markets. Enhances UPS network flexibility, benefits healthcare providers and small and medium-sized businesses. Flexible, sustainable solution to reduce air network emissions; recharging station can also be used with electric-powered ground vehicles. Atlanta, GA UPS, together with […]

‘‘U-SPACE INSIGHT’’, an international survey on U-space is now online. It is being conducted in the framework of the AW-Drones Project, which is funded by the European Union under the Horizon 2020 Programme. The survey has been put together with the assistance of 23 subject matter experts with complementary expertise from Belgium, France, Germany, The Netherlands & Spain, […]

The following is a statement from Frederick W. Penney: I recently had an individual call and ask me as a personal injury lawyer https://www.penneylawyers.com/frederick-w-penney/ what they could do if someone was flying a drone and hovering over their backyard. This was a drone that was advanced and equipment with cameras for filming. Quite Frankly, if this individual were in the […]

Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: RCAT) (“Red Cat” or the “Company”), a leading brand in the drone industry, reviewed its recently reported financial results for its fiscal third quarter which included record quarterly revenues. “We are pleased to report record quarterly revenues exceeding $2 million for our fiscal third quarter driven by the first full quarterly contribution from […]

Dufour Aerospace is a young start-up on a mission to revolutionize vertical mobility by developing electric and hybrid-electric tilt-wing VTOL aircraft. We’re looking for people who share our vision and passion to join us on our journey in Switzerland. You will be responsible for developing human-machine interfaces (HMI) for all our aircraft, and for our […]

Freefly Systems, the company that redefined camera movement with the introduction of the Mōvi (a compact, lightweight, 3-axis camera stabilizer) is growing. We are on the lookout for a uniquely talented Testing Lead who loves to design, execute, and manage tests for flying robots to get in on the fun. As a member of the […]

Urban Low Altitude Transport Association (ULTRA) recognizes that UAS Growth will provide significant high-paid employment opportunities for today’s high school students. Allendale, NJ (April 6, 2021) – Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) is forecasted to become the fastest growing segment of the aviation industry with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) predicting that there will be a need […]

According to the new market research report “Drone Package Delivery Market by Solution (Platform, Infrastructure, Software, Service), Type (Fixed-Wing, Multirotor, Hybrid) Range (Short <25 km, Long>25 km), Package Size (< 2Kg, 2–5 Kg, > 5Kg), Duration, End Use, Region- Global Forecast to 2030”, published by MarketsandMarkets™, the Drone Package Delivery Market is projected to grow from USD 528 […]

Lawsuit follows discovery of suspicious file downloads and Archer’s recent public disclosures Seeks injunction halting use of Wisk’s IP and other remedies against Archer Wisk Aero LLC (“Wisk”), the first Urban Air Mobility (UAM) company to design, build and fly an all-electric, self-flying air taxi in the U.S., today filed a lawsuit against Archer Aviation […]

High voltage ground testing has begun on NASA’s first all-electric X-plane, the X-57 Maxwell. The X-57, which is in its first configuration called Mod 2, is drawing power from a large, off-aircraft high-voltage power supply for these tests at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California. The project team is applying high voltage to […]

• Portable, rugged Puma 3 All Environment (AE) unmanned aircraft system provides immediate tactical reconnaissance capabilities for land and maritime operations • Four orders received encompass procurement of Puma 3 AE tactical unmanned aircraft systems and initial spares packages AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), today announced its receipt of four firm-fixed-price […]

The program will provide Parrot with an ongoing analysis of the security of its products in addition to the various security audits already carried out. Paris, France, 6th of April 2021 – Parrot, the leading European drone group, is launching its Bug Bounty program with YesWeHack, the first European crowdsourced security platform. Through this partnership, Parrot benefits from […]

Dronecloud recently announced it was awarded a 5-year deal to provide Flight Management Systems (FMS) for Network Rail’s growing drone operation. The deal delivers safety and efficiency for the drone operations of today while paving the way for Network Rail to embrace the opportunities offered by future drone technology such as Beyond Visual Line of […]

There are many different drone regulations but sometimes there are areas that are not so clear which is why there are FAA drone legal opinions. The FAA is the authority on the Federal Aviation Regulations. A person can request the FAA Office of General Counsel to write a letter of interpretation on a particular issue. […]

Schiebel has won another significant contract with the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). Schiebel, with its CAMCOPTER® S-100, is yet again one of the service providers for EMSA’sRemotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) operations carrying out ship emissionmonitoring and general maritime surveillance for EU member states. The scope of this EUR 16.5 million framework contract includes […]