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Updated 2025-08-21 05:00
Startup Aerit awarded thumbs-up from Transportstyrelsen to conduct drone delivery
Today Aerit announced it has received operational authorization from Transportstyrelsen, Sweden’s national transportation agency, to pilot last-mile drone delivery in Sweden. Aerit CEO and Co-founder, Alexander Perrien, commented on the approval “The authorization is an important milestone in Aerit’s journey to become the world’s leading drone delivery service. I am very proud of the team […]
Vertiport automation software architecture and requirements
The purpose of Vertiport Automation Software Architecture and Requirements was developed to mature the Vertiport Automation System (VAS) described in the High-Density Automated Vertiport ConOps, into a set of artifacts that enable the development of a VAS prototype. The scope of document was to develop: (1) A VAS Software Architecture diagram that logically organizes VAS […]
Embraer flies electric demonstrator
On the journey to a net zero-carbon emissions future, another initiative of Embraer has reached a new stage with the beginning of the flight test campaign of the electric demonstrator aircraft. Developed to evaluate new technologies and solutions that enable 100% electric and more sustainable aeronautical propulsion, the demonstrator conducts tests at Embraer’s facility in […]
Delta Drone International expands its Australian drone-based services acquires Arvista Pty Ltd
● Delta Drone International to acquire a majority stake in Arvista Pty Ltd – a Perth-based provider of aerial and terrestrial surveying services for the mining, engineering and construction industries. Established in 2012, Arvista has strong experience in providing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) services with a growing client base● Acquisition is to further strengthen Delta […]
Mobilicom launches world-first AI-based 360° Cybersecurity Suite for drones, robotics
• First-ever AI-based 360° drone cybersecurity system that can detect, prevent, and respond to multiple cyber threats in real-time without requiring an operator• Designed specifically for industrial and commercial drones, robotics, and autonomous platforms, Mobilicom’s ICE Cybersecurity Suite is a 3600 and multi-layered system that protects the platform, safeguards communication channels, and encrypts data• The […]
Anzen EG-1250 and Sicura EG-1100 helicopters
UAS Global Services introduces the Anzen EG-1250 is a heavy-lift, long-range, multi-purpose Group 3 platform. The helicopter will significantly expand UAS Global Services’ service as well as operational support offerings. Basic specifications include a maximum takeoff weight of 250 pounds (113 kg), a maximum flight time of up to 6 hours, a payload capacity of […]
Autel responds to Randall Warnas resignation
We want to thank Randall Warnas for his tenure here at Autel Robotics. During his short stint with the company, he was able to do some incredible things and help assist Autel in the right direction. With Randall’s departure, we want to ensure the community that we are committed to continued development and forward-thinking regardless […]
Joby Aviation Announces Closing of Business Combination with Reinvent Technology Partners to Become Publicly Traded Company
Joby Aviation, Inc. (“Joby” or the “Company”), a California-based company developing all-electric aircraft for aerial ridesharing, announced today that Joby Aero, Inc. completed its previously announced business combination with Reinvent Technology Partners (“RTP”) (NYSE: RTP), a special purpose acquisition company that takes a “venture capital at scale” approach to partnering with bold leaders and companies. […]
U.S. Department of Defense and Robotican Complete Autonomous C-sUAS Interceptor Demonstration with Low Collateral Effects
Robotican has successfully conducted an autonomous drone interception demonstration for the U.S. Department of Defense Irregular Warfare Technical Support Directorate (IWTSD). Robotican unveiled its 3rd generation of the Goshawk interceptor drone, developed to provide fully autonomous interception capabilities needed by C-UAS systems. The Goshawk’s unique design provides a remarkable interception envelope to capture hostile drones during any stage […]
Johns Creek partners with Airspace Link for drone safety
The City of Johns Creek is partnering with Airspace Link, Inc., a provider of drone flight authorization and management solutions, to launch its new FLYSAFE program that helps local drone pilots fly safely and compliantly under Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines. Johns Creek is the first municipality in Georgia to launch the FLYSAFE program, which integrates FAA data with […]
Flying taxis and short haul plane journeys powered by hydrogen: how the future of flight could look in 2030
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the UK’s research and innovation agency, has set out its vision for the future of air travel in Britain. Compiled by leading experts from industry, academia and government, the Future Flight Vision and Roadmap sets out how zero emission air travel within and between British cities could be commonplace within a decade. […]
AgEagle Aerial Systems Announces the Dismissal of Consolidated Securities Class Action Lawsuit and Related Derivative Lawsuits
AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE American: UAVS) (“AgEagle” or the “Company”), an industry-leading drone solutions provider, today announced that multiple, previously-disclosed lawsuits against the Company and certain of its current and former officers and directors have been dismissed. As previously disclosed in the Company’s SEC filings, AgEagle and certain of its current and former officers and […]
Delta Drone International to provide LIDAR for Newmont in Ghana
Global drones-as-a-service provider Delta Drone International (ASX:DLT) has been re-appointed by Newmont Ghana Gold Limited, a subsidiary of one of the world’s largest gold mining companies, Newmont Corporation in Ghana, for a light detection and ranging (LIDAR) project on its Ahafo mine. Delta Drone International will provide a drone-based LIDAR solution to create an accurate […]
U.S. Department of Defense Awards Citadel Defense $6M Contract for Integrated Counter Drone System
Citadel Defense has been awarded a sole-source contract for $6M from a Classified U.S. Department of Defense customer to build and deploy an AI-powered counter-drone solution. The system will be deployed at sensitive government locations and effectively operated by non-specialist military personnel and first responders. The solution is designed to autonomously detect, classify, track, and defeat […]
GA-ASI Secures Prime Positions on New ASTRO Contract Vehicle
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), the world’s leading manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, secured nine prime positions on the new General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Systems Integration Management Center (FEDSIM) ASTRO – a multiple award, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle geared towards the needs of the Department of Defense and the […]
Adorama Partners with Unmanned Tactical Group to Offer Public Safety Drone Training
Adorama Business Solutions (ABS) today announced a partnership with Unmanned Tactical Group (UTG) to offer advanced drone training services to its public safety and government customers implementing a drone program. The partnership is another step forward in ABS’ commitment to provide a robust commercial drone ecosystem of cutting-edge professional solutions, offering everything from hardware and software to hands-on training, […]
Campaign Catapult, the drone and robotics business services partnership teams up with US-based tech entrepreneur Trish Ward Utter
Campaign Catapult – the new end-to-end service portfolio set out to deliver solutions for new entrants, start-ups and developed mid to enterprise-size businesses operating in the Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) and robotics markets has teamed up with US-based tech entrepreneur and business networking specialist Trish Ward Utter. ‘Campaign Catapult,’ targets current and aspiring disruptive leaders […]
Ampaire Demonstrates First Hybrid Electric Aircraft in Scotland
Ampaire, a leader in electric aviation, celebrates the first hybrid electric flights in Scotland today, crossing the Pentland Firth from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) on the Orkney Isles to regional airport Wick John O’Groats Airport (WIC) in the north of mainland Scotland. This milestone marks the first set of demonstration flights in the UK. The trials, […]
Randall Warnas resigns as Autel CEO
From LinkedIn :- This morning I resigned as CEO of Autel Robotics. Of course I don’t want to be writing this message, but as publicly as I came into the role I wanted there to be clarity that my affiliation with the brand is over. The team still at Autel is second to none in […]
Overcoming the Mode 5 SWaP Challenge in the RQ-21A STUAS
Earlier this year uAvionix’s RT-2087/ZPX-B Micro IFF Transponder (ZPX-B) became the world’s smallest and lightest AIMS-certified Mode 5 transponder, creating new equipage opportunities for vertical-lift aircraft, where weight savings translate to longer flight duration or heavier payload. Small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) especially benefit because size and weight traditionally have been deal-breakers for Mode 5 […]
The University of Twente represented by Dr Yashar Hajimolana is joining Drone Logistics Ecosystem
Enschede (Netherlands), Dr Yashar Hajimolana, Assistant Professor at the University of Twente is announcing his department’s participation in Drone Logistics Ecosystem as a representative to address the evolving drone logistics market for urban, rural, regionally and at sea mid and last-mile deliveries. Dr Hajimolana is expert in renewable energy conversion and storage integration technologies that […]
RedTail LiDAR Systems Unveils Innovative LiDAR System for Small Drones
Fairmont, WV, August 11, 2021 — RedTail LiDAR Systems, a leader in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) mirror-based LiDAR technology, today unveiled the market introduction of the RTL-450 LiDAR sensor. The RTL-450 incorporates a lightweight MEMS mirror and a precision navigation system to generate accurate data for the most demanding of aerial surveying missions. The high-resolution, three-dimensional point clouds […]
GA-ASI Avenger equipped with Lockheed Martin Legion pod autonomously follows target aircraft
SAN DIEGO – August 2021 – For the first time ever, over the high desert of southern California on July 2, 2021, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) used an Avenger® Unmanned Aircraft System equipped with a Lockheed Martin Legion Pod® to autonomously track and follow targets of interest. This industry-funded demonstration brings military aviators one step closer to gaining autonomous systems that support manned-unmanned teaming […]
SMS for UAS
Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) are becoming more prolific as commercial applications of drones continue to expand. An increasing number of business aviation departments find the organizations they support want to utilize UAS for various functions. What best practices are UAS operators implementing to ensure safety of their own operations, as well as safe integration with […]
Measure. Product Manager – North America, Washington, D.C., Austin T.X.
Our Product Manager will be responsible for owning and defining MEASURE’s drone software. This role will be tasked with managing the product roadmap, establishing the needs of users across multiple industry verticals and translating them into requirements that meet our business goals. This individual should have significant experience in the disciplines of B2B and/or B2C […]
DroneDeploy Accelerates Jobsite Automation with Acquisition of Rocos
Rocos’ technology will enable robotics to drive large-scale automation for construction, energy and agriculture. DroneDeploy has acquired Rocos, a New Zealand-based robotics software company. The acquisition will enable DroneDeploy customers in construction, energy, agriculture, and more to deploy and orchestrate both aerial and ground robots on their job sites. This acquisition will make physical workflow automation possible, […]
PIX4Dcatch 1.4: upgrade your terrestrial handheld scanning
The newest releases of PIX4Dcatch have exciting updates for both iOS and Android platforms that can revolutionize your workflows. PIX4Dcatch empowers users to create accurate and high-quality ground-based 3D models. Data collected with PIX4Dcatch on a mobile device can be processed using Pix4D’s processing solutions such as PIX4Dcloud, PIX4Dmapper, PIX4Dmatic, or any other photogrammetry software. […]
Advanced Tactics Inc & Rotor X Aircraft Manufacturing Co. Team unveil their HighSpeed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (HSVTOL) Family of aircraft for military and commercial applications
The team of Advanced Tactics Inc (AT) of Torrance, California and Rotor X Aircraft Manufacturing Co. (Rotor X) of Chandler, Arizona unveiled their design concept for a new family of aircraft for military and commercial applications called the Barracuda. The AT/Rotor X Barracuda HSVTOL aircraft combines the hover capability of ahelicopter with jet-like forward flight […]
HCSS Aerial Drone Software Increases Functionality; Adds Integration With HCSS HeavyJob Project Management
HCSS, a leading provider of innovative solutions that help heavy civil businesses streamline operations, announces powerful new features for HCSS Aerial, a drone-based data analytics platform. This is the eighth upgrade since the introduction of the software and includes improvements with calculations and measurements, annotation and designs, and navigation. New features optimize Tablet performance and improve […]
IntelinAir, Inc. Welcomes Agronomist to Indianapolis Team
IntelinAir, Inc., the maker of AGMRI®, announced today the addition of Keith Porter as senior agronomist to its Indianapolis based team. Al Eisaian, IntelinAir’s Chief Executive Officer, Chairman and Co-Founder said, “Keith’s deep agronomic experience and leadership skills make him a great new addition to our customer-success-driven team. I welcome him to the IntelinAir team and look forward to […]
Red Cat Holdings to Release Fiscal Year End Financial Results on Thursday, August 12, 2021
Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT) (“Red Cat” or the “Company”), a hardware enabled software provider to the drone industry, announced that it will report fiscal year end financial results on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 4 p.m. Eastern Time. The Company will host an investor call an hour later, at 5 p.m. Eastern Time, which can be accessed by […]
Marine Advanced Robotics and Planck Aerosystems Announce Strategic Alliance
Combining Technologies for an Unmanned Aerial and Surface Robotic Team SAN DIEGO, CA Marine Advanced Robotics and Planck Aerosystems have established a strategic alliance to provide a multi-domain robotic team that includes an unmanned surface vessel (USV) equipped with a small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) that operate together for advanced mission profiles. The first system […]
Launch of the Future Flight Showcase: a platform to match expertise with projects
The Future Flight Challenge is a £300m programme, jointly funded by the UK government and industry, to position the UK as a world-leader in the third aviation revolution. Phase III is set to launch in September and, to enable you to find new collaborative opportunities, we’re inviting you to submit a video to showcase the […]
Parallel Flight Technologies building a solution for wildfire prevention: our phase 2 USDA grant
We’re excited to announce that Parallel Flight Technologies has been awarded a Phase 2 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the USDA. The $650,000 grant was awarded to PFT and Drone Amplified, the developer of the IGNIS prescribed fire system, to support further development of a large-scale UAS for prescribed fire. This Phase 2 […]
Transcend Air Enters Agreement with GE Aviation as Engine Supplier for the Groundbreaking Vy 400 High Speed VTOL Aircraft
Transcend Air Corporation today announced an agreement with GE Aviation to develop and certify a custom variant of GE’s class-leading CT7-8 turboshaft helicopter engine to power the Vy 400 High-Speed Vertical Takeoff and Landing (HSVTOL) aircraft. “We have optimized the Vy 400 design to shatter the current time/cost barriers for regional city-to-city travel,” said Gregory […]
T-Mobile and The Drone Racing League Launch First 5G-Enabled Drone
As part of a broad-reaching partnership to advance 5G-powered drone technology, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS), America’s 5G leader, and The Drone Racing League (DRL), the global, professional drone racing property, today launched their first 5G-enabled drone. This is one of the first racing drones in the world to have an embedded 5G module capable of live streaming […]
ACUASI training rural residents to fly unmanned craft to aid Coast Guard
Residents of a remote Alaska coastal community will fly unmanned aircraft systems to support the Coast Guard’s oil spill response, fuel tank inspection, and search and rescue efforts. The project, supported by the University of Alaska Fairbanks, will also provide data to enhance local decision-making on environmental and community issues. Seven residents of Unalakleet, about […]
FLIR Announces New Mid-Wave IR Thermal Camera Cores
With High Operating Temperature (HOT) Focal Plane Array (FPA) Technology for Faster Imaging and Multiple Integrated Continuous Zoom (CZ) Lens Options, the Neutrino® Portfolio Offers Superior Performance for Integration within Airborne, Unmanned, C-UAS, Security, Surveillance, and Targeting Systems Aug, 2021 – Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), today introduced the Neutrino SX8 mid-wavelength infrared […]
Canadian Coast Guard Conducts BVLOS Trials of UAS in Oklahoma with Martin UAV and Kongsberg Geospatial
Ottawa, CA: The Canadian Coast Guard was in Oklahoma recently, albeit virtually. Kongsberg Geospatial announced today they successfully conducted Phase 1 trials of the Martin UAV V-BAT on behalf of the Canadian Coast Guard at a UAS test facility operated by the Chocktaw Indian Nation of Oklahoma, in rural southeastern Oklahoma. Initial BVLOS trials of the […]
Ohio Federal Research Network project update: Event 38 tests first flight of UAS E450 – Successfully Demonstrating Advanced Battery Technology
On June 23, 2021, Event 38 Event 38 Unmanned Systems Inc. successfully tested the first flight of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) E450 at the Event 38 field in Richfield, Ohio under the Federal Aviation Administration’s Part 107 flight rules. The flight was 20 minutes in duration and completed the objective of determining the best endurance cruise speed. The Ohio Federal Research […]
DJI Agras T30 and T10 Now Available Internationally
DJI, the global leader in drone and camera technology, today expands the world’s ability to grow and nurture its food supply by making the Agras T30 and T10 agriculture drones available in over 100 additional countries. The Agras T30 and T10 were developed in partnership with farmers to make aerial precision agriculture more accessible and […]
Opener Completes Four Flight Demonstrations of Human-Operated eVTOL Fixed-Wing Aircraft
Opener, a pioneer of electric aerial vehicles for consumer travel, today announced the historic completion of four human-operated flights of BlackFly, the world’s first eVTOL fixed-wing aircraft. Two BlackFly production vehicles soared into the sky in front of hundreds of thousands of attendees at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture 2021 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. BlackFly […]
UL and Hyundai Join Forces to Advance Second Life Battery Energy Storage System Safety and Performance
UL, the global safety science leader, and Hyundai Motor Company, a global enterprise aiming to revolutionize the mobility value chain and sustainability, have entered into an agreement to help further the safe deployment and use of second-life battery energy storage systems (SLBESS). A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed during a July 23 ceremony at UL’s offices […]
DHL Parcelcopter fails to deliver
I am a little bit sad about this one, DHL of all the grown-up operators had in my opinion created the best test program for delivery drones. Benedikt Fuest writing in Welt had a word with their spokesman Alexander Edenhofer who said: ” We are not continuing the parcel copter project .” So that’s the Wingcopter medical delivery trial […]
RMUS Partners with Watts Innovations forU.S.-MadeHeavy Lift Drones withTurnkey Industrial-GradePayloads
CENTERVILLE, UT – August, 2021. Rocky Mountain Unmanned Systems (RMUS) has partnered with Watts Innovations to provide sales, support, training and payload integration in North America for the Watts Innovations PRISM, a U.S.-made, industrial UAS solution.  JT Von Lunen, founder and President of RMUS, says: “Our customers have been asking for a U.S.-made drone platform to carry sophisticated industrial-grade payloads like thermal […]
EU-based commercial drone developer FIXAR acquires Canadian approval for BVLOS operations
Transport Canada has granted RPV Aviation a Special Flight Operating Certificate (SFOC) to fly BVLOS (beyond the visual line of sight of the drone’s pilot) with FIXAR 007 fixed-wing VTOL (vertical take-off and landing). FIXAR, working closely with one of Canada’s most experienced consulting service providers RPV Aviation and Transport Canada regulators, has produced an aircraft with […]
Elroy Air – Recruiter
SAN FRANCISCO /PEOPLE OPERATIONS /FULL-TIME At Elroy Air, we are building autonomous vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) cargo aircraft systems that will change the way the world moves goods. Transporting cargo by air has so much potential! It’s much faster than by land or sea, but before recent developments in perception, autonomy, electric powertrain and […]
Sundt – Switch to autonomous drones means faster, safer and higher-quality 3D models
Sundt specializes in transportation, industrial, commercial building, concrete, and renewable energy construction—and we’ve used drones in all of these markets with great success. Once seen as merely a surveillance measure, drone use on construction sites has evolved to include anything from progress updates to volumetric analysis (i.e., measuring dirt work with .01-inch accuracy), utility placement […]
RaceDayQuads LLC v. FAA (Lawsuit Challenging Drone Remote Identification Regulations)
December 31, 2019, the FAA proposed the remote identification regulations. 53,000+ people commented in response to this proposal. January 15, 2021, the FAA published in the Federal Register the final remote identification rule. On March 12, 2021, RaceDayQuads filed a petition for review in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. There were all […]
AeroVironment Introduces Standardized Modular Payload Interface Kits for RQ-20B Puma Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems; Kits Under Order by USSOCOM
• Enables third-party payload manufacturers, as well as U.S. DoD and international partners, to develop and integrate payloads onto RQ-20B Puma • Utilizes the Modular Payload Standard initiated by USSOCOM to create a modular architectural standard for payloads on unmanned aircraft systems Groups 1 through 3 AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic […]
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