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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 […]

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 […]

• 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 […]

Enterprise Drone News: Plug-and-play integration without requiring a single line of code The largest open-source drone software platform has integrated Sony’s Alpha cameras into its range of drones, opening up infinite commercial application possibilities. Integrating Sony’s cameras within Auterion via the Sony Camera Remote SDK means drone manufacturers only need to carry out the integration once without having to write […]

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Today, uAvionix Corporation announced it has received a Technical Standard Order (TSO) from the FAA for its “truFYX” Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). The Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) / Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) capable GPS is the first to specifically target UAS platform navigation and surveillance solutions. With an […]

Kuala Lumpur: DELTA AEROSPACE SDN BHD is announcing its participation in the Drone Logistics Ecosystem (DLE) to address the evolving drone logistics market for urban, rural, regionally and at sea first “1000-miles”, mid and last-miles deliveries. The aim of DLE is to work on standardization of the drone delivery technologies by working on innovative solutions such as the delivery systems, vertiport […]

Elroy Air Raises $40MM Series A financing including Lockheed Martin Ventures to accelerate the development of its Chaparral Autonomous VTOL Cargo Aircraft Strategic and financial investors back the California-based aerospace company leading the industry in large autonomous VTOL delivery drones for middle-mile express commercial shipping and Defense logistics. San Francisco, California, August 3, 2021 — […]

New York, United States – Paris, France – August 4th, 2021: Today, Verizon, Parrot, and Skyward announced an exclusive partnership to bring the first out-of-the-box 4G LTE connected drone solution to the United States. Parrot ANAFI Ai is the first and only off-the-shelf drone to connect to Verizon’s 4G LTE network. Verizon 4G LTE connectivity is […]

Electra.aero, a next-gen aerospace company devoted to sustainable urban & regional mobility, announced today that Dr. Robie I. Samanta Roy has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer. Robie joins Electra from Lockheed-Martin, where he served most recently as Vice President for Technology – Government Affairs. “Electra is systematically putting in place a world-class leadership team as we […]

DHL Express (Symbol: DPW), the world’s leading express service provider, and Eviation, the Seattle-area based global manufacturer of all-electric aircraft, today write aviation history in announcing that DHL is the first to order 12 fully electric Alice eCargo planes from Eviation. With this engagement DHL aims to set up an unparalleled electric Express network and make a pioneering step […]

UAVOS, a developer of high-altitude platform station (HAPS) ApusDuo, has announced that it successfully launched its stratospheric platform and flew at analtitude of 16,500 m fitted with a payload of 6 kg. A remotely piloted solar aircraft has demonstrated its agility, control and operations flexibility. The UAVOS team took their efforts to carry out preliminary […]

Below is our response to the FAA’s Advisory Circular 91-57c regarding the changes slated for the Exception for Limited Recreational Operations of Unmanned Aircraft. Overall, this Advisory Circular addresses the process of how to go about applying as a Community Based Organization (CBO) and the details regarding what the FAA would like to see from […]

WingtraOne GEN II features the most advanced reliability in surveying drones. This is the key to maximizing drone uptime, boosting your productivity and ensuring you deliver consistently. Predictive maintenance WingtraOne GEN II intelligent algorithms continuously analyze all critical flight components before and during the flight. Smart notifications WingtraPilot can then notify you of any potential […]

You can; you just need to throw money at it. Maybe pay a carpetbagger show enough money (sponsorship) to garner the well-deserved title of “thought leader” (aka paid stooge), or sponsor (pay for) up a one-on-one meeting with FAA employees courtesy of the AUVSI, host of the $150 a day online FAA UAS Symposium. https://www.suasnews.com/2020/06/sponsor-your-way-to-a-one-on-one-meeting-with-federal-employees/ […]

Strategic partnership to provide new options for on-demand delivery and access to lifesaving resources DENVER, CO—August 3, 2021— Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, announced today the launch of Spright, a newly formed drone solution, designed to help improve healthcare access and minimize supply challenges. Collaborating with Wingcopter, an industry-leading German drone manufacturer, Spright is […]

By Matt Bailey Just over one month ago, on 24th June 2021, residents in the densely populated area of South Moravia, Czech Republic, had their lives uprooted. They were hit by a natural disaster uncommon on this scale in Europe, a tornado with winds of at least 219km/h (136 mph). The devastation it caused left thousands […]

Second generation encoder delivers real-time video streaming in the field New York, NY (August, 2021) — All Mobile Video, one of the nation’s top providers of end-to-end audio/video solutions, today announced that its public safety division, AMVision, has launched the InsightRT2 video encoder. The next-generation encoder is a smaller, lighter version of the established InsightRT1, […]

The use of drones has grown strongly in the past years. The first certified RPAS,RPAS 112 from the ENERGÍAS company, has recently been certified by the ANAC(National Civil Aviation Agency). The brain of the RPAS-112 is the Veronte Autopilot from the Spanish companyEmbention. A leading company in the development of autonomous navigationsystems for UAVs and […]

Santa Cruz, CA – With the announcement of a new OS, HUBVERY plans to change the way drone delivery is foreseen. The technology startup envisions a supply chain with you as a key component of the cycle. “Through our Geo-Aerial Bidirectional Routing Information Exchange Logarithm we look to facilitate the interconnectivity of UAVs and UAS […]

London, UK: Altitude Angel, the world’s most trusted UTM (Unified Traffic Management) technology provider, today announced it has welcomed Japan-based JALUX Group into its Global Partnership Programme. JALUX has a broad portfolio of businesses in several industries across the globe. The company operates through four business segments: Aviation and Airport Unit, Life Service Unit, Retail […]

Rome, NY – GeoLanes, an Austrian company in the construction industry and the digitization of construction machinery is now an official distributor of Microdrones integrated systems, offering drone surveying products and solutions to their surveying, engineering, and construction customers throughout Austria, Switzerland, and South Tyrol. The GeoLanes team, who have more than 10 years’ experience, […]

SoftBank Corp. (“SoftBank”) announced its 6G (known as “Beyond 5G” in Japan) concept, as well as the challenges that need to be overcome to make the concept a reality. On top of enhancing 5G’s features that include ultra-high-speeds, ultra-low latency, and massive device connectivity, 6G is expected to bring new technological innovations, including high reliability […]

In the deployment of Verizon Frontline technologies, the Verizon Response Team (VRT) is in the process of certifying 18 drone pilots nationwide, adding aerial search-and-rescue and awareness capabilities. Verizon Frontline is the advanced network and technology built for first responders, developed over three decades of partnership with the public safety community. BASKING RIDGE, N.J. – Verizon Frontline recently […]

The National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA) has signed a contract with Electra.aero to mature enabling aerodynamic “blown lift” technologies for electric ultra-short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft in advanced air mobility applications. Electra teamed with Dr. Alejandra Uranga, Gabilan Assistant Professor at the University of Southern California’s (USC) Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering and was awarded a […]

In the 1980’s, over a million PFM-1 land mines were dropped into Afghanistan during the Soviet-Afghan War. These land mines have green ‘wings’ that allow them to flutter to the ground, easily detonate, and are mostly made of green plastic, making them both attractive to children and difficult to find with traditional mine detectors. More […]

Here at Kitty Hawk in Palo Alto, we are developing ground breaking all-electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) aircraft. Project Heaviside is Kitty Hawk’s latest high-performance electric VTOL vehicle. It is designed to be fast, small, and exceedingly quiet, taking advantage of new possibilities to free people from traffic. As a flight test operator you will […]

Wing is reshaping the future of delivery. We are an on-demand drone delivery service that can deliver food, medicine or other items within minutes. We’ve also developed an unmanned traffic management platform to safely route drones through the sky. Our service is faster, safer and produces far less pollution than traditional delivery. Originally created in […]

GAMA Applauds Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Passage of Advanced Air Mobility Coordination and Leadership Act WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure unanimously approved the Advanced Air Mobility Coordination and Leadership Act (H.R 1339), which establishes an interagency working group to more effectively engage and coordinate with industry in the Advanced Air […]

Blue Bear Systems announces the successful completion and flight demonstration of its Air Druids medical delivery programme. This exciting programme has been enabled by funding through the governments Future Flight programme. We were lucky enough to be joined for our demonstration by Dave Hodgson – Mayor of Bedford, Patrick Lyons – Acting Manager for Economic […]

Shield AI, a fast-growing technology company that develops artificial intelligence and self-driving car technologies for the defense industry, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Martin UAV, an aerospace company best known for its industry-leading vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aircraft, V-BAT. Shield AI will integrate its combat proven autonomy software, Hivemind®, into the V-BAT, reinforcing Shield AI’s leadership position in […]

• Receipts from customers for Q2 2021 totalled A$1.332 million, an increase of A$78k on the first quarter• Year to date (6 months ended 30 June) unaudited revenue of A$2.4 million• Results driven by contracts with multinational enterprise mining companies, South32 Coal Holdings (Pty) Ltd (now Seriti Power), Anglo-American subsidiary, Kumba Iron Ore Limited, and […]

RapidSOS and FIRST iZ®, powered by Genesis PULSE®, announced today a partnership to provide emergency first responders and 911 telecommunicators the ability to remotely and autonomously dispatch drones. With just the click of a button in RapidSOS Portal, a solution for Emergency Communication Centers (ECCs) providing critical data to 911 telecommunicators and first responders, a drone […]

Salt Lake City, Utah – Utah based drone training company and the nation’s leader in drone training, DARTdrones, officially announces the launch of their Professional Drone Training System. TM DARTdrones’ Professional Drone Training System TM is a proven comprehensive solution to the central problem facing many organizations who are considering drones, where to start. The […]

London, UK: Altitude Angel, the world’s most trusted unified traffic management (UTM) technology provider, has been selected to represent the UK at the upcoming World of Drones & Robotics Congress Taking place 18-19 August 2021 in Brisbane, Australia, the World of Drones & Robotics Congress (WoDaRC) is in its fifth year and will be the largest drone […]