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• Delta Drone International’s ‘Rocketmine’ brand to manage end-to-end mine surveying and mapping services for a subsidiary of the world’s largest producer of platinum, Anglo American Platinum, in Mogalakwena, South Africa• 2021 contract generating approximately A$120,000 revenue• Delta Drone International will provide drone-based survey mapping, blast monitoring and inspection services Drones-as-a-service provider Delta Drone International […]

DroneShield Ltd (ASX:DRO) (“DroneShield” or the “Company”) is pleased to advise that it has sold a quantity of its RfOne MKIITM long-range sensors to the Australian Army. The capability is being delivered immediately to allow the Australian Army to assess its future counter-drone requirements and options. The deployment of these long-range sensors will highlight the flexibility, resilience, and capabilities […]

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released its agenda for its August 5 Commission meeting, which includes a draft Public Notice announcing expanded Innovation Zones, including a Zone at North Carolina State University in Raleigh called the Aerial Experimentation and Research Platform for Advanced Wireless (AERPAW). AERPAW will study new use cases for advanced wireless technologies for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). […]

Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCAT) (“Red Cat” or the “Company”) a technology provider to the drone industry, today announced the pricing of its underwritten public offering of 13,333,334 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $4.50 per share, for gross proceeds of approximately $60,000,000, before deducting underwriting discounts, commissions and offering expenses. In addition, the […]

Alpine 4 Holdings’ (OTCQB: ALPP), a leading operator and owner of small market businesses, announces that its subsidiary, Vayu Aerospace Corporation, has successfully demonstrated its G1 and US-1 airframes to several customers in the Energy and Mining industries. The event was held in a remote location outside of Terra Heute, Indiana. This specific location was chosen to showcase […]

Last year, by order of the Federal Air Transport Agency of Russia, a working group was created on the implementation of UAVs to calibrate, check and configure navigation aids at Russian airports. As part of the activities of this working group, Cursir implemented NAVAID Calibration Drone at the Ulyanovsk-Vostochny airport. NAVAID Calibration Drone is a […]

UAVOS recently completed a series of flight demonstrations of its converted UVH-500unmanned helicopter for a customer. The UVH-500 UAV demonstrated efficientperformance of repetitive heavy-lift operations dropping cargo of 100 kg (220 lbs) atspecified locations and the ability to operate day and night in adverse weatherconditions. The UVH-500 UAV is supposed to be operated for delivery […]

ÉireComposites, an innovative design, manufacturing and testing company based in Co. Galway, has today announced a partnership with Manna Galway that will see it design and develop an aerospace-grade carbon fibre airframe for Manna. Alongside NUI Galway (NUIG) the two companies also announced that they received €2.44 million for the MI-DRONE project. The funding comes […]

Today, leading public safety technology company Carbyne announces its integration with Edgybees, a provider of high-precision, geo-registration software for aerial video that improves response time, accuracy, and communications for first responders during emergencies. The partnership brings video imagery to 911 call centers, public safety decision makers, and first responders in real-time through drone footage, enabling them to assess situations and […]

● Delta Drone International expanding operations into Mali to deliver advanced LIDARservices for multinational gold mining company, Barrick Gold● For the first time in the region, Delta Drone International will use advanced light detection and ranging (LIDAR) solutions to examine mining site expansion options through its mining specialist brand Rocketmine● Expands Delta Drone International’s footprint […]

Professors Tom Cherrett and Jim Scanlan at the University of Southampton are leading an Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) funded project (E-Drone, e-drone.org), which is looking at how drones can be best integrated into existing logistics systems, particularly focussing on health care supply chains. A key issue with operating drones, particularly beyond visual line […]

UAVENTURE’s AirRails autopilot for VTOL drones is now VTOL OS (https://vtol-os.com/). VTOL OS is more than just an autopilot. It’s a flight control software stack packed with features and best practices for VTOL drones. It comes with industry proven avionics, a companion computer platform for custom container applications and an open protocol for integration. It […]

SkyGrid, a Boeing, SparkCognition company has been selected to participate in the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)’s Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign. The award focuses on system development through the integrated vehicle and airspace demonstrations in real-world scenarios. Developing a safe and effective aerial mobility infrastructure is a critical prerequisite to large scale commercialization of air taxis, cargo delivery […]

Cyberhawk, a global leader in drone-based inspections and creator of iHawk, a cloud-based asset visualization software platform, has launched more than 22,000 drone flights to inspect nearly 25,000 electric utility structures in the Western U.S. through the first six months of 2021 as part of utilities critical wildfire prevention and reliability campaigns. Through a proactive approach […]

AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, today announced it was awarded a competitive task order valued at approximately $22 million on May 21, 2021 from the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) for ISR services using JUMP® 20 medium unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) at an undisclosed customer location. The ISR services include the first SATCOM-enabled […]

£2M collaborative two-year H2JET programme to push development of key subsystems for gas turbine based hydrogen propulsion of medium range civil aircraft Public-private investment and collaboration with universities, knowledge institutes and SME partners from across Sweden, supported by Swedish Energy Agency H2JET reinforces GKN Aerospace’s position at forefront of next generation of sustainable hydrogen propulsion technology worldwide GKN […]

After a successful initial phase, AI-based Multi-Flight System and Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM or “U-space”) specialist Airwayz Drones Ltd, resume its participation in a two-year pilot program, which will see multiple fleets of drones tested beyond any other scheme to validate the safe and efficient use of drones in urban environments. The second phase of […]

Thanks to drones, creating digital twins of infrastructure, structures and buildings has never been easier. Inspecting a bridge like the one over the Artuby River in the Gorges du Verdon (France) can be a real test of any pilot’s nerves. The vortices created by the wind as it rushes under the structure make the evolution […]

Joint group now positioned for enterprise and military scaleHUMACAO, Puerto Rico, July 13, 2021 Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:RCAT) (“Red Cat” or the “Company”), a technology provider to the drone industry, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Teal Drones, a leader in commercial and government unmanned aerial vehicle technology. The […]

Do you want to change the world? Zipline uses drones to deliver critical and lifesaving medicine to thousands of hospitals serving millions of people in multiple countries. Our mission is to provide every human on Earth with instant access to vital medical supplies. Join Zipline and help us make this a reality for billions of […]

Organized in Finland, this innovation competition seeks to boost the utilization of drone technology for the first time including both 5G and satellite technology Launched in July, this international innovation tournament will assemble in late October, when the finals are organized in connection with the massive Assembly Summer ‘21 Fall Edition- event in Helsinki. The […]

HHLA Sky has won the Deutscher Innovationspreis in the start-up category. WirtschaftsWoche, Accenture and EnBW joined forces to present the prestigious award for the 12th time on 25 June with the goal of recognising the forward-looking projects of German companies. The prize aims to promote “inventive spirits, forward, new and outside-the-box thinking, undiscovered geniuses, clever researchers and […]

LAND O’LAKES, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, July, 2021 F1RST and Sundance Media Group announce the F1RST UAS Symposium to be held in Pasco County, Florida, focused on Public Safety applications for Unmanned Aircraft, bringing industry leaders to the facility with seminars, practical flight training, simulated scenarios, and live flight demonstrations of Unmanned Aircraft. Florida’s Forensic Institute […]

Drones and other autonomous vehicles have changed the world with their ability to go where humans can’t. Yet, these machines are vulnerable to accidents that can wipe them and their cargo out instantly because they lack the essential human quality of sight. USA based LightWare LiDAR is taking autonomous machines to a whole new level […]

Groundbreaking training program to focus on safety and operationalization of eVTOL urban air mobility. Volocopter, urban air mobility pioneer, teams up with CAE, global leader in aviation training, to develop an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) pilot training program in preparation for Volocopter’s first eVTOL aircraft upcoming entry-into-service. CAE commits to expanding its international […]

Karen B. Brooks is a former national security official and experienced investor with deep ties in Asia. She joins the WhiteFox Board of Directors as they expand to new global markets. SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., June, 2021 – As part of WhiteFox’s growth in the national security arena and in response to robust demand in Asia, the WhiteFox team is pleased to welcome Karen B. Brooks to its Board […]

Grand Farm, energized by Emerging Prairie, announces an exciting lineup of speakers and demonstrations on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at the Grand Farm Innovation Site south of Fargo, North Dakota. The event will celebrate Intelligent Ag’s 10th anniversary and feature recent innovations from Bobcat Company. North Dakota Department of Commerce Commissioner James Leiman and 50 […]

Rome, NY- Announced yesterday, GE and Microdrones have entered into a worldwide licensing partnership, where Microdrones will bring the GE industrial drone line to market globally, providing professionals access to powerful aerial surveying technology that will enable them to work more efficiently, accurately, safely and profitably. A special presentation for geospatial, construction, mining and inspection […]

At Wisk, we’re dedicated to making every day flights a reality through electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. For more than a decade, our team has been reimagining the way that we move. We’ve built five generations of aircraft (now working on our 6th) and we regularly talk with key stakeholders about integrating and […]

GE and Microdrones have entered into a worldwide licensing partnership, where Microdrones will bring the GE industrial drone line​​​​​​​ to market globally, providing professionals access to powerful aerial surveying technology that will enable them to work more efficiently, accurately, safely and profitably. The GE industrial drone line brings together two industrial companies which highly complement one […]

AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, today introduced Crysalis™, the company’s next-generation ground control solution. Crysalis is an integrated hardware and software-based ground control system (GCS) that provides command and control of compatible AeroVironment unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and their payloads, through an intuitive user experience (UX). Built around three core elements – software, […]

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) announced today the completion of the first MQ-9A Block 5 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) and Ground Control Station (GCS) for the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF). GA-ASI and RNLAF commemorated the occasion with a special roll-out ceremony at GA-ASI’s corporate headquarters in Poway, Calif., and the event was simulcast to […]

Sharper Shape, a pioneer in powerline inspection solutions for the utility industry, today announces a strategic partnership with leading enterprise AI and Industrial IoT company, BLP Industry.AI (Industry.AI), part of BLP Group, one of the leading renewable energy generation and technology companies in India. The partnership aims to provide large-scale AI-based asset management solutions for electricity transmission, […]

The United States Air Force and the Drone Racing League, the global, professional drone racing property, today announced a renewal and expansion of their partnership ahead of the 2021-22 DRL Allianz World Championship Season. Following a successful partnership with the league over the past four years, the U.S. Air Force added new DRL activations, including […]