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DRONEDEK Corp., the high-tech smart mailbox of autonomous and drone delivery startup, today announced several pilot programs to take place this summer to showcase its soon-to-be ubiquitous technology for residential, governmental and commercial use. “We are consolidating all delivery to one point, including robotic, unmanned-driverless vehicle, aerial drone and conventional delivery, with our platform-agnostic safe, […]

As Pix4D celebrates its 10 year anniversary, we are unveiling a new logo for the next stage of development. Today is one of the most exciting days in Pix4D history: it’s our 10 year anniversary. For an incredible decade, we have been at the forefront of photogrammetry, creating and providing software that empowers tens of […]

Iprosurv, one of the UK’s leading commercial drone providers, has bolstered its portfolio of drone services with the announcement that it has entered into a strategic partnership with thermal imaging specialists, iRed. Established in 2002, iRed is the UK’s leader in thermal imaging, remote sensing andenterprise drone solutions and is certified by the Civil Aviation […]

DRONAMICS the world’s leading developer and operator of large cargo drones, announces the appointment of Roger Morris as Chief Product Officer (CPO), a new senior management team position, responsible for all customer and product activities across the business. Roger has an enviable reputation in the delivery industry, having filled a variety of senior roles in Royal Mail Parcels […]

Aerialoop has successfully completed the test of its new payload container that will be used to take food orders in Quito, Ecuador. The payload box is designed to storage 3 large Papa John’s pizzas for a quick delivery to the residential rural areas of Quito within 7-9 minutes of flight. After several iterations, the hardware […]

Riga, Latvia – May 31, 2021 – Israeli drone service provider ERELIS recently conducted a number of pilot projects using a drone equipped with a single-beam echo sounder in the Mediterranean and Dead Seas. The data was validated by authorized local surveyors and reports from previous surveys of the same areas by “Michmoret Campus – […]

Krypto Labs, the global innovation hub based in Abu Dhabi, has announced the winners of the US$1 million final prize of Drone X Challenge (DXC) 2020, a global challenge that is pushing the frontiers of drone technology focusing on transportation and delivery. As the first-of-its-kind program in the region, DXC 2020 aimed at seeking multi-rotor […]

CAA International (CAAi) and the Aerospace Technology Institute’s (ATI) FlyZero Project have announced a partnership to help shape the future of zero-carbon emission commercial air travel. Led by the ATI and backed by the UK Government’s Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, FlyZero is a one-of-a-kind research project aiming to realise zero-carbon emission commercial aviation by […]

Helping make the battle against wildfires faster, safer, and more targeted, a NASA project recently tested its tools in a realistic wildland firefighting exercise. The Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency Response Operations project, or STEReO, aims to create a system that can be deployed during emergencies to coordinate multiple elements of disaster response. These may include aircraft, […]

Airspace Link, Inc., the leading North American provider of solutions designed to help the FAA, state and local government agencies better plan for and manage the safe integration of drones into their communities, today announced it completed a $10 million series A capital raise with Altos Ventures. Founded in 1996, Altos Ventures is an early-stage investor based in the Bay […]

Could there be a more solid proof development than releasing data on your last generation of airframe, and even having a previous generation of airframe. In a post on LinkedIn Zipline tell us Robin is no more, 57k of flight hours us not to be sniffed at! Zipline has a solid lead in the drone […]

Written by Håvard Grip, Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Chief Pilot at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory On the 91st Martian day, or sol, of NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover mission, the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter performed its sixth flight. The flight was designed to expand the flight envelope and demonstrate aerial-imaging capabilities by taking stereo images of a region […]

Propeller Aero, the drone data visualization and analytics platform and Wingtra, the professional Vertical Take Off and Landing (VTOL) drone manufacturer for mapping and surveying, have joined forces to deliver highly accurate site data and 3D mapping to construction and earthworks companies across the globe. Designed specifically for the construction and earthworks industry, the Propeller […]

New executives will focus on creating a product roadmap and reinforcing Inmarsat’s position as leading connectivity provider for the fast-growing commercial drone market Inmarsat, the world leader in global mobile satellite communications, has expanded its fast-growing division dedicated to connectivity for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, with the addition of two new […]

HMS Endurance, also known as The Red Plum, proudly served the Royal Navy for 24 years as UK’s sole ice patrol vessel. She was converted for the purpose of her role, including the addition of a hangar and flight deck for the operation of two WASP helicopters, carrying the numbers 434 and 435 respectively. Throughout her […]

By Jonathan Lovegren, Head of Autonomy I’ve been passionate about aviation for as long as I can remember, and a licensed private pilot for over 17 years. I’ve enjoyed its privileges: the joy of flight, access to thousands of airports around the country, and the ability to travel quickly through the uncongested skies, virtually whenever […]

Skyports, Future Mobility Campus Ireland, Avtrain and Shannon Group have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish Ireland’s first passenger and cargo vertiport. The partnership will work towards launching an operational vertiport at Shannon’s FMCI campus in 2022, thereby encouraging participation and investment in Ireland’s Advanced Aerial Mobility (AAM) industry. The long-term goal is the establishment of Ireland’s first […]

The Italian Air Force has partnered with the U.S. Government and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) to provide a mid-life update to its fleet of MQ-9 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) and Ground Control Stations (GCS) as part of a Foreign Military Sales agreement. The Italian Air Force’s Mid-Life Modernization (MLM) Program will include updates to […]

Kyiv – For the first time in Ukraine, agricultural drones developed by leading global robotics & AI company XAG was recorded the highest level of spray drone performance. As Ukraine becomes the second largest grain exporter, XAG has actively introduced drone and ground robot into this emerging agricultural superpower, which helps smooth its transition to […]

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 […]

Near Earth Autonomy and Volocopter’s VoloDrone team announced today that they will partner to test Near Earth Autonomy’s autonomous flight technology on Volocopter’s electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) VoloDrone aircraft. As leaders in the eVTOL and autonomy industries respectively, Volocopter and Near Earth Autonomy will combine and apply their expertise to further autonomous urban air mobility (UAM). Together […]

Georgia, USA – Families from across Georgia watched in awe in May as a spectacular firework display and 180-strong drone show by Verge Aero lit up the sky to mark Armed Forces Day. The annual ‘Thunder Over Evans’ event returned for 2021 following the relaxation of COVID restrictions, offering an opportunity for the community to come […]

World’s first remotely operated offshore search and rescue service is among 38 robotics and automation projects receiving £7 million of government investment. UK offshore wind workers could soon be kept safe using a remotely operated search and rescue service, thanks to a pioneering project backed by £7 million of government support. This project is one […]

From 1 st June 2021, AVT Australia will be launching its CM62 Micro Gimbal at LandForces, at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. The gimbal will be on display on the AVT Australia booth (#1P3), alongside AVT Australia’s range of imaging systems for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR). The CM62 Micro Gimbal is an innovative, […]

ANRA Technologies, a leader in integrated airspace management, today announced SmartSkiesTM DELIVERY, an end-to-end mobile and web-based software solution providing drone delivery services for commercial, government, and medical applications. The solution connects all the necessary stakeholders by providing the vital information and data exchanges necessary for safe, compliant, and efficient cargo and package deliveries. SmartSkiesTM […]

Drones will soar over the frozen wastes of Antarctica – and help guide the Navy’s sole polar research ship safely through packs of ice. HMS Protector has been assigned two small rotary wing drones, specially adapted for her unique mission in the polar extremes. Although the Devonport-based survey ship has a large flight deck, with […]

Flight Test & Customer Services · Chilmark, Wiltshire Unmanned Aircraft Pilot and Engineer REF: 2021/CL-144 Position: Full-time Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK Salary Range: Competitive DOE Callen-Lenz specialises in manned and unmanned aircraft operations and technology. Our business is rapidly expanding in one of the most exciting and technically challenging areas of aerospace: that of unmanned […]

EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) (“EHang” or the “Company”), the world’s leading autonomous aerial vehicle (“AAV”) technology platform company, today revealed its new type of electric passenger-grade AAV “VT-30”, the first in EHang’s product suite that is designed for inter-city transportation. With a hybrid structure, VT-30 is designed to travel a distance of up to […]

Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT) (“Red Cat” or the “Company”), a hardware enabled software provider to the drone industry, announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Jeff Thompson, will ring the Nasdaq Closing Bell on Wednesday May 26, 2021 in celebration of Red Cat’s recent listing on Nasdaq. The ceremony will begin at 3:45 PM EST in Nasdaq’s broadcast studio and […]

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., 2021, WhiteFox, the global leader in airspace security, has launched STRATUS, the world’s first cloud-based system to detect and track drones. WhiteFox has adapted its core technology that stops drones from operating unsafely or illegally, such as smuggling drugs into prisons and surveilling nuclear powerplants. STRATUS is available in a cloud-based […]

With climate change forest fires are becoming more common, causing ecological and economic loss. A forest fire site was assessed using both high-resolution LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging), captured from a drone, and satellite optical imagery to appraise the potential of this approach for the future. The findings showed that UAV LiDAR data provided ecologically […]

Parrot, the leading European drone group, announced today its collaboration with Textron Systems—world leader in unmanned air, surface and land products, services and support for aerospace and defense customers. Combining Parrot’s durable ANAFI USA and ANAFI platform drones with Textron Systems’ OpticeTM software, professionals can now enhance their aerial experience and take advantage of the program’s […]

When acquiring a mapping or surveying drone, the choice is quickly narrowed to a fixed-wing airplane combined with Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) for its vastly greater range, versatility and ease of use. Within this segment, there are several commercial-grade solutions of European origin. But comparing their capabilities and limitations can be difficult. The following […]

With an estimated £50-70 million in losses to airlines, as well as significant personal claims facing insurance companies, the financial impact of Gatwick Airport’s 33-hour closure shortly before Christmas 2018 – due to a series of drone scares – was significant. Underpinning this all was the security threat that a rogue drone poses to an […]

Flytrex, a leader in on-demand drone delivery for food and retail, today announced the expansion of its drone delivery service in Fayetteville, North Carolina, following approval by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The newly granted waiver permits Flytrex to operate its drone system above people, allowing for the largest-scale backyard drone deliveries of goods known to date. […]

Does the AAA/UAM recipe for success include jettisoning the droners? I’m going to give it to you straight cause I like you, and I care about our domesticaerospace ecosystem. I have some advice and suggestions for those that hope for afighting chance at the purported $3 trillion Jetsonian success story. The advice isfree, so take […]

by Sophia Constant The global drone delivery market is expected to witness substantial growth over the next decade. Skyports’ Head of Asia Pacific Yun Yuan Tay looks at the infrastructure needed and presents the Skyports ground solution to enable high-volume, high-frequency cargo drone services. Cargo drones are already playing an important role today in supply chains […]

RSS-Hydro, a dynamic R&D company in the field of environmental remote sensing and modeling of water risks, will now be an official distributor of Microdrones integrated systems, offering drone surveying products and solutions to their environmental, agricultural, and construction clients throughout their designated European regions. “As a company, our aim is to use the newest remote […]

DDK Positioning Solutions Utilize the Iridium® Satellite Constellation to Deliver Five Centimeter GNSS Accuracy to Industrial IoT Users MCLEAN, Va., May, 2021 Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) today announced that it has made a strategic investment in DDK Positioning (DDK), an Aberdeen, Scotland based provider of enhanced Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) accuracy solutions. DDK uses the Iridium® network to provide global […]

DroneSense, a comprehensive software platform that empowers organizations to build, manage, and scale unmanned aircraft programs, is excited to introduce two new features to improve user experience and increase the safety and functionality of public safety operations – Mobile Streaming and Asset Tracking. DroneSense is participating in a three-day Public Safety Drone and Robotics program at […]

Aerodyne Group, a top-tier global drone services company headquartered in Malaysia, AI and Robotics Ventures Company Limited (ARV), a subsidiary of PTTEP, and Digital Creation Co., Ltd. (DC) announced the launch of a joint venture company ‘AeroSky (Thailand) Company Limited’ which will provide state-of-the-art drone-based enterprise solutions across the Thai market. AeroSky, a new joint […]

Kuker-Ranken, a leading provider of architectural, engineering, construction, survey equipment and supplies since 1928, joined the network of distributors for Microdrones and will supply drone surveying equipment to their customers throughout the US Pacific Northwest Region. By adding drone LiDAR and mapping solutions from Microdrones to their extensive equipment portfolio, Kuker-Ranken now offers a complete […]

Flying robots delivering packages to your doorstep sound exciting? Join us and build the future. The age of automation is on the horizon Once in a lifetime events are happening that will transform delivery as we know it- an earth-shattering 25 to 30 Billion USD value redistribution is up for grabs in logistics. Against this backdrop, […]

Drone Delivery Canada Corp. (TSXV: FLT) (OTC QX: TAKOF) (Frankfurt: A2AMGZ) or (Frankfurt: ABB.F) (the “Company” or “DDC”) is pleased to announce that, with the assistance of its sales agent Air Canada (TSX: AC), it has been selected by the University of British Columbia (“UBC”) to deploy DDC’s patented drone delivery solution at the Stellat’en First Nation, for UBC’s […]

CASA and Airservices Australia are trialling digital airspace authorisations for remotely piloted aircraft operator’s certificate (ReOC) holders to fly within 5.5 KM (3 NM) of a controlled airport. Chief remote pilots can apply using a CASA-verified drone safety app to fly near 1 of 3 selected trial sites: Adelaide Airport (YPAD) Canberra Airport (YSCB) Perth Airport (YPPH). It’s free to take part in the trial and any authorisations issued will be free of charge, with no limit on the number […]

UCLan receives major funding boost to drive world-class innovation, jobs and economic growth for Lancashire and the North West Businesses across Lancashire and the North West, specialising in the development of innovative drone technologies, have received a major boost thanks to two multi-million funding grants secured by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). The European […]

Syndi Topper Today we share with you the story of Japan Infrastructure Waymark (JIW), a rapidly growing drone service provider (DSP) that provides bridge and culvert inspections to Japan’s network of approximately 714,000 bridges. After an extensive testing process that evaluated DJI, Parrot, Autel, and Skydio drones, the JIW team chose Skydio, citing the onboard […]

AirMarket Inc. of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (AirMarket) and TELUS Corp. (TELUS) did a live demonstration of the SKYLINK business solution at an operational TC Energy site. The SKYLINK Business Solution is an integrated framework including UTM, drones-optimized cellular connectivity and application back-end servers hosting environment, Computer Vision and an operational concept, that allows for the use of multiple drones to efficiently conduct […]

Loss of control due to detached propeller, Newtongrange, Dalkeith, Midlothian, 2nd December 2020 Aircraft Type and Registration: DJI Phantom 4 RTK (UAS, registration n/a)No & Type of Engines: 4 electric motorsYear of Manufacture: 2020 (Serial no: 0V2GDC6RA30246)Date & Time (UTC): 2 December 2020 at 1209 hrsLocation: Newtongrange, Dalkeith, MidlothianType of Flight: Commercial Operations (UAS)Persons on […]

By Matthew Nicholson, HAPS Alliance Marketing and Communications Working Group Chair It’s hard to believe that it’s been just a little over a year since we formed the HAPS Alliance. Our focus has been on awareness, education, and outreach, but this year we’ll have an increased focus on interoperability and standards, as well as understanding some […]