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 Drone footage will be used to inspect damage and prioritize resources by Israeli civil defense, fire and police services Airwayz will provide both USS and UTM software for the operation Tel Aviv, Israel – Flight system and Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) specialist Airwayz has announced it has been awarded a contract by Ayalon Highways, […]

Canada’s air navigation service provider, NAV CANADA, launched NAV Drone this week. Designed to help drone pilots and operators safely and legally fly their remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) in Canada, NAV Drone is now available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. A web version of NAV Drone is also available on NAV CANADA’s website. From June […]

Aerodyne Group, a top-tier DT3 (Drone Tech, Data Tech, and Digital Transformation) drone-based enterprise solutions provider and Easy City Srl (known as Dron-e) announced a collaboration to offer global Drone-as-a-Service (Daas) andSoftware-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions in the Italian asset inspection market) for infrastructure maintenance and agriculture (service offerings). This strategic partnership was driven by the need […]

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.– Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Worldwide Campus recently received a first-of-its-kind waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that will allow students to remotely pilot unmanned aerial systems (UAS), or drones, through online video platforms like Zoom. “This is a big deal,” said Dr. David Thirtyacre, College of Aeronautics assistant professor and Department of Flight […]

Blue White Robotics is a world leader in autonomous technologies and unmanned systems in agriculture. We are seeking a quick learner, self-driven Robotics Field Operator to join our team of unmanned systems experts in a fast-growing company with significant impact and potential for professional and personal growth. This position is based in Fresno, CA and […]

Skydio, the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight technology, today announced the general availability of its adaptive scanning software, Skydio 3D Scan™. 3D Scan extends Skydio’s groundbreaking autonomous flight engine with advanced artificial intelligence (AI) skills that automate photographic data collection and mapping tasks ranging from infrastructure asset inspection to crime […]

Montpellier, France and Uden, Netherlands – June 2nd, 2021 – YellowScan, a global leader and designer of next generation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) LiDAR solutions, announces a new product collaboration with Acecore Technologies the developer and manufacturer of professional grade UAVs for data collection and surveillance markets. This marks the first time that the two […]

The Ministries of Health & Wellness, Tertiary Education, Research, Science & Technology, United Nations Population Fund and Botswana International University of Science launched the Drones for Health pilot project on Friday 7th May 2021 at the BIUST Campus in Palapye. The event was co-launched by the Minister of Tertiary Education, Research, Science & Technology, Hon. […]

Position Type: Full-Time Locations: Remote Travel: >50% Domestic and International. To Washington DC, other customer locations as well as Elroy Air Headquarters. At Elroy Air, we are building autonomous cargo aircraft systems that will change the way the world moves goods. Transporting cargo by air can be much faster than by land or sea – but before recent […]

Joby Aviation (“Joby”), a California-based company developing all-electric aircraft for commercial passenger service, today announced it has partnered with REEF Technology (“REEF”) and Neighborhood Property Group (“NPG”) to develop takeoff and landing sites for its aerial ridesharing service, launching in 2024. REEF is the country’s largest parking garage operator focused on transforming these underutilized assets […]

“We aim to maintain a relationship of trust with the stakeholders in the United States and abroad. It is more vital now than ever to be transparent and focus on data security. We are prepared to take on the challenge to show that you don’t need to settle for subpar drones. With Autel Robotics you […]

Not really sure what this is about but an event to attend on the 30th of this month. Will it have a C marking? Be under 250g or an adapted Anafi?? Will it have ADS-B IN So many questions, not long to wait. From the invite, an open-source app, and new cybersecurity are of course […]

Last month, we took a look into Sony’s drone patent application, which outlines a control apparatus and method for a virtual noise cancellation barrier through a networked system of drones. This week, a new noise cancellation patent was granted for GoPro with a take on noise cancellation. ABOUT THE PATENT Taking camera shots from drones has […]

Parallel Flight Technologies (PFT), a leader in heavy-lift drone technology, today announced the addition of aviation expert Chris Krajewski to its board of strategic advisors. With an extensive background in flight operations and business development, Krajewski will assist the startup in developing and executing its sales strategy Krajewski’s career spans over 35 years in the aviation and energy […]

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 […]