sUAS News

The FALCon project rises from the collaboration of the German Aerospace Center DLR (Deutsche Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt) together with Embention, and other entities such as: the Institute of Mechanical Engineering of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Drone Rescue Systems of Austria, soft2tec from Germany, the Von Karman Institute of Fluid Dynamics of Belgium and Astos Solutions […]

Rapier X-25 is a remotely piloted system belonging to the Light Weight UAV Class (up to 25 kg of Maximum Take Off Weight) with features of surveillance, control and data sensing (both on sea and ground), typical of tactical aircraft. The Rapier X-25 is equipped with innovative systems able to guarantee the operativity in hostile […]

Sagetech Avionics, an innovative technology company providing industry-leading safety solutions for unmanned aerial systems (UAS), announced today that it has significantly expanded its international reach through new agreements with a network of leading resellers. “Small to mid-size UAVs represent one of the fastest growth segments in the UAS industry, and many now require or will […]

Unmanned Valley – the field lab for sensor-based technologies located at the former Valkenburg naval air base in Katwijk, the Netherlands – welcomes the first companies, all active in the field of aerospace, drones and sensors. This represents an important step towards the development of a fully-fledged ecosystem for drones and other sensor-based innovations, and […]

Recently, the FAA gave Amazon approval to use Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), or drones, to deliver packages to its customers. New developments in aviation, sensing, and software technology have powered a revolution in unmanned flight. In the next decade, the burgeoning commercial drone industry is projected to generate more than $82 billion for the U.S. economy and, […]

DroneShield Ltd (ASX:DRO) (“DroneShield” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce it has received funding from the United States Department of Defense (“DoD”) for targeted development of its DroneShieldCompleteTM Command-and-Control (“C2”) system. The section of the DoD, which has awarded the contract, is a new customer for DroneShied. The funding was awarded through a sole source contract. DroneShieldCompleteTM is an […]

The European GNSS (EGNSS) is at the core of the drone revolution and future U-space services. EGNOS and Galileo provide significant added value to drone navigation, positioning, and related applications, and the use of their differentiators will be instrumental in developing new business opportunities. Receiver manufacturers, well aware of the benefits that GNSS can bring to the users, are […]

Today, we’re excited to announce the launch of Ghost 4, the most intelligent VTOL sUAS.Designed and manufactured in the United States to meet the unique needs of our military users, Ghost is Anduril’s newest product in our suite of defense technology solutions. Ghost provides real-time intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, creating a common operating picture […]

Odense, Denmark, September 10, 2020: QuadSAT, a Danish company that is revolutionising test and measurement of satellite antennas, announced today that it has closed a €2 million Pre-Series A Investment, the largest venture investment in a Danish drone tech company in history. The round was led by Seraphim Capital, the world’s first venture fund dedicated to […]

During a webcast hosted by Tesco, Wednesday on disruptive innovation Tesco executives spoke about a delivery trial in Oranmore, starting in October. Tesco Chief executive Dave Lewis said that the Dublin start-up has “already proven the capability” and that he is seeking ways to apply that capability to Tesco. Mr Lewis is set to leave […]

Years ago, our founder Sam Walton famously said, “I have always been driven to buck the system, to innovate, to take things beyond where they’ve been.” It remains a guiding principle at Walmart to this day – from being an early pioneer of universal bar codes and electronic scanning cash registers to our work on autonomous vehicle delivery, we’re […]

United States-based UAV manufacturer Union Robotics and software developer Solex have partnered to provide U.S. made software for unmanned vehicles that is safe and secure for both private commercial enterprise and government use. The importance of data security has come into sharp focus in the last few years, with the U.S. government’s ban on foreign-made […]

Mauricio Barra A few weeks ago, we announced that Skydio was selected as a trusted drone platform for the US Federal Government as part of DIU’s Blue sUAS Project. DIU’s selection was an important milestone to help us bring the power of flight autonomy to federal government customers. Following the announcement, we worked closely and swiftly with ADS, […]

The world’s fastest-growing drone-based solutions company, Aerodyne Group, haspartnered with two local Kazakh companies to form Aerodyne Caspian LLP Aerodyne Group, a Malaysia-headquartered international DT3 (Drone Tech, Data Tech, and Digital Transformation) solutions provider, has announced its arrival in Central Asia with the establishment of Aerodyne Caspian LLP. As part of Aerodyne’s continued global market […]

Following New Cybersecurity Audit, Local Data Mode Feature Coming To More DJI Drones To Eliminate Internet Connection And Prevent Transmission Of Drone Flight DataSeptember 9, 2020 – DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, will make Local Data Mode, an easy-to-use and effective data privacy feature that eliminates internet connectivity and […]

Quadlabs have Introduced the most versatile and dynamic Cinelifter on the market for professional Cinematic First Person View (FPV). Conceived and perfected on set by Gabriel Kocher and Andy Shen. The Siccario (Sicc) X8 puts the payload, your camera, at the heart of the drone to minimize rotational inertia, thus producing exceptionally smooth and stable flight. Siccario […]

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Fixed Wing Software can now be downloaded via the Download Center. New features: Customizable Recovery Flight Plans and Take-off Flight Plans. The operator can define custom flight plans that can adapt its take off flight path according to the orography, No Fly Zones etc. Referenced Flight. The autopilot can use references from a wide variety […]

RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation’s drone program has again been named as a finalist for a national award. And the program could win a national prize with enough online votes from the public. The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, or AASHTO, today named NCDOT’s Drone Medical Delivery program as one of […]

Climate change is a key factor in increasing the risk of natural disasters like wildfires. At the moment, California is approaching the peak of the fire season, according to Cal Fire. But what if there was a way to get a bird’s eye view to gain awareness in these kinds of emergency situations? Meet Airobotics, […]

We are pleased to announce the appointment of the Honorable Heidi Shyu to the Board of Directors “Heidi Shyu is a great addition to our Board of Directors. Our vision is to enable a new ecosystem of unmanned aircraft systems that will provide expanded capabilities to our US Defense and Security customers. Heidi has a […]

BATCAM has an exciting opportunity to become part of our small, but busy team, for a fast growing company in a niche market. BATCAM is looking for an engineer who is an enthusiastic, positive thinker, self-starter, lover of tech, problem solver and open-minded to learn many new skills. If you are reading this and are […]

Rome, NY –MODUS, (Mapping Operations and Data Unmanned Solutions) a logistic automation and geo-spatial intelligence innovation company, joined the network of distributors for Microdrones in the US Southwest Region and as a US government sales specialist. They offer solutions to reduce the cost of transporting sensors and cargo while providing business growth opportunities with increased […]

AARSCHOT, Belgium, 8 September 2020 – In release 7.4, Virtual Surveyor has added new functionality to the free pricing level of its popular drone surveying software. The “Valley” plan of Virtual Surveyor now allows users to create engineering CAD models from drone orthophotos and/or LiDAR data sets. “Originally offered as a free viewing tool for imagery […]

Lilium, the Munich-based aviation company developing an all-electric, vertical take-off and landing aircraft for regional air mobility, has agreed with both Dusseldorf Airport and Cologne/Bonn Airport to explore how the two airports can become hubs within a regional air mobility network spanning North Rhine-Westphalia. Lilium plans to establish regional air mobility as a new mode […]

The First-ever indigenously developed MADE IN INDIA Electronic Speed Controller (ESC) for all kinds of Drones and UAVs. Features Include: -> Voltage Rating: 3S – 6S LiPo Battery. -> Current Rating: 30A Continuous, 35A burst. -> Firmware: Latest version of blheli_S. -> Supported Protocols: PWM, Oneshot125, Oneshot42, Multishot, DSHOT150, DSHOT300, DSHOT600 (Auto detected on startup). -> Full […]

What a great way to makeup for an off, register for the webinar and send in a video. Hot on the heels of the smallest LiDAR on the market the SF000, Lightware launches a new scanning LiDAR, the SF45. Can you honestly say that your drone/uav/ugv hasn’t experienced at least one “can’t-bear-to-look” crash? The good […]

Our engineers have been busy once more improving your user experience with Marlyn. Therefore we’re excited to introduce the Atmos GeoTagger software, the latest innovation for your workflow! What is it? The Atmos GeoTagger is a single software designed to apply geotags to the image data you’ve captured with Marlyn. How does it work?Wave goodbye to long workflows, […]

Broadband Digital Datalink with Integrated Onboard Computer Two HD video channels, telemetry and control with ultra low latency and range up to 20 km There is no need to use multiple separate telemetry systems anymore. SmartLink features AES secured 2x HD video channels, telemetry and manual control ultra low-latency transmission with the range up to […]

We are excited to introduce the Trimble R12i GNSS system, the new flagship of the Trimble Survey GNSS portfolio. The Trimble R12i features Trimble TIP™ Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)-based tilt compensation technology, which enables points to be measured or staked out while the survey rod is tilted, greatly enhancing productivity and ease of use in […]

Drone Delivery Canada Corp. (TSXV: FLT; OTC: TAKOF; Frankfurt: A2AMGZ or ABB.F) (the “Company” or “DDC”) is pleased to provide an update on the Condor drone from successful testing in Foremost, Alberta, Canada. The Company successfully tested numerous critical aspects of the Condor, including: triple-redundant communications system (satellite, cellular, 900MHz RF); triple-redundant navigational guidance system; […]

JUDr. Jakub Fojtík, Ph.D., LL.M. The Czech Primoco UAV SE unmanned aerial vehicles have recently been seen in the skymore often which is related to the growth in the company’s business. This year, the company completed tests of a new configuration of its Primoco UAV One 150 aircraft and signed several co-operation agreements with various […]

The RAF will use the Leonardo Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) equipment as part of its ongoing research programme to develop the ORCUS C-UAS system. This developing system also provides a national standby capability to support emergency services across the UK in crisis situations Due to the serious nature of the threat posed by rogue drones […]

Propeller provides hardware and software solutions that make life easier for the people doing the dirty, dangerous, invaluable work that drives our society—construction, mining, aggregates, and waste management. Like us, the people that make up the industries we serve are passionate about getting the job done right. That’s why every product and service we offer is […]

Skydio is the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial transportation. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, and operational excellence to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users – from action sports enthusiasts to first responders […]

Latin American drone delivery company, Speedbird Aero, announced it has received regulatory approval from Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency, also known as ANAC, to operate two experimental drone delivery routes in Brazil. Speedbird Aero operates a proprietary delivery drone with an integrated ParaZero parachute recovery system and is now the first company in Latin America to win regulatory approval for […]

We are delighted to welcome Emily to the DronePrep team today where she will be working closely with Claire Owen and Gareth Whatmore on growing the DronePrep Airspace Growth Programme. Emily has recently graduated from University of Worcestershire with flying colours (a 1st!!!) where she has undertaken a number of pioneering projects with the University […]

CHESEAUX-SUR-LAUSANNE, Switzerland, September 2020 – senseFly fixed-wing drones have been used to track and monitor the formation of lake ice hazards on Lake Winnipeg by NextGen Environment Research Inc., a Canadian company based in Winnipeg. The project, conducted as part of the Canadian Space Agencies Earth Observation Applications Development Program (EODAP), aimed to identify and […]

On September 2, 2020, mobile network LMT successfully completed the first-ever cross-border drone flight conducted entirely over the mobile network. The drone was flown from Latvia to Estonia without losing mobile network connectivity. The cross-border flight was performed during the LAMPA Conversation Festival within the scope of a discussion on the future role of drones […]

AFWERX, the catalyst for fostering innovation within the U.S. Air Force, announced Easy Aerial as one of the top 92 participating teams selected from across the globe competing to build the Base of the Future Challenge. The AFWERX Challenge is centered around six topics – Base Security, Installation Resilience, Leveraging Technology for Operational Effectiveness, Reverse Engineering, Culture of Innovation, and Airman and Family […]

General Dynamics Mission Systems to integrate its mission-critical solutions with Dedrone’s drone detection and defeat technologies to defend against unauthorized unmanned aerial systems. FAIRFAX, Va. – General Dynamics Missions Systems and Dedrone, the market leader in airspace security, announced today their strategic counter-drone partnership, providing General Dynamics’ global network with access to Dedrone’s complete drone detection […]

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.(GA-ASI), with the support of SRC Inc., successfully integrated and flew the Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) Agile Condor Pod on an MQ-9 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) at GA-ASI’s Flight Test and Training Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The Agile Condor Pod provides on-board high-speed computer processing coupled with machine […]

US-Made Commercial Drone and Autonomy Software Provide Superior Aerial Surveillance and Awareness to Government, Public Safety and Industrial Customers SALT LAKE CITY – September 3, 2020 – Teal today announced the public launch and immediate availability of Golden Eagle, a new US-made commercial drone system that provides aerial surveillance and awareness through scalable, secure, and […]

AUTEL ENTERPRISE is Announcing its Made in USA EVO II Dual Bundles. Unmanned Aircraft manufacturer Autel Robotics is releasing its Autel EVO II Dual Enterprise UAS bundle/package, created for public sector and enterprise use. Under the Autel Enterprise label, Autel Robotics offers end-users the opportunity to use aircraft manufactured in the USA with foreign and […]

Hex and ProfiCNC are proud to introduce the Here 3 Precision GNSS solution into theCubePilot product line-up. The Here3 Brings the world of RTK to everyone. Here 3 is our Base model GPS, it joins the HerePro which is our flagship GPS model,and replaces the Here, Here 2, Here +, and Here+ V2. Featuring the […]

We’re especially proud of this unit, because it earned us a nomination in the Hardware – Component category in the Auvsi Xcellence Awards, which recognizes companies that have demonstrated a commitment to advancing technology and the safety of unmanned systems. The SF45 certainly fits this description: its entire purpose is to give UAV/UGV/Robots the gift […]

(This will go on for a while and look at the other frequencies being attacked, yes the image is an in joke, I was based up the road at Prestwick in the 1980’s and we used to say things about West Freugh ed) Jamming activity will take place 8 September – 4 December 2020 in and around Luce […]

UAVenture has partnered with SUIND to bring an advanced computer vision based obstacle avoidance system to AirRails and drone manufacturers. SUIND’s system will become a core part of the AirRails autopilot and will bring crop spraying and seeding operations to the next level, while reducing the effort on the part of the owner/operator. SUIND’s vision […]

The Tactical Assault Kit is DoD nomenclature for the Team Awareness Kit (TAK) application: a mission planning, geospatial, Full Motion Video (FMV), and system administrator tool that reduces the operational footprint from a tactical laptop, to a commercial mobile device. The geospatial engine and communications component support Department of Defense (DoD) and commercial sector standards. […]

London, United Kingdom | CAA International (CAAi), the technical cooperation arm of the UK Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA), has been appointed by CAA Thailand (CAAT) to draft new drone regulations. The nine-month project will allow CAAT to safely integrate the operations of Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) into Thailand’s aviation system. UAS experts from the […]