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The world’s smallest drone capable to carry Alpha™ camera system Sony Corporation (“Sony”) has unveiled the Airpeak aircraft at CES2021 as part of its drone project in the area of AI robotics. Sony launched the Airpeak brand with the goal to further develop today’s drone technology while achieving the utmost in value creation. As the […]

A few days ago the Spanish Army and Navy received the first SEEKER Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS). SEEKER is the unmanned aircraft that will boost the intelligence-, surveillance- and reconnaissance-capabilities of the Spanish Army’s 6th «Almogávares» Paratroopers Brigade (Brigada «Almogávares» VI de Paracaidistas del Ejército de Tierra) and the (Marine Infantry Protection Force (Brigada […]

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association President & CEO Mark Baker has been appointed to another two-year term on the FAA’s Drone Advisory Committee He is a founding member of the group that was established in 2016. The Drone Advisory Committee comprises executives and leaders representing a broad cross-section of aviation stakeholders that help the […]

HEISHA, the leading provider of autonomous drone charging stations in the world, as launched DNEST—its newest and smallest charging station—together with a global call for exclusive partners. With a size of 1 cubic meter, and weighing less than 40 kilograms, DNEST makes it easy to deploy in the garden or on a roof. Unlike other […]

Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: RCAT) (“Red Cat” or the “Company”), a leading brand in the drone industry, announced that Fat Shark, a wholly-owned subsidiary, had partnered with Skypersonic, the manufacturer of the Skycopter UAV, to complete a long-distance drone flight remotely. The flight consisted of a pilot, located in Orlando, Florida, controlling a drone flying in Detroit, […]

London, UK: Altitude Angel, the world’s leading UTM (Unified Traffic Management) technology provider, has today announced Karim Cosslett and Olivier Quero will take up the new positions of Regional Sales & Partner Manager – EMEA North, and EMEA South, respectively – with immediate effect. An expert in the unmanned air systems industry, Karim joins Altitude Angel from […]

Callum Holland For the past two years my primary responsibility has been ensuring the experience of SOARIZON, a SaaS solution for managing drone operations, is a positive one for my customers. I joined the team in its infancy and was set the task of building the foundations of a Customer Success structure within the organisation. […]

NEW YORK and BOSTON – January 8, 2020 – The Drone Racing League (DRL), the global, professional drone racing property, today announced a deal with DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) to make the sports technology and entertainment company an Official Sports Betting Partner of DRL. Upon completion of this deal, DRL drone races became the first […]

The aviation industry has been hard hit by COVID-19 including GE Aviation which encountered significant financial challenges in 2020 due to COVID-19 and expects a slower industry recover overall. Given this, GE Aviation is no longer able to support AiRXOS going forward and will close AiRXOS operations on February 1, 2021. However, GE Aviation is […]

Defining Upper Class E Operations Upper Class E airspace operations refer to those that take place over 60,000 feet above mean sea level (MSL) in the National Airspace System (NAS). Operations in upper Class E airspace have historically been limited due to the challenges faced by conventional fixed wing aircraft in reduced atmospheric density. However, […]

Reunion Island, January 2021: FLY-R SAS unveiled its new corporate image, logo andwebsite. The presentation includes several new FLY-R projects such as the R2-HSTD.The aerodynamics formula of the rhomboidal wing is a technology breakthrough and waslargely proven by FLY-R on its R2-150 and R2-240 UAVs. It has now been extended to new models of UAVs […]

By Skyports Head of Technology, Jef Geudens In multiple countries, the pandemic has accelerated the usage of drones for medical logistics purposes. The UK government has recognised the potential that drones bring to the NHS and has decided to fast-track several Beyond-Visual-Line-Of-Sight (BVLOS) medical drone delivery projects in support of the COVID-19 relief effort. Earlier […]

Are you innovating technology that requires positioning, navigation or time to be accurate, reliable and available at all times? As GPS/GNSS jamming and spoofing threats are increasing globally, new technologies are emerging for secure GNSS-based Positioning, Navigation and Time, or PNT solutions. Recently, the US Coast Guard issued a new warning to all mariners, alerting to the multiple instances of […]

Skydio, the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight, today announced that Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao has appointed Adam Bry, the Co-Founder and CEO of Skydio, to serve a two-year term on the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Drone Advisory Committee (DAC). Adam’s appointment comes at a critical time for the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) industry as […]

Persistent Systems, LLC (“Persistent”), a leader in mobile ad hoc networking (MANET), announced today that leading autonomous and unmanned vehicle technologies provider Robotic Research has joined the Wave Relay® Ecosystem, an industry alliance of sensor and unmanned system companies that all utilize Persistent’s Wave Relay® mobile ad hoc network. “The aim of the Wave Relay […]

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.(GA-ASI) completed the first Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) High Frequency (HF) Command and Control (C2) demonstration for an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). The HF C2 capability does not require a Satellite Communications (SATCOM) link and is capable of providing BLOS connectivity up to 8,000 miles, depending on transmit power and […]

It’s no secret that organizations in the construction, power grid, oil and gas, and power generation sectors are asset-intensive. They depend heavily on the performance of their assets to drive their business units efficiently. When you couple aging facilities and infrastructure with a challenging economic climate, companies have no choice but to make efficiency enhancements to maintain competitiveness in the market and […]

Nmand F350G aircraft is a fixed-wing aircraft for multipurpose operations. Manufactured in wood and fiberglass, it is a fully autonomous system with advanced control fatures.With a robust lightweight structure, the aircraft is easy to disassemble in smaller pieces for easy transportation by removing wings and tail. The robust landing gear installed permits both automatic takeoff […]

Imagine there was a platform that allows operating multiple autonomous vehicles, in the air and on the ground, across the globe, from a single location. How awesome would that be?! What if you were the one to help build it from scratch? Blue White Robotics is a world leader in autonomous technologies and unmanned systems. […]

RICHFIELD, OH—January 2021 – Event 38 Unmanned Systems recently completed delivery of the E400 to the Air National Guard (ANG). The aircraft was customized for the ANG, adding VTOL as well as a live-streaming thermal and RGB video payload. Additionally, Event 38 designed a custom all-in-one handheld ground control station controller. The aircraft is intended […]

Fruity Chutes Launches New On-Landing Parachute Release Device to Prevent Damage Caused by Wind Dragging Valuable Payload on the Ground Los Gatos, CALIFORNIA (January 6, 2021) – Fruity Chutes, a manufacturer of recovery systems for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), has launched the Raven On-Landing Parachute Release (ROPR), a patent-pending device that allows a parachute to […]

MEASURE, a leading aerial intelligence company, and U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao, announced Brandon Torres Declet, CEO and Co-Founder of MEASURE has been appointed to the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Drone Advisory Committee (DAC). The DAC is a broad-based, long-term federal advisory committee that provides the FAA advice on key drone integration issues by […]

Santa Barbara-area company awarded $1 million to develop hybrid-electric flight technology for U.S. Army, and two U.S. Air Force contracts to work on flying cars. GOLETA, California – LaunchPoint Electric Propulsion Solutions, a pioneering California startup that produces electric motors for the aerospace industry, has been awarded several U.S. Department of Defense Contracts in its first six months […]

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.(GA-ASI) has been selected by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) to support the Skyborg Vanguard Program. Skyborg will become the foundation of Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML) autonomous capabilities for a family of future USAF unmanned combat aerial vehicles. “GA-ASI is excited to continue working with the Air Force […]

Today we are excited to announce the appointment of Errol Farr as Auterion’s Vice President of Government Business Development. Errol join’s us from AeroVironment, where he held the role of Senior Director of Strategy and Business Development. Prior to joining AeroVironment, Errol spent 10 years at ITT (now L3Harris) in roles ranging from Regional Director […]

Ken Stewart to provide strategic leadership in commercialization of New York’s 50-mile UAS Traffic Management Corridor (SYRACUSE, NY) – NUAIR has hired Ken Stewart as its new president and chief executive officer (CEO). Stewart most recently served as CEO of AiRXOS, part of GE Aviation, and is a well-known innovator and leader within the unmanned aircraft […]

There is a chance if you have been otherwise troubled in this difficult time that you might have missed the announcement last November of a can you make this multirotor frame fly competition by Hollywood actor Terrence Howard. A prize of $25,000 is up for grabs. The idea is one thing, making it fly quite […]

Since 1999, Alabama based company LiDARUSA has been a global leader in the design and integration of economical LiDAR sensors. Developing on our October 2019 partnership with Innoflight Technology, a manufacturer specializing in UAV systems for surveying, mapping, and inspection. LiDARUSA and Innoflight Technology are announcing the creation of a LiDAR centre of excellence for […]

Bigfork, Montana – uAvionix today announced that launch customer Airbus has successfully integrated and flown the uAvionix ping200X ADS-B transponder and truFYX GPS throughout its Zephyr High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) 2020 flight test campaign in Arizona. Zephyr is a solar-electric, stratospheric UAS that flies above weather and conventional air traffic, filling a capability gap complementary to satellites. With a wingspan […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced new appointments to the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Drone Advisory Committee or DAC. “The Drone Advisory Committee is key to helping the FAA keep pace with innovation while protecting safety,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao. Members are executives who represent a variety of unmanned aircraft […]

Lightweight VTOL Air Ambulances To Be Optimized For Emergency Response Urban Aeronautics Ltd., a leading Israeli aerospace company, today announced it has reached an agreement to provide four CityHawk VTOL aircraft to Hatzolah Air for emergency medical service (EMS) applications. In addition, Hatzolah Air will become Urban Aeronautics’ official sales representative and distribution channel to other EMS […]

Parrot ANAFI users will benefit from the same operation rights as marked C1 drones until at least 2023 Looking ahead to the new European drone regulations, taking effect in January 2021 and to ensure a smooth transition for existing ANAFI users and those considering ANAFI, Parrot has been working closely with the European authorities and […]

Aerodyne Group, a Malaysia-headquartered international DT3 (Drone Tech, Data Tech, and Digital Transformation) solutions provider, has entered into a partnership agreement with Germany-based QUANTO AG and Taku International LLC, through its European HQ, Aerodyne Europe UAV Ltd. The aim is to expand Aerodyne’s pioneering drone solutions and services to potential customers in Austria, Switzerland, and […]

Very quietly this December, the Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics (RTCA) published the new DO-386 standard. However, for those of us serving up situational awareness for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), we are loudly celebrating this achievement. For the first time, DO-386 defines the Minimum Operational Performance Standards (MOPS) for unmanned aircraft flying with ACAS Xu, […]

Visionary UAS remote identification patent awarded to long time industry veteran. SALEM, OR, Jan.4, 2021- Ariascend, an Oregon unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) drone research and development company, announced that their CEO, Kenji Sugahara, was recently awarded a patent for broadcast remote identification of drones. The recent FAA announcement of the final rule on Remote Identification […]

by Sophia Constant Although many people will be glad to leave 2020 behind them, it was a pretty good year for Skyports with a number of highlights. In February we concluded our Series A fund raise, welcoming Irelandia to the team. Skyports now counts one of the biggest airport operators in the world (Groupe ADP), one of the biggest transportation […]

Cash and Stock Transaction Valued at Approximately $8.0 Billion Teledyne and FLIR to Host Joint Conference Call and Webcast at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Today THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. and ARLINGTON, Va. – January 4, 2021 – Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY) (“Teledyne”) and FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:FLIR) (“FLIR”) jointly announced today that they have entered into a […]

Hover UAV is an internationally recognised drone systems (RPAS) and technology solutions company. Our client base spans across utilities, emergency services, marine, government agencies, and drone delivery. At Hover UAV, it is our belief that drones will have a major impact on improving safety, the environment and saving lives across the world, not just in […]

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), commonly referred to as drones, may prove to be a valuable tool in the battle against pandemics like COVID-19. Researchers at the University of Calgary, the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), Alberta Health Services (AHS) and Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) are partnering with the Stoney Nakoda Nations (SNN) to deliver medical equipment and test kits for COVID-19 to remote […]

EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) (“EHang” or the “Company”), the world’s leading autonomous aerial vehicle (“AAV”) technology platform company, announced the launch of its own autonomous urban air mobility (“UAM”) services with its strategic partner Greenland Hong Kong Holdings Limited (SEHK: 00337) (“Greenland Hong Kong”), an HKEX-listed real estate company. The trial services include an […]

By Skyports’ Strategy & Operations Manager, Daniel Hochar It’s an exciting but confusing time for the drone delivery industry. Exciting because drone deliveries are increasingly being tested across industries and around the world. Their positive impact has been most notable – and studied – in healthcare, where cost savings, efficiency improvements, happier health workers and a […]

Those who have knowledge, don’t predict. Those who predict, don’t have knowledge. “ –Lao Tzu, 6th Century BC Chinese Poet When sUAS News started being turned into a thing, Patrick and I, batted back and forth, mostly on RC Groups USAF predictions for 2047, the road map to ubiquitous UAS, or UAVs as they were still […]

((Cat meet pigeon, I like this from SMG Consulting, more of this needed in the Olympic class BS world of AAM (ed)) Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is defined by NASA as “an air transportation system that moves people and cargo between places previously not served or underserved by aviation – local, regional, intraregional, urban – […]

Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial transportation. Our team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, and operational excellence. Our technology makes drones more accessible and useful for a broader set of […]

• Successful merger between ParaZero and Delta Drone South Africa• Raised $5 million at $0.04 a share following strong support from domestic andinternational investors• Funds to be used to establish Australian operations, initially targeting local mining andagricultural industries• Delta Drone International well placed to take advantage of US Department ofTransportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) final […]

The Specification for Express Delivery Service by Unmanned Aircraft (the “Standard”) issued by the State Post Bureau of PRC will be effective from January 1st, 2021. The Standard was jointly formulated by industry-leading players including EHang (Nasdaq: EH), JD.com (Nasdaq: JD), and ZTO Express (NYSE: ZTO). As China’s first industry standard for express delivery service by unmanned […]

Russian start up Flyter has won the Start 1 competition in Russia and will now build and test a prototype of the Flyter JR with a take-off weight of up to 30 kg, made using simplified aircraft model technologies. This stage is necessary before creating a pre-production prototype from composite materials. Work on the design […]

Alpine 4 Technologies, Ltd., (OTCQB: ALPP) a leading operator and owner of small market businesses, is pleased to announce that Alpine 4 and Impossible Aerospace (IA) have met all closing conditions of the merger and that Impossible Aerospace is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Alpine 4. The transaction was completed by a reverse triangle merger […]

Unique Network-bonding technology innovator to lead the market of commercial BVLOSdrone operations through expanded product, marketing, and sales efforts [Or Yehuda, Israel]: Elsight announced the completion of a funding round, raising $8.3M to fund its growth through accelerating sales and marketing activities as well as offering further investment for ongoing product development. This issue has […]

Many EU countries will be experiencing a step change in drone regulations from 1 st January 2021 as they adopt the ‘EU UAS Regulation Package’ and with this development brings a steep learning curve of finding which category applies to any given drone operation. Open? Specific? Certified? If the drone pilot falls into the Open […]