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Geneva, 1 April 2021 – The Swiss air navigation services company Skyguide is opening Switzerland’s first centre of competence for UFO (unidentified flying object) activity as of today, 1st of April 2021. The perceived increase in sightings of unidentified flying objects in the airspace controlled by Skyguide has prompted the air navigation service provider to […]

In an exceptional year, major steps were taken in 2020 in the development of Unmanned Valley. The field lab for sensor-based technologies at the former Valkenburg naval air base – 16 kilometers north of The Hague in the Netherlands – really came to life last year, and 2021 got off to a promising start. “At Unmanned […]

HCSS, a leading provider of innovative solutions that help heavy civil businesses streamline their operations, announces that HCSS Aerial, a drone-based analytics platform, is offering a free smart app – HCSS Aerial: Drone Mission. The app, paired with any drone, captures high-resolution images of construction job sites, analyzes job progress, calculates earthwork volumes, performs safety […]

MEASURE, a leading aerial intelligence company, announced today its latest product release on the industry-leading Ground Control platform, including support for the DJI Matrice 300 (M300), the addition of Pix4D Fields to its cloud data processing, Coordinate Reference System optionality, and expansion of flight planning tools to include CSV import and coverage buffers. With the […]

Toyota Tsusho Corporation (Toyota Tsusho), one of Japan’s general trading companies and a member of the Toyota Group, today announced a strategic operational partnership with Zipline, the world’s first and only national-scale drone delivery service, to enable healthcare access for people and communities across Japan, even in the most remote areas of the country. By partnering […]

CALIFORNIA – Vanilla Unmanned successfully demonstrated 73.5 hours (3 days, 1.5 hours) of continuous flight while providing HD EO/IR video and command & control (C2) over satellite communications (SATCOM). This flight demonstrates Vanilla’s capability to provide uninterrupted ISR services for multiple days on a single flight at beyond line of sight (BLOS) range, an unmatched […]

Aeromao celebrates its 4th year as an official partner of Pix4D offering the Pix4DMapper Aeromao edition and Pix4D related products. The Pix4DMapper Aeromao Edition is a fully featured image processing software package bundled with an Aeromapper UAV system, that includes two perpetual licenses of the worldwide leader in photogrammetry software. This bundle offers the additional advantage […]

First Amendment lawsuit in North Carolina says surveyors cannot stop drone operators from selling photos and making maps Raleigh, N.C.—Drones are revolutionizing the way we view the world, making aerial photography easier and less expensive. But drone entrepreneurs on the cutting edge are finding a very old industry standing in the way: land surveying. In […]

KlauPPK has been the go-to product for survey accuracy on drones since 2015. Now, as the industry starts to move away from the DJI monopoly to a more open architecture, the KlauPPK hardware and software solutions are an even more powerful component to bringing best-of-breed technologies together. The UAV sector has fallen into this love/hate […]

Airspace Integration of Drones in support of COVID response Pathfinder aims to deliver an operating environment where all airspace users are detected, and their locations presented back to other drone operators. This will enable drones to safely “detect and avoid” other drones and air users. The project will be delivered by Trax International in partnership with […]

Lilium GmbH (“Lilium”) is positioned to be the global leader in regional electric air mobility. The 7-Seater Lilium Jet, an electric vertical take-off and landing jet, and Lilium’s service for people and goods, enable sustainable, high-speed transportation. Combining with Qell Acquisition Corp., led by Barry Engle, a former president of General Motors North America, provides […]

SAN DIEGO – Citadel Defense has received a follow-on urgent contract award from the U.S. Department of Defense to protect servicemen and servicewomen from small drone threats. Christopher Williams, CEO of Citadel Defense, says, “Our team is honored to support the military’s efforts by bringing effective and easy-to-use CUAS capabilities to U.S. troops and allies. Titan […]

DroneUp, LLC and the State of Rhode Island have signed a Participating Addendum for the NASPO ValuePoint contract for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle services. This begins the offering to purchase complete drone solutions to all state agencies, commissions, political subdivisions, institutions, and local public bodies allowed by law. The award is the first of its kind […]

At DJI, we are constantly evaluating and updating our product line to meet the evolving needs of customers across industries. This means that we are streamlining the production, sales, development, and service for some products to make room for exciting new solutions that will be released later this year. Please find below the definition of […]

Sandnes, Norway – Nordic Unmanned has teamed up with Textron Systems Corporation, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, to enter the fixed wing segment of the European drone market. The first commercial opportunity for the team is already targeted, as Nordic Unmanned is competing for a contract with the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) with […]

Smarter City Surveillance through Aerial Inspection and Monitoring Analytics CYBERJAYA, 30 March 2021 – Aerodyne Group, a DT3 (Drone Tech, Data Tech,and Digital Transformation) drone-based enterprise solutions provider and Kiwitechhave signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on transforming citiesthrough Smart Surveillance. This strategic partnership was driven by the need to leverage on Aerodyne’s capabilityin […]

By Melanie DeStefano When a new technology emerges, especially one that could potentially cause propertydamage or bodily harm, where does the responsibility of building a culture of safety fall? That has been the question for unmanned aircraft system (UAS) technologyeducators. “TOP of the Class: AUVSI & Educators Training for Safety,” a recent virtual seminar hosted by the Association for Unmanned Vehicle SystemsInternational (AUVSI), brought […]

Technology accelerated faster than ever in 2020, and the market for unmanned aerial vehicles is no exception. One area where there have been significant gains is power line inspections. Traditionally a dangerous and costly undertaking, inspections have been revolutionized by long-range drone technology. Leading UAV solutions offer a stable platform with multiple payload capabilities for high-resolution cameras and sensors to provide automatic […]

Author Stephen Taglieri, KwF Conservation Research Intern More and more, drones are becoming a normal part of our future. “When we firstintroduced the integration of computer science with aerospace engineering to create self aware drones it seemed like an alien concept, but over the last couple of years A.I. has advanced exponentially while drone development […]

The conclusions of the survey on Global UAS Operations, conducted by Blyenburgh & Co, France in English, French and Spanish, are now online and can be downloaded free-of-charge.The 44 page report highlights the views of 337 respondents from 42 countries on the current and near-future (1 to 2 years) situation relative to the UAS operations market. The […]

Rome, NY – Geotronix Indonesia, a survey technology provider specializing in high-end hardware and software with a focus on providing top products and solutions to their customers, has added the full lineup of drone surveying equipment from Microdrones to their portfolio of products and solutions they offer in Indonesia. “What’s prominent about Microdrones is that […]

Industry-leading fleet management platform meets specialist avionic hardware solution for powering drones for enterprise As the UAV industry expands, drones are fast becoming an integral part of multipleunrelated industries, leading to legislations evolving to cater for more complex and developed drone uses. Players in the field are suddenly seeing the need to provide safer and […]

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA: Orbital Corporation Ltd (‘Orbital UAV’) is pleased to announce it has signed a new engine development and supply agreement with Textron subsidiary, Lycoming Engines. The new agreement includes a 12-month engine development program, which will enable the integration of an Orbital UAV-designed core engine, including proprietary fuel and engine control systems, into Textron […]

Estonian Air Navigation Services (EANS) has been working with Frequentis to create an environment where drones and civil aviation can coexist in the shared airspace. By integrating air traffic management (ATM) and unmanned traffic management (UTM) on the same platform, situational awareness and safety will be enhanced, allowing increased use of drones in Estonia. The […]

You’re probably thinking that you know everything there is to know about the Rooftop Concert Series You’re saying to yourself, it started in 1986 and was on for 9 seasons and starred Andy Griffith. Just because you can do something, should you? Samsung thinks so. Its second experimentally screened phone taps into its hardware R&D […]

You’re probably thinking that you know everything there is to know about the Rooftop Concert Series You’re saying to yourself, it started in 1986 and was on for 9 seasons and starred Andy Griffith. Just because you can do something, should you? Samsung thinks so. Its second experimentally screened phone taps into its hardware R&D […]

You’re probably thinking that you know everything there is to know about the Rooftop Concert Series You’re saying to yourself, it started in 1986 and was on for 9 seasons and starred Andy Griffith. Just because you can do something, should you? Samsung thinks so. Its second experimentally screened phone taps into its hardware R&D […]

You’re probably thinking that you know everything there is to know about the Rooftop Concert Series You’re saying to yourself, it started in 1986 and was on for 9 seasons and starred Andy Griffith. Just because you can do something, should you? Samsung thinks so. Its second experimentally screened phone taps into its hardware R&D […]

You’re probably thinking that you know everything there is to know about the Rooftop Concert Series You’re saying to yourself, it started in 1986 and was on for 9 seasons and starred Andy Griffith. Just because you can do something, should you? Samsung thinks so. Its second experimentally screened phone taps into its hardware R&D […]

You’re probably thinking that you know everything there is to know about the Rooftop Concert Series You’re saying to yourself, it started in 1986 and was on for 9 seasons and starred Andy Griffith. Just because you can do something, should you? Samsung thinks so. Its second experimentally screened phone taps into its hardware R&D […]

You’re probably thinking that you know everything there is to know about the Rooftop Concert Series You’re saying to yourself, it started in 1986 and was on for 9 seasons and starred Andy Griffith. Just because you can do something, should you? Samsung thinks so. Its second experimentally screened phone taps into its hardware R&D […]

You’re probably thinking that you know everything there is to know about the Rooftop Concert Series You’re saying to yourself, it started in 1986 and was on for 9 seasons and starred Andy Griffith. Just because you can do something, should you? Samsung thinks so. Its second experimentally screened phone taps into its hardware R&D […]

A2Z Drone Delivery, LLC, developer of a patented tethered freefall drone delivery mechanism, recently completed the first commercial deployment of its RDS1 (Rapid Delivery System) with leading drone services provider DroneUp®. The RDS1 was chosen for its rapid delivery capabilities which reduced time-on-station to just 30 seconds per delivery, while minimizing intrusive rotor noise and limiting the window […]

Bridging the gap between development and deployment, Uspace4UAM, a SESAR very large-scale demonstration project, will tackle issues of operational concepts, regulation, and standards, while building confidence in a safe and orderly integration of Urban Air Mobility (UAM) in every day air traffic. Uspace4UAM consortium brings together the full eco-system consisting of Honeywell as consortium lead, Air Navigation Services of the Czech […]

Shenzhen, China (March 2021) – The 6 th Shenzhen International UAV Expo is taking place in Shenzhen, China from May 21 st to 23 rd . The exhibition will occupy Hall 2 of the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center, featuring displays of the latest innovative products and technologies of unmanned vehicle systems. This year, given […]

Currawong Engineering manufactures engine powertrain systems, servos and electronic speed controllers (ESCs) for the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) industry from its factory based in Australia. Embention is a leading supplier of autopilots and critical components for drones and UAVs. Embention and Currawong recently identified an opportunity to create a seamless integration between their products. Embention’s […]

Are you an experienced remotely piloted aircraft operator who has a passion for aviation and motorsport? THE COMPANY Since 2016, Alauda Aeronautics have been developing the world’s first electric flying racing car. Our reason for racing can be found in the simple truth that nothing drives innovation faster than competition. Our racing series – AIRSPEEDER, provides us […]

EUROCAE and RTCA, Inc. announced today an international event for aviation software experts. The International Aviation Software Summit, occurring virtually June 23 and 24, 2021, is free to attend and includes two-and-a-half hours of programming each day plus on-demand sessions. The event, co-produced by EUROCAE and RTCA, Inc., gathers industry, government and academia professionals to […]

Volansi, the leader in autonomous Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) point-to-point drone delivery services, today announced it has Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) flight approval in Senegal. Volansi is the only cargo drone operator in Senegal that has BVLOS approval to fly unmanned operations country-wide. This capability has enabled the company to build sky […]

As the demand for the use of unmanned air vehicles (UAV) in urban settings grows, so does the need to ensure the unlimited, unrestricted and safe cohabitation of all airspace users in our skies. To address this challenge, a group of innovative companies and research laboratories from France, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom, coordinated […]

uAvionix Corporation today announced it has achieved DoD AIMS Mk XIIB certification of its first Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) transponder, the RT-2087/ZPX-B. With this certification, ZPX-B becomes the world’s smallest, certified micro-IFF transponder, reducing Size, Weight, and Power Consumption (SWaP) characteristics of typical IFF transponders by more than 90%, and at less than half the […]

Easy Aerial, a leading provider of autonomous drone-in-a-box based inspection, monitoring, and surveillance solutions, today announced the appointment of former FAA Division Manager and US Air Force leader and pilot Timothy T. Tenne as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Effective immediately, Tenne will oversee the global day-to-day operations across Easy Aerial’s offices. His responsibilities include all […]

Date: 25-Mar-2021 Location: Gatwick, GB Company: Civil Aviation Authority Salary: Up to £60,000 dependent upon experience Contract Type: Permanent, full time We are the UK’s aviation regulator and recognised as a world leader in its field. Our activities are diverse, enabling the aviation industry to meet the highest safety standards, and we pride ourselves on our ability to adapt to […]

Austin-Travis County EMS (ATCEMS) is excited to announce the creation of a Public Safety Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Program. The team name “SPARTAN” is an acronym for Special Projects – Aerial Recon – Transport – Aid – Navigation. The SPARTAN Team currently has sixteen (16) qualified UAS Pilots who hold FAA Part 107 certificates and […]

• Certification represents third-party validation of company’s commitment to conducting business in an ethical, environmentally sensitive and proactive manner • Complements the AS9100 Revision D (2016), Quality Management System the company has held since 2018 • AeroVironment’s battery-powered small unmanned aircraft and tactical missile systems emit no greenhouse gasses during operation AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global […]

Airspeeder joins global sporting bodies and entities in joining UN Climate FrameworkCommitments from: The IOC, The New York Yankees and the FIAAirspeeder built with sustainability from the ground-upElectric flying car racing furthers clean-air advanced aerial mobility “Airspeeder exists at the confluence of next-generation sport and cutting-edge technology. By racing we hasten the arrival of a […]

NEC Laboratories Europe has prototyped new, AI-enabled drone technology that quickly locates natural disaster victims using their mobile phones or smart devices in areas with damaged or no cellular infrastructure. Finding disaster victims is slow and resource intensive. To locate victims, emergency response teams rely on line-of-sight or being in close proximity and mortality rates […]

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) announced today that the family of Gray Eagle Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) surpassed 1 million flight hours on March 16, 2021 during U.S. Army flight operations. This historic milestone is the latest accomplishment on a remarkable journey that started in March 2004 with the first flight of an early […]

Plug-and-Play Gimbal System for the DJI Matrice 200 Series and Matrice 300 Offers High-Definition FLIR Thermal Imaging with Zoom Capabilities to Improve Situational Awareness The FLIR Vue® TZ20, the first high resolution, dual thermal sensor gimbal purpose-built for the DJI®Matrice 200 Series and Matrice 300 airframes is now available in Australia. Featuring both a narrow-field-of-view […]