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Combatting a pandemic like COVID-19 requires a drastic response and the ability to act quickly. Given the impact the virus has had across the globe, local authorities and political leaders are taking severe measures to ensure a lower rate of transmission. In times like this, it is imperative to look beyond the conventional methods of […]

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI) has installed a new Predator Mission Trainer (PMT) at its Flight Test and Training Center (FTTC) in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The aircraft flight simulator, produced by CAE, will be used to train operators of MQ-9 Block 5 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA). GA-ASI offers a range of pilot and sensor […]

Rome, NY – Microdrones is answering questions about the applications and services for drones in surveying during an Ask Me Anything webinar on April 9. Participants can submit their questions and register HERE or by copying this link into their browser: https://bit.ly/2wNduJY. Samuel Flick, the European Sales Manager and Matt Rosenbalm, the Southern US Sales manager will answer questions about drones […]

UAV Navigation, Spanish leader company in Flight Control Systems Solutions to UAVs, signs a collaboration Agreement with Abionica Solutions-specialized company in engineering systems, avionics and UAVs Certification areas-, to achieve their customers’ systems certification. One of the biggest challenges to UAV providers and operators in this market is the European Regulation of civil category-specific drones. The […]

From time to time, folks like to alert me to stories that they believe need telling for various reasons. Sometimes it is just good old-fashioned FAA bureaucratic bungling, arbitrary favoritism, obfuscation and or your garden-variety industry shenanigans. Other times it might be more severe matters like national security issues, spying, and data collection. It makes […]

Emergency scenarios will be able to be dealt with quicker, more safely and more efficiently thanks to a new strategic partnership between DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, and Rosenbauer International AG, the world-leading manufacturer of fire service vehicles and firefighting equipment. From today, the two companies will work together […]

A ‘pandemic drone’ to remotely monitor and detect people with infectious respiratory conditions is being developed by the University of South Australia (UniSA) in partnership with a Canadian company. The drone will be fitted with a specialised sensor and computer vision system that can monitor temperature, heart and respiratory rates, as well as detect people […]

There is an unfounded perception that drones are dangerous and going to bring down hundreds of passenger aircraft. Gatwick was shut down and chaos ensued based on zero evidence of a drone in the sky. It was a chicken licken story from start to finish that created a narrative for regulators and CUAS sales folks […]

Europe’s drone market is expected to build up to 10 billion euros a year by 2035, topping 15 billion euros by 2050 SUGUS is a European Commission project that aims to speed up the takeup of Europe’s GNSSs to ensure safe airspace access by unmanned aircraft Using EGNOS and Galileo, the project sets out to […]

ARPAS-UK is coordinating a National “COVID-19″ Drone Capability Taskforce for the drone industry. Behind the scenes we are working hard to push the capabilities of the drone industry and making sure that Government Departments are reminded of the expertise and capabilities of the Drone community in the UK. Whilst we are considering several areas where […]

CAL Analytics recently secured a $1.4M contract with the Ohio Federal Research Network (OFRN) to lead the development of a contingency management platform (CMP) for beyond visual line of sight drone operations. Interoperability, Resiliency and Contingency Management for Ohio UAS Operations is one of six projects awarded in round four of OFRN’s Sustaining Ohio Aeronautical Readiness and Innovation Next […]

MVT Geo-solutions, in partnership with Iris Automation, has been granted the first Beyond-Visual-Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC) by Transport Canada using only onboard Detect-and-Avoid (DAA). The approval was granted based on the utilization of Iris Automation’s DAA system, called Casia, which provides commercial drones with automated collision avoidance maneuvers. The waiver permits flights […]

AAUS is proud once again to recognise individuals and organisations that have made a significant contribution to the Australian unmanned systems industry. For the 2020 awards, over 100 nominations were received for the 5 award categories highlighting the strength of our rapidly developing industry. The finalists made impressive reading and judging panel had a very difficult job […]

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and the Air National Guard (ANG) have signed a contract for GA-ASI to supply its Detect and Avoid System (DAAS) for one MQ-9 Block 1 and one MQ-9 Block 5 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA). “Our Detect and Avoid System has been extensively tested and not only meets, but exceeds […]

Ascent Vision Technologies (AVT), Montana-based company that specializes in delivering technology solutions for counter small unmanned aerial systems (C-sUAS) and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), is volunteering additional services and facilities to help support with the increase in demand of medical supplies, as the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases continues to surge. While maintaining its […]

Drone Delivery Canada Corp. (TSXV: FLT; OTC: TAKOF; Frankfurt: ABB.F) (the “Company” or “DDC”) is reaching out to the healthcare industry, including – hospitals, seniors’ homes, medical labs and related organizations for use case applications for drone delivery related to COVID-19. “In the news we are seeing COVID-19 related drone applications around the world and […]

Colorado Manufacturer promotes stability in Defense Industrial Base,provides key Counter UAS (CUAS) Systems during turbulent times Centennial Colorado — Liteye Systems, Inc, a world leader in Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS), announced the receipt of an add-on specialty production order for $3M. The contract will ensure delivery of hardware for US Government urgent requirements during this unprecedented […]

The UgCS for DJI app is designed to establish a connection between DJI drone and UgCS desktop to upload and carry out a previously planned mission, or to fly the drone in “Click&Go” mode. UgCS for DJI can also be used as a stand-alone application to manually fly DJI drones to capture photos or videos. To plan missions UgCS desktop is required. Compatible […]

Further to the special CAA briefing sent out on 24 March 2020, we can now announce the details of the first tranche of regulatory relief measures we are putting in place. During these unprecedented times we need to be flexible and responsive in our regulatory approach, and this first tranche of initiatives is focused on addressing many […]

DroneLogbook software combined with ANAFI platform simplifies drone data logging Paris and Geneva – March 25th, 2020: Parrot, the leading European drone group, announced today the addition of enhanced flight data tracking to Parrot’s ANAFI drone through a partnership with DroneLogbook — which will allow pilots to keep track of their equipment’s performance, schedule necessary maintenance, […]

Flock has launched a number of initiatives to help support our customers, staff and the commercial drone industry during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Additional customer support To ensure we continue to support our customers globally, we’ve extended our office hours and launched an emergency out-of-hours hotline. Reach us on live chat, email or phone at […]

TEOCO, the leading provider of analytics, assurance and optimization solutions to over 300 communication service providers (CSPs) and OEMs worldwide, has today announced that it has been selected by Telstra to assist with the development of its UAV strategy. Telstra will use TEOCO’s AirborneRF solution to assess the readiness of its radio access network for […]

At present, 170 countries are affected by the pandemic, COVID-19. The rate of infection continues to rise fivefold on a daily basis across the world, and the data continues to highlight the transnational force of contagion. To date, there is no unifying or effective method to treat the disease or its spread, which would need […]

The actions of various levels of government to stop the spread of COVID-19 are evolving rapidly and I am conscious that you will have many challenges in front of you as you adapt to this changing environment. CASA is well aware of the impact of COVID-19 on many of your businesses, and we are continuing […]

RangePro X8P (Pixhawk), the follow-up to the RangePro X8, is proudly designed and manufactured in the USA, with U.S.-made flight control system (FCS) components and highly secure radio options Valencia, CA ( March 24, 2020 ) — TerraView, a California-based unmanned aircraft system (UAS) development and manufacturing company, today unveiled the RangePro X8P – Pixhawk, a […]

Test flights underway in rural Oregon to accelerate adoption by governmental and relief agencies for COVID-19 related deliveries of medical supplies Yates Electrospace Corporation (YEC), today announced the launch of a civilian subsidiary, AVIUS Air Delivery, to provide immediate air response for humanitarian relief efforts, natural disasters and pandemics such as the current COVID-19 crisis, based on the […]

Construction. Waste management. Aggregates. These industries are dirty, dangerous, and often overlooked by a world obsessed with sexy new technology, social networks, and shiny devices running the latest apps. But without construction, you’d have no place to live or work. Without aggregates, say goodbye to your roads and sidewalks. And landfills? You get it. Propeller sees […]

U.S. Military, Government, & International Customers Continue to Trust Citadel’s Titan for Drone Protection San Diego, CA – Citadel Defense continues to experience rapid growth after being awarded several significant Defense and Homeland Security contracts for its C-UAS (counter unmanned aircraft systems) solutions. The growth is a direct result of delivering reliable and effective force […]

Adds new capabilities to address customer needs in a variety of industries Vertical takeoff and landing, transitioning to fixed-wing forward flight enables extended range, speed and higher cargo capacity ATLANTA/DARMSTADT, Germany, March 24, 2020 – UPS (NYSE:UPS) drone delivery subsidiary UPS Flight Forward (UPSFF) today said it would collaborate with German drone-maker Wingcopter to develop the next generation of package delivery drones for […]

California, USA, March 2020 — Public safety & health workers – the brave souls on the front lines of the worldwide fight against the coronavirus outbreak – deserve to be armed with each and every weapon available to us. It has become apparent that social distancing and isolation are only a start – technology-led solutions […]

Challenges Status Quo with Imaging Precision, Flexibility and Affordability COPENHAGEN, March, 2020 – Phase One Industrial, a pioneer in digital imaging excellence, today launched the 280MP Aerial Solution — a large format aerial photogrammetric system, with an image coverage width of more than 20,000 pixels – enabling unprecedented high quality aerial survey productivity. Compact and […]

As part of continuous strategy and global expansion, Threod Systems announces Cloud ISR and Homeland Security ISR. Two unique divisions tailored to demanding market needs. COO Martin Jõesaar wrote “We have expanded our internal growth across all departments with key hires who have the industry understanding to compliment the addition of these divisions. The level of […]

With the help of science and technology, the High-tech Development Bureau of the Public Security Bureau used drones to help set up an epidemic prevention and control Network, and worked hard to fight the epidemic prevention and control. Disinfection spray “full coverage” Cleaning and disinfection is something that every unit must do every day since […]

Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Pilots are responsible for piloting high end drone systems used for aerial inspections of transmission line structures, among other applications. As the pilot in command, the UAS Pilot has ultimate say in ensuring safe flight operations in the field. The pilot also will document environmental conditions and known hazards, and coordinate […]

The fight against Covid-19 is much more in the air than you actually think My grandfather fought the Second World War. He was part of the Italian resistance movement but he was not a soldier, he was just one of many regular people. Still, he was imprisoned in an internment camp, but he made it […]

With the coronavirus pandemic causing national school shut-downs, students need positivity and access to engaging, educational content more than ever. The Drone Racing League (DRL), the global professional circuit for drone racing, today unveiled DRL Academy, an innovative STEM program, which features online learning opportunities for students studying science, engineering, and unmanned aircraft technology. To […]

The Italian company Elite Consulting, DJI Enterprise Dealer since 2008, was the first in the world to design a box suitable for the transport of swabs and small medicines with the DJI Matrice 200 series drone. The drone can be equipped with two boxes and is also able to fly during light rain to ensure continuity of […]

For educators preparing for potential school closures, and those that are already dealing its consequences, Dronestream will be offering its early release Enterprise package free of charge. As our team continue to work from their remote locations, we have been following the unfolding situation closely. As some Schools and Universities have historically found innovative ways […]

The skyguide Board of Directors is proposing Doris Barnert, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Head of Corporate Services at Swissgrid, to the annual general meeting as a new member of the Board. The Federal Council approved her nomination at its meeting of Friday. She will be formally elected at the Annual General Meeting of skyguide […]

Septentrio has started mass production of its versatile, highly robust multi-frequency GNSS module. Leuven, Belgium – March 20, 2019 – Septentrio, a worldwide leader in high-precision GNSS positioning solutions, announces today that it is starting high-volume production of mosaic-X5, the next-generation multi-constellation and multi-band receiver module. Featuring the latest GNSS technology, mosaic-X5 brings centimeter-level positioning to […]

London, UK: Altitude Angel, the world’s leading UTM (Unmanned Traffic Management) technology provider and INVOLI, the market leading low-altitude air traffic data provider, are to form a strategic partnership which will give ANSPs, operators, pilots and drone-centric risk management applications, an unrivalled picture of airspace. The partnership will help define the requirements for UTM both now and in […]

QilingUAV C260 Forest fire extinguishing, hazardous chemical fire extinguishing, emergency rescue Aimed at the problems that traditional forest rescue fire extinguishing tools cannot effectively extinguish fires and people entering too dangerously, forest fire extinguishing has become a world problem. One team developed a forest fire extinguishing drone and fire extinguishing bomb for several years. One JC260 […]

Global UAV Technologies Ltd. (CSE: UAV) (OTC: YRLLF) (FSE: YAB2) (the “Company” or “Global UAV”), a drone technology company, is reporting that Mike Burns, Director and CEO of the Company has resigned as a director and officer of the Company and its subsidiaries, effective March 18, 2020. The Company’s Board of Directors have assumed responsibility […]

Dotterel, a New Zealand UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) technology company, has joined some of the world’s UAV elite. The Japan-based Drone Fund has invested in Dotterel through its Drone Fund 2, officially the Chiba Dojo Drone Fund II Investment Limited Partnership. Managed by Kotaro Chiba and Soki Ohmae from Tokyo, Drone Fund lists 33 drone […]

Since Skylogic went out of business, no one has emailed the DJI customer list to ask what share of the drone market DJI has. Does it really matter? It is all semantics now as the other players are just swimming in DJI’s wake, and the end-user (hard to dissuade) is still getting a lot of […]

Over the past decade, DJI and the commercial drone industry have grown at a rapid pace. In creating products that show the extent of our innovation, we have also increased the diversity and number of people who use our products. In celebration of International Women’s Day, we are sharing stories of female pilots around the […]

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA: Orbital Corporation Ltd (“Orbital UAV”, “the Company”) is pleased to announce it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) with one of Singapore’s largest defence companies, for the design, development and initial low rate production of multi-fuel engines for unmanned air vehicles (‘UAV’). The scope of the MoU outlines three proposed phases of […]

Alpha knows that reliability improves “minute-by-minute,” Madrid based Alpha Unmanned System, SL proudly announces that its High Accelerated Lifetime Testing (HALT) solution is now in production! This means that Alpha’s engines and transmissions will be tested in “near-flight” environments for significantly longer periods of time and in environments more similar to actual flight. Longer and more […]

As part of ongoing integration efforts, the FAA is committed to creating streamlined and scalable processes to address operations of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in the national airspace. To address the need for consistent and predictable responses to airspace authorization requests, the FAA developed the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC). LAANC automates the […]