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An initial evaluation of remotely piloted aircraft technology has been carried out by the National Police Air Service (NPAS) as it seeks to explore how this technology might be used to deliver public safety in support of the police forces of England and Wales in future. With police input and joint funding from the Home […]

Pix4D, technology pioneer and market leader in industrial photogrammetry software solutions, announces that it is starting a joint innovation project with SAP® to open up the market for drone-based, digital 3D inspections for telecommunications companies.SAP, a global leader in ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software, has included Pix4D in an SAP Accelerator Program for innovative companies […]

Innovative Technology Advances University Research RICHFIELD, OH—September 15, 2020– Event 38 Unmanned Systems has been commissioned by a university research team to build a heavy lift electric vertical takeoffand landing aircraft (eVTOL) for a highly specialized physics payload. The partnership will allow the university to perform a cutting-edge research project and allow Event 38 to […]

The Isles of Scilly Steamship Company has announced a partnership with unmanned aircraft company Flylogix to trial an enhanced freight delivery service based at Land’s End Airport operating to and from the Isles of Scilly. The two-year collaboration will explore the feasibility of a regular unmanned logistics service for the Isles of Scilly community, initially […]

The companies, both of which have 100% Spanish capital, will contribute their capacity for innovation to major aeronautical programs such as NGWS/FCAS. Madrid, September 15th, 2020.- Tecnobit – Grupo Oesía and UAV Navigation have signed a framework agreement for strategic collaboration within the scope of Future Air Systems, with the aim of strengthening the technological […]

Volansi, Inc. , the leader in vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) middle-mile drone delivery services, today announced that it has closed $50 million in a Series B round of funding. Led by Icon Ventures, other participants in this financing include existing investors Lightspeed Venture Partners and YCombinator as well as new investors Harpoon Ventures and […]

Martin UAV, in collaboration with the Coast Guard Research and Development Center (RDC), began a contractor-owned, contractor-operated deployment on-board a Coast Guard cutter in the SOUTHCOM area of responsibility on Aug. 13-14, 2020. The project, which is utilizing the Martin UAV V-BAT, is part of an effort to assess how Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) medium-range […]

MultiGP is excited to announce The 2020 MultiGP Championship Presented by RaceDayQuads.com at Daytona Stadium, 3917 LPGA Boulevard, Daytona Beach, Florida October 29th through November 8th, 2020. Sport Class Championship Weekend The top-100 pilots in the Sport Class division will compete in the opening weekend Thursday October 29th to Saturday October 31st (Rain Date Sunday Nov 1) […]

Hermes 900 was able to fly in unsegregated and uncontrolled airspace in full alignment with the UK Civil Aviation Authority London, UK, September, 2020 – Elbit Systems’ Hermes 900 Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) recently successfully completed a series of flight demonstrations for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). The demonstration were run by the MCA and […]

ArduBee is the smallest and lightest modular quadcopter platform based on ArduPilot Open Source software capable of indoor and outdoor flying equipped with powerful H7 MCU flight controller. This tiny ArduPilot UAV will permit education and research initiatives, or just everyone who is keen to play with cutting-edge technology and who wants to explore the field of aerial applications. We have selected the best electronic components and created […]

Flights Demonstrate SeaGuardian’s Capabilities in the Maritime Environment SAN DIEGO – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI) concluded a set of maritime test flights over the sea-lanes off the coast of Southern California on September 11th, using the MQ-9B SeaGuardian® Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS). This was the first MQ-9B configured for surveillance operations over open-water, and […]

By Tom Ward, Senior Vice President, Customer Product, Walmart Customers today are busier than ever, which is why every day we’re finding new ways to make their lives easier. At the same time, our history of innovation, a foundation laid by our founder Sam Walton, has us committed to learning how new technology can better […]

This is an online workshop about drones and standardisation. With a view to finding out where and how standards can help, BSI is researching drone-related regulatory and guidance projects in the UK and significant areas of regulation and standardization abroad. We’re running this online workshop to add to our knowledge. The workshop’s aims are to: […]

Deakin University has released a white paper that evaluates the opportunities and next steps for Advanced Aerial Mobility (AAM) in Australia, focusing on electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft in the passenger and freight context. The latest instalment in the Deakin Mobility series, the study is a collaboration between the Institute for Intelligent Systems […]

Unites NVIDIA’s leadership in artificial intelligence with Arm’s vast computing ecosystem to drive innovation for all customers NVIDIA will expand Arm’s R&D presence in Cambridge, UK, by establishing a world-class AI research and education center, and building an Arm/NVIDIA-powered AI supercomputer for groundbreaking research NVIDIA will continue Arm’s open-licensing model and customer neutrality and expand […]

We are looking for a full-time Business Development Executive for our Unmanned Systems business focusing on the United States market. In this role, you will be responsible to lead new business development activities in the UAS market by coordinating complex business relationships for the application of Kongsberg Geospatial technologies, products and services. Seeking experience in UAS GCS […]

On September 10th, 2020, BASA collaborated with VolAero Drones of Miami and Easy Aerial of New York to provide our students a demo of Easy Aerial’s advanced UAS. Students received technical operations information from Senior Drone Engineer, Mr. Kalaitzidis, and interacted with Mr. Sanders from VolAero Drones- the company that provided UAS security to Super […]

Flyability’s drone technology helps scientists reach the depths of some of the deepest ice caves in the world in Greenland. September 11, 2020 –A new video created by Swisscom Ventures highlights a research expedition sponsored by Moncler to explore the deepest ice caves in the world using Flyability’s Elios drone. The expedition was sponsored by […]

Agragene, Inc., a sustainable agricultural technology company developing eco-friendly alternatives to chemical pesticides, announced today that it has raised an additional $4 million in Series A financing from Ospraie Ag Science (OAS), the venture arm of New York-based Ospraie Management. The additional funding will expand field trials of Knock-Out™, their first Precision-Guided Sterile Insect Technology™ product, as well as their semiochemical […]

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 […]

Full-time position – start date: as soon as possible – place of work: Weiterstadt Would you like to actively shape the future of aviation? Do you share our vision of improving or even saving the lives of many people through the sensible use of technology? Then become part of our ambitious team of young talents and experienced experts! At Wingcopter, […]

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; […]