sUAS News

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 […]

LONDON, UK: Ashley Harvey, Gatwick Airport’s Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Lead is to join leading UK drone specialist, Crowded Space Drones, as the head of their Counter Drone Unit. Having worked at Gatwick Airport since 1997 primarily in Airside operational roles, Ashley became the drone lead for the airport following the attacks in December 2018 […]

Drone Delivery Canada Corp. (TSXV: FLT) (OTCQX: TAKOF) (FSE: A2AMGZ) (FSE: ABB.F) (the “Company” or “DDC”) announces that it is relying on the exemption provided in Ontario Instrument 51-505 Temporary Exemption from Certain Corporate Finance Requirements with Deadlines during the Period from June 2 to August 31, 2020 (and similar exemptions provided by other Canadian securities regulators) […]

The flagship Nuuva V300 is a revolutionary long-range large-capacity heavy-weight autonomous eVTOL UAV for logistics and aerial cargo delivery. It operates 10x more economically than today’s helicopters, requires no runways, and brings enhanced safety and reliability using type-certified electric engines. The convenience of the smaller Nuuva V20 also unlocks last-mile delivery missions. AJDOVŠČINA, SLOVENIA – […]

Aerodyne Measure and Ecopulse have announced a joint venture to support the adoption of renewable energy in Mexico through AI-driven drone and data technology Aerodyne Measure, a US-based DT3 (Drone Tech, Data Tech, and Digital Transformation) company, has entered into a joint venture agreement with Mexico’s leading renewable energy provider, Ecopulse. According to the agreement, […]

Innovative engineering and systems integration company, SYPAQ, appointed Australia and New Zealand Exclusive Territory Agent Exclusive Agency Appointment for Australia and New Zealand SYPAQ has extensive reach into Defence, Security and Government providing advanced engineering and technology services and solutions SYPAQ to take on marketing, sales and support responsibility for Australia and New Zealand SYPAQ […]

Since General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and the engineering and technology firm SENER began collaborating in 2008, the international partnership has resulted in significant agreements regarding the MQ-9A Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) for Spain and its adaptation to the requirements of the Spanish Armed Forces. The latest joint development effort is a NATO Pod, […]

Citadel’s contract award addresses urgent C-sUAS needs for Fixed, Mobile and Dismounted operations San Diego, CA – The U.S. Government and Department of Defense has awarded Citadel Defense a $12.2M contract to defeat enemy drones on the battlefield and at covered locations in the United States. The decision to purchase Titan systems was made after […]

The AlphaLink Virtual Flight Test Environment (VFTE) enables the execution of virtual flight tests with and without Stability Augmentation System in a web browser. Optimal results are achieved in the Firefox browser. Other browsers can be used. Please allow 10-30s for your browser to load the application. To interact with the VFTE, the GUI (Graphical […]

An exciting new partnership sees the launch of the Aviation Innovation Centre at Goodwood Aerodrome, providing the UAV industry with a solution to develop, test, trial and showcase emerging technologies. It’s the first of its kind in the UK, coming at a time when the aviation industry is focusing heavily on the development of commercial […]

The integration of LoLaS (Local Landing System) with the Veronte Autopilot 1X has been a complete success. In order to support precise and safe drone operations, Internest provides LoLaS, a redundant and dissimilar positioning technology based on ultrasound and UWB. Embention, the leading supplier of autopilots and critical components for drones and UAM, has closely […]

Workhorse Group Inc. (NASDAQ: WKHS) (“Workhorse” or “the Company”), an American technology company focused on providing sustainable and cost-effective electric drone-integrated vehicles to the last-mile delivery sector, announced today newly-formed strategic agreements between the Company and both Hitachi America, Ltd. (“Hitachi America”) and Hitachi Capital America Corp. (“Hitachi Capital America” or “HCA”). Under these agreements, Hitachi America and other Hitachi Group […]

Leuven, Belgium – September 1, 2020 – Septentrio, a leader in high-precision GNSS positioning solutions, announced today that it has partnered with Digi-Key Electronics, a global electronic components distributor. Digi-Key now offers mosaic-X5™ globally for customers who need secure and reliable high-accuracy positioning in a compact and low-power form factor. Septentrio’s mosaic-X5TM features complete multi-frequency multi-constellation technology and tracks every existing and future signal from all Global […]

The inclusion of dedicated ANAFI USA systems in the GSA schedule for the U.S. Army and government operations is a testament to the exceptional security and performance of Parrot’s proven experience in the drone industry. PARIS, September 01, 2020 – Parrot,the leading European drone group, is pleased to announce its selection in the Blue sUAS programme by the U.S. […]

Ardenna announced today the general availability of Rail-Inspector, its cloud-based software that accurately processes and analyzes imagery captured during drone surveys. Rail-Inspector identifies and measures railway features, classifying anomalies and determining the health of railway features, while reporting on areas of concern to railroad decision makers. Some of the track features identified include crossties and […]

Riga, Latvia – August 31, 2020 – Mondot delivers complex drone-based solution to the State Revenue Service of the Republic of Latvia for remote monitoring and surveillance borders and of port area. This is the first time when drones will be used in Latvia to increase the effectiveness of customs control and prevention of smuggling. The […]

Centennial Colorado — Liteye Systems, Inc, is a world leader in Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS), radar and surveillance sensor packages, ruggedized thermal cameras, and helmet mounted displays with over $100M in services and products provided to the US Government. With recent success and growth, Liteye is pleased to announce the addition of David Olszewski who will lead […]

UAVtek has been awarded Drone Innovation Award 2020. For its work providing Nano drones with unrivalled capability. “We are very proud of the fact that the Bug is designed and built in the UK.” Said Howard Humphries, (Managing director and Founder) “This demonstrates that the UK drone industry can produce world-class unmanned systems. We have […]

Google Cloud and Simple Technology Solutions (STS)—a Google Cloud partner and small business specializing in multi-cloud solutions for the federal government—today announced they are working with the U.S. Navy to modernize the maintenance and repairs inspection process for Navy vessels and facilities. STS will use Google Cloud artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies […]

The Avartek Boxer Hybrid is a gasoline powered unmanned aerial system (UAS, UAV, RPAS or simply a drone). The main feature of Avartek Boxer is the hybrid system that provides all the flight energy by transforming gasoline into electric thru its onboard power generator for much longer flight times while maintaining the heavy payloads of […]

GeoAcuity, a geospatial-consulting firm with offices in California and Louisiana, is excited to announce that Dr. Greg Crutsinger has joined their team as Director of Applied Research. Greg will assist the company in strategic planning, data analytics, and educational content as the firm continues to grow its offerings. Greg has over two decades of experience […]

Preparations are underway to supplement the existing NHS medical supply chains between Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly which could be vulnerable to disruption in the event of a second wave of COVID19. A consortia led by DronePrep has successfully been awarded €200,000 via the Government’s Emergency CV19 Future Flight Fund to fast-track plans to […]

Due to a state requirement, the CAA have been required to implement new Temporary Danger Area (TDA) complex over the English Channel between 31 August and 30 September 2020. This complex replaces the previously notified areas. The Temporary Danger Areas will be utilised by Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) operating Beyond Visual Line of Sight. […]

AUGUST 28, 2020, Mongstad, Vestland – On the 27th of August, Equinor and Nordic Unmanned created global aviation history when they carried out an advanced long-range BVLOS unmanned flight to supply a 3D-printed component to Troll A. The flight range was 100km (55nm) each way and was carried out from Mongstad. A CAMCOPTER® S-100 from […]

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BAE Systems applies electric power and propulsion technology expertise to help make air travel safer and better for the planet. We need smarter, cleaner travel now more than ever. Greenhouse gases are on the rise and populations are growing at a rapid pace. This has cities turning to cleaner forms of public transportation on the […]

Sentera’s PHX™is a highly-reliable, easy-to-use, hand-launchable fixed-wing drone that gives you the ability to view live HD video and capture a wide array of analytic data, including stand count, weed detection, and plant health using the newest variants of the Sentera Double 4K sensor payload. Leveraging a new long-range omnidirectional communication link, the PHX has a reach […]

Today, Autel Robotics and Pix4D are announcing a new partnership specially tailored to meet the needs of the public safety sector: Autel Evo II Rugged Bundles will now includePix4Dreact, Pix4D’s 2D fast-mapping software at no extra charge. Now compatible with all Autel Evo II camera models for real color mapping, Pix4Dreact isspecifically designed to provide […]

Riga, August 27, 2020 – Octopus ISR Systems announced today the release of a new and unique optional software upgrade for all Epsilon ISR payloads to support advanced image-aiding features: an Artillery Fire Adjustment plugin. The newly released feature enables coordination of artillery battery fire by providing gun target corrections. The operator marks the impact […]

The use of drones in agriculture has gained size and momentum due to their capability to save time and costs while improving crop profit. However, most multicopters aren’t powerful enough to cover large crop areas or plantations. In the best of cases, electric multicopters offer flight times that range from 10 to 25 minutes with […]

SECORX-S expands to include modules and boxed receivers offering convenient plug-and-play accurate positioning Septentrio’s first-of-a-kind SECORX-S GPS/GNSS receiver product line offers sub-decimeter accuracy without the need for additional positioning service subscriptions Leuven, Belgium – August 27, 2020 – Septentrio, a leader in high-precision GNSS positioning solutions, announced today an expansion of their SECORX-S product line. The multi-constellation multi-frequency GNSS* receivers of the SECORX-S family offer a novel approach to GNSS positioning. They conveniently deliver sub-decimeter positioning right out of the box, without the need for any additional correction service subscription […]

CHICAGO, IL USA; MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug, 2020 – DroneSec Pty Ltd in concert with Valqari LLC are excited to announce their strategic partnership. DroneSec will work with Valqari to further enhance the implementation, safety, and security of drone delivery technologies globally. One of the key concerns for the progression of delivery-via-drone systems is in ensuring […]