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London, UK & Vienna, Austria; Frequentis, the world’s leading Air Traffic Management (ATM) solutions provider and Altitude Angel, the industry-leading UTM (Unmanned Traffic Management) technology provider, will jointly deploy a national UTM system for Norway. Following a competitive procurement process, the solution presented jointly by partners Altitude Angel and Frequentis will provide Norwegian ANSP Avinor with a technically […]

DroneUp, LLC and the State of Alaska have signed a Participating Addendum for the NASPO ValuePoint contract for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle services established as Contract Number #2020DRONE0002. This begins the offering for the purchase of complete drone solutions to all state agencies, commissions, political subdivisions, institutions, and local public bodies allowed by law. The award is the […]

OTTAWA: Unmanned Systems Canada / Systèmes Télécommandés Canada (USC-STC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Declan Sweeney to the role of Interim Executive Director (ED), effective immediately. The organization also takes this opportunity to announce a Canada-wide executive search for a permanent ED. Declan brings more than two decades of highly relevant experience in […]

Brendan Shulman DJI wants governments to require Remote ID for drones, but the FAA has proposed a complex, expensive, and intrusive system that would make it harder to use drones in America, and that jeopardizes the success of the Remote ID initiative. Instead, we support a simpler, easier, and free version of Remote ID that […]

Dedrone today is proud to introduce our newest radio frequency sensor, the RF-160. The Dedrone RF-160 provides expanded capabilities and increased detection range from the RF-100, providing early warning, detection, and classification of drones. Airspace security and defense starts with situational awareness, and the RF-160 provides reliable, actionable analytics for organizations to build a […]

Simlat has delivered its small UAS/drone simulation solution to the UAS simulation lab at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) William J. Hughes Technical Center (WJHTC) NextGen Integration & Evaluation Capability (NIEC). The Simlat INTER simulator complies with the MAVLink protocol and can be easily integrated to UAS control software that supports MAVLink like UgCS, MissionPlanner, […]

Today, Aveillant Limited, a Thales Company, announces that its anti-drone systems have been deployed at Heathrow as part of the airport’s bespoke set of end-to-end counter-drone measures provided by Operational Solutions Ltd to help to keep the country’s busiest airfield free from drones. This one-of-a-kind Counter Drone system works by detecting and tracking drones in […]

Swoop Aero is at the forefront of a logistics transformation, using autonomous 3D printed aircraft to deliver on-demand, life-changing medical supplies to nations around the world. We have transformed the global healthcare supply chain through the development of an innovative two-way logistics system, which has allowed organisations to gain control of their supply chain. Our […]

Arctech Charge announced patented battery management and charging technology to be deployed in the drone industry. The company is beginning production on a battery charger that will “enable battery-powered equipment to change the world” according to Manti Gleason, the fledgeling company’s CEO, and founder. Arctech Charge focuses on battery charging, maintenance, and management, primarily in […]

Appearing about an hour ago on their website some folks in social media land are having issues with the fix, so don’t rush in. Karma drones were seemingly bricked on New Year’s Eve with an error that prevented take off. many believe the error was in the companion computer. Anyhow, here’s the how How to […]

Over the past year or more the Phantom 4 RTK has become the popular entry-level mapping drone. But now with its older brother, the Phantom 4 Pro, back on the block, it’s worth taking a good look at how these drones go head to head on surveying and mapping. To bring the P4Pro up to […]

DB2 Vision was established with the ambition to push the industry of AG Tech Imaging into a real end-user volume industry, by developing high-tech equipment all the way within reach of the individual farmer or agronomist. Late 2019, after nearly 3.5 years of development, we were proud to introduce LaQuinta to the global market. LaQuinta […]

Do you want to shape the future of aviation? Do you want to make a difference by ensuring reliable drone operations worldwide? We at Wingcopter design innovative, high-performance drones that are operated all over the world in commercial and humanitarian operations. Our drone technology saves and improves lives every day. Be part of our unique […]

UNICEF Malawi and the Government of Malawi have been spearheading the use of drones and data in international development and humanitarian context. In June 2016, they opened the first drone testing corridor worldwide as a technology-friendly environment for local and international drone companies to test their solutions. Since then, UNICEF Malawi has used drones for a wide […]

Avion Unmanned, the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) division of Avion Solutions, Inc., signed a Participating Addendum with the State of Montana and all its State Agencies, Political Subdivisions and Institutions. This contract opens the door for Avion Unmanned to provide UAS services to state and local government agencies in Montana. “Providing a simplified direct path for government […]

London, UK: Altitude Angel, the industry-leading UTM (Unmanned Traffic Management) technology provider, has been chosen as the lead and ‘umbrella’ UTM provider for the African Drone Forum and Lake Kivu Challenge 2020, which will take place in February 2020 on the shores of Lake Kivu, Rwanda. The 2020 African Drone Forum comprises a symposium, expo, business plan competition and a […]

senseFly, the global leader in fixed-wing drones, is proud to announce that its flagship eBee X fixed-wing drone was approved for operations over people by Transport Canada, as defined by the regulatory body’s standard 922.06 Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) safety assurance designation. The designation is part of Transport Canada’s self-declaration process, which provides a path for drone manufacturers to […]

2019 is an important year for Geely’s “integrated world” three-dimensional smart travel ecology to advance steadily. After the wholly-owned acquisition of American Taili Speed ​​in 2017, Geely quickly established the TaiLi Speed ​​China R & D team to carry out independent research and development and industry layout of urban air travel vehicles. In mid-December 2019, Taili Flying Vehicle, a subsidiary […]

Loss of power and control due to electronic speed controller failure, Temple Newsam, Leeds, Yorkshire, 16 March 2019. The DJI Matrice 210 small unmanned aircraft was being operated commercially to record video footage of an outdoor athletics event. The pilot started to position the aircraft back towards the landing site due to an increase in […]

Virginia Beach, VA (January 10, 2020) — DroneUp, LLC and the State of Montana have signed a Participating Addendum for the NASPO ValuePoint contract for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle services established as the Contract Number NVP-E194-79435-DroneUp. This begins the offering for the purchase of complete drone solutions to all state agencies, commissions, political subdivisions, institutions, and local […]

Albuquerque, New Mexico (January, 2020): Silent Falcon™ UAS Technologies (SFUAS), an Albuquerque-based UAS service provider and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) announced that the Silent Falcon E1 UAV has completed 500 hours of successful flight testing and operations. The E1 is a solar electric, fixed wing, Unmanned Aircraft System. It is noise-free, emission-free, and provides long-range, […]

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS), a leading National Security Solutions provider, announced today that Kratos Unmanned Systems Division (KUSD) has recently received approximately $6 million in high-performance jet-powered unmanned aerial target drone system orders, and related ancillary and spares support equipment. Kratos is a leading provider of high performance unmanned aerial drone systems […]

You are enthusiastic about model planes and drones and want to change the world? You want to turn your hobby into a profession and use Wingcopter drones to revolutionize health care in emerging markets? We – the founders of Wingcopter, a tech startup based in Darmstadt – are looking for you! Our drones are in […]

As we grow the business into new markets, the commercial team is growing. As the title suggests, you will be at the centre of the commercial operations of the business. You will work with the rest of the team, but will also have the autonomy to manage your own workstreams. A little more about your […]

DARC provides users with the ability to provide urgent and discrete contingency resupply to recipients at ranges of up to 100 nautical miles. The disposable system is airdropped from a supporting fixed-wing aircraft and performs an unpowered autonomous flight to the recipient-designated landing zone. This project went from inception through CoDR and PDR in just […]

Blue innovation Co., Ltd. (CEO: Takayuki Kumada, herein “Blue innovation”) and Kyocera Corporation (President: Hideo Tanimoto, herein “Kyocera”) announced today that the companies reached an agreement to jointly develop new drone solutions. By flying multiple drones with mobile relay station functions in areas where mobile phone signals do not reach, such as disaster sites, the […]

$100 Lidar Sensor Delivers Small Size, Big Safety Velodyne Lidar, Inc. has introduced Velabit™, Velodyne’s smallest sensor which brings new levels of versatility and affordability to 3D lidar perception, at CES 2020. The Velabit leverages Velodyne’s innovative lidar technology and manufacturing partnerships for cost optimization and high-volume production. The sensor advances Velodyne’s mission to make high-quality 3D […]

Flyability and Pix4D are pleased to announce the recent signature of a partnership agreement to offer bundled Flyability and Pix4D products. The bundle will be sold in the form of a Photogrammetry Add-On that can be purchased on top of Elios 2 drone packages. This offer is meant to facilitate access to a coherent and […]

So you have now registered your drone and received your operator ID and/or your flyer ID; what has happened to your personal data? Given that many people last year suffered a phishing attack from the CAA, you may have legitimate concerns as to the risk of your personal data. Not only will your concerns relate […]

PowerVision Robot Corporation, a global leader in smart drones, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and augmented reality, is launching its newest product, the PowerEgg X, at CES 2020. The multi-function device can be used as an autonomous personal AI camera, as a handheld 3-axis AI camera, also a high-performance drone. In launching the PowerEgg X, PowerVision has […]

Evolve with the EVO. After countless hours of diligent planning and rigorous testing, Autel Robotics is pleased to present EVO 2 Series. This series is the most powerful and advanced foldable drone system on the planet. The EVO 2 Series features the longest battery life of any foldable drone (up to 40-minutes of flight time). With a top […]

Next-Generation NovAtel Ground Uplink Station Signal Generators Delivered for SBAS Modernization Hexagon | NovAtel announced that shipments of next-generation Ground Uplink Station (GUS) Signal Generators have commenced in fulfillment of the contract with the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to support the FAA’s safety of life Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) navigation service. Developed by […]

DroneUp, LLC and the State of South Dakota have signed a Participating Addendum for the NASPO ValuePoint contract for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle services established as the Contract Number 17379. This begins the offering for the purchase of complete drone solutions to all state agencies, commissions, political subdivisions, institutions, and local public bodies allowed by law. […]

This in from GoPro If you’ve been unable to fly your Karma over the last few days, fear not! We’ve identified the cause and a fix is in the works. Our engineering team is testing a resolution and we expect to release a Karma firmware update within the week that will address the issue. ‘What the heck happened,’ you’re asking? […]

Terra Drone group company has offered ConocoPhillips (Grissik) unmanned solutions for forest fire monitoring, vessel traffic monitoring, pipeline monitoring, and more Sumatra, Indonesia – January 7, 2020 – Terra Drone Indonesia, a group company of Japan-headquartered Terra Drone Corporation, has successfully completed a pilot project for one of the world’s largest oil and gas producers, ConocoPhillips, in the […]

Plenty of folks were not aware that DJI had closed the line, but starting today you can pre-order the Phantom 4 Pro again. The re-release timed to coincide with CES. This will no doubt be fairly short-lived as the next larger than 250g DJI drone is going to have to comply with Remote ID (RID) […]

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) concluded a series of flight demonstrations using its MQ-9 Guardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) on December 19, 2019. The demonstrations showcased the maritime surveillance capabilities of the MQ-9, and the GA-ASI-developed Detect and Avoid (DAA) system for traffic-deconfliction in civil airspace. The flights were sponsored by the Hellenic […]

Doosan Mobility Innovation won the “Best of Innovation” award for its hydrogen fuel cell drone in the “Drones & Unmanned Systems” category. The company’s hydrogen fuel cell drone significantly expanded the use of drones by extending the flight time of the battery-type drone, which can fly only 20 to 30 minutes, to more than 2 […]

[INDIANAPOLIS, USA] SkyRights Holdings LLC (www.skyrights.io) today announces a new service for U.S. Class I railways focused on management and monetization of air rights above railroad tracks specifically for drone delivery and urban air mobility applications. The airspace above railways offers a unique solution to address the safety, electric charging infrastructure and liability management challenges […]

Livox sensors’ groundbreaking new scanning method offers better performance at a fraction of the cost enabling innovation in autonomous driving, mapping, mobile robotics and more DJI, the global leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, today brings its wide product and solutions portfolio to CES 2020, including its full drone lineup, handheld Imaging systems […]

Well done Propeller Aero, Australian cloud-based visualization and analytics solutions software provider. This year’s bushfires in Australia are breaking all the wrong records. Propeller Aero has posted this. If you’re located anywhere in Australia and need to survey a bushfire affected area we’d like to provide our photogrammetry processing services to you at no cost. […]

For patients in hard-to-reach areas, access to medicines and other health commodities and timely receipt of test results can not only improve health outcomes, but also save lives. To improve access and ensure patients living with HIV receive more reliable and effective health services, the USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program-Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) […]

DroneShield is pleased to announce that the United States Army has selected its wholly-owned US subsidiary DroneShield LLC to advance to Phase II of Expeditionary Technology Search program (“xTechSearch”). xTechSearch is sponsored by U.S. Army’s Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology. It enables the selected private sector companies to collaborate with the Army […]

After an 18-month delay, the FAA released a draft of the new rule for remote identification of unmanned aircraft, providing the industry with a comprehensive roadmap for the full implementation of the Remote ID system. Fortunately, you don’t have to wade through the 300-page draft because the Fox Rothschild Aviation team has done that for you! Join Fox […]

Company announces merger agreement with leader of high-performance FPV drone technology Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (OTC: RCAT), a leading provider of distributed data storage, analytics and services for the drone industry, today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Rotor Riot in a stock and cash transaction. The companies expect the deal to close in mid-January. […]

Embention continues with product updates carried out in 2019 by launching its new Veronte Tracker version. It is a high-performance antenna for tracking BLOS missions in civil or military duties. Either from fixed stations or moving vehicles. The new tracking antenna is established as one of the most advanced tracking systems for moving vehicles (drones, UAV, UAS, […]

africanDRONE is currently looking for up to 3 volunteers to act as safety marshalls at the Lake Kivu Challenge from January 28 to February 15th. These marshalls should have drone piloting skills, a keen interest in how drones can be used for good (especially drone delivery) and a team spirit. These volunteers will receive an […]

Jack of all trades and master of none? A big teaser from Chinese 360 camera maker Shenzhen Arashi Vision Co., Ltd. They make the Insta360, the name they trade under. They blend three cameras into on in a video designed to spice up an announce during CES. It mentions drones. If they do reveal a […]

Compact multi-frequency GPS/GNSS receiver module provides robust cm-level positioning for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) Leuven, Belgium – January 3, 2020 – NXP (NASDAQ: NXP), a leader in communication technology for embedded applications, is integrating Septentrio GNSS technology into its V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) reference design and development boards. Septentrio, a world leader in high-accuracy GNSS positioning solutions, is providing mosaic™, a true multi-frequency, multi-constellation GNSS receiver module, delivering accurate and reliable global localization even in harsh environments. “Reliable lane-accurate positioning is vital for many road-safety applications of V2X, such as queue and emergency stop warnings or blind spot warning,” says Andrew […]

Frankfurt (dpa) – The year 2019 could see a reduction in dangerous incidents where drones interfered with air traffic, Germany’s air traffic controllers DFS said Tuesday. In the first 11 months of the year, DFS registered 120 such incidents, down from 152 in the same period last year. In total, drones interfered with planes at […]