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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 […]

Latvian national airline airBaltic and Latvian mobile telecommunications operator and innovator LMT have signed an agreement for collaboration within the drone industry. The agreement foresees a joined development of various drone solutions overseen by general aviation and the development of LMT’s learning program for drone pilots. Both companies will also collaborate on testing the mobile […]

Conventional fixed-wing aircraft require an open field for takeoff and landing, which is difficult for players to learn and has a high barrier to entry. The Swan-K1 vertical take-off and landing type fixed-wing have low requirements on the take-off and landing site, and the flight mode is switched smoothly. It is especially suitable for novice […]

The pilot program sees drone flight tests in Hadera, Israel Event will test delivery scenarios but also serve as a proof point for scaling-up drone operations in mapping and surveillance Tel Aviv, Israel, March 2021 – In a bid to realise the future of autonomous airborne delivery, flight system and Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) specialist Airwayz is taking […]

Whether you believe the estimated air taxi market value of $5bn (by 2030) or $1.5trn (by 2040), when the handful of commercially viable air taxi manufacturers – out of hundreds (in business today) – begin commercial operations later this decade, they will need somewhere to land. Of the options provided by ground-based infrastructure companies – […]

The Department of the Air Force partnership intermediary agreement Academic Partnership Engagement Experiment, or , program, administered by Parallax Advanced Research helped build and launch the Air Force and Space Force Tech Connect website with innovation idea submission tool to connect industry, small business and academic innovators with the Department of the Air Force DAYTON, Ohio — In April 2019, the Department of the Air Force launched its Science […]

Salt Lake City, Utah – Utah based drone training company and the nation’s leader in drone training, DARTdrones, awards scholarship to young women in aviation through the Wings for Val Foundation. The Wings for Val Foundation honours the legacy of Navy LT Valerie Cappelaere Delaney who was an EA-6B Prowler jet pilot. Every year, multiple […]

Millimeter-accurate Digital Twin Solution Combines Patented Dual-sensor Drone Technologies and Artificial Intelligence to Help Tower Companies Accelerate Rollouts and Enhance Decision-making EXTON, Pa. – March 23, 2021 – Bentley Acceleration Initiatives today announced the availability of OpenTower® iQ, a digital twin solution “powered by iTwin” for telecom towers that provides 3D visualization, real-time decision support, and predictive […]

SINT-TRUIDEN, BE and OSS, NL 23 March 2021 – Airobot, an end-to-end solution provider, has recently introduced their proprietary Airobot Zmapper drone. The company, working from the DronePort incubator, is the first to release a fully operational product based on Acecore’s Developer Kit drone platforms. “We were looking for a partner to supply us with […]

On March 22, 2021, two companies–Daedalean and Reliable Robotics–announced their new partnership to build advanced navigation and situational awareness (SA) systems for commercial aircraft operations. With the new certifiable technology, onboard or remote pilots will benefit from next-generation flight automation systems. The proprietary solution enables onboard pilots and remote pilots to make faster, better-informed decisions based […]

Ampaire, a leader in electric aviation, will head up a consortium to demonstrate the feasibility and advantages of regional electric aviation transport. The group’s 2ZERO (Towards Zero Emissions in Regional Aircraft Operations) programme will include demonstration flights of Ampaire’s six-seat Electric EEL aircraft, and, in a later phase, of a 19-seat Eco Otter SX, hybrid-electric […]

The Home Office, Police and UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) announce a new campaign aimed at clamping down on drone-related crimes. Operation Foreverwing will raise awareness of enforcement work taking place around drones More than 330 drone-related incidents recorded during the last five months LONDON, 22 March 2021: The Home Office, Police and UK Civil Aviation […]

Joby Aviation (“Joby” or the “Company”), a transportation company developing an all-electric, vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) that it intends to operate as a commercial passenger aircraft beginning in 2024, today announced the appointment of Dan Elwell as an Advisor. Elwell served as Deputy and Acting Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) from […]

For years, decreasing fuel tax revenues have required state transportation departments and the contractors they partner with to find new and inventive ways to do more with less. But welcome to the world of construction, right?! AASHTO estimates a $37 billion decrease in state DOT revenue between 2020 and the end of 2024. So what are DOTs, […]

Jamming activity will take place between the 22 and 31 March 2021 Jamming equipment will be located within a 250m radius of 520828N 0043415W. Activity may affect GNSS equipment within a range of distances as specified in the associated AIP Briefing Note. During the trials impacted systems may suffer intermittent or total failure. An associated NOTAM […]

CNIM Air Space inaugurates a new production line dedicated to the assembly of its tethered aerostats and airships’ envelopes. The line has been set up inside CNIM Air Space’s current factory near Toulouse, in the South-West of France. It is a new addition to CNIM Air Space’s unique industrial facility in Europe, focused on “lighter-than-air” […]

Rome, NY- “Down to Earth,” a surveying reality series that shows how real surveyors collect data and turn it into real deliverables, despite challenging conditions, rugged terrain and hidden dangers, is set to premiere 3 new construction oriented episodes Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Viewers can register to watch at either 9am ET, 6pm ET, or […]

Scout Drone Inspection has successfully closed an investment round of 27.5 million Norwegian kroner. Equinor Ventures and DNV joined in the round together with existing shareholders, including Investinor and CoFounder, and new private investors. Scout Drone Inspection (ScoutDI) creates specialized drones and associated cloud-based data analysis services for internal industrial inspection of ship tanks and […]

SmallRig cooperated with DJI in 2020 to develop complete accessory solutions for the RS 2 and RSC 2 under various scenarios. After analyzing the user attributes and usage scenarios of DJI FPV, SmallRig released the aero pack with four accessories, including a multi-functional mounting bracket that supports multiple action cameras and panoramic cameras, a protective cover […]

Long Lake Township hired a drone company to take pictures of the Maxon’s property to establish that the property was an illegal salvage yard. Long Lake Township filed a civil action against the Maxon’s and used photographs gathered from the drone as evidence. The Maxon’s moved to suppress the drone photographs as violating the 4th […]

We are sad to report that there will be no UAV Challenge events held in 2021 due to the ongoing issues brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. It is still very uncertain when quarantine-free international travel into Australia will recommence and when Australian high-schools will allow interstate trips for their students. The UAV Challenge organisers […]

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Saxon Aerospace LLC./Saxon Unmanned is pleased to announce the signing of a long-term agreement with the City of Eureka for control of the entire Greenwood County Kansas Airport. Saxon Aerospace LLC./Saxon Unmanned is a manufacturer of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Terrestrial Robot Crawlers for commercial, industrial and military clients around the world. Our mission is […]

At Elroy Air, we are building autonomous cargo aircraft systems that will change the way the world moves goods. Transporting cargo by air can be much faster than by land or sea – but before recent developments in perception, autonomy, electric powertrain and aerospace materials, air transport has remained too expensive. We’re going to change […]

Orlando, FL : March, 2021, RaceDayQuads.com(RDQ) and its CEO, Tyler Brennan, filed suit against theFederal Aviation Administration (FAA), and its recent rule titled Remote Identification of Unmanned Aircraft (RID, originally published 1/15/2021 at 86 Fed. Reg. 4390). The case against the FAAwas filed in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia […]

Last week the DeltaQuad Pro set records in Norway, as Aviant – a start-up that operates drones for medical transportation – succeeded in transporting blood samples between two Norwegian hospitals that are over 120KM apart. Aviant saw an opportunity to plan this flight with the new European regulations that took effect as of 1 January 2021 […]

Flying from sunrise to sunset, the Skyfront Perimeter 8 gasoline-electric hybrid drone flew 205 miles, setting the record for longest drone multirotor flight ever recorded The world record-breaking flight was achieved by the lightweight, powerful, and efficient Skyfront Perimeter 8—the company’s most advanced eight rotor drone designed to meet and exceed the capabilities of even […]

Citadel Defense has been awarded multiple counter drone delivery contracts from Five Eyes (FVEY) customers. Citadel’s Titan counter unmanned aircraft system (CUAS) will be rapidly fielded in response to immediate operational needs. The Titan was selected based on positive reports from over a dozen evaluations and three years of successful military and federal agency deployments. Titan delivers […]

Dronehub – the European leader in drone-in-a-box solutions – and RCS Engineering – a provider of telecommunication solutions related to security – integrate their technologies. They will create an innovative monitoring and security system based on breach detectors that trigger an autonomous control raid of the drone. The solution will improve the level of security […]

Hilliard, Ohio – The City of Hilliard, GhostWave, Inc., LIFT Aircraft, and Parallax Advanced Research are discussing the potential implementation of a new, life-saving advanced air mobility (AAM) technology on Ohio’s first flying car. HEXA by LIFT Aircraft, which would allow emergency responders to safely arrive on scene more quickly. Beyond emergency responders and public safety groups, other potential beneficiaries […]

FLIR to Team with Purdue University to Develop Novel Ion Separation and Analysis Technologies with Funding from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency ARLINGTON, Va., March, 2021 ― FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced it has won a contract worth up to $8.0 million from the United States Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s Joint Science and Technology Office […]

Drone Prep, which is ‘preparing the world for a future with drones’, presented its latest offer for customers during a FREE online presentation on Thursday 18th March at 12:00pm which can be viewed on the BetaDen UK YouTube channel from Monday 22 nd March. DronePrep’s mission is to inform the drone industry and recreational pilots […]

A team of autonomous industry experts lead by Kongsberg Geospatial along with Four DRobotics Corp and SeeByte have been contracted by Weir Marine Engineering to develop and test a Maritime Multi-Domain Control System (MMDCS).Ottawa, ON – Team Cohort, a team of autonomous industry experts comprising Kongsberg Geospatial, Four DRobotics Corp and SeeByte, have been awarded […]

EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) (“EHang” or the “Company”), the world’s leading autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) technology platform company, today announced its participation as the only passenger eVTOL partner in the SAFIR-Med project. SAFIR-Med, which stands for “Safe and Flexible Integration of Advanced U-Space Services for Medical Air Mobility”, is a research and innovation project […]

SkyPixel, one of the world’s most popular aerial photography communities, today announced the winners of its 2020 Aerial Storytelling Contest. Co-organized with DJI, this year’s contest attracted more than 26,000 submissions from professional photographers, videographers, aerial enthusiasts and content creators from 136 countries. The Video Category grand prize winner Ellis Van Jason shared breathtaking, high-speed FPV […]

Qamcom Group invests in Skysense, a company that brings safety and security to the airspace by turning radio signals into actionable information. Skysense offers highly advanced systems to detect and track drones. In a world where a rising number of drones, not only brings endless possibilities but also possible security threats, it’s more important than ever […]

New financing will support company’s R&D and propel continued expansion in the U.S. [Tel Aviv, Israel – March 17, 2021] Flytrex, a leader in on-demand drone delivery for food and retail, announced today the closing of an $8 million financing led by existing investors Benhamou Global Ventures (BGV) and btov. The financing complements a recently awarded grant from the Israel […]

New consortium created to revolutionise medical deliveries, aiming to reduce waiting times for medicine and other medical supplies Focus is on COVID supplies, pathology samples & blood transfusions delivered via a connected national network Consortium led by Skyfarer alongside Altitude Angel, O2, Cranfield University, and Phoenix Wings New delivery system will develop smarter, faster, safer […]

CHESEAUX-SUR-LAUSANNE, Switzerland, March 2021 – senseFly, the global leader in fixed-wing mapping drones, has announced a new distribution partnership with North Carolina-based Tough Stump Technologies. The partnership is designed to help professionals and organizations in the defence and governmental sectors with the collection and analysis of aerial intelligence and tactical mapping data using advanced UAS […]

Award-winning PowerEgg X firmware update supports livestreaming on major platforms such as YouTube, Periscope, and TikTok. New videoconferencing capability drives upon global growth in virtual conferences and events; support for Windows and Mac devices for platforms such as Zoom, Skype, and more. SAN MATEO, Calif., March 2021 – PowerVision Robot Corporation, the only company in the world […]

Kleos has appointed Vincent Furia to the global engineering leadership team. Vincent was previously the Space Operations Director at Spire Global and has more than 15 years’ experience in software and systems engineering. Follows establishment of US Engineering Office in Denver and adds to growing US-based team, including Chief Revenue Officer Eric von Eckartsberg. Kleos […]

Drones with cameras have both commercial and recreational applications. For commercial use-cases, the ability to live stream videos, with low latency, is crucial for the effective use of drones. This enables enterprise stakeholders to see things happening far away, in near-real-time, from a bird’s eye view. Many industries, sectors, and use-cases can leverage such remote […]

Cross industry leaders collaborate on a vision for future skies. Altitude Angel CEO Richard Parker was one of the leaders from across the aviation and aerospace industries who recently met for the first time as the Complete Air Traffic (CATS) System Global Council. The council’s aim is to start creating a blueprint for safely integrating […]

Funds to Be Used Primarily to Increase Production Capacity and to Hire Additional Engineers White Salmon, WA – March 16, 2021 –Aerovel, manufacturer of Flexrotor, the most advanced Group 2 vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aircraft, today announced that it has raised $2.5 million in Series B capital. The investment is from undisclosed leaders […]

OneSky and Nova Systems, successfully completed trials for their proposed solution for the safe management of unmanned aircraft (UA) operations via an automated system. This is part of Nova Systems’ work under the MOT/CAAS UAS Call-for-Proposal project, ­­which seeks to develop technological capabilities for Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) services. The trial will form […]