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By Kayla Kerr In May 2020, with the world in the grips of the global COVID 19 pandemic, the SOARIZON by Thales team was working in partnership with drone deliveries provider Skyports, on a ground-breaking, first of a kind, medical drone delivery trial. Based in the Scottish Highlands, at Oban & Islands General Hospital, the trial’s […]

Luxaviation Group, one of the largest private aircraft operators worldwide, headquartered inLuxembourg, successfully developed drone spraying activities of Luxaviation Drones S.A. in theLuxembourg Mosel wine region. The project for the spraying of Luxembourg vineyards by means of drones, initially launched as a pilot in mid July 2019 in cooperation with Domaine L&R Kox of Remich, […]

AeroDefense Technology to Detect, Locate, Track Drones and Their Pilots to Protect Mobile Defenders Against Drone-Borne Attacks and Unauthorized Surveillance AeroDefense, provider of drone detection technology that detects and locates drones and pilots simultaneously, announced plans to develop a rapidly deployable and ruggedized drone detection system with the United States Air Force (USAF). AeroDefense contracted […]

As interest in urban air mobility grows, Honeywell (NYSE: HON) is helping passengers, vehicles and cargo keep cool with its new Micro Vapor Cycle System (MicroVCS). The MicroVCS is a lightweight, low-maintenance and energy-efficient thermal management system that uses advanced technology to generate cold air or liquid to cool cabins, electronic components and batteries. The new system is […]

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has been awarded a $12.1 million contract to upgrade MQ-9 Block 1 and Block 5 Remotely Piloted Aircraft and Block 25 Dual Control Module Ground Control Station (DCMGCS) and Block 30 Ground Control Station (GCS) for the Air National Guard (ANG). The procurement includes kits for High-Definition (HD) displays and Barrett Asymmetrical […]

Meaconing, Intrusion, jamming, and Interference are of primary importance when it comes to UAV operations. MIJI refers to the interception and rebroadcast of signals that are more powerful than those used to navigate an aircraft. Although attacks of this nature are possible on any type of signal, the GNSS is the most affected. The UAV Helicopter Alpha 800 equipped with the UAV […]

BAE Systems applies energy management and engine controls technology expertise to enable the next generation of propulsion systems. ENDICOTT, New York – Mounted to the side of a jet engine is a set of high-tech electronics roughly the size of a personal computer. These smart, digital controls pack enough punch to optimize engine performance in aircraft […]

DroneBase, a leading aerial data and analytics company, announced today it has raised $7.5 million in new capital, expanded its service to the renewable energy market, and founded DroneBase Europe, GmbH, in Germany. New investors Valor Equity Partners and Razi Ventures joined Union Square Ventures (USV), Upfront Ventures, Hearst Ventures, Pritzker Group Venture Capital and […]

This is my letter to my MP regarding the Drone Bill in advance of when it eventually makes it back onto the legislative programme. I address a number of concerns that I have relating to PfCO holders (commercial drone users) and how that interrelates with Police Powers. My aim is to get the law amended […]

Terra Drone Corporation (TDJP), a Tokyo-based technology company and one of the global leaders in the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) total solutions provider and enabler, is now officially in Malaysia. With a real physical presence in more than 15 countries, TDJP incorporated their latest entity, Terra Drone Technology Malaysia Sdn Bhd (TDMY) in Kuala Lumpur […]

Livox Technology Company (Livox), is revolutionizing the lidar industry by announcing availability of the Livox Tele-15 automotive lidar to the global market on a mass producible scale. Since its announcement at this year’s CES in Las Vegas, the Livox Tele-15 has garnered a significant amount of interest due to its many advanced features, performance and approachable cost. Tele-15 […]

With ubiquitous Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV’s) getting adopted into a constantly increasing number of civil and military applications, operation capabilities are getting more sophisticated. Needs now extend further than just operating Beyond the Line Of Sight (BLOS). Remote operations for applications such as border patrol, aerial surveillance, and specialized missions require that users maintain an […]

QST Solutions, a leading manufacturer of MEMS inertial sensors and solutions, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Utah-based Inertial Sense to become a licensed reseller of its performance inertial-GNSS modules that combine high performance sensors with industry-hardened sensor fusion algorithms. The modules from Inertial Sense complement QST’s existing product offering, which includes a […]

Strategic partnership between Droniq and Sky Drone provides the German drone market with regulated and licensed command & control technology for BVLOS flights of industrial, commercial and governmental use. Frankfurt-based Droniq and Sky Drone have entered into a strategic partnership that allows Droniq to use Sky Drone’s unique technology for controlling UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) […]

The World Economic Forum announced its selection of 100 of the most promising Technology Pioneers of 2020, who are shaping industries from agriculture to healthcare while also working on sustainability and humanitarian challenges. Wingcopter, a German drone manufacturer, made it to the selection for its contributions in providing hard-to-reach communities with essential and life-saving healthcare […]

Electrofluidsystems is developing a novel swarm capable high-tech mini UAV with agile flight performance and the ability for high-altitude flights through active flow control and plasma anti/de-icing on wings and propeller. The PLASMA FLYER or SWARM FLYER is made of a laser-sintered, additive manufactured, ultra-strong PEEK structure with a nanomaterial-coated prepreg composite hull. This enables […]

Honeywell (NYSE: HON) has formed a new business unit dedicated to the growing Unmanned Aerial Systems and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) industries. The Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) business unit will continue Honeywell’s momentum and leadership in these emerging markets, utilizing Honeywell’s technology, software, services and certification expertise to meet customers’ needs in these markets. “Urban Air […]

It was a great Saturday, the sun was shining and Mikel was happily driving his car whileenjoying the breeze from the mountains. The perfect day to go for a picnic, he was thinking.But suddenly… BAAM! The tire explodes just in the middle of nowhere. Ok, let’s not lose it, keep calm and get the spare […]

The growth of the Air-taxi and eVTOL industry in the last decade and the deep study of its potential has originated a wide diversity of aircraft, demanding the existence of different regulations to correctly cover the appropriate security requirements in each case. This is the case of VTOL aircraft, whose characteristic is vertical takeoff and landing. These manned […]

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Rob Coatney On Monday, June 8, I drove seven hours to the Alvord Desert in SE Oregon. Given that this project has only one airframe that cannot be lost (and no resources to replace it), it was an easy decision to make the trip. After waiting for the wind to calm down, I had a […]

Airflow is building an aerial logistics network to move short-haul cargo quickly and cost effectively over traffic by utilizing the unused airspace around cities. Logistics and e-commerce companies using Airflow can: Expand time-sensitive services to more areas Offer more SKUs for same-day delivery because goods can be moved into cities from remote warehouses quickly and […]

Melbourne, Australia: The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted renewed effortsby Ministries of Health across the world to strengthen the local health supply chain and rapidly distribute COVID-19 medical supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE). In Malawi, the rapid scaling up of the existing Swoop Aero air logistics network and optimisation of established flight […]

SPACEPORT AMERICA, N.M. – HAPSMobile Inc., a subsidiary of Japan’s telecommunications operator SoftBank Corp. (TOKYO: 9434) has chosen New Mexico’s Spaceport America for test operations and development of a specialized communications platform designed to provide internet connectivity to hard-to-reach places around the globe, Economic Development Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes announced today. The company, along […]

23 June 2020 Unmanned Aircraft (drones) offer a radical new model of cost-effective, attainable, efficient, and futuristic transportation that can provide remote rural villages with access to modern services, benefiting industries and enabling humanitarian operations. The Lake Victoria Challenge in Tanzania in 2018 and the African Drone Forum – Lake Kivu Challenge in Rwanda in […]

LANCASTER, TX – June, 2020 — The biggest impact of the ongoing pandemic, by far, has been the disruption in supply chains – from farm to fork, and from shop floors to shop fronts. This public health crisis has highlighted the need for resilient supply chains, powered by digital transformation. Warehouses and distribution centers (DCs) […]

Drone Rescue Systems GmbH presents the new parachute system for the DRS-M210. After the DJI M600, another DJI model now receives a specially developed rescue parachute. The system is expected to be available on the market at the end of July/beginning of August. Reserve your system immediately at Drone Rescue Systems. Focusing on the DJI […]

Tel Aviv, June 2020: NSO Group, a leading technology developer that licenses software solutions to governments and law enforcement agencies to investigate and prevent terror acts, fight crime and increase public safety, has launched Eclipse, an innovative drone defense system. Eclipse is the premier cyber counter-drone platform designed to automatically detect, take over and safely […]

As robotics and automation experience rapid growth and adoption, the leader in wireless charging for robots gets a boost to expand its product offerings and enhance customer support SEATTLE – WiBotic, a Seattle company that specializes in advanced wireless charging and power optimization solutions for the rapidly expanding ecosystem of aerial, mobile and marine robots, today […]

The Pipistrel Velis Electro is the world’s first fully electric aeroplane ever to receive type certification. The two-seater, intended primarily for pilot training, is a game-changing aircraft in terms of technological innovations and cost-efficiency. Its EASA certification paves the way for the future of environmentally sustainable, emission-free aviation. AJDOVŠČINA, SLOVENIA – June 10, 2020: After […]

Urban Aeronautics, Ltd., a leader in VTOL aircraft, has signed an agreement with HyPoint, Inc. to advance the incorporation of hydrogen fuel cell power in its CityHawk eVTOL design, company executives announced. Urban Aeronautics, which is pioneering the next generation of eVTOL aircraft for commercial air taxi and air rescue roles, and HyPoint, a leader in next […]

By Karim Cosslett For organisations with large-scale responsibility for infrastructure and land, managing flight requests from unmanned aircraft can be a challenging manual task. From energy providers and public services, to critical national infrastructure, managing the lower airspace and requests to fly, as well as internal drone operations can be burdensome. Sometimes, the drone industry […]

London, UK, Altitude Angel, the world’s leading UTM (Unmanned Traffic Management) technology provider, and Inmarsat, the world leader in global mobile satellite communications, today announced a collaboration to develop and deliver advanced flight tracking and management capability for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones. The two companies will build on Altitude Angel’s GuardianUTM […]

Bozeman, Montana…. Ascent Vision Technologies (AVT) has been awarded over $16 million incontracts by a non-disclosed US DoD customer to deliver its innovative ground-based imaging systems. The contracts were received over the last 60 days and include numerous units of the CM262 four sensor configuration imaging system and several units of the field proven CM202U […]

Seeker is an autonomous system designed for low-level intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions The systems will be integrated into the intelligence units of the Paratrooper Brigade and the Marine Infantry Protection Force This represents a qualitative leap forward for Spain’s armed forces, ensuring better operational capability and tactical superiority of Spanish troops The technology multinational […]

In order to further optimise the use of airspace and support all civil and military airspace users, in preparation for the Dutch airspace redesign planned for 2023, EUROCONTROL’s Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre (MUAC), in close cooperation with the Royal Netherlands Air Force, the Dutch Ministry of Defence and the Dutch Ministry of Transport, created […]

An exciting new VelociDrone SIM Format for ALL Pilots! Based on the success of the 2019 MultiGP Series’s addition of “Sport Class”, MultiGP is looking to expand engagement with even more pilots of varying skill sets, and is hosting a Simulator Tournament featuring the Pro’s, Sport Class pilots and now even Rookies. Tuesday June 9th […]

skyguide, the Swiss Air Navigation Service Provider, launches today its U-Space Apps for drones. These two new apps (mobile and web based) allow drone operators to efficiently plan and operate a flight including the airspace subject to air traffic control. Drone operators will be able to know whether a skyguide approval is required or not […]

Elistair has today announced the release of the Safe-T 2, their most advanced and powerful tethering system for use with commercially available drones. Key Features include, IP54 rating, up to 125m / 400 feet of micro-tether, 2 200 watts max continuous power, a fiber optics option, and industry leading weight/power ratio from its patented Dynamic Voltage […]

Pix4D, the photogrammetry and drone-mapping industry leader, announces today therelease of Pix4Dcloud and Pix4Dcloud Advanced: the new mapping platforms for online surveying workflows and construction site monitoring. These stand-alone cloud products run Pix4D’s photogrammetry algorithms for mapping and modeling reality from images. Pix4Dcloud Advanced extends the functionalities of Pix4Dcloud to address the needs of construction […]

SimActive Inc., a world-leading developer of photogrammetry software, announces the release of Correlator3D version 8.5. The new version allows users to share and visualize projects in the cloud. It also features new tools for the calibration and processing of multispectral imagery. Specifically, results can be exported to the cloud directly from the software interface,and shareable […]

The European Commission has delayed the applicability date of the European Union Unmanned Aircraft Systems Implementing Regulation 2019/947 until 31 December 2020. The Implementing Regulation will now become applicable in the UK on Thursday 31 December 2020. The EU UAS Regulatory Package – Outline (CAP 1789) will be updated to reflect the new applicability date […]

Development of logistics drone to deliver packages from Incheon Port to islands, expected to be commercialized in 2021 A service that delivers packages to islands and mountainous regions using drones is now becoming a reality. Package delivery from Incheon to nearby islands is currently conducted using 10 passenger ship routes. However, PABLO AIR, a member company […]

Since the beginning of the pandemic, drone delivery services have served an important role in combating the spread of the virus and providing much-needed services and supplies to people in rural communities. United Parcel Service Inc. (NYSE:UPS), which became the first-ever drone airline to receive Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval, teamed up with CVS to deliver prescription medications to […]

Quantum-Systems GmbH tests transport of human medical samples via drones for timely results. Gilching, Deutschland, June, 2020. The physician in protective clothes inserts the swab into the tube, asks the older man a few specific questions and marks the note “urgent sample”. Last week Quantum-Systems GmbH and laboratory Becker & Kollegen tested the transport of samples, by drone, from the […]

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Company breaks imagery capture record just five months into the year BELLEVUE, Wa. – June 3, 2020 – EagleView, a leading technology provider of aerial imageryand data analytics, today achieved a key milestone when it processed its 100 millionth imageso far this year. During 2019, EagleView processed 45,341,999 images. EagleView has morethan doubled that figure in […]

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), a global leader in Remotely Piloted Aircraft, announced today that it has acquired a majority of the assets of IJK Controls, including facilities and all Intellectual Property. The corresponding workforce will join GA-ASI. IJK Controls is a Pasadena, California-based provider of innovative solutions for stabilization, pointing and tracking of […]

Drones have become a critical tool for professionals working in a large variety of different sectors such as public safety, search and rescue, infrastructure inspection, surveying and mapping, wildlife conservation and many more Edgar Zorn is a PhD student in Potsdam, Germany, and specialises in measuring deformation on active volcanoes using photogrammetric techniques (measurements using […]

Ottawa, CA: Kongsberg Geospatial, developer of the TerraLens Geospatial SDK, and Larus Technologies of Ottawa, Canada, and the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association of Canada (CASARA), announced today that they have been selected by Public Safety Canada to integrate geospatial software, artificial intelligence, and machine vision software to help develop new methods for the use […]