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EPIC has asked the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals to reverse a lower court decision allowing the FAA’s Drone Advisory Committee to conduct much of its work in secret. EPIC filed suit last year against the industry-dominated Committee, which has consistently ignored the privacy risks posed by the deployment of drones—even after identifying privacy as a top public concern. As a result […]

World’s First Full-Scale Air Taxi VoloPort Unveiled in Singapore Singapore, 21 October 2019 – The world’s first full-scale air taxi vertiport has been unveiled today at the Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) World Congress in Singapore. The VoloPort is the outcome of an exciting collaboration between Volocopter, the German urban air mobility and air taxi pioneer, […]

We are looking for UAS Pilots to join our US team on both full time and contractor basis Our US office is growing and we are looking for pilots to come and join the team. Sky-Futures is a long-established, global UAS service company with offices in the UK, USA, Norway, Middle East, and South East […]

EHang, the world’s leading autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) technology platform company, today announced a strategic partnership with Vodafone, one of the world’s biggest telecoms and technology service providers with over 600 million customers globally, to collaborate on building out an urban air mobility (UAM) ecosystem first in Germany and then Europe-wide. Under the agreement, Vodafone will become EHang’s […]

I expect 99% of us have seen the video of a chap flying underneath a large multirotor. Well, the Australian regulator is having a close look at, Tim French. Greg, Oz By Drone made me aware of it and we spoke a little this morning about it. Sadly I can’t embed it, but it’s below. […]

No More Drone Rules…Startup Develops a Clever Way to Revitalise Drone Flying Amidst Ongoing Concerns for Drone Safety The creators of startup Drone Run, brothers Alex and Toby Liew, are shaking up the consumer drone flying experience with an innovative flying game that keeps drone flying low to the ground and in your line of […]

Aerodyne Group, the world leading drone-based managed solutions provider, announces a US$30 million Series B investment round. Present at the signing ceremony of the first closing were representatives of the Series B lead investor, InterVest/ Kejora Ventures, alongside VentureTECH and Gobi Partners as well as an existing investor from Axiata Digital Innovation Fund (ADIF). Participating […]

Key Recommendations From Drone Experts Mirror DJI’s Safety And Security Initiatives DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, welcomes today’s release of three U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) committee reports recommending how authorities can monitor airborne drones, protect against inadvertent or perceived misuse of drones in sensitive areas, and allow increasingly […]

Today we’re announcing the Skydio 2 Dock — a self-contained, weatherproof, charging base station for Skydio 2 that enables truly persistent operations for enterprise applications. The concept of a “drone in a box” has long offered the promise of fully automated data collection for myriad enterprise applications from a repeated mapping of construction sites, to […]

Asteria Aerospace’s A200 micro drone was issued the very first Unique Identification Number (UIN) in India, U0000001, by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The UIN was issued after a digital registration of the drone on India’s Digital Sky platform. This brings certified and compliant drone operations in the country one step closer to […]

Embry-Riddle Worldwide offers MOOCs (Massive Open Online Course) to anyone with an Internet connection and a desire to learn about aviation. And they are free! Future MOOCs will be announced as scheduled. Public Safety Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) Nov. 18 – Dec. 1, 2019 This two-week MOOC covers key concepts related to small unmanned aircraft […]

senseFly, the global leader in fixed-wing drones, is excited to announce the release of the latest version of its popular flight-planning software, eMotion 3.8.0. With eMotion 3.8.0., senseFly drone operators can enjoy a host of improvements and added functionality, including the ability to fly up to four drones simultaneously from a single computer. “Our customers are […]

FORT WORTH, Tx — Galaxy Unmanned Systems LLC’s proposal for an aerostat/airship hybrid has been selected for a potential Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract with the U.S. Army. If awarded in early 2020, the SBIR contract calls for enhancement and augmentation of current aerostat capabilities that provide low-cost, persistent intelligence, surveillance and […]

DronecloudTM, the drone management software company, today announced that LAANC (Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability) is now available for free in all subscription levels. The DronecloudTM platform is a leading all in one business and compliance solution for drone operations capable of managing all aspects of drone operation. Integrating all the elements necessary from […]

MicaSense has released the RedEdge-MX Dual Camera Imaging System, a 10-band multispectral solution for advanced multispectral imaging applications that features RedEdge-MX and the new RedEdge-MX Blue. Consisting of two cameras yet utilizing the same workflow as one, the Dual Camera System is the easiest way to capture the data needed for cutting-edge vegetation research and […]

Last month, AVT Australia completed the Technology Demonstration Phase of the Micro Gimbal, which included flight and environmental test demonstrations to personnel in the Department of Defence, Defence Science & Technology Group (DST) and the Australian Army. AVT Australia demonstrated the EO ultra-zoom capability, LWIR custom core and a range of smart features. Successful completion […]

A new, free-to-use online training course for drone users is now available on the NATS website. Designed with new drone owners and hobbyists in mind the animated course, launched today <15.10.19>, presents an overview of current UK flight safety rules and regulations governing drone use and features a series of interactive quiz questions based on […]

Operated via our long-range 3-axis Joystick configured 900/868mhz Ground Control Station or a more conventional style RC 2.4ghz system, the Galaxy is a very simple to control platform thanks to our Jupiter- H series autopilot system. Autonomous take-offs, waypoint missions and landings are simple to execute with the just flick of a switch. Compatible with […]

Delair, one of the world’s leading suppliers of mini-drones, announces it has approached several units of the French Army to supply them with Delair UX11 UAVs, systems deployed around the world. in complex industrial environments and in military and civilian security operations. The first systems were delivered at the end of September. In particular, the Delair […]

Rapidly deployable via hand-launch, Puma LE’s 5.5-hour endurance delivers persistent data with increased time on station, in an economical two-case mission packout Puma LE’s 5.5-pound total payload capacity includes a secondary payload bay with dedicated power supply and Ethernet connection, making Puma LE the ideal multi-mission platform for third-party payload integration Shared plug-and-play interoperability with […]

The 2019 UAV Challenge event concluded today in Calvert, Queensland, Australia, and the Winners of the Queensland Government Airborne Delivery Challenge were the Mojave Hawks from Pete Knight High School in California. The competition was incredibly close this year with the top four teams being separated by just 2.8 points with the winners scoring 92.4 […]

Sabrewing Aircraft Company, Inc., a startup that has designed and is building an unmanned Vertical Take Off and Landing (VTOL) Group 5 regional cargo carrier drone, will announced at the AUSA annual meeting and exposition at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington D.C. that it has added Brigadier General Anthony Tata, U.S. Army, Retired […]

GET corp officially announces the next generation of the autonomous in-flight wireless charging solution This is also first-time GET is honored to reveal its strategic partnership with Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation.More news will follow — stay tuned. About GETGlobal Energy Transmission (GET) uniquely enables battery-powered drones to fly forever by safely and quickly recharging while still […]

Stuttgart/Chicago. Porsche and Boeing signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore the premium urban air mobility market and the extension of urban traffic into airspace. With this partnership, both companies will leverage their unique market strengths and insights to study the future of premium urban air mobility vehicles. “Porsche is looking to enhance its scope as […]

Not a single UAS person WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced the appointment of 23 members to DOT’s Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee (ARAC). “The committee is a useful forum for the Department to receive feedback from aviation community stakeholders,” said Secretary Elaine L. Chao. The U.S. Department of Transportation […]

Story by Senior Airman Ryan Lackey Fairchild Air Force Base has updated its small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS), or drone, policy per direction of the U.S. Secretary of Defense and in conjunction with the Federal Aviation Administration, banning all private use of the devices on base effective immediately. Privately owned drones were previously permitted and allowed […]

DJI is pleased that the House of Commons Science and Technology Select Committee understands the important role drones will play in the UK’s future. Its “Commercial and recreational drone use in the UK” Report is a thoughtful and detailed assessment of how to safely and responsibly integrate drones into British skies. DJI supports its recommendations […]

AAR (NYSE: AIR), a leading aviation services provider to commercial airlines and governments worldwide, has announced the integration of Donecle drone technology into its award-winning maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) operations. AAR´s Miami MRO facility is the first in its global network to use the fully automated drone technology to drive operational and cost efficiencies, where […]

The Science and Technology Committee’s report states ‘It is vital that the Government respects recreational drone user and model flying communities and ensures that any further regulation or legislation does not dissuade people from joining such communities.’ This is absolutely crucial and we completely agree. Apart from being a hobby enjoyed by over a hundred […]

Rome, NY –PRECISION PRODUCTS, the leading supplier of data capture and positioning technologies to surveying and engineering professionals throughout Southern Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee, is becoming a Distributor of Microdrones. Available immediately, Precision Products is offering Microdrones Integrated Systems that come with everything a commercial user needs to get started using drones for surveying and […]

After five years of running Skylogic Research and the Droneanalyst blog, I’ve decided to take a sabbatical so I can discern the next adventure. Looking back, it has been quite a journey. Honestly, it’s been a lot of fun to be involved in the formation of the commercial drone industry. When I published my first […]

Oklahoma State University (OSU) and Vigilant Aerospace Systems (Vigilant) conducted a demonstration flight utilizing OSU’s 13-mile beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) corridor east of Stillwater, Oklahoma. The demonstration was used to evaluate BVLOS capabilities and to demonstrate Vigilant’s latest FlightHorizon software which provided airspace situational awareness throughout the flight. The flight was the first full exercise […]

For the first time, a VTOL fixed-wing features corridor mapping, enabling coverage of tens of kilometers/miles in just a few flights. The new corridor mapping feature in the latest (1.10) Wingtra software release enables fast, efficient coverage of long, narrow stretches with either of WingtraOne’s RX1R II or QX1 payloads. With the touch of a few buttons, […]

uAvionix Corporation today announced it has acquired AeroVonics LLC, an award-winning startup avionics company based in Albuquerque, NM. uAvionix Corporation will incorporate the AV-20S Multi-Function Display (MFD) and the AV-30 Primary Flight Display (PFD) products into their existing, low-cost and easily-installed product line. The acquisition marks uAvionix’s first foray into advanced digital cockpit displays for the General Aviation (GA) market. […]

A sold out crowd of over 450 attendees representing all 58 California Sheriff’s Department Search and Rescue teams as well as California National Guard and CAL OES (California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services) were treated to three days of intense training, seminars and demonstrations in all facets of search and rescue. The SAREX 2019 event was headlined […]

HUNTSVILLE, AL – The Unmanned Aircraft Systems Information Sharing Analysis Organization, Inc. (UAS ISAO), an Alabama-based 501(c)6 organization fostering stakeholder collaboration within the public safety unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) sector, and DRONERESPONDERS, the world’s fasted growing non-profit program supporting public safety UAS, today announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) and collaboration. The MOU, […]

By Douglas Spotted Eagle First and foremost, there are exceptionally capable counter-UAS solutions available from developers and manufacturers with great integrity. This article is not about them. This is about the “jump on the bandwagon to capture bucks by generating uninformed fear” businesses that are cropping up like weeds in a concrete parking lot. Otherwise […]

McMinnville, OR: The Northwest UAV NW-44 Heavy-Fuel Engine has reached the noteworthy milestone of logging over 21,000 operational hours. With an innovative design that focuses on maintainability, Northwest UAV’s NW-44 UAV Engine has developed a reputation for being the UAV industry’s reliable, cost-effective propulsion solution. Purpose-built for small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) that require high […]

Altitude Angel, the world’s leading unmanned traffic management (UTM) technology provider, has showcased to the European Commission the market-leading technology it deployed during the recent Gulf of Finland project at Digital Transport Days 2019. Hosted by INDanube, Digital Transport Days 2019 is taking place 7-9 October in Helsinki, Finland. The conference, which offers a European viewpoint […]

Hoverfly Technologies Inc. (“Hoverfly”), the manufacturer of the LiveSky tethered drone, announced today that it has been awarded a $10 million sole-source contract by a U.S. government agency. LiveSky provides aerial monitoring and communications relay solutions for national defense, intelligence, and homeland security customers. The sole-source contract has an initial ceiling value of $10 million and […]

We need your assistance in an urgent matter. Late last week, the FAA unexpectedly informed us that, contrary to earlier commitments to AMA, the agency is planning to limit all recreational model aircraft operations to 400 feet in controlled airspace – with no exceptions. Additionally, the FAA is proposing restrictions in uncontrolled airspace to altitudes that […]

As you read this, the ASTM proposed standard for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) remote identification (RID) is up for F38 Committee vote for the second time this year. It has until Oct 16 to be voted on by committee members. I’m going to vote against it, again. I don’t want to be one of those […]

3DroneMapping has recently opened its doors in Uganda. This strategic move is to supply the growing demand for affordable and high resolution aerial surveys in East and Central Africa. Assisted by our partners in East Africa, we have been able to offer much-reduced site establishment costs as well as far quicker response times for our […]

Airspace security technology company launches consultancy, Dedrone Defense, providing authorized customers a complete, detect and defeat system to protect themselves against adversary drones Dedrone, the market leader in counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) technology, today announced the purchase of DroneDefender from Battelle. This purchase includes all assets and intellectual property associated with DroneDefender. With this acquisition, […]

Across the world, the Military, Public Security, Humanitarian and Intelligence Agencies are being constantly deployed. The global scene is becoming more complex and not a day goes by without the media reporting the appearance of a climate disaster, an attack, a violent demonstration or a large-scale operation. To deal with these troubles, the industrial sectors, […]

Septentrio and CORE partner up to develop a GPS/GNSS receiver which will make use of Japan’s Centimeter Level Augmentation Service (CLAS). CLAS corrections are broadcast directly via QZSS constellation to enable high-accuracy positioning across Japan. Tokyo, Japan and Leuven, Belgium – October 8th, 2019 – Septentrio, a leader in high-precision GNSS technology, and CORE, a leading Japanese system integrator with extensive experience in GNSS, are pleased to announce an […]

Women And Drones, the leading organization dedicated to driving excellence in the unmanned industry by achieving equity and participation of women in all disciplines and across all employment sectors, today announced a new strategic alliance with DRONERESPONDERS, the world’s fastest growing non-profit program promoting public safety UAS. Together, the two organizations will promote awareness, training, […]

DroneShield Ltd (ASX: DRO or DRO.AU) (“DroneShield”), a publicly-traded leader in the emerging industry of drone security solutions, has previously announced a partnership with BT Group Plc (“BT”), the largest telecommunications company in the UK. The partnership, whereby having selected DroneShield as its counterdrone solutions provider, BT is now offering counterdrone solutions to its entire UK customer […]

Echodyne, the manufacturer of innovative, high-performance, small electronically scanned array (ESA) radars for government and commercial markets, announced today that its EchoGuard radar has been selected by Security Radar Integrators (SRI) as its preferred 3D radar sensor for C-UAS security solutions. The radar is recognized in the industry as the best-performing sensor in its class and is a critical […]

OmniVision Technologies, Inc., a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, today announced the OV12D, a 1.4 micron 12 MP image sensor with selective conversion gain (SCG) for the optimum balance between low-light image quality and high dynamic range (HDR). The OV12D features a large 1/2.4″ optical format, on-chip 4-cell remosaic color filter, high speed […]