sUAS News

Meaconing, Intrusion, Jamming, and Interference (MIJI) is one of the most discussed topics when it comes to UAV operations. It refers to the interception and rebroadcast of signals that are more powerful than the ones used to navigate the aircraft. Although this type of attack can be possible on any type of signal with a […]

Today, HEROTECH8 announces its leading drone-in-a-box technology now incorporates Flock’s data-driven insurance as standard, making it easy for any organisation to deploy safe, secure and fully insured autonomous UAVs. HEROTECH8’s mission is to overcome the ‘one pilot per drone’ mindset currently limiting the potential of UAS technology and hindering widespread adoption. The company has solved […]

Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B) Space and Defense Group today announced its support of NASA drone detection trials in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) restricted airspace around launch pads 39A and B of Kennedy Space Center. The presence of unapproved aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) in this area presents significant security risks to […]

Unifly has been named as a finalist in the Xcellence in Innovation of the XCELLENCE Awards by the Association for Unmanned Vehicles Systems International (AUVSI). Unifly was selected from a pool of accomplished applicants as one of several finalists. The SAFIR project successfully demonstrated that multiple drones can be used simultaneously and safely in even the […]

WATERLOO, ONTARIO and SAN FRANCISCO – June 3, 2020 – BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) today announced it has partnered with Dedrone®, a market and technology leader in airspace security, to deliver advanced counter-drone technology to secure the world’s most critical sites. As part of this embedded technology partnership, Dedrone, is integrating BlackBerry® AtHoc software into its products […]

Sundance Media Group today announced an agreement with SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE: SNX), a leading business process services company, to provide certified drone training to government agencies and organizations across the U.S. SMG specializes in assisting police, fire and private corporations seeking to stand up new small Unmanned Aircraft System drone programs or add sUAS workflows into their existing […]

With the farming population decreasing and growing older, the global food system now faces great uncertainty especially when the covid-19 pandemic exacerbates labour shortages. Its potential havoc can somehow be avoided by the integration of automation technologies. To overhaul the labour-intensive rice farming industry, XAG is scaling up drone applications in China that enable night-time seeding at […]

ARLINGTON, Va./Darmstadt, Germany — Wingcopter have been named as a finalist in the XCELLENCE Awards by the Association for Unmanned Vehicles Systems International (AUVSI). The Germany-based manufacturer of autonomous delivery drones was selected from a pool of accomplished applicants as one of six finalists for the Humanitarian category. Dedicated to improving the lives of people worldwide, […]

Silvus Technologies (“Silvus”) and Unmanned Systems and Solutions (“USaS”)announced today the two companies have combined the best-in-class Silvus MN-MIMO technology with USaS’s LEAP, the most powerful tethered, unmanned aerial vehicle system (UAV) available to make robust, powerful, meshed networking accessible to first responders, military and private entities. “Collaborating with industry-leading, like-minded organizations is crucial to […]

DroneUp recently partnered with Virginia’s Center for Innovative Technology (CIT) in tests designed to determine how unmanned aerial systems can assist with critical delivery during times of crisis under the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Part 107 regulations. The test participants conducted exercises from April 6 through April 9, 2020, on the vacant campus of St. […]

ePropelled, a leader in magnetic engineering technology for electro-magnetic motors, today announced they have signed an agreement to bring UAV Propulsion Tech on as a distributor of their electric motors to market their products to the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) / Urban Air Mobility (UAM) industry. UAV Propulsion Tech represents several global companies providing advanced […]

Join the #FreeWebinar to learn what ATLAS has to offer for you and to learn how easy it is to train an AI-powered detector in 3 easy steps! Agenda of the webinar: Annotating your imagery Detecting objects on orthomosaics Detecting objects on raw images Managing vector data Applications Q&A June 4th 8 AM Los Angeles (PDT, USA) 11 […]

Autonodyne LLC, an aviation engineering firm with expertise in unmanned aerial system and software design and certification, announced its partnership with Robotic Skies, the global maintenance, repair, and overhaul network for commercial unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The companies will develop field maintenance and other support services for Autonodyne’s mission-critical systems and solutions. Autonodyne provides the […]

Racing to beat the clock, first responders in Minot, North Dakota, tap one of the world’s top drone providers in successful rescue effort. When a child goes missing, the first 48 hours are critical—but they are also the most stressful and chaotic. Family members often start the clock ticking by looking in spaces where a […]

By Alex Dunbar Distinguished Professor Pramod Varshney’s Sensor Fusion Lab in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, along with the Center for Advanced Systems and Engineering (CASE) at Syracuse University, is collaborating with the multinational Thales company to develop new tools and techniques for monitoring air space and tracking of small unmanned aircraft systems […]

PowerVision Robot Corporation, a global leader in smart drones, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and augmented reality, has the ultimate tool for content creators, the PowerEgg X. The smart device can be used as an autonomous personal AI camera, as a handheld 3-axis AI camera, and also as a high-performance drone. No matter if creators are filming their […]

Introduction Review of the Regulation structure, novelties, and implementation among EU Member States. Drone Manufacturers New UAS classification. Rules that apply for companies that manufacture and commercialize UAS. Flight Scenarios Presentation of the new EU flight scenarios. It will open the door to many current impossible operations! Pilots Training New training requirements for future EU […]

With exponential growth in the unmanned aircraft systems industry, this program is a great way for students to get a jump start!June 22-26, 2020 K-State Polytechnic has created an interactive, exciting and flexible UAS experience for teens ages 14 to 17. The primary goal of this virtual academy is to provide students the ability to […]

NASA has awarded Near Earth Autonomy (Near Earth) an SBIR Phase II Contract to Enable Aerial Close-Proximity and Contact Sensing for Inspection of Industrial Infrastructure. Much of our national infrastructure, private and public, needs inspection and repair. Underserved markets with a well-defined need for these inspection tools include transportation infrastructure, energy, heavy industry, mining, and […]

telent, in collaboration with its technology partner Digital Global Systems (DGS), has agreed a three-year contract to install the CLEARKSY™ Drone Threat Management system at Bristol Airport, marking the first UK deployment of the system. The CLEARKSY™ Drone Threat Management system was developed by DGS in response to the rising threat of unauthorised drone usage at critical […]

Kleos and GSTS to collaborate on Maritime Situational Awareness product developments GSTS is a leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions for the maritime domain GSTS to procure Kleos test data for demonstrations Kleos Space enters Canadian market Kleos Space S.A. (ASX: KSS, Frankfurt: KS1), a space-powered Radio Frequency Reconnaissance data provider, has partnered with GSTS […]

Flock is supporting Skyports in drone delivery trials taking place this week, backed by Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership — part of NHS Highland. This week, Skyports will conduct flights between two hospitals in Scotland, taking off in Oban before flying 10 miles away to the Isle of Mull. The goal is to cut delivery times from […]

AV8 are to make their market-leading General VLOS Certificate (GVC) conversion drone course available on a not-for-profit basis to anyone who flies drones for the emergency services*. The course, which includes both the GVC and A2 Certificate of Competence (A2 CofC), is part of the UK’s adoption of a harmonised European framework for drones, set […]

As adversaries look for ways to spoof counter unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS), Citadel responds with unparalleled speed and agility San Diego, CA – Citadel Defense, a proven innovator in full spectrum counter drone solutions, has released new software incorporating deepfake neural networks to defend against adversarial spoofing tactics. This capability helps U.S. and allied forces combat […]

Acecore Technologies, developer and manufacturer of high end European made commercial multirotors, released their third drone platform today. The new Acecore Noa has a 20kg payload capacity that leaves nothing to be desired and the endurance of a full hour. Its six enlarged rotors give Noa the edge over the competition. Sporting huge 28″ reinforced […]

The trial is backed by Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) – the integrated partnership of NHS Highland and Argyll and Bute Council directed by the local Integration Joint Board – and aims to prove the feasibility of delivering urgent medical cargo, such as COVID-19 test kits and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), between remote medical facilities by delivery drone. […]

Joseph Dorando Over the many years that I’ve been training disabled veterans into becoming small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) commercial (FAA Part 107) operators with Wounded Eagle UAS, it’s come to my attention that there is an amazing therapy treatment that physical therapists and those in the medical community are unaware of. A therapy treatment […]

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) today published proposed methods how to certify hybrid or electric air taxis (VTOL). Therefore, the Agency invites stakeholders and other interested parties to review the plans and provide their comments. This is the latest milestone in EASA’s roadmap to enable safe VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) operations and new air […]

Bamboozled by bits, confused over connections? ProfiCNC has released a poster that highlights peripherals able to connect with ease to the Cube autopilot. Get your full size version here Just the thing for a drone nerds man cave, sorry hanger. The Cube autopilot is a further evolution of the Pixhawk autopilot. It is designed for […]

OTTAWA: Unmanned Systems Canada / Systèmes Télécommandés Canada is pleased to announce that its 18th Annual Unmanned Canada Conference and Exhibition will be presented virtually this year, allowing for an even greater variety of keynotes and content from Canadian and International experts – with none of the concerns associated with #COVID19. USC-STC’s online conference, UC20Remote, […]

DroneOptID software offers the latest in Computer Vision technology to detect, identify and track drone targets in real time. The Artificial Intelligence (AI) model has been developed specifically for drone detection and works seamlessly with DroneShield’s range of best in class drone detection and countermeasure devices. The software is able to take geographical and environmental […]

London, UK – A new report from Connected Places Catapult’s explores the steps the UK has taken to be at the forefront of commercial drone development and identifies the steps yet to be taken in order to remain in the global race towards Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM). There is a huge global opportunity for countries […]

Today, the Alliance for Drone Innovation (ADI) (droneinnovation.org) — a Washington, DC-based coalition of manufacturers, operators, suppliers and software developers of personal and professional drones — proudly welcomes DroneBase (dronebase.com), the leading global drone services and asset management company, and the company’s tens of thousands of professional drone pilots to the organization. DroneBase, headquartered in […]

18-month project will use training, data, and drones to combat corona-related repercussions in Africa Proposed solution was selected from 1,000+ applications Partners include UNICEF and African Drone & Data Academy Wingcopter, developer of autonomous delivery drones for humanitarian and commercial applications, has been named one of nine winners of the #SmartDevelopmentHack. Through this global hackathon, the […]

Flirtey, the pioneer of the commercial drone delivery industry, announced today it has been granted a critical patent for the safe and precise drone delivery of packages. This key patent describes a combination of hardware and software that enables the delivery of packages by a drone, potentially lifting the package to pick it up, holding it […]

Propeller, a global leader in 3D mapping and drone data analytics solutions has announced a Propeller Platform add-on called Crew, a simple, data sharing tool that worksites use to relay interactive maps from desktops in office to mobile devices in the field. The new add-on gives office teams the power to create and share interactive maps with professionals […]

SPH Engineering’s launch of ATLAS addresses the increasing demand for powerful and user-friendly data processing and analysis solution. ATLAS provides AI-powered analytical capabilities enhancing industrial drone inspection and asset management. The AI-powered platform ATLAS enables to automate object detection on drone and satellite imagery to detect and count or measure the identified objects of interest. […]

The world is changing, and so is business. With zoom calls, high speed internet and rapid communication between people, staff and companies, it’s easier than ever to get things done. With this fast pace in modern business, and specifically within our industry, ALTI has launched a new REP PROGRAM as part of our international expansion […]

The new unmanned VTOL ZALA 421-16EV HD features a unique adaptive system for using the aerodynamic properties of UAV in all flight modes. The new unmanned ZALA 421-16EV HD system combines the latest scientific and technical developments of the company – it broadcasts the video stream in HD quality (1280*720), which allows the ground station […]

Wingcopter and the African Drone and Data Academy recently entered a hackathon organized by German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the European Commission (EuropeAid) together they have been chosen as one of the nine winners. The pitch We applied with a concept to use drones and data for good, improving health […]

Leading automated industrial drones startup, Airobotics, receives the world’s first approval to fly over a major metropolis and flies above Singapore. As part of Singapore’s response to protect the public’s health during the coronavirus crisis, The Home Team Science & Technology Agency (HTX) of Singapore, has partnered with Airobotics, through its local partner, SJ Defence, […]

DroneShield Ltd (ASX:DRO or DRO.AU) (“DroneShield” or the “Company”) is pleased to advise that, following a competitive tender, its DroneGun TacticalTM product was selected as the preferred solution by the European Union police forces. The process was run by Belgium Police, with an EU-wide framework. Sales, training and local support will be managed by DroneShield’s Benelux region […]

Electronic Flight progrEss Strips (EFES) is a new, digitalised tool providing useful information about flights and allowing to reduce controllers’ workload. A next-generation Tower Flight Data Management system has been certified and operationally deployed in Poland. Thanks to it the operations personnel will also have a greater situational awareness, which is crucial for the air […]

A dangerously close encounter between a camera drone and six F/A-18 Hornets flying in formation during a recent U.S. Navy Blue Angels demonstration over Detroit, Mich., confirms the latest aviation safety research released by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. The study, published in the peer-reviewed International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace (IJAAA), reveals that aircraft are too often […]

Contract awarded by Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) under multi-national Government initiative in collaboration with US Air Force Research Laboratory Kleos Space (ASX: KSS, Frankfurt: KS1), a space-powered RF reconnaissance data-as-a-service (DaaS) company, has been awarded a contract to prepare Kleos data to be accessed by the Micro-Satellite Military Utility (MSMU Project) Project Arrangement […]

ROAVR today completed the process of future proofing their operations by putting their pilots through the A2 CofC and General VLOS certificate conversion course with AV8 Flight School. ROAVR have been at the forefront of the use of SUA (small unmanned aircraft) since 2014. Director Matt Harmsworth said “ I was keen to capitalise on […]

MALÅ GeoDrone is the cutting-edge solution for unmanned surveying in hard to reach and dangerous areas. It’s based on the latest GPR HDR technology by Guideline Geo. The MALÅ GeoDrone 80 is an Air-borne GPR unit for efficient field work, designed specifically for data collection in remote, hazardous and in-accessible areas. MALÅ GeoDrone 80 makes […]

Intrusions, malicious acts, ignitions, leaks of hazardous materials… sensitive and industrial sites are exposed to numerous risks and require the highest levels of safety and security. Being able to assess quickly any situation, anytime, anywhere, has become crucial for site managers and executives. To help reduce risk exposure, Azur Drones has been working for more […]

Lausanne, Switzerland: In its vision to enable a sky where drones safely fly alongside manned aviation, INVOLI launches the sales of first Remote Identification (Remote ID) compatible drone tracker: KIVU. At only 22 grams, KIVU is the lightest drone tracker on the market, it has 2 hours of battery autonomy and it is self-sufficient with […]

Volansi commended for its cutting edge unmanned aerial technology, capabilities, safety and standards SAN FRANCISCO, CA, May, 2020- Volansi, Inc., the leader in autonomous VTOL UAV manufacturing and cargo delivery services, today announces it has received the Airmanship Special Award from the African Drone Forum for its outstanding participation and operational excellence in the Lake […]