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Mazatlán, Mexico – Verge Aero, the specialist in high performance drone light shows, recently added a brand-new dimension to Mexico’s biggest and oldest carnival. A 130-drone display, in the skies above Mazatlán’s Olas Altas bay, delivered a spectacular new twist to the town’s traditional six-day carnival celebration, Carnaval de Mazatlán. Situated on Mexico’s west coast, Mazatlán has […]

Drone sightings near airports are still causing serious problems! Just few weeks ago FRA airport was closed for nearly two hours due to an unauthorised drone. Join us at the world’s only dedicated event focused on airport drone protection! Groupe ADP are kindly hosting the AIRPORT DRONE PROTECTION 2020 SUMMIT from 29 September until 1st October and we are really excited about the tour of […]

In 2012, Congress directed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to develop a plan for the safe integration of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)—also known as drones—into the National Airspace System. As part of its integration and oversight of UAS, FAA compiles data in its UAS registration service—known as FAA DroneZone—as well as in its Low Altitude […]

Sky Sapience introduces its newest generation tethered UAV platform, HoverMast- Lite (HM-L1 and HM-L3.) Designed to function as smaller, light-weight versions of their flagship HoverMast platform, the HM-L systems will be used in tandem with small robotic vehicles participating in the RCV/SMET programs. The HM-L systems maintain the impressive capabilities of the original HoverMast product […]

SESAR JU members and partners recently brought to a close two years of research and development (R&D) on how to integrate safely and securely drones across Europe, within the framework of U-space, an initiative by the European Commission. Organised within the framework of the SESAR Digital Academy, these sessions will present the work of some […]

ACJA, which stands for Aerial Connectivity Joint Activity, is a collaboration initiative between GUTMA and the GSMA. ACJA focuses on promoting interchange and understanding between the aviation and cellular communities, the purpose being to enhance information sharing and avoid incompatibilities between those groups. There is great interest from both the aviation and cellular communities in aerial cellular. However, till […]

Great news for all the eBee users and drone mappers out there! senseFly has successfully tested the Reach RS2 base station, and we are excited to announce that the Reach RS2 base station is fully compatible with eBee RTK, eBee Plus, and eBee X drone. Emlid and senseFly customers can now take full advantage of both technologies for all […]

AN DIEGO – 16 April 2020 – On March 20, 2020, U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) pilots and sensor operators from Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 1 (VMU-1) conducted their first operational flight of an MQ-9A Reaper Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) in the Middle East. The multi-sensor reconnaissance-equipped MQ-9A UAS produced by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has provided crucial […]

Silvus Radios to Enhance Communications Between Swift UAVs and Ground Control San Clemente, CA & Los Angeles, CA – April, 2020 Swift Tactical Systems, a subsidiary of Swift Engineering, and Silvus Technologies have entered into a strategic alliance. This collaboration combines Swift’s world-class unmanned aircraft systems with Silvus’ advanced MIMO communication systems for tactical applications. […]

Titan’s AI, machine learning, and adaptive electronic countermeasures address full spectrum operations for C-UAS missions San Diego, CA – Citadel Defense, a trusted supplier of combat-proven counter drone technology to militaries, governments, and commercial organizations, has expanded their industry-leading AI solution to detect, identify, and defeat unmanned systems in the air, on land, or at […]

Parrot has passed another milestone in the United States Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance drone program. As the final steps of this selection process, Parrot will participate in an operational assessment to support an Army production award decision. In anticipation of an increased demand signal from the Department of Defence, Parrot will start manufacturing prototypes of […]

vHive, the only software solution that enables enterprises to digitize their field assets and operations using autonomous drone hives, announced today the release of an end-to-end software solution for mobile crane inspections, simplifying and shortening data acquisition in field crane inspections and enhancing compliance and safety. “Mobile cranes are required by law to be inspected […]

In regards to the recent Coronavirus outbreak, Acecore Technologies announces an emergency response Zoe with loudspeaker & gimbal camera payload. The drone can be transported on the back of a truck with automatic RTK precision take-off and landing. Flight time is 30 minutes in the real world, even during heavy wind and rain. Crowd management […]

As the U.S. and the world take on the challenge of combating the novel coronavirus, General Atomics (GA) and its affiliates are leveraging their expertise in manufacturing and innovation to meet the urgent needs of our communities. At GA facilities in San Diego and across the country, test kit development, 3D printing of Personal Protective Equipment […]

The FAI Executive Board has named Markus Haggeney as the new Secretary General of FAI, the World Air Sports Federation, with immediate effect. Mr Haggeney, who had been appointed FAI Acting Secretary General in December last year, formally accepted the new position. In his role as FAI Sports & Events Director, which he assumed in […]

Jeremy Howitt Immediately before lockdown, a team from Snowdonia Aerospace, with partners SwiftFlight Avionics, University of Manchester and the Welsh Ambulance Service, completed a successful flight demo that showed proof-of-concept for beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) delivery of a defibrillator by drone to a remote, rural location that would be difficult to reach with an ambulance […]

Drone delivery service provider Skyports has announced today that it has been accepted into the UK Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) Regulatory Sandbox to trial beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) flights in non-segregated airspace. The Regulatory Sandbox is a programme established by the UK CAA to create an environment where innovation in aviation can be explored in line […]

The compact surveillance system unites high-definition electro-optics, high-sensitivity longwave infrared, and an integrated inertial navigation unit, delivering an unmatched combination of size, weight, performance and cost. Octopus ISR Systems today announced the release of the new Epsilon 140LC compact airborne electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) surveillance system. Featuring industry-leading size, weight, power and cost (SWAP-c) specifications, the Epsilon […]

Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT, TASE: ESLT) (“Elbit Systems” or the “Company”) announced today that it was awarded two contracts valued at a total of approximately $20 million from Latin American customers to upgrade the capabilities of their HermesTM 900 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Both contracts will be performed within a 12-month period. Under the contracts, the Company will integrate […]

The European Space Agency (ESA) has funded Ampyx Power, developer of a next-generation wind energy technology, and Omnisense, developer of locating and tracking solutions, to develop a robust fail-safe navigation system. The positioning solution will be used for automated take-off and landing of Ampyx Power’s wind energy aircraft when applied offshore or over rugged terrain. […]

Today, Attorney General William P. Barr issued Guidance to Department of Justice components regarding counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) actions authorized under the Preventing Emerging Threats Act of 2018 (the Act). “This guidance was the product of extensive collaboration between the Department of Justice, the Department of Transportation and the FAA,” said Attorney General William P. […]

Coretronic Intelligent Robotics Corporation (CIRC), a subsidiary of Coretronic group, announced today that the company signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with KDDI and LG Uplus, which are the leading telecommunication companies in Japan and South Korea respectively, aims to further expand drone vertical markets. In recent years, with the rapid development of drone […]

The surge in the demand for commercial drones by the professional segment inflates the global commercial UAS market SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 2020 — Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis, Global Commercial UAS Market Outlook, 2020, finds that the industry is transitioning from a nascent to a growth stage. With the surge in demand for commercial drones by the […]

• Strategic investment allows FEDS Group Holdings Ltd to further strengthen its position in Middle East with DT^3 (Drone Technology, Data Technology and Digital Transformation) technology from Aerodyne • FEDS to also contribute significantly to Aerodyne’s global vision in geospatial and GRID management solutions Aerodyne Group, a world-leading provider of drone-based asset management solutions, today […]

Since March 24th qualifying has been taking place in the VelociDrone Simulator, advancing successful pilots to the Sunday April 19th VelociDrone Spring Wildcard Series presented by MultiGP Championship. There, the successful 24 pilots advancing in the series will compete for the Wildcard Slot. Join us Tuesday, April 14th for your last chance to qualify for the SIM […]

As you might or might not know the beautiful Pacific island nation of Vanuatu has been hit by a category 5 cyclone on Tuesday, April 7th. “Harold” has been one of the strongest recorded storms to ever make landfall on Vanuatu . From what we know so far, not much has been spared by Harold, especially on the […]

Award builds on the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps ongoing use of Puma 3 All Environment (AE) small unmanned aircraft systems for persistent situational awareness and force protection as well as expeditionary reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition (RSTA) Puma 3 AE UAS deliver immediate tactical RSTA in maritime and land-based operations AeroVironment’s family of tactical […]

NASA invites video gamers and citizen scientists to embark on virtual ocean research expeditions to help map coral reefs around the world in an effort to better understand these threatened ecosystems. During the past several years, researchers at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley have developed new instruments that can look below the ocean surface in more […]

DroneUp, an ended-to-end aerial data solutions provider, submitted a proposal to the Unicode Consortium, the governing body that sets global coding standards, appealing to them to make a drone emoji available in the release of Emoji 14.0. To rally support for the drone emoji, DroneUp has released a petition on change.org to help demonstrate public […]

With immediate effect, search and rescue flights using the ‘RESCUE’ callsign may be flown as flight priority category ‘A’. The callsigns of such flights will include the suffix ‘ALPHA’. All other flights undertaken by HM Coastguard Helicopters will continue to use the RESCUE callsign. Manual of Air Traffic Services Part 1 (CAP 493) Section 1, […]

ASYLON Inc., was awarded a contract from the United States Air Force Research Lab to provide the future of persistent ISR, inspection and perimeter security. This includes exploring the ability to use available water-based resources in the mission operating environment to generate power and recharge air and ground autonomous platforms, so they remain operational longer […]

Wingtra just released its 1.12, offering customers a significant upgrade to their in-flight interactions with the WingtraOne surveying drone. Specifically, more robust and intuitive in-app flight controls are available directly through WingtraPilot on the tablet.* In the field, this streamlines the user experience down to simply tapping clearly-labeled buttons on a lightweight tablet. The functionality […]

Terra Drone group company KazUAV has helped Nur-Sultan police to use drones to patrol and monitor illegal border movement and slow the spread of coronavirus in Kazakhstan Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan – April 9, 2020 – KazUAV, Kazakhstan’s leading drone service provider and a member of Japan-based Terra Drone Corporation, has been working at the frontlines to keep communities […]

Dronecloud, the drone management software company, today announced that Quickbooks invoicing integration is now available as an add-on feature to all subscription types on the platform. The release of Quickbooks invoicing integration represents another step in the company’s push towards harmonising compliance workflows with the wider business tools required to run successful, scalable drone operations. […]

Atom Drones (A Subsidiary of Atom Aviation Company ) announces Indoor Drone for Disinfecting large indoor areas. This indoor drone could be used in any large indoor spaces to kill the coronavirus (COVID-19). “The Atom Drone Disinfection System will disperses a mist of approved agents that kills COVID-19 and 99.9% of bacteria within 2-3 minutes […]

Klau Geomatics is now launching MakeItAccurate, a revolutionary new global GNSS data correction and processing service. MakeItAccurate takes data from any GNSS receiver on your drone or survey equipment and makes it accurate. You can now achieve cm level accuracy without the need for base stations, RTK links, CORS data or any other external inputs. […]

Salary Grade: GN16 / Salary Range: $60,530 – $108,879 The Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Program is part of the NCDOT Division of Aviation, the state’s air transportation authority, which promotes the economic well-being of North Carolina by developing a safe and robust air transportation system. The UAS Program focuses on enabling the beneficial use of […]

London, UK; Altitude Angel, the world’s leading UTM (Unmanned Traffic Management) technology provider, has today delivered the first phase in its commitment to Netherlands’ ANSP, Air Traffic Control the Netherlands (LVNL), to enable the country’s first nationwide UTM platform. Phase One, the GoDrone mobile app (for iOS and Android) and companion website is a platform which provides vital safety information to recreational […]

OMI Environmental Solutions, a K-Solv Group Company, announces Drone Disinfection System for use in large indoor spaces to kill the coronavirus (COVID-19). The OMI Drone Disinfection System disperses a mist of EPA approved agents that kills COVID-19 and 99.9% of bacteria within 60 seconds of contact. With the ability to fly inside large open areas […]

While the coronavirus pandemic has completely halted progress for many industries, ConnexiCore is helping construction companies find ways to leverage drone technology while protecting the safety of their teams. Various stakeholders typically visit job sites on a regular basis to conduct inspections and evaluations. Though travel restrictions and social distancing are currently preventing in-person visits, […]

Woolpert has been contracted by the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) to develop a strategic plan and concept of operations for Indiana’s unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) program. The firm will create policies, procedures and standards for INDOT to manage, share and align with designated agencies throughout the state. “INDOT wants to ensure that the state of Indiana is flying UAS […]

Gilching / Germany: As a manufacturer of advanced VTOL UAV systems for high-precision surveying tasks in the professional field it is also in our interest to offer our customers the best possible sensors in combination with our UAV systems. It is therefore our pleasure to offer customers the brand-new Dual Camera System from MicaSense as […]

From 30 April 2020, drone users, General Aviation pilots and those submitting Non-Standard Flight (NSF) applications will no longer be able to do so via the Airspace User Portal (AUP). After that date, users should revert to the original notification process detailed in the UK AIP and published by the CAA. The decision to suspend […]

Madrid-based Alpha Unmanned Systems, SL and Tel Aviv-based Simplex Corporation are pleased to announce their partnership to enable multiple helicopter UAVs to be flown concurrently, by a single operator and ground control station, and beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS). The two companies are developing this unique capability for an Israeli customer. In this critical time, drone […]

Multiple sources, are telling sUAS News that US repair and support staff have been laid off or are leaving by the end of this month. DJI apparently will only supply direct from China. We spoke about what a big company might do last Tuesday in our weekly Hangout, mutters were beginning to happen and they […]

Threod Systems is concerned with the current situation with coronavirus (COVID-19), and showing the utmost care for the safety of our customers and workers. In cooperation with our customers we have canceled all the demonstration flights as well as all visits and travels. Recently we have successfully conducted our first online demonstration flight with quadcopter Titan and Eos […]

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On April 3rd, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI) flew its SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) in the skies above Southern California as part of a joint flight demonstration with NASA. GA-ASI was selected to participate in NASA’s Systems Integration and Operationalization (SIO) activity, which includes multiple flight demonstrations focusing on different types of Unmanned Aircraft […]

Disinfection was carried out at Nizammuddin Dargah through Drone by Delhi based Drone Startup company (Atom Drones) India’s hot spot of corona i.e. Nizamuddin Markaz was being sprayed with disinfectant through Drone by Atom Drones (subsidiary of Atom Aviation). India is fighting and Govt of India along with various state govt is working hard to […]