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The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s (EGLE) Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Program has been ready to respond to radiological and nuclear emergencies for decades. This summer, like many others dating back to the early 1980s, the REP Program’s radiation scientists — called health physicists — worked with emergency responders to teach them […]

GRAND FORKS – 27 August 2019 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has received a Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations by utilizing a Ground-based Sense and Avoid (GBSAA) system. The GBSAA system provides an alternative to using a more costly and operationally restrictive chase aircraft. […]

When MWH Geo-Surveys needed a drone for remote projects covering hundreds of square kilometers for massive, high-resolution maps, they chose WingtraOne, and they haven’t looked back. In 2018, MWH geophysical exploration company won bids on two large-area mining surveys in Finland and a massive geothermal energy prospect in Nevada, USA. The firm has 40 years of terrestrial survey […]

Research initiative will explore current practices and marketplace perceptions surrounding public safety agency drone operations amid explosive growth MIAMI, FL – DRONERESPONDERS, the world’s fastest growing non-profit program supporting public safety UAS, has officially surpassed 600 member public safety agencies who are operating drones. In recognition of this milestone, DRONERESPONDERS today launched their Fall 2019 Public […]

Over the past years, unmanned aerial vehicle technology has been drastically applied for commercial purposes following the wide application of UAV, increasingly established AI technology, electronic and wireless control technological improvement and especially the invention of multi-rotor structure. It is reported that the number of total commercial UAV output reached over 4,000,000 in 2018, indicating […]

Interested in flying drones for one of the most reputable flight operators in the world? SkySkopes Inc. is adding multiple Remote Pilot In Command (RPIC) full-time positions, with benefits, to our US team. Candidates will be based throughout the United States in a highly professional and dynamic environment, immersed in advanced industrial applications. About Us […]

Airbus believes in the potential of Urban Air Mobility (UAM) to transform our cities for the better. By pushing the limits of technology in the fields of connectivity, artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and electric propulsion, our aim is to develop sustainable mobility systems that bring maximal societal benefit while causing minimal environmental impact. To this […]

Bye Aerospace announced that Quantum Air has signed a purchase deposit agreement for 22 of its all-electric four-seat eFlyer 4s and 2 two-seat eFlyer 2 airplanes. The company also signed a comprehensive agreement that includes two future advanced aircraft under development from Bye Aerospace. George E. Bye, CEO of Bye Aerospace, welcomed Los Angeles-based Quantum Air to […]

Designed to enable safe and accurate mapping, the company’s robust, easy-to-operate fixed-wing solutions can be explored at booth B3.078, Hall 3, Stuttgart, Germany; 17-19 September 2019 Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne, Switzerland, August 22, 2019 – senseFly, the global leader in fixed-wing drones, will showcase its dynamic range of market-leading fixed-wing drone solutions and sensors at INTERGEO 2019 in […]

SAN DIEGO – 22 August 2019 – On August 16th, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) gave a flight demonstration to Royal Air Force (RAF) senior leadership and RAF Reaper operators, as well as guests from the U.S. Marine Corp. and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). The flight showcased MQ-9B SkyGuardian – GA-ASI’s development RPA that the RAF’s […]

Huntsville, AL – Avion Unmanned, the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) division of Avion Solutions, Inc., was recently awarded Contract E194-79435 by the Commonwealth of Virginia. This contract opens the door for Avion Unmanned to provide UAS services to state and local government agencies in all 50 states. “Providing a simplified direct path for government agencies at all […]

2019 University Collaboration Project advances academic research, applications and crop production practices Quantix™ hybrid drone and the AeroVironment Decision Support System™ (AV DSS) deliver on-demand field intelligence to improve crop management for today’s growers Drone and data analytics ecosystem to be used in a wide variety of precision agriculture research studies AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), […]

The UAV Challenge Technical Committee have today released Version 3 of the Medical Rescue rules. The changes to the rules relate to requirements around vehicles landing and taking-off again at Outback Joe’s farm. Remember that Deliverable 1 is due in one weeks time! Get those entries in. Check out the updated rules here. And remember to register […]

Designed according to the SC-VTOL category enhanced specifications of EASA Incorporates learnings of over 1,000 test flights of previous Volocopter generations Revolutionary aerodynamic lift-creating design of rotor beams Pre-Series 2X model continues to serve as a testing and development platform for the Urban Air Mobility ecosystem; Bruchsal, 21 August 2019 –Today, Volocopter, the pioneer in Urban […]

The UK’s first training course for industrial drone operators was today launched in Aberdeen by the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB). The ECITB-approved Industrial Drone Operations Training Course was developed by Aberdeen-based Texo Compliance to ensure that the next generation of drone operators attain and develop the skills and knowledge they need to operate […]

Iridium Certus 9770 transceiver introduces a new midband service class, bringing innovative products to underserved markets MCLEAN, VA. – August 21, 2019 – Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) today announced the first 10 approved beta partners developing new products based on the state-of-the-art Iridium Certus 9770 transceiver. Each partner has received operational beta units, which have […]

Jamming activity will take place 22nd – 23rd August 2019 near the Sennybridge training area, South Wales. The activity may affect UAV command and control (433MHz, 2.4GHz, 5.8GHz) up to 1000FT AMSL within the area bounded by 522112N 0045975W – 522112N 0025925W – 514405N 0025925W – 514405N 0045975W (South Powys, South Ceredigion, Carmathenshire, and Pembrokeshire). During the […]

A sophisticated system for detecting, identifying and pinpointing drones was used as an additional layer of security at August’s Abbotsford International Airshow, one of Canada’s premiere aviation events. This technology significantly reduced any risk that a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) could intrude on a busy airspace, whether intentionally or unintentionally. Using a system provided […]

After completing a competitive request for proposal (RFP) process, Measure UAS, Inc., the leader in aerial intelligence, has been awarded Contract E194-79435 by the Commonwealth of Virginia Division of Purchase and Supply for Unmanned Aerial System Services in the following Service Categories: Emergency Support Services; Law Enforcement Services; Agricultural and Gaming Support Services; and Agency […]

Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), the global leader in broadband satellite networks and services, in partnership with Virtual Network Communications, Inc. (VNC), today announced new joint solutions to extend mobile network connectivity using an integrated combination of VNC’s deployable LTE technology with Hughes JUPITER™ and HM satellite systems. The new solutions support various global applications for […]

Two units of amphibian Aeromapper Talons were utilized successfully during a set of trials during an expedition to beautiful Turneffe Atoll in Belize, in a workshop lead by the Zoological Society of London and the Turneffe Atoll Sustainability Association. The drones, built by Canadian company Aeromao, were used to detect and document illegal fishing activities […]

Team ALTI is expanding rapidly, and currently have the following positions available: > Aircraft Technician> Production Manager> Accounting Manager> Sales Executive ALTI is a world-leading unmanned aircraft manufacturer, all candidate needs to be able to perform under pressure, work effectively with a team and have strong communication skills. – Aircraft Technician ALTI is looking for […]

Many of you may remember that back in the spring of 2016, we stood up several Drone classes at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. At the time, the courses were a collaborative effort between the Communications and the Motion Picture & Television departments and with generous support received from DJI and then director […]

California, USA, August 20, 2019 — Managing enterprise-wide drone programs is challenging – not only because of the reliance on skilled pilots & siloed operations but also because of the variety of stakeholders involved, across geographies and missions. Automating & scaling such commercial UAV operations requires unified, customized dashboards, real-time information sharing, sophisticated mission planning […]

Freespace Operations Managing Director and Chief Remote Pilot, Ken King, has been granted Type Rating Approval RePL (Remote Pilot License) for the Freespace Callisto 50 Multirotor (rated to 50 kg MTOW) from CASA: – Remote Pilot License (RePL) – Freespace Callisto 50 Multirotor (MTOW <50kg) This bolsters the previous held capability of the the following Multirotor categories, Powered […]

Located in Northern California, Joby Aviation has been steadily working toward our goal of providing safe, affordable, fully electric air transportation accessible to everyone. Imagine an air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly and quickly carries you over the congestion below, giving you back that time you’d otherwise spend sitting in traffic. Technology has […]

Suntuity AirWorks, the UAV and Drone Services division of the Suntuity Group of Companies with offices in multiple US states including Florida, has been awarded the RFP to deliver UAS training, equipment and services for the Town of Davie and other members of the Southeast Florida Governmental Purchasing Co-operative. This includes 56 townships, agencies and […]

Scotland’s Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity Secretary, Michael Matheson MSP, today visited Cranfield University on a fact-finding mission to learn more about the latest technological developments in sustainable aerospace and aviation. On the visit, the Transport Secretary heard from Cranfield Aerospace Solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the University, about their work on ‘Project Fresson’ with Loganair […]

Bozeman, Montana – Ascent Vision Technologies (AVT) is proud to announce the promotion of Lee Dingman to the position of President and Chief Commercial Officer. Lee commenced his new duties on August 1st, leading the commercial team towards business goals and objectives. Lee Dingman has been a fundamental team leader since AVT was established back […]

Are you part of the drone or tech industry? The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants your help to administer a recreational flyer knowledge and safety test to the widest audience possible! We have posted a request for information (RFI) where you can submit your suggestions. While the FAA develops the training and test content, we’re seeking your help to […]

DroneUp, LLC, an end-to-end drone pilot service provider for aerial data collection, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Services (RFP# E194-79435) by the Commonwealth of Virginia to provide UAS (drone) services to all state agencies, institutions of higher education, and other public bodies and entities […]

Prior to introducing Dronecloud™ into the company, AerdiA and their employees were using between three to four different software systems to conduct business from start to finish. By introducing Dronecloud™ not only did the moral of the employees increase tenfold, but the real benefit was to their clients. “Now our clients have a single point […]

ZURICH – August, 2019 – Verity Studios AG, the global leader in indoor drone systems, announced today that Head of Sales Fabrice Couadou is the latest addition to its growing senior management team. With more than 20 years of sales, business development, and marketing experience at Intel, Couadou will focus on scaling Verity’s live events business. Leading […]

DOWNEY, CA – During the 2019 UAS DRONES Disaster Conference in Los Angeles, Talwyn Haley, Air Traffic Security Specialist with the Federal Aviation Administration discusses the process for public safety agencies to request emergency air space authorization during times of disasters. Photo by AIRT. Non-profit evolving event programming as public safety and emergency management agencies accelerate their deployment […]

FAA UAS Integration Pilot Program partners Kansas Department of Transportation, Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus and Westar Energy solely leverage Iris Automation to limit the risk of airborne collisions while flying BVLOS TOPEKA, Kan. August, 2019 – The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) received permission to conduct the first-ever beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) drone operation in the […]

Best Events Productions, a brand experience agency specializing in designing immersive experiences announced the launch of the Global Drone Conference and Hackathon happening on 21st and 22nd October 2019. This event serves as a prelude to the International Space and Defence Expo (ISDEX2020) that will take place in Langkawi in July 2020. The Global Drone […]

In March of 2019, the BBC reported that the policing cost and investigation into flight disruptions at Gatwick in December 2018 had cost to date, £459,000. Ian Hudson (@UAVHive) has been the king of submitting Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests to hold truth to power and he encouraged me to do the same back […]

GREENSBORO – The N.C. Drone Summit and Flight Expo returned to Greensboro this week, bringing larger crowds and more hands-on experiences than before. More than 500 people from around the world attended over three days, sharing their expertise and getting the chance to network with and learn from others in the drone industry. The summit featured […]

The parachute safety solution manufacturer Drone Rescue Systems GmbH supports the European research project Formation flight for in-Air Launcher 1st stage Capturing demonstration (FALCon https://www.falcon-iac.eu/). Under the leadership of DLR, research is being conducted on how launch vehicles can be returned to the launch site as efficiently as possible for re-use. The aim of FALCon […]

The UTM demonstration was held at the Jakarta Air Traffic Services Center to showcase how drones can be safely integrated into Indonesian airspace Terra Drone Indonesia, a group company of Japan-based Terra Drone Corporation, has successfully demonstrated its Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) system to Indonesia government’s air-traffic control agency AirNav. The demonstration was held at the […]

Johnnette Technologies Private Limited inks MoU with Turbo Jet Engines (Hyderabad) Private Limited in New Delhi on 9 th August, 2019. The manufacturing Unit for agricultural drones will be set up in Hyderabad. An agricultural drone is an unmanned aerial vehicle applied to farming in order to help increase crop production and monitor crop growth. Sensors and digital imaging […]

Subject matter experts will offer professional support to public safety UAS program managers and remote pilots seeking assistance for drone operations GREENSBORO, N.C. – The DRONERESPONDERS Public Safety Alliance, the world’s fastest-growing 501(c)3 non-profit program supporting public safety UAS, has launched a Technical Experts Program (TEP) to assist public safety and emergency services professionals and […]

Fairbanks, AK, USA – Skyfront’s Perimeter 4 long-range hybrid gas-electric drone successfully performed the first civilian beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) flight without visual observers under the FAA’s Part 107 rules. This flight is a significant step toward the safe integration of unmanned aerial vehicles in the national airspace. During the round-trip flight, the Perimeter UAV flew over […]

Join Microdrones for their next Wednesday Webinar to learn about the mdLiDAR3000 Rome, NY- Join Microdrones for their next Wednesday Webinar and learn how Morris P. Hebert Inc. (MPH) increased their corridor mapping productivity from 1 mile/day to 3-4 miles/day while also simplifying the photogrammetry processing in the office and providing a denser LiDAR dataset. […]

As NASA continues the final stage of testing for it’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management (UTM) platform, the agency is inviting media to Corpus Christi, Texas, on Thursday, Aug. 15, to learn more about what it takes to fly drones safely in urban areas. This test will focus on drone operations at altitudes between 200 and 400 […]

32 Teams Compete on the Battlefield with T-DT Northeastern University Taking Home the Grand Prize RoboMaster, an annual robotics competition for aspiring young engineers and university students, concluded its 2019 competition in Bao’an Stadium in Shenzhen, China. The winning team from T-DT Northeastern University, took home the gold trophy along with RMB 500,000 (ca. 63.000€/58.000 […]

Come and launch your career with Arcturus UAV, (unmanned aerial vehicle) We are a manufacturing Company disrupting the industry by developing revolutionary aircraft. We have developed the most versatile aircraft in its class, Arcturus UAV’s T-20 which offer a VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) configuration. We are searching for people who are curious about what […]

The NAS may be an unsafe place this summer, and you didn’t even know it. Everyone else did, including Dan Elwell, Earl Lawrence, the FAA IG, DoT, the guy in charge of the 107 waivers as well as the managers of the FSDO’s and other interested manned parties. I’m sure the FSDO managers are going […]

Ministry of Health, VillageReach, Swoop Aero and Gavi, the Vaccine Allianceintroduce innovative mode of delivery to ensure communities are reached with life-saving vaccines SEATTLE / MBANDAKA, AUGUST 8, 2019 — A collaboration including the Ministry of Health, VillageReach and Swoop Aero, and with funding by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has vaccinated the first children receiving vaccines […]

Automatic Drone Charging In Outdoor Environments Berlin, Germany, August 9, 2019 — Skysense ​today ​​announce​d​ the launch of ​its long-awaited new High Power Outdoor Charging Pad product line. After months of testing and the first successful deployments in Norway and Finland, ​Skysense ​today announce​d​ the launch of ​its new High Power Outdoor Charging Pad product […]