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Representatives from the UK Model Flying Associations met with the Aviation Minister, Baroness Vere of Norbiton at the Department for Transport yesterday (Tuesday 5th June 2019). Whilst the meeting provided a good opportunity for both sides to clarify their position and understand each other’s priorities, there is little in the way of good news to […]

The Wolverine State offers every class of airspace, long distances over water and enviable rural land mass. The FAA recently rejected Michigan as a test site for drone integration into public services. The feds should reconsider. By Army Lt. Col. Jeremy Latchaw Michigan’s geographical expanse supplies drone pilots with the widest range of opportunities for […]

Taisia Vasiukovich Head of PR and Communications UAVOS INC Based on our knowledge and experience of using UAV in agriculture, we can say that at the current time there is a strong demand for the services of an unmanned aircraft in agricultural work, and today it is not fully met. It happens due to certain […]

Twice a year, we run a three month Drones & Robotics Accelerator Program in Hong Kong. We believe that the drones and robotics space will see a major boom in the coming years. It has already made a huge impact on commercial sectors all over the world, tapping into the potential that is hard to […]

IRIS Group Aero, based in Milton Keynes, have signalled their intentions for the future by announcing a series of corporate and structural changes moving forward. With immediate effect, and in addition to their core business of providing professional drone services, IRIS Group Aero will now provide security products, services and training to their existing and […]

Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Altitude Angel, the world’s foremost UTM (unmanned traffic management) provider, has today been named as one of six shortlisted nominations, with partner Frequentis, for the first CANSO Award of Excellence in ATM for its ground-breaking integrated drone demonstration, Operation Zenith. The awards ceremony, which will be held on Tuesday, 18 June as […]

BAAM Tech has released its new VTOL Fixed Wing starting at only $4000, the Elipse. The system has options for a 36mp, or 24mp RGB camera for mapping, the Altum from Micasense, or the Sequoia multispectral, or Flir Vue Pro R. Add these with the combination of the high quality BAAM Tech PPK system, and […]

WhiteFox is a global leader in drone airspace security. Pioneering the safe integration of drones into society, WhiteFox products securely manage drones in sensitive airspace worldwide. WhiteFox began as a drone manufacturer, but once it became apparent there was no mechanism of enforcement to protect against their misuse, they set out to invent a solution […]

Aethon Aerial Solutions Inc. (Aethon) announced today of an agreement under which Aethon has acquired the assets, Intellectual Property and assumed various contracts previously held by RME Geomatics of Ottawa, Ontario and Calgary, Alberta. Under the terms of the agreement Aethon will hire the existing staff to operate as the Ottawa division of Aethon. This […]

Red Cat, Inc. (OTC: TFVR), a leading provider of distributed data storage, analytics and services for the drone industry, today announced a letter of intent to acquire Rotor Riot, an innovative technology and media company in the drone space. “This deal is another significant milestone in our strategy for rapid growth,” said Jeff Thompson, CEO of Red […]

Startup manages maintenance, inspection and alteration services for global manufacturers and operators of commercial unmanned aircraft systems Access to safe, reliable maintenance will support commercial operations and urban mobility efforts CHICAGO, June 4, 2019 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced its investment in Robotic Skies, a services provider that connects manufacturers and operators of commercial […]

MIKE CAVALIERE DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Twenty-one oyster reefs near Edgewater, Fla., are the focus of a new partnership between Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and the University of Central Florida (UCF) to develop methodologies for remotely mapping regions that would otherwise be difficult, and expensive, to monitor on site. The goal of the research is simple: […]

Virtual Surveyor has unveiled Terrain Lenses in Version 6.3 of its popular drone surveying and mapping software. Overlaid on a LiDAR point cloud or orthophoto, the six lenses enhance different aspects of the terrain in 3D to give users a better understanding of the topography in the area they mapped with an unmanned aerial vehicle […]

FlytBase, Inc., an enterprise drone automation company, releases a white paper highlighting the role of autonomous drones in the digital transformation of warehouses. Driven by safety, cost and revenue benefits, warehouses across the world are adopting technologies such as Internet-of-Things, Artificial Intelligence, and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. Drones are playing a central role in the intelligent […]

As a specialist for unmanned “eVTOL” UAV systems, Quantum-Systems presents two innovative UAS innovations for tactical deployment scenarios together with the aviation company ESG. Oberpfaffenhofen, Fürstenfeldbruck, Within the framework of the forum “Unmanned Systems” of the Studiengesellschaft DWT, Quantum-Systems GmbH and ESG present with Vector and Scorpion real world novelties in the field of electrically […]

Montreal, Canada, June 4th, 2019 – SimActive Inc., a world-leading developer of photogrammetry software, announces the release of Correlator3D™ version 8.2 with advanced processing capabilities of multispectral imagery. Supported sensors include the MicaSense RedEdge / Altum and the Parrot Sequoia. The new version allows to register multispectral as well as infrared images automatically. The resulting […]

DroneShield Ltd (ASX:DRO) (“DroneShield” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has shipped the first order of RfPatrolTM, a body worn drone detector, to a Western military customer. The initial small quantity of the units will be used for an expedited evaluation by the customer, with a view for subsequent larger purchases and rollout […]

Is your company up for a challenge? The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will partner with qualified commercial companies who can match the agency’s $6 million pledge to perform vital drone integration safety work at the FAA’s UAS test sites. “The FAA intends to bridge the gap between industry and the test sites to tackle some of our most difficult technical […]

Planck Aerosystems (Planck Aero), a San Diego based aerospace technology company that specializes in next-generation Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) autonomy and computer vision, announced today they have won the Defense Innovation Voucher Program (DIV) Grand Prize Pitch. Planck Aero was awarded a $25,000 voucher as part of its participation in the inaugural pilot program managed […]

Today, AirMap, the leading global unmanned aerial systems traffic management (UTM) platform, announced the appointment of Tom Wheeler, former Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), to the company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Wheeler will help guide AirMap’s leadership on the path toward realizing a new era in aviation where open, interconnected technology and regulatory […]

Following a Freedom of Information Act request, the UK Airprox Board, the official body which collates airprox (‘near miss’) reports from pilots, has revealed that there is no proof that a drone has ever flown close to an aircraft in UK skies. The UK Airprox Board also revealed there is no confirmation that a drone […]

Silent Falcon UAS Technologies, a leading UAS service provider and manufacturer of the Silent Falcon™, a solar electric, fixed wing, Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), is pleased to announce the introduction of the Silent Falcon™ EE or Extended Endurance model. The Silent Falcon™ EE incorporates the newest technological innovations in solar panels, battery and solar power […]

Drone Policy Expert Will Represent Drone Users’ Legislative and Regulatory Interests May 31, 2019 – DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, welcomes drone policy expert Mark Aitken to its Washington, D.C.-based advocacy team. Aitken begins today as Director of U.S. Legislative Affairs, responsible for helping ensure America can take full […]

CURPAS e.V. and Ersa held two workshops “drone meets soldering iron” with soldering and fight demonstration at universities (Wertheim, 31.05.2019) “Drones are safe and reliable when, among other things, all components are correctly soldered”, Jörg Nolte, Product Manager Soldering Tools, Rework and Inspection Systems started his introductory lecture at the two workshops on manual soldering […]

Airspaces around the world are becoming safer by the day thanks to Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast technology (ADS-B). Sorry I had to spell that one out – habit, I guess. If you’re reading this blog, chances are you know what we’re talking about when we mention ADS-B. It has been a big year in […]

Extinction Rebellion demands the Government begins to act on its declaration of a Climate and Environment Emergency by cancelling all Heathrow expansion. On June 18, we plan to carry out nonviolent direct action to ensure Heathrow Authorities close the airport for the day, to create a “pause” in recognition of the genocidal impact of high […]

Representatives of the UK Model Flying Associations met with the CAA on the 29th May 2019. The meeting was constructive, but without any real breakthrough to report at this stage. The CAA were only able to discuss potential options within the restrictive policy framework dictated by the DfT. One such option is the possibility of […]

The DoD invests up to $1 BILLION annually in funding and takes 0% equity for each investment. There are over a hundred funding opportunities; these are some of the topics: Topics for Drones TechnologyUnmanned Aerial System (UAS) Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF)Deep Reinforcement Learning Methods and Simulated Learning Environments for Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) ApplicationsUnmanned Aerial System […]

Melbourne, Florida based Invisible Interdiction has been awarded a contract to design, test and qualify a very small, lightweight rail-mounted C-UAS jamming module. This Phase 3 contract is the result of a Special Topic SBIR award originally envisioned by the Air Force’s Las Vegas-based innovation hub called AFWERX. Several barriers to working with the Air […]

Skyfish, an American drone manufacturer and leader in autonomous flight navigation, welcomes Federal Communications Commissioner Brendan Carr who just visited Skyfish offices at the Montana Technology Enterprise Center in Missoula, Montana, to learn first-hand how autonomous drones can service critical infrastructure, including cell tower sites. “At the FCC, we are focused on winning the race to […]

ARPAS-UK have put together a feedback form for people who have experiences requesting permission to fly in aerodrome FRZs. We are looking to capture both GOOD and BAD experiences and would appreciate your help. There are 3 main reasons for this form: 1) We plan to publish a league table of the best and the […]

Leading property casualty insurance company leverages Kespry to significantly reduce inspection time, expedite claims processes, reduce loss adjustment expenses, and enhance customer satisfaction Kespry, the leading drone-based aerial intelligence solution provider, today announced Grinnell Mutual, a leading property casualty insurance company and the nation’s largest primary reinsurer of farm mutual companies, is using the Kespry […]

Zing is inviting drone pilots around the globe to beta test their new Zing Drone Delivery iPhone application. The application allows drone pilots to use any DJI drone to make autonomous deliveries.To use the Zing Drone Delivery application all you have to do is connect your drone, tap a coordinate on the map, then tap […]

The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) and Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS) came together at the North Eastern Radio Flyers in Sandton to showcase how they intend to save more lives using drone technology. The TRON Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is a highly specialized aircraft that will be used to transport blood from blood […]

Airbus Aerial and Swiss Re Corporate Solutions today announced a collaboration that will help companies efficiently identify flood risks and more accurately predict weather-related flood damage. Under the collaboration, Swiss Re Corporate Solutions’ flood assessment tool, FLOAT, will be powered by Airbus Aerial’s drone imagery and data. Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is the commercial insurance […]

DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, has strengthened its role as the drone industry’s safety leader by introducing a 10-point plan to ensure the world’s skies remain safe in the drone era. DJI’s White Paper “Elevating Safety” is based on a comprehensive evaluation of available drone safety data, which concludes […]

The U.S. Army Program Executive Officer (PEO) for Aviation’s Project Manager, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, partnered with the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and the Army’s Maneuver Center of Excellence to identify and prototype new drone capabilities with commercial companies that specialize in on-demand, “eye in the sky” technologies. In this process, the U.S. Army is partnering with the Pentagon’s […]

DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, announced Manifold 2, an ultra-compact onboard supercomputer for DJI drones that enables the next-generation of autonomous aerial robotics solutions. With the additional compute capability of Manifold 2, users can process complex image data onboard the drone and get results immediately and can program drones […]

I’m not insinuating that any one person should shoulder the whole burden. Maybe a group of concerned citizens can divvy up the list or cherry pick one or two questions that they are also concerned about. I’ll leave a note section at the bottom so you can print this out as a one-pager, take notes, […]

Teledyne Optech is poised to make an impact in the UAV marketplace with its initial offering of UAV lidar sensors. Infused with innovation synonymous with the Teledyne Optech brand, users will benefit from sought after airborne lidar features now available for drone integration. This initial release marks the beginning of a dynamic journey into the […]

Phase One Industrial today expanded its RS and RSM lens offering with three new high performance lenses for high-altitude aerial photography and long-range aerial and ground inspection applications. The 300mm AF, 180mm, and 150mm MK II lenses are designed to enhance the performance and flexibility of Phase One Industrial’s iXM-RS and iXM aerial camera series. […]

The Pre-Sales & Support Engineer is the first point of contact for technical enquiries coming into the Company. Working closely with other members of the company, he/she is an essential part of the customer cycle: marketing, lead generation (incl preparation of technical proposals), sales and after-sales support. Most of the work is conducted in the […]

#Is5GreallypartofourRPAfuture? Nokia Bell Labs driven industry group is building key enablers for fast 5G network based on smart light poles, which will form the digital backbone of future smart cities. The LuxTurrim5G ecosystem project has developed the 5G smart pole concept where 5G base stations, a variety of different sensors, video cameras, displays and other devices […]

Pilots from Speedway, IN Police Department, the Indianapolis Metro Police Department, Indianapolis Fire, and Wayne Township Fire Department deployed drones, both large and small, to help protect crowds at the various events throughout race weekend. “With the Indy 500 being one of the largest events for attendance in the world, providing overwatch operations is very challenging,” said Ron Shelnutt, Police Officer with the Indianapolis Metro Police […]

Since the reporting of a small number of M200 series incidents, DJI has treated these issues with absolute priority and has thoroughly investigated all cases. After a physical component analysis of the devices we are unable to identify a common cause however suspect that these isolated cases may have resulted from water infiltration. DJI’s M200 […]

NASA sent out an email for the press to come out to Reno, Nevada to see/hear about UTM. I had always wondered why I never got the invite in the past to come out for a preview of the unmanned deus ex machina. I didn’t get the email personally and was alerted by Werner at […]

DJI is in the press again about security concerns and has continually been allowed free range access over at the FAA when they were continually warned about security vulnerabilities. DJI has made public statement after public statement, but who should you believe? A foreign company or their US Public Policy person with zero security experience? […]

The U.S. Director of Regulatory Affairs will be responsible for developing and executing a U.S. federal regulatory affairs strategy that helps to expand the domestic and international utilization of DJI technology across civil, recreational, and public markets in the United States. This person will have a leading role in interacting with the U.S. Department of […]

Percepto, the global market leader for industrial autonomous drone solutions, today announced that it has raised $15M Series A Round Funding, led by U.S. Venture Partners (USVP), with participation from existing investors: NHN, Spider Capital and Emerge. The company has to date raised a total of $27.5M. Previous investors include R&R Venture Partners and Hyundai […]