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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 […]

Abilene, TEXAS. (August 6, 2019) – The West Texas Drone Workshop is coming to Abilene November 16. This workshop is designed to help professional drone pilots network and to learn from seasoned drone pilots in the areas of mapping, real estate photography, and aerial cinematography. In addition to these topics, a question and answer session […]

Revolution in the power energy sector in on. Polish UAV manufacturer recently launched the innovative photogrammetry-based algorithm for transmission line modelling. It is to replace costly helicopter inspections. FlyTech UAV recently launched Innovative long-range electric power lines modeling with fixed-wing aerial data. The solution cuts down on the time spent in the field and promises […]

SOFWERX, in connection with the Military Information Support Operations (MISO), has created an event to determine those types of payload systems that are available to provide increased flexibility of the full range of MISO capabilities to target audiences in denied or hostile environments with minimal risk. The submission deadline is August 16, 2019. What’s in […]

The Drone Racing League (DRL), the global professional drone racing circuit, today unveiled the DRL Racer4, the next generation racing drone. The DRL Racer4 marks the league’s fourth iteration, high-speed FPV (First Person View) drone, which can accelerate from 0 – 90 MPH in under a second. The world’s top twelve pilots will race a fleet of […]

uAvionix, designer and manufacturer of communications, navigation, and surveillance (CNS) equipment for unmanned and manned aircraft, today announced its recent expansion with the official opening of two new facilities. Headquarters 2 (HQ2) in Leesburg, Virginia will focus on business operations, business development, and regulatory engagement, and a new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Manufacturing Inspection District […]

The United States Army recently awarded Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) three contracts to produce additional Q-53 systems and outfit the radar with enhanced capabilities, including extended range and counter unmanned aerial system (CUAS) surveillance. The flexible architecture of the Army’s most modern radar allows for these upgrades, which support adaptable growth of the system to address aircraft, […]

Ginger Pinholster To support safe drone deliveries and “air taxi” flights over cities, Embry-Riddle researchers recently leveraged a small unmanned aerial system (sUAS) to map atmospheric conditions close to the Earth’s surface – a project believed to be the first of its kind. The study, offering a rare opportunity to fly drones through “urban canyons” […]

ALTI is seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Salesperson to join our dynamic team. The individual would provide product solutions for our customers and handle day-to-day sales-related tasks. Candidates should be able to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment and prioritise client acquisition, customer care, and company profitability. Applicants need to be technically minded and […]

Atlas partners with Military Police of Rio de Janeiro State (PMERJ) Choque Special Forces to deploy AtlasPRO UAS network over Maracanã Stadium during Copa America Gaithersburg, MD. (August 5, 2019) – Atlas, the leading aerospace company specializing in the design and manufacture of autonomous Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for security organizations and first responders, partnered with the […]

DOWNEY, CA – DRONERESPONDERS’ Analyst Greg Crutsinger, Ph.D., presents data at the 2019 UAS DRONES Disaster Conference in Los Angeles. Data-driven insights from non-profit group DRONERESPONDERS provide insights as to how first responders and their agencies are using UAS for public safety MIAMI, FL – As public safety agencies continue to adopt unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and […]

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 […]

The UAV Challenge Technical Committee today announced that version 2 of the rules for the 2020 UAV Challenge Medical Rescue competition are now available on the Medical Rescue Page. A full list of changes to the rules can be found on page 4 of v2 of the rules document. We hope that teams are progressing with […]

(From the dept of here we go again) The “Autonomous Last Mile Delivery Market by Platform (Aerial Delivery Drones, Ground Delivery Vehicles (Delivery Bots, Self-driving Vans & Trucks)), Solution, Application, Type, Payload Weight, Range, and Region – Global Forecast to 2030” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The Autonomous Last Mile Delivery Market Size is Expected to Grow […]

Seth Rogen and Universal Pictures today announced free screenings of their new R-rated comedy, Good Boys, in celebration of National Friendship Day. On Wednesday, August 7, 2019, more than 10,000 free tickets will be available for 7 p.m. screenings at 100 select theaters in the U.S. and Canada. From Point Grey producers Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, the writers of Superbad, Pineapple Express and Sausage Party, James Weaver (Neighbors), […]

Professional users of prosumer-grade UAVs can now hover and land their drones precisely – for drone-in-a-box, autonomous charging, indoor operations, remote inspection missions and many other commercial use-cases. Precision landing i.e. the ability to accurately land a drone on a landing platform has until now been available mainly for commercial-grade drones – particularly those running […]

The U.S. Air Force selects Ascent Vision Technologies to provide a full suite of counter drone vehicles. Bozeman, Montana – Ascent Vision Technologies (AVT) was recently awarded a contract to deliver a full suite of counter-drone vehicles to the U.S. Air Force. This unique capability, known as the eXpeditionary Mobile Air Defense Integrated System or […]

BUFFALO, NY – EagleHawk recently hired three employees for the roles of Chief Financial Officer, Marketing Manager and Sales Manager. EagleHawk is the leading provider of information services using drones and thermal imaging technology. The company specializes in providing solutions for inspection of commercial roofs, bridges, solar panels, building envelopes and facades, district heating systems, […]

DroneShield Ltd (ASX:DRO or DRO.AU) (“DroneShield”) is pleased to release a breakthrough new product, RfZeroTM, following extensive development in response to end-user feedback. The product is available for purchase from today to qualified end-users. RfZeroTM is an omnidirectional drone detection device with a 1km range. It is designed to be a cost-effective fixed site alternative to DroneShield’s […]

Hurricane Barry made landfall in Louisiana on the afternoon of July 13th, 2019. Critical infrastructure that keeps the lights on near Baton Rouge needed an inspection in the aftermath. With 25.5 miles of 500kV power lines as the target, it was imperative to expedite the inspections. Energy companies in the United States are pressured to […]

SALINA — The Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus Applied Aviation Research Center has partnered with Simlat, an unmanned aircraft systems simulation company, to provide beyond visual line of sight simulator training. As part of a partnership with the Kansas Department of Transportation, the simulators will initially be used to train partners involved in the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integrated Pilot […]

Researchers from Binghamton University’s Geophysical Laboratory and Ukrainian Multirotor Technologies LLC (“Joint Research Team”) completed the first phase of a collaborative research project into the development, testing and field trials of a UAV-based aeromagnetic survey system integrating the UMT Cicada hybrid-powered UAV platform and the Geometrics MFAM Microfabricated Atomic Magnetometer system. As a result of this collaborative effort, the […]

New DJI digital transmission system offers integrated control, a dynamic flying experience and long range operation DJI, the global leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, today launched the DJI Digital First Person Viewing (FPV) Transmission System, an advanced digital ecosystem which includes FPV goggles, an FPV Air Unit Transmission Module, an FPV remote controller and an FPV […]

You might be thinking that this story is about the six-month deadline the FAA missed for the online aeronautical knowledge and safety test for the cake-eaters formally known as RC hobbyist. Alas no, this story is about more special treatment for the moneyed players. I guess the word on the street is that no one […]

New Delhi Area, India Skills Required: Relevant experience of minimum 2 years in UAV Design and Development. Strong technical skills in the field of aerospace and electronics. Experience transitioning systems from development to production building and flight testing’s UAVs such as quadcopters, octocopters, vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft, and fixed-wing UAVs. Designing flight tests […]

Liteye Systems, Inc. is excited and pleased to announce it is teaming with a red team strategic advisory company, Red Six Solutions, LLC. Liteye is the manufacturer, integrator, training, and services provider of the Anti-UAS Defense System (AUDS) currently being utilized by the U.S. Government for countering Unmanned Aerial System threats being used by adversarial […]

The Indian Institute of Drones has organized an Awareness Campaign on Drone Technologies, on 22nd July 2019 at NCC Air Wing, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi, India. Our Founder & Executive Director Lt Cdr John Livingstone (Retd.) had an interactive Seminar on Drone Technologies with the audience which comprised of cadets and staff of NCC Air-Wing […]

In this compelling episode, our guests are Drew Baustian, Business Development Manager at MicaSense and Greg Crutsinger, from Scholar Farms. We get down to business tracing the lineage of the humble FARM DRONE. From the beginnings of RGB photography and stitching to squinting the capture hoping to glean whatever information you could. It took a […]