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Parrot’s next-generation drone offers 32x zoom, thermal imaging, a ruggedized airframe, and advanced data security Paris – June 30, 2020: Parrot, a leading European drone group, is pleased to announce ANAFI USA: a unique drone that combines enterprise-class data security with the easy-to-use features that have driven consumer drone adoption in recent years. ANAFI USA is […]

Summer is here and with it comes the challenge of creating accurate topographic maps under tree canopies. The adoption of drone based, 3D light detection and ranging – or LiDAR– is emerging as the “go-to” sensing technique to meet this challenge consistently, safely, and cost effectively. The RedTail Lidar System’s team recently partnered with the West Virginia […]

Terra Inspectioneering will provide drone-based confined space inspection services to tank storage company Vopak Bruinisse, The Netherlands – June 30, 2020 –Terra Inspectioneering, a group company of Japan-based Terra Drone Corporation, has been awarded a confined space inspection contract for the Netherlands and Belgium by Dutch multinational tank storage company Vopak. Under the contract, Terra Inspectioneering will […]

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) completed a month-long demo event that showcased a suite of long-range sensors, Air Launched Effects (ALE) and Scalable Command and Control (SC2) on its Gray Eagle Extended Range (GE-ER) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). This was the third in a series of demonstrations for the U.S. Army that were based […]

SimActive’s recent release of Correlator3D version 8.5 opens the door for this software to be used as a robust solution for vegetation health mapping. New tools for the calibration and processing of multispectral imagery enable Correlator3D to handle data from any MicaSense sensor. Join this webinar to learn more about the customization and subsequent ease […]

Global Reference Includes More Than 400 People Rescued By Drones To Date DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, today launched an online reference to track events around the world when a drone helped rescue someone from peril. The Drone Rescue Map, available online at https://enterprise.dji.com/drone-rescue-map, shows how more than 400 people […]

London, UK: Altitude Angel, the world’s leading UTM (Unmanned Traffic Management) technology provider, today announced it has welcomed Airvid into its Global Partnership Programme. Established in 2013, Airvid has a wealth of experience within the UAV (unmanned aerial vehicles) sector, providing services to a wide array of industries including construction, oil & gas, energy, telecommunications […]

Denmark will begin establishing U-space this year following an ambitious partnership announced today between the country’s air navigation service provider, public authorities and international UAS test center. The first test flight is expected in the autumn, with plans to roll out the system to the entire country in due course. Countries worldwide are competing to […]

The M300 has hit the ground running with rave reviews on its capabilities. It features long flight time, good payload capacity, many refinements that I am sure you have read about if not seen in person. The inspection camera is a game-changer, with RGB, thermal and RGB zoom all recorded while tracking objects with target […]

UAVaid, one of the UK’s leading developers of specialist ‘drone’ technology, has signed an agreement with Halkin Group, paving the way for their drones to be brought to Kenya to help the country rebuild and strengthen its healthcare system and economy, as part of a COVID response. The memorandum of understanding MOU signed between the two organisations is aimed at […]

Draganfly Inc. (CSE: DFLY) (OTCQB: DFLYF) (FSE: 3U8) (“Draganfly” or the “Company”), an award-winning, industry-leading technology developer and manufacturer, will partner with Enderby Entertainment LLC, an innovative story-driven motion picture and television production company to be the exclusive partner to offer Draganfly’s Safe Set Solutions to the global film and TV production industry. Draganfly’s Safe […]

London, UK: Altitude Angel today announced it is to deploy its market leading UTM technologyplatform at Cranfield Global Research Airport in collaboration with Cranfield Airport OperationsLimited, enabling evaluation of GuardianUTM in a rich traffic environment including researchinstitutes, students and private enterprises. Cranfield is unique in its global research airport offers an environment for transformational research […]

Melbourne, Australia: Swoop Aero, the aeromedical logistics company, has closed a Series A funding round with returning investors Right Click Capital and Tempus Partners, following a year of continued global growth momentum. The homegrown startup will use the latest capital injection to scale their impact from millions to tens of millions as they scale to […]

SkyWatch.AI Drone Insurance, a leading risk-assessment and InsurTech platform for the drone industry announced today its educational partnership with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Embry-Riddle is the world’s largest, fully accredited university specializing in aviation and aerospace. It is responsible for quality training and education within the commercial UAS industry. Through this established partnership, SkyWatch.AI and Embry-Riddle […]

SALINA — Kurt Carraway has been named department head of the unmanned aircraft systems flight and operations program at Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus. Currently the UAS executive director at the Applied Aviation Research Center at K-State Polytechnic, Carraway is expanding his leadership role to include overseeing the undergraduate degree option. With expertise in flight […]

Kleos Space to launch new data collecting technology as a ‘hosted payload’ on board the Faraday-1 mission Launch date – 3rd July 2020 Launch of development technology significant step on R&D roadmap adding value to the Company Additional to imminent PSLV C49 launch from India of the Kleos Scouting Mission Kleos Space S.A. (ASX: KSS, Frankfurt: […]

As part of the ongoing U.S. Air Force contract for MQ-9A Reaper modernization, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) demonstrated three expanded Automatic Takeoff and Landing Capability (ATLC) enhancements that provide the MQ-9A with a dramatic increase in operational flexibility. One enhancement enables the MQ-9A to land at an alternate or “divert” airfield in which […]

This story started as a post on Linkedin. However, some readers thought it should be a story worthy of a broadcast to a larger audience, so here goes. I sent an email to the Federal Aviation Administration legal asking if the FAA shouldbe advertising and market for a program that peddles access to government employees. […]

Chris Bryant STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State University once again is leading a major federal unmanned aircraft systems research, testing and development initiative. MSU’s Raspet Flight Research Laboratory was recently designated as the Federal Aviation Administration’s UAS Safety Research Facility, placing the research center as the helm of studying and developing safety and certification standards as UAS […]

SCR, a company of the everis Aerospace, Defense and Security group, has obtained the first authorization in Spain to perform flights beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) with drones of more than 2 kg of maximum take-off weight (MTOW). The permission, which is indefinite, has been granted by the Spanish Aviation Safety and Security Agency (AESA), an institution of the Ministry of Transport, […]

We are looking for a software engineer with focus back-end to help us to design, develop and deliver the platform, participating in the scalable development of the solution. Requirements EPF or HES Engineer in Software Engineering (or equivalent level)Web development (HTML5, Javascript)Knowledge of database systems (MongoDB plus)Experience in Linux operating systemKnowledge of C ++ and […]

Kespry, the leading drone-based Aerial Intelligence solution provider, today announced its Summer 2020 Aerial Intelligence platform updates. The enterprise-focused enhancements for mining, aggregates, construction, and insurance industries include new capabilities, tools, integrations, and third-party operator options that make the platform more powerful, flexible and easier to use and deploy than ever. Kespry’s Summer 2020 Aerial […]

The AMA has spent a literal boatload of money lobbying on behalf of their membership with relatively little (being charitable) to show for wins. The particulars on who gets paid what and how the payment funnel works are a little mysterious. As you can see in the graphic, Dave Mathewson was compensated in 2017 by […]

For the past three years, after receiving requests from Member States that the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) serve as the global civil aviation facilitator to assist with the challenge of integrating unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) into the aviation regulatory framework, ICAO has hosted global UAS symposia (DRONE ENABLEs) to solicit the most up-to-date information […]

On Wednesday 8th July at 10:00 BST / 11:00 CEST, Europe’s leading provider of Rotary Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) platforms, UMS SKELDAR, will host a webinar to formally announce its new contract win with the Belgian and Dutch Navies. Marking the largest NATO Navy contract to date for UMS SKELDAR, the deal follows previous successes […]

Wallops Island, VA – June 2020: Sentinel Robotic Solutions (SRS) has been named one of 30 Commonwealth Research Commercialization Fund (CRCF) award recipients and has been granted $75,000 for further development of their unmanned Sentinel Aerium aircraft. Administered by Virginia’s Center for Innovative Technology (CIT), CRCF invests in priority research and commercialization activities/businesses. This award […]

SOARIZON by Thales, the integrated drone operations technology provider and Moonrock, leading provider of drone insurance, have teamed up to offer discounted services to drone pilots and operators. London-based Moonrock insurance offers comprehensive, cost-effective drone insurance and is now considered the leading provider in the industry. Run by drone pilots and insurance experts, Moonrock understands […]

DroneSec Pty Ltd today announced the release of their DroneSec Notify Threat Intelligence for the drone, counter-drone, and UAS Traffic Management (UTM) system industries as a global “Software-as-a-Service” (SaaS) platform. This release comes as a first of its kind for the unmanned space, combining traditional human threat intelligence gathering with machine learning and big data […]

Red Cat Holdings, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company” or “Red Cat”) (OTC Pink: RCAT), a provider of products and solutions to the drone industry, announced today that its Rotor Riot eCommerce store has experienced high growth since Red Cat’s acquisition of Rotor Riot, LLC (“Rotor Riot”) several months ago. Specifically, the Company recognized a 68% revenue increase […]

Avion Solutions, Inc. won the First Place Gold Award for Large Companies in the 2020 Best Places to Work® Competition. It is Avion Solutions’ second consecutive win and sixth overall win since 2009. The company has been a finalist nearly every year since 2009, including a four-year stretch winning the award from 2009-2012. “I am […]

I grouse about the cost every year and primarily because the goal is supposedly education. If that is true and we are concerned about the “safety of the NAS,” wouldn’t it make sense to bring as many people as possible inside the tent? Instead, the high price, usually $769 in person and now $375 for […]

London, UK: Altitude Angel, the world’s leading UTM (Unmanned Traffic Management) technology provider, today announced Spark Mobility as the first organisation to join its Global Partnership Programme. The Global Partnership Programme is an initiative which will bring together Altitude Angel’s world leading UTM technology with agencies who have regional and local relationships with regulators, organisations […]

Over the past decade, the process of creating accurate 3D maps and models from drone photos has come a long way. Drone capture capabilities and photogrammetry processing software and services have improved in cost and efficiency to a point where 3D digital twins are a staple for surveying and inspection. Making these models accurate and […]

Microdrones is hosting the ultimate Surveying Game Show, SURVEYOR SAYS, intendedto test contestants on their surveying and geomatics knowledge, skills, and expertise. This game show will premiere online Tuesday, June 30th at 11am ET, and viewers can register to play along and test their surveying knowledge, LIVE, during the broadcast. Surveyor Says will feature four […]

By Kayla Kerr In May 2020, with the world in the grips of the global COVID 19 pandemic, the SOARIZON by Thales team was working in partnership with drone deliveries provider Skyports, on a ground-breaking, first of a kind, medical drone delivery trial. Based in the Scottish Highlands, at Oban & Islands General Hospital, the trial’s […]

Luxaviation Group, one of the largest private aircraft operators worldwide, headquartered inLuxembourg, successfully developed drone spraying activities of Luxaviation Drones S.A. in theLuxembourg Mosel wine region. The project for the spraying of Luxembourg vineyards by means of drones, initially launched as a pilot in mid July 2019 in cooperation with Domaine L&R Kox of Remich, […]

AeroDefense Technology to Detect, Locate, Track Drones and Their Pilots to Protect Mobile Defenders Against Drone-Borne Attacks and Unauthorized Surveillance AeroDefense, provider of drone detection technology that detects and locates drones and pilots simultaneously, announced plans to develop a rapidly deployable and ruggedized drone detection system with the United States Air Force (USAF). AeroDefense contracted […]

As interest in urban air mobility grows, Honeywell (NYSE: HON) is helping passengers, vehicles and cargo keep cool with its new Micro Vapor Cycle System (MicroVCS). The MicroVCS is a lightweight, low-maintenance and energy-efficient thermal management system that uses advanced technology to generate cold air or liquid to cool cabins, electronic components and batteries. The new system is […]

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has been awarded a $12.1 million contract to upgrade MQ-9 Block 1 and Block 5 Remotely Piloted Aircraft and Block 25 Dual Control Module Ground Control Station (DCMGCS) and Block 30 Ground Control Station (GCS) for the Air National Guard (ANG). The procurement includes kits for High-Definition (HD) displays and Barrett Asymmetrical […]

Meaconing, Intrusion, jamming, and Interference are of primary importance when it comes to UAV operations. MIJI refers to the interception and rebroadcast of signals that are more powerful than those used to navigate an aircraft. Although attacks of this nature are possible on any type of signal, the GNSS is the most affected. The UAV Helicopter Alpha 800 equipped with the UAV […]

BAE Systems applies energy management and engine controls technology expertise to enable the next generation of propulsion systems. ENDICOTT, New York – Mounted to the side of a jet engine is a set of high-tech electronics roughly the size of a personal computer. These smart, digital controls pack enough punch to optimize engine performance in aircraft […]

DroneBase, a leading aerial data and analytics company, announced today it has raised $7.5 million in new capital, expanded its service to the renewable energy market, and founded DroneBase Europe, GmbH, in Germany. New investors Valor Equity Partners and Razi Ventures joined Union Square Ventures (USV), Upfront Ventures, Hearst Ventures, Pritzker Group Venture Capital and […]

This is my letter to my MP regarding the Drone Bill in advance of when it eventually makes it back onto the legislative programme. I address a number of concerns that I have relating to PfCO holders (commercial drone users) and how that interrelates with Police Powers. My aim is to get the law amended […]

Terra Drone Corporation (TDJP), a Tokyo-based technology company and one of the global leaders in the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) total solutions provider and enabler, is now officially in Malaysia. With a real physical presence in more than 15 countries, TDJP incorporated their latest entity, Terra Drone Technology Malaysia Sdn Bhd (TDMY) in Kuala Lumpur […]

Livox Technology Company (Livox), is revolutionizing the lidar industry by announcing availability of the Livox Tele-15 automotive lidar to the global market on a mass producible scale. Since its announcement at this year’s CES in Las Vegas, the Livox Tele-15 has garnered a significant amount of interest due to its many advanced features, performance and approachable cost. Tele-15 […]

With ubiquitous Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV’s) getting adopted into a constantly increasing number of civil and military applications, operation capabilities are getting more sophisticated. Needs now extend further than just operating Beyond the Line Of Sight (BLOS). Remote operations for applications such as border patrol, aerial surveillance, and specialized missions require that users maintain an […]

QST Solutions, a leading manufacturer of MEMS inertial sensors and solutions, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Utah-based Inertial Sense to become a licensed reseller of its performance inertial-GNSS modules that combine high performance sensors with industry-hardened sensor fusion algorithms. The modules from Inertial Sense complement QST’s existing product offering, which includes a […]

Strategic partnership between Droniq and Sky Drone provides the German drone market with regulated and licensed command & control technology for BVLOS flights of industrial, commercial and governmental use. Frankfurt-based Droniq and Sky Drone have entered into a strategic partnership that allows Droniq to use Sky Drone’s unique technology for controlling UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) […]

The World Economic Forum announced its selection of 100 of the most promising Technology Pioneers of 2020, who are shaping industries from agriculture to healthcare while also working on sustainability and humanitarian challenges. Wingcopter, a German drone manufacturer, made it to the selection for its contributions in providing hard-to-reach communities with essential and life-saving healthcare […]

Electrofluidsystems is developing a novel swarm capable high-tech mini UAV with agile flight performance and the ability for high-altitude flights through active flow control and plasma anti/de-icing on wings and propeller. The PLASMA FLYER or SWARM FLYER is made of a laser-sintered, additive manufactured, ultra-strong PEEK structure with a nanomaterial-coated prepreg composite hull. This enables […]