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Sentera, a Minneapolis-based digital agriculture technology provider, announces that it has raised an additional $14 million in Series A funding. A premier group of food, biosciences, and agriculture investment firms, Chicago-based S2G Ventures, New York-based Continental Grain Company, and Washington, DC-based Middleland Capital, lead Sentera’s new funding group. Series A funding : A launchpad for […]

Quanergy Systems, Inc., the global leader in the design and development of solid-state LiDAR sensors and smart sensing solutions, today announced the availability of its S3-2 solid state LiDAR sensor. The innovative sensor features Quanergy’s proprietary QORTEX™ object profiling software directly embedded within the sensor, resulting in the industry’s first all-in-one sensing solution. The solid-state […]

The new venture, 3DR Government Services, offers a secure, complete UAS solution for U.S. government customers. Berkeley, Calif. – September 5th, 2018 – 3DR and Yuneec, two founding members of the Dronecode software consortium, today announced a U.S.-headquartered joint venture to bring products based on the Dronecode platform to market. The joint venture, which will […]

The combination of these companies brings unparalleled expertise, technology and relationships in drone-based solutions for distribution lines, transmission lines, solar panels, wind turbines, and utility infrastructure PrecisionHawk, Inc., a leading provider of drone technology for the enterprise, today announced that it has purchased both HAZON, Inc. and InspecTools Inc. These businesses specialize in the delivery […]

FAYETTEVILLE – Drones are the way of the future and the N.C. Department of Transportation wants to help businesses and government agencies learn how they can use the emerging technology to further their missions. NCDOT is excited to announce a drone workshop for commercial and government operators on Oct. 17, at the Tony Rand Student Center on the […]

The CUAS Coalition is proud to announce the confirmation of United States Air Force Major Mikita Brown as Director of Defense. Maj. Brown is highly decorated and experienced in air defense and in CUAS for the Air Force. Major Mikita R. Brown, serves with the Joint Staff (JS) J6 Joint Deployable Analysis Team (JDAT) as […]

The Air Force of Ukraine can adopt the unmanned aviation complex Raybird-3, which since 2016 is allowed to operate in the Armed Forces, and in the spring of 2018 confirmed the ability to perform tasks in conditions of counteraction to electronic warfare (EW). UAS was developed by the UKRAINIAN AVIATION PRODUCTION COMPANY “SKYETON”, which was […]

SkyWatch.AI, a data analysis, risk-assessment and insurtech platform for the drone industry, announced today its partnership and technological integration with Map Pilot, by Maps Made Easy, a drone industry leader in aerial maps processing. This integration enables Map Pilot users to purchase and manage on-demand insurance based on the flight area they are planning to […]

uAvionix today announced it has received Technical Standard Order Authorization (TSOA) for its skyBeacon wingtip-mounted ADS-B OUT solution. The skyBeacon integrated solution consists of a total of five (5) TSOs: ADS-B (TSO-C154c, Class B1S) GPS (TSO-C145d, Class Beta 1) Barometric altitude sensor (TSO-C88b) Position Light (TSO-C30c, Type I) Anti-collision light (TSO-C96a, Class II) “skyBeacon has already become popular […]

BirdsiVideo Drone Services is launching a new partnership with DecisionLink, the leading SaaS platform for Value Selling Automation. The drone industry is growing rapidly as large corporations embrace the transformational benefits of UAV technology. Sales and Marketing Magazine found that the #1 reason customers fail to buy is the lack of a compelling Value Proposition. […]

Robust Industry Support Paves Way for Only Viable Solution for Multi-Mission RPA Requirements. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), the world’s leading manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, today announced the further expansion of Team Reaper Australia. Sentient Vision Systems, Team Reaper Australia’s newest member, is the only Australian provider of Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance […]

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UMS SKELDAR joins forces with Australia’s Airflite for range of maintenance and repair support services to its flagship unmanned helicopter SKELDAR V-200 and rotary UAV variants DATE 4th September 2018, UK: UMS SKELDAR, the world-class provider of rotary Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) solutions and avionics software, has agreed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airflite Pty Ltd to […]

As drone use continues to grow, operators will demand greater access to the airspace, often without full consideration – or full knowledge – of the potential implications to other airspace users. We are seeing new entrants developing business models that require access to the airspace without a full understanding of the rules (or perhaps a […]

Rotor Riot, LLC CEO, Chad Kapper has appointed Andrew (Drew) Camden as President of Rotor Riot, LLC effective immediately. Drew’s responsibilities will include all daily operations of Rotor Riot, LLC including product development, marketing, and worldwide distribution of Rotor Riot’s high performance multi-rotor components and accessories. Drew attracted Rotor Riot’s attention in 2017 through his […]

When selecting a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) to complete the mission of your project you’re going to need to take into consideration a number of factors. The first and most likely one of the most important factors to consider is how long will you need the drone to be in the air. No doubt there […]

A prestigious $20,000 prize has been won by the designer of a futuristic ‘drone ambulance’. Vincenzo Navanteri, 34, from Italy was awarded the Prince Alvaro de Orleans-Borbon Grant, worth $20,000, at the 2nd FAI International Drones Conference and Expo held in Lausanne on 1 September 2018. He won the grant to help him and his team […]

The ability to fly a fleet of autonomous drone BEHA M1-AT’s to a fire location, providing continuous low-level delivery with greater payload capability than helicopters for less operational cost and zero pilot risk, is an attractive proposition. Powered by a 2000 horsepower turboprop engine (yet to be finalised), the BEHA M1-AT offers nations and firefighting […]

Washington, D.C. – Next Thursday, the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Aviation Subcommittee will hold a hearing to consider issues related to the integration of new aircraft types into the National Airspace System (NAS). Recent technological advances have led to the emergence of new types and categories of aircraft that are expected to fundamentally transform aviation […]

DroneShield has today released an ASX announcement with regards to joining the Information Warfare Research Project (“IWRP”) consortium. The announcement is as follows: DroneShield becomes a member of the Information Warfare Research Project (“IWRP”) consortium. A faster path to contracting with the U.S. Government. DroneShield Ltd (ASX:DRO) (“DroneShield” or the “Company”) is is pleased to announce that […]

Lausanne, Switzerland – The 2018 FAI International Drones Conference and Expo finished on Sunday after a weekend of “intense, exciting and innovative discussion”. Over three days Drone Sports, Safety and Innovation were the three subjects under discussion in the conference hall, where 35 speakers from across the world of drones and aviation spoke over three sessions. Alongside […]

UAVcast is a complete package of software tools that allow users to build a companion computer based on UAV`s using the most popular micro-computers and Mavlink based autopilots. The Software is designed to help to establish 4g/LTE communication between the UAV and the Ground Control Station software without any additional tools. The software is also […]

The Commission has received a complaint and a submission pursuant to § 210.8(b) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure filed on behalf of Autel Robotics USA LLC on August 30, 2018. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1337) in the importation into the United […]

Quote from AeroVironment Founder Dr Paul MacCready: “Anybody who’s not interested in model airplanes must have a screw loose someplace,” he said in an interview with The San Diego Union-Tribune in 1992. The “336 needs to be repealed for the commercial drone industry to move forward.” Propagandists may feign interest in model airplanes, but I […]

Wingtra, the Swiss drone company that develops and manufactures professional VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) drones for mapping and surveying applications, is furthering its expansion into the US market. Wingtra is opening a new office on the East Coast, US by the end of 2018. The exact location of the coming office is being decided […]

On August 20th the Aerosonde Laima lifted off from Bell Island, Newfoundland and landed in a meadow in South Uist, Scotland after 26 hours and 45 minutes in the air! This was accomplished without a chase plane or international coordination between CAA’s. This feat may not be as exciting or met with the same fanfare […]

Andrew Shelley This article summarises key points from a paper recently published in the New Zealand policy journal Policy Quarterly. The paper sets out the rationale for “Counter UAS” (C-UAS), addresses the legal issues that arise in New Zealand, and proposes a licensing regime to enable the implementation of C-UAS. It is increasingly clear that […]

Soon you will be able to see even more aircraft with the latest PilotAware innovation. With an estimated 5000+ UK GA aircraft equipped with Mode-S transponders, it’s a pity that the technology hasn’t been available to plot local Mode-S targets on a tablet or navigational aid. Here’s the good news, it soon will be! PilotAware is […]

Thinking of starting a career in drones? Then look no further! In this post, we walk you through each step to becoming a fully-fledged professional drone pilot. The potential of the drone industry It’s a really exciting time to join the industry, with new drone related jobs emerging every day. And the stats back it up, […]

The CUAS Coalition is proud to announce we are expanding to the UK under the leadership of Ryan McCready of Hex Horus as our newest Director of Europe. Global CUAS protections and regulations must be changed in countries who have laws that prevent their use. The CUAS Coalition has relationships with the US Department of […]

HEX and ProfiCNC are excited to announce the next generation of the HERE navigation modules! These two new products expand the capability of the current HERE family which include: 1. The HERE2 GNSS which adds 10 DOF IMU, ProfiLED’s, along with future CANBUS capability. The HERE2 is the new standard in commercial navigation solutions. 2. […]

B&C Aerial Solutions, along with their partner BirdsiVideo, will present at this year’s National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) conference in Philadelphia. Their presentation is expected to headline the advancements of drone services aimed at creating safer operations, lowering costs, and creating production efficiencies for businesses in the utility industry. With the emergence of drones adding […]

DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, has teamed up with Talpa TV’s show ‘Drone Masters’, where seven Dutch celebrities compete and demonstrate their skills and creativity using DJI consumer and prosumer products to win the ‘Drone Master’ title. ‘Drone Masters’ shows that what you can do with a drone is […]

The field of commercial drone applications is constantly expanding. New camera- and sensor systems enable applications, that was hardly viable years ago. Due to these new technologies, the acquisition costs for commercial drone service providers also increase. More serious therefore are crashes, during which the drone, as well as the additional load, are destroyed. In […]

RALEIGH – Drone-based medical deliveries are here. Today, the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation has teamed up with WakeMed Health & Hospitals and Matternet to conduct the first round of test flights for drones to carry simulated medical packages packages from Raleigh Medical Park, located across from WakeMed Raleigh Campus on Sunnybrook Road, to […]

WiBotic, a leader in wireless charging and power optimization solutions for the robotics industry, today announced a new wireless power system for the DJI Matrice 200 (M200) and DJI Matrice 210 (M210). Known for their durability in outdoor elements, the M200 and M210 are two of most advanced new commercial drones by DJI. The easy-to-install WiBotic wireless power system […]

This story is a Q&A that started after I posted the RCAPA (Proposed) Special Rule for Micro Unmanned Aircraft on Facebook. It would appear that there is similar langue in the latest iterations of the FAA reauthorization, and I figure it might be a good idea to share with folks where it came from. Reader […]

uAvionix and FLARM Technology today announced a partnership to collaborate on Electronic Conspicuity (EC) and Detect and Avoid (DAA) solutions for manned and unmanned aircraft. uAvionix specializes in ADS-B, Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR) transponders, and GNSS position sources for manned and unmanned aircraft. FLARM specializes in situational awareness and active DAA solutions for General Aviation and unmanned aircraft. […]

Syracuse, NY – The Northeast UAS Airspace Integration Research Alliance (NUAIR Alliance) and Griffiss International Airport announced today a new partnership with Unifly, a European company with a unique software application that enables unmanned traffic management (UTM) systems to visualize and manage drone traffic in the airspace. The partnership will provide enhanced unmanned traffic management […]

Melbourne, Florida-based Invisible Interdiction, has launched the second of the Ghoul Tool line of drone countermeasures for the military, law enforcement, and counter-terror forces. The GTFS represents the culmination of more than three years’ experience designing systems for the control of drones. The GTFS works by breaking the command & control or navigation radio links […]

SimActive Inc., a world-leading developer of photogrammetry software, is proud to announce new features to improve volumetric calculation. Correlator3D™ now has integrated tools for users to generate precise statistics on mining activities. Applications like mineral extraction monitoring can all be done seamlessly within the software. Users can process raw drone data, produce point clouds and […]

Typhon UDX eVTOL Edition is the first integrated design, analysis, optimization and simulation software on the market created to minimize the time and resources required to develop innovative personal aerial vehicles and eVTOLs. The emerging market of personal aerial vehicles and electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft is rapidly expanding with new players and […]

BAAM Tech releases their new PPK system for the DJI Phantom for $2,500 installed on the Phantom 4. The system is designed to streamline the mapping process and reduce cost significantly. On top of eliminating control points, the GPS slides in and out of the aircraft and the same unit can be used in other […]

Phase One Industrial, a leading provider of aerial imaging solutions, today launched the iXM-RS metric camera series and new Aerial Systems. The flagship iXM-RS150F camera is full frame, 150 megapixels and available in RGB and Achromatic models. Its ultra-high resolution (14204 x10652) backside illuminated CMOS sensor, fast capture speed (2 fps) and enhanced light sensitivity […]

RoboMaster, a yearly robotics competition for aspiring young engineers and University students, concluded its 2018 competition at the Shenzhen Bay Stadium in Shenzhen, China. The winning team from the South China University of Technology took home the gold trophy along with RMB 500,000 (approximately $73,000 USD) as the grand prize. Close to 200 teams and close […]

AT&T is taking part in a proof of concept with Softbox to test connected medical payloads carried by drones. The goal? Successfully and safely deliver temperature-sensitive medicines using drones. An LTE-connected drone carrying Softbox’s thermal-insulated packaging system “Skypod,” which includes a smartbox powered by AT&T’s Internet of Things (IoT) technology, successfully completed demonstration flights. The field […]

A small crowd was gathered on the lawn in a neighborhood outside Blacksburg, squinting up into to the sunlight as a drone zoomed into view over the treeline and hovered above the grass. A tidy, aerodynamic brown trapezoid descended on a tether and settled on the ground, and the drone headed back the way it […]

AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems for both defense and commercial applications, today announced its MacCready Works lab has donated automated Quantix™ hybrid drones, spare parts and AeroVironment’s Decision Support System (AV DSS™) analytics software to West Point to support the military academy’s Center for Innovation and Engineering and Geography and Environmental Engineering […]

SkySpecs, the award-winning provider of robotics solutions for the wind energy industry, today announces the opening of a new office in Amsterdam, Netherlands. SkySpecs has been working with leading customers in Europe since 2017 and plans to continue both onshore and offshore growth in 2019 and beyond. “A European presence represents a strategic expansion for […]

INDIANAPOLIS. BirdsiVideo (www.birdsivideo.com) hosted an educational seminar on drone technology with the Raleigh Read-and-Go program and Center for Design Innovation of Winston-Salem on July 11, 2018. Roger Armstrong, franchise owner of BirdsiVideo of the Triad LLC, gave a 30 minute presentation covering FAA and North Carolina state laws regarding drone usage. The presentation also showed […]