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Fulmar is the aerial system piloted by remote control used by Thales Spain to participate in the Ministry of Defense Rapaz Project, and which opts to become the future RPAS of the Spanish Armed Forces. It is one of the types of equipment for Thales to demonstrate its commitment to a technological field that affects […]

As armed forces have increasingly deployed unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in larger numbers generating vast amounts of video data to be analysed, the pressing need to automate the processing of this data to the greatest extent possible has become abundantly clear. The introduction of software that can automatically detect potential objects in real-time through analysis […]

Australian-developed on-board Command and Control system automatically perceives, processes and reacts in coordination with other unmanned vehicles. BRISBANE, Australia, August 17, 2018 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] has successfully completed the first suite of synchronised unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) flight tests using new onboard autonomous command and control technology developed by Boeing in Australia. Conducted at a regional Queensland […]

The COPTRZ Comprehensive CAA PfCO Training Course will allow you to gain the full up-to-date package of skills, knowledge and experience needed to apply for your Permission for Commercial Operations (PfCO) from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). During the course, you will gain a thorough understanding of the current UK air law and operations standards […]

Lausanne, Switzerland – Urban traffic congestion is a huge headache for all major cities, with public transport infrastructures often crowded and roads frustratingly busy for drivers. How long will it be before humans take to the skies for reliable, quick transport around the city? The major question hovering over the future of air taxis is that […]

Two weeks ago, an interagency team of UAV operators arrived in Redding, California to assist in disaster response to the tragic Carr Fire. My role was as a drone data analyst processing and visualizing incoming data. In any large-scale emergency, there can be periods of downtime followed by intense pressures and workload. The Carr fire […]

The notifications are beginning to arrive in my inbox and the most complete comes from Heliguy in the UK. Less than an hour to go to the DJI Mavic 2 launch event and a UK price is seen, £1,299.00 this includes one year’s worth of Heliguy crash cover for free! At this price, one has to wonder if […]

ACUO applauds the final Report of the Senate Standing Committee on Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport, following its Inquiry into Regulatory requirements that impact on the safe use of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems, Unmanned Aerial Systems and associated systems. “The report demonstrates the Committee gained a thorough understanding of Drones and their associated issues,” […]

GNSS receiver manufacturer Septentrio announces today the addition of the AsteRx-i S to its GNSS/INS product portfolio. The AsteRx-i S combines Septentrio’s compact, multi-frequency multi-constellation GNSS engine with ultralight external industrial grade MEMS based IMU. Calibrated for wide temperature ranges, the AsteRx-i S delivers accurate and reliable GNSS/IMU integrated positioning to the cm-level as well […]

MUNCIE—On Saturday, August 18, middle and high school students from across the US competed in the UAS4STEM program’s national competition at the International Aeromodeling Center in Muncie, Indiana. The student teams built their own drones and competed in various flying challenges for a shot at the national title. The challenge is designed to encourage students to learn […]

Insitu Inc., Bingen, Washington, is awarded a $53,965,378 firm-fixed-price contract to procure four full-rate production, Lot II RQ-21A Blackjack unmanned aircraft systems and eight attrition air vehicles; seven for the Marine Corps and one for the government of Poland. Additionally, this contract award includes the procurement of ground control stations, launch and recovery equipment, shipboard […]

UAVAIR is a drone education provider who have been selected as the preferred tenderer to the Australian Army who are the largest, most experienced and safest operator of drones in the country. UAVAIR will provide training across 10 locations around Australia with 840 Army soldiers receiving training. Speaking at the Randwick Army Barracks with Army […]

With the signing of a partnership memorandum with Hong Kong and Italy — based Atmosoar, Soar users will soon be able to get hyper-local weather forecasts over the Soar platform. With weather a key factor in planning and executing safe drone flights, Atmosoar’s high-resolution weather forecasting and AI-enhanced flight safety dashboards will ensure Soar users […]

As reported previously, the government intends to introduce new laws to address the perceived safety, security and privacy threats that arise from the increasing use of drones. These new rules will affect model flying. We would encourage members to support the model flying associations, and your hobby, by responding to the public consultation. We have […]

SAN FRANCISCO – DroneDeploy, a drone software platform with the largest drone data repository in the world, today announced the release of Map Engine— the industry’s first machine learning-driven photogrammetry software. This release comes after a successful beta period where it processed 30K maps per month for more than 4,000 clients across 180 countries. DroneDeploy’s […]

Aireon and the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) announced today, that Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs), Aircraft Operators, Regulators and Search and Rescue Organizations can now pre-register for their free, global Aircraft Locating and Emergency Response Tracking (ALERT) service. The Aireon ALERT service will provide the last known position of an Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B)-equipped aircraft that is in […]

On June 19, 2018 Garmin International Inc. and Garmin USA Inc. sued uAvionix for patent infringement. Garmin alleges the uAvionix echoUAT and skyBeacon’s method of obtaining an installed transponder’s Mode 3/A code and altitude infringes their U.S. Patent No. 8,102,301 (“the 301 Patent”). We do not infringe the 301 Patent. uAvionix has our own patent-pending […]

Mobilicom’s Mobile Mission Management System is part of Mobilicom’s Holistic framework for disaster relief situations which reduces the crew overload ISDEF Japan 2018, stand C-04 [August, 2018]: Mobilicom Ltd., a global mission-critical-communications solution provider, will present its Mobile Mission Management System, which is part of Mobilicom’s Holistic framework for disaster relief situations, at ISDEF Japan […]

Dignitaries, industry leaders gather to mark new BVLOS capabilities for large UAS (Grand Forks, N.D.) – Aug. 20, 2018 ­– Grand Sky, the first and only fully operational commercial unmanned aerial systems (UAS)-focused research and development park in the U.S.,announced beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) flight operations for large UAS have begun at the […]

The Sky Guys, Canada’s top drone operator, announced this week they have been granted a Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC), a permit for commercial Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) flights, for its landmark development project, the DX-3 “Vanguard”. The permit allows The Sky Guys to perform testing that will put the DX-3 through critical elements of integrated flight testing, including […]

Aerodyne Group are pleased to announce today that they have consolidated their presence in Latin America with a dedicated regional headquarters in Santiago, Chile. Aerodyne Chile becomes the latest addition to the Aerodyne Group, at a time when they are experiencing unprecedented growth and demand for solutions from around the world. From their base in the central […]

The FAA, Department of Defense, and certain members of congress are looking to remove a current section of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act that directly protects model aviation hobbyists. This protection called “Rule 336” exempts those involved in model aviation for “hobby & recreation” from serious & unnecessary regulation from the FAA. The FAA […]

RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting in Raleigh Aug. 30 to provide information about its program to test the use of commercial drones for the delivery of medical supplies. The NCDOT was selected in May as one of only 10 participants in the Federal Aviation Administration’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS, […]

Neil Kidd, Chief Technology Officer Altitude Angel There are some substantial changes to the airspace around San Francisco. Most of these changes are to airspace above 400’, but the most significant change for drone operators is that the Class B volume around SFO changed shape. This is particularly important as Class B affects both Part […]

The Carr fire was my second trip to a disaster zone in California as a data analyst supporting public agency UAV teams. In both this fire and the Tubb’s fire in Santa Rosa last October, my role has been to coordinate drone data capture and mapping products to the right people across the disaster management […]

VSA working to create high-tech jobs and partnerships with area universities Valkyrie Systems Aerospace (VSA), a cutting-edge developer of manned/unmanned aerial platforms, is proud to announce an exciting partnership with the State of Oklahoma. This partnership will ultimately accommodate manufacturing facilities, as well as flight operations and training in the greater Oklahoma City area. https://youtu.be/ur3i4G-ezC0 […]

FAI, the World Air Sports Federation, announces the full list of expert speakers attending the FAI International Drones Conference and Expo 2018 at the EPFL Rolex Learning Centre in Lausanne, Switzerland. Global experts from throughout the drone world will gather to share their expertise at the two-day conference taking place on 31 August and 1 […]

Influential commission mulls state-level measure that could prove problematic for burgeoning U.S. drone industry. Many of today’s routine drone flights could be redefined as “aerial trespass” under a law proposed by a commission known for its influence with state legislatures, cautioned veteran LeClairRyan aviation attorneys during a webinar attended by more than 300 aviation and […]

As part of the Lifeguard team and now ever present on the beach in the port of Sagunto, Spain, the Auxdron Lifeguard Drone was ready and waiting as one of the Lifeguards sounded the alarm that there were people caught in an undertow and looked like they needed help. This event happened on Wednesday the […]

The prison industry’s operations are not a widely known to the general public, for starters most assume the state or federal government runs the prison, this is true that there are both federal and state-owned prison facilities, but there are also private facilities that outnumber those ran by the government. Private facilities are run by […]

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) hosted a successful unmanned aircraft system (UAS) or “drone” demonstration yesterday in Stringtown, Oklahoma as part of the FAA UAS Integration Pilot Program (IPP). The IPP is intended to safely integrate drones into the national airspace system and accelerate economic growth opportunities associated with commercial drone operations. Today’s demonstration […]

UMS SKELDAR wins contract to deploy from Corvette Class 130 in 2019; package focused on pioneering NATO-compliant heavy fuel engine rotary VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) and at-sea training. UMS SKELDAR, the world-class provider of rotary Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) solutions and avionics software has been awarded a procurement contract through […]

ZURICH – Verity Studios AG, the global leader in indoor drone technology, announced today that swarms of Lucie micro drones are performing with Drake in his 2018 Aubrey & the Three Migos Tour. Grammy award-winning Canadian artist Drake is one of the best-selling rappers of the 21st century. Performing to audiences of more than 50,000 […]

Intel is working with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other industry participants to foster innovation and to shape the global standards and practices for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), with safety being the first priority. Intel’s assistance builds on the company’s foundational work last year with the Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) trials conducted by NASA […]

FT SISTEMAS has successfully advanced in the Flight Testing campaign of its new design the FT-100FH Rotorcraft. The company is about to conclude the Visual-Line-of-Sight flight testing necessary to go further in the development, getting RBAC-E94 Beyond-Line-of-Sight flight authorization by ANAC, the Brazilian civil aviation authority. “For a program of this complexity, the successful completion […]

At Flock we strive to provide the best possible service for our customers, by iterating our cutting edge technologies and processes. Being an engineer at Flock means embracing innovation, rigour, personal responsibility, and collaboration. We lay out some of Flock’s core engineering values and processes. We are sharing these publicly because we are proud of them, and […]

Aviation Expert Will Spearhead Marketing Program for Drone Services in U.K. (Aug 15, 2018) INDIANAPOLIS. BirdsiVideo (www.birdsivideo.com) has signed a marketing agreement with Imogen Mann to grow the BirdsiVideo brand in the U.K. Ms. Mann is a British lawyer, former airline business development executive, licensed private pilot and agricultural expert with more than 20 years’ […]

Today, the Belgian drone and technology builder, DroneMatrix, launches its Drone-as-a-Service platform “DroaS” to the general public, laying the foundation stone for a new shared ecosystem. After years of experience in research and manufacture of drone devices, this DroaS platform is the glue that will connect companies and/or authorities with pilots and equipment. The platform […]

Rupert Benbrook, Chief Evangelist at Altitude Angel Altitude Angel are proud to support the open-source Mission Planner (a popular ground-station controller) and ArduPilot community. For over a year now, we have been providing our class-leading airspace and ground hazard data to Mission Planner users so that they can make better informed and safer decisions about where to fly their […]

Everyone enjoys a good ball game and there is no better way to experience this than to watch the action at a stadium live with 80k other like-minded fans rooting for the same team. When at a stadium have you ever asked yourself, what would happen if everyone wanted to leave at the same time? […]

Mantis Q Boasts Category Leading 33-Minute Flight Time, Easy-to-Use Flight Controls and Advanced Flight Modes CORONA, Calif. — Yuneec International, the world leader in electric aviation, today announced its all-new Mantis Q, the latest extension of Yuneec’s award-winning consumer lineup, is now available for pre-order in the United States. Mantis Q is an adventure ready […]

Completing its first year of activity, SkyHopper by Mobilicom was sold to and successfully operated by customers in 14 different countries, and integrated with 45 drone manufacturers [August 14, 2018]: Mobilicom Ltd., a global mission-critical-communications solution provider, announces that its SkyHopper entity has now completed its first year of activity since it was launched on […]

RobotLAB, the leading educational robotics company, announces today that its award-winning online learning platform Engage! K12 offers entirely new and engaging lesson plans which use drones to teach coding, programming and math. Indiana University’s High School Survey of Student Engagement found that about 2 out of 3 students from the 81,000 surveyed, said they don’t see […]

Aerial security & surveillance operations are growing at a tremendous rate. In pursuit of a better ROI and effective use of resources, the businesses are now upgrading their security and surveillance systems. Efforts are being taken to make them mobile, automated and more efficient by using drones. According to Toptal, the commercial drone business represents the […]

There are some great benefits to using a drone anti-collision light for recreational, public safety, and commercial operations. It increases safety and gives you greater flexibility in your operations. Remember to go over the list my tips and considerations before you buy anything because each drone anti-collision light has its own strengths and weaknesses. 1. […]

GREENSBORO – North Carolina has been “First in Flight” for almost 115 years. Today, “Next in Flight” might be more appropriate, thanks to the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation and its work with Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS, or ‘drones’). Over three days at Greensboro’s Grandover Resort & Conference Center, nearly 400 speakers, exhibitors and […]

Robot Aviation – a Norwegian company with offices in the US, Sweden & Poland has been developing drone technology for over 10 years. During 2018 we are presenting our complete line of systems, ranging from, SKYROBOT ™ FX10 a portable system, hand-launched within minutes, and able to stay airborne for up to 2 hours, carrying […]

The R2 aircraft started as a challenge to design, fly and operate a UAV with the true rhomboidal wing concept. This turned out to be a rather very demanding and complex design exercise but rewarded us with outstanding flying performances from the first flight of the first prototype. The advantages of the rhomboid wing, beside the […]

Multiple Government Organizations evaluate new situational awareness platform for managing airspace and emergency response units during disaster scenarios Ottawa, CA: Kongsberg Geospatial Ltd., an Ottawa-based developer of geospatial visualization software, announced today the conclusion of the final trials of a new situational awareness system for emergency airspace management, in a project funded by Defence Research […]

DroneDek, mailbox of the future technology, has just been awarded a US Patent for last mile drone delivery. DroneDek is set to disrupt the parcel, package and mail delivery industry by leveraging several patent claims it was awarded that combine to make it a mailbox on steroids. DroneDek aims to solve drone delivery by offering […]