sUAS News

Silvus Technologies announced today that it has developed a cognitive radio capability that enables StreamCaster Mobile Ad-hoc Networks (MANETs) to operate in the presence of jammers and other sources of electromagnetic interference. The groundbreaking feature, called “MANET Interference Avoidance” (MAN-IA), senses interference within the network footprint and automatically switches the network to a better channel. […]

Pipistrel and Honeywell (NYSE: HON) have signed a memorandum of understanding that will bring both companies together on the exploration and development of solutions for the urban air mobility market. As part of their collective effort, the companies will work together to integrate Honeywell avionics, navigation, flight control systems connectivity, and other beneficial products and services onto […]

Come and meet DJI and ‘Experience the Spirit of Play’ at one of the largest and most important toy fairsin Europe, bringing together well known brands and trendy start-ups. Visit our booth at this year’s toy fair and see the latest products such as the DJI Spark and Mavic Air, ideal for beginners, enthusiasts and anyone who wants to learn […]

Today, Monday, in the course of the morning, the Zurich city police recovered the Swiss Post drone which had come down into Lake Zurich. We are relieved that the drone was located in the presumed search area over the lake near Landi-Wiese park and was successfully salvaged by divers from the water police. The drone […]

W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) has announced that complimentary samples of GORE® Tethered Drone Cables are now available with short lead times and can be shipped within two business days from the date of the request. Ideal for prototyping and evaluation, samples are available in 16-, 20- and 24-AWG configurations, with length options of 5, 10 and 15 feet. “Developers need samples […]

Should you find yourself browsing companies on Glassdoor some rather telling comments hove into view from those that have and those that do work at Kespry. Crunchbase has the company raising $61.4 million in VC funding. The first comment suggests more than 30 employees were let go in November 2018. Other comments point to a […]

The position coordinates and directs all aspects of Sinclair’s Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) programs for the Aviation Technology Department. The coordinator will oversee laboratory and flight operations, manage curriculum quality, monitor student performance, and ensure compliance with FAA regulations and guidelines. The coordinator will also market the program throughout the region to recruit students and identify collaboration […]

The Alta Pro line builds on the exceptional first generation of Freefly drones. We’ve added waypoint technology to allow preprogrammed movements and autopilot functionality. The completely redesigned Alta Pro flight controller runs open PX4 flight stack for quick and powerful interfacing. PX4 mission autopilot Qgroundcontol mission planner with long range 900mhz telemetry radio Advanced, high-bandwidth […]

Airborne Response, the South Florida-based provider of Mission Critical Unmanned Solutions™ for industry and government, completed Exercise Lightning Shield – a full-scale training exercise held on Thursday, January 24 at the Homestead-Miami Speedway. Airborne Response provided aerial support for the U.S. Army National Guard and specialized elements of the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department. Deploying a […]

Al Stevens AJS Support UK Airprox Board chart shows the number of reports involving drones and other objects up to November 2018. We were particularly interested in the red bars against the associated years on the chart. These are specifically incidents associated by the observer to be involving “drones”. Since 2015 there have been 313 […]

Widely regarded as a technical leader in the emerging field of Drone/Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM), Altitude Angel develops cloud-scale systems to facilitate the safe integration of unmanned vehicles into national airspace worldwide. In short, we don’t make drones; we make them safe. Our national foundation technologies are deployed internationally by governments, civil aviation authorities and […]

FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced today that it has acquired Aeryon Labs Inc., a leading developer of high-performance unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for the global military, public safety, and critical infrastructure markets for $200 million. Aeryon’s vertical takeoff and landing quad-copter airframes integrate multiple sensors, including FLIR thermal technology, to provide users with immediate high-resolution intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) […]

ConnexiCore today announced a partnership with Telarus, the largest privately held Technology Services Distributor in the United States, that ultimately positions ConnexiCore’s Drone Flight Services and Solutions through the Telarus agent channel. For Telarus, the partnership positions the company into the Drone/UAS aerial intelligence marketplace. This creates another stream of disruptive IoT technology for not only […]

After the recent successful launch and “Over-the-Air” trial of e2Eaccess UAS-I with Callen-Lenz, e2E are readying themselves to roll-out large scale Beyond Visual Line-ofSight (BVLOS) trials in 2019. e2E held their inaugural BVLOS Workshop focused on the integration of SatCom within current and future sUAS to an invite-only group of stakeholders, including British Telecom, Deutsche […]

The Sky Guys, Canada’s top drone operator and manufacturer, announced today that Jeremy Chan-Hao Wang has been named President effective January 25, 2019. As President, Mr Wang will lead the company’s overall operations and growth, including key revenue, product development, and commercialization activities throughout 2019. Mr Wang will report directly to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Adam Sax. Mr. Wang previously […]

ideaForge, a leading provider of Unmanned Aerial Systems, today announced that HCL Technologies, a leading global technology company, will provide its DRYiCETM AIOPS Platform for ideaForge’s state-of-the-art drones. HCL will enable procedures for ideaForge’s devices to provide zero-touch automation of tasks and processes that will allow users to setup a Drone command center and provide […]

I’m sure you heard the good news about drone ID and tracking being possible. Prior to the test performed by Airmap, Kittyhawk, and Google, no one besides DJI, NASA, Intel, various companies, and folks working ADS-B had any idea that remotely IDing aircraft was possible. Google apparently came into it as the use case with […]

JD.com, China’s largest retailer, today announced the completion of Indonesia’s first government-approved drone flight – a breakthrough for drone delivery in Southeast Asia. The successful pilot opens the door for future commercial drone use in Indonesia and the Southeast Asia region, subject to further regulatory approvals. Representatives from Indonesia’s Ministry of Transportation, Civil Aviation and […]

FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) has been awarded a $39.6 Million order to deliver FLIR Black Hornet Personal Reconnaissance Systems (PRS) in support of the United States (U.S.) Army. The highly capable nano-unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems delivered under this contract will support platoon and small unit level surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities as part of […]

A new interdisciplinary effort at Syracuse University will advance knowledge and teaching in the field of autonomous systems, exploring new frontiers in policy, law and governance of these fast-expanding technologies. From self-driving cars to drone delivery systems, from robotic underwater vessels to smart-home technologies, autonomous systems are transforming our world – posing complex social, ethical […]

Visual intelligence technology start-up teams up with a next-generation technology company to demonstrate versatile augmented reality drone software to global leaders at Davos. Edgybees, a leader in advanced, collaborative, visual intelligence technology, and HCL Technologies Ltd., a leading global technology company, today announced that they are hosting live demonstrations of Edgybees’ life-saving software enabled by DRYiCETM […]

Precision agriculture intelligence leader Taranis, today announced the launch of its new solution that calculates and monitors the planting of seeds. Taranis is the first platform to offer farmers and agronomists a scalable answer to plot management strategy. The addition of an emergence solution to the company’s offerings reflect Taranis’ vision to become the single-most comprehensive […]

Drone Delivery Canada ‘DDC or the Company’ (TSX.V:FLT,OTC: TAKOF), is pleased to announce the management appointment of Mr. Michael Zahra as Senior Vice President of Operations and Strategy as the Company moves to commercial operations in 2019. “We have known Mr. Zahra professionally for over two years in his former capacity as President of Staples Business Advantage Canada. […]

Boeing [NYSE: BA] yesterday successfully completed the first test flight of its autonomous passenger air vehicle (PAV) prototype in Manassas, Virginia. Boeing NeXt, which leads the company’s urban air mobility efforts, utilized Boeing subsidiary Aurora Flight Sciences to design and develop the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and will continue testing to advance the […]

We learnt recently that LidarSwiss has delivered two Micro Vux Long Range sensors to the Royal Thai Survey Department. Now makers of the helicopter they were hung from, SwissDrones have released a video of them in operation. The flights in Thailand took two hours carrying the LidarSwiss payload with a 25% safety margin for fuel. It was […]

A Project Task Assignment for the Teaming-Enabled Architectures for Manned-Unmanned Systems (TEAMS) prototype program was recently awarded to GE Aviation. The project is under the authority of the Base Vertical Lift Consortium Project Agreement and is sponsored by the U.S. Air Force Research Lab (AFRL). “The TEAMS program is a tremendous opportunity for GE to […]

HENSOLDT will now use BIRD Aerosystems’ RCD (Radar Control and Display) and MSIS (Mission Management System) to control their PrecISR™ advanced multi-mode radar family [January, 2019]: HENSOLDT, a global pioneer of technology and innovation in the area of defense and security electronics, and BIRD Aerosystems, the leading developer of Airborne Missile Protection Systems (AMPS) and […]

Drone technology is on the rise. To fully support the rapidly growing drone industry, a harmonized approach for the integration of drones across Europe is vital. CORUS gathers experts from aviation (manned and drone), research and academia to develop and write a concept of operations for U-Space, the European system for management of drones. Starting from […]

Kespry, the leading drone-based aerial intelligence solution provider, today announced it will highlight its new construction industry-focused innovations at the World of Concrete industry trade show in Las Vegas, January 22-26. The international event is the only large-scale show dedicated to the commercial concrete and masonry construction industries. As part of its global strategic alliance with John […]

Newly-developed flying patterns for drones (unmanned aerial vehicles) help provide the best response in search for missing people. Kreisverband Limburg e.V., a unit of the German Red Cross, has just begun using UgCS software for its search and rescue operations. The software takes into account the focus field of the drone’s camera and adjusts the […]

Virtual Surveyor drone surveying and mapping software has added new functionality that enables users to process larger projects without buying more powerful computers or expensive cloud services. The enhancement is among several included in Virtual Surveyor 6.2 released this week in response to requests from an international client base that doubled in 2018. “Our objective […]

Scottsdale, Arizona (January 22, 2019) – Leading automated drone startup Airobotics today announced that it has recently made Australian aviation history by obtaining the nation’s first and only Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) approval to operate automated multi-rotor drones from its Remote Operations Center (ROC) beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) with no aircrew needed at the client […]

MicaSense, a leading provider of professional drone-based sensors for precision farming, announces a profitable 2018, global expansion plans, and investment in complete solutions in 2019 Seattle, WA January 22nd, 2019 | Founded in 2014, MicaSense is an American sensor company made up of engineering, optics, and agricultural experts who are passionate about precision farming and […]

Upgraded Support Program Offers Peace Of Mind For All Mavic 2 Enterprise And Phantom 4 RTK Pilots DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, is upgrading the service and support it offers for North American customers who purchase a new Mavic 2 Enterprise Zoom, Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual or Phantom 4 […]

Air Sciences Inc. hired GeosUAS Inc, and Aeromao Inc. to demonstrate the Aeromapper Talon’s capabilities for use in high resolution terrain mapping of a windy, dry lake bed in Southern California. Air Sciences is considering the Aeromapper Talon to acquire 3 cm resolution DEMs and orthophotos for around 8 km2 to be acquired on regular intervals. During the tests, the Talon […]

AerialWayz™ was recently granted the 107.39(b) Flying Over People & Moving Vehicles waiver using a DJI Inspire 1. Fruity Chutes drone parachutes was an essential part of our application process for the flight safety aspects. JAS Henry says “When AerialWayz™ was preparing for the 107.39 waiver, Fruity Chutes Inc. was our first choice, mainly because […]

Echodyne, the manufacturer of innovative, high-performance radars for government and commercial markets, announced today that it has been selected to participate in Northern Plains UAS Test Site (NPUASTS) industry partnership to test and demonstrate commercial UAS operations in the next phase of DOT/FAA UAS Pilot Program (UPP) testing. Echodyne’s MESA™ radar technology enables an Unmanned […]

Multivista, part of Hexagon, announced today a partnership with DroneDeploy, the leading cloud software platform for commercial drones, to expand project management capabilities. Through a sophisticated platform integration, Multivista users now have access to an array of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) resources, each powered by DroneDeploy. “This is the most robust and dynamic integration Multivista […]

Sky Power GmbH starts 2019 with another new product and presents the second newly developed 2-stroke engine. The SP-210 FI TS is based on the same engine concept and optionally can also be offered without system carrier. The newly developed SP-210 FI TS with max. 8,2 kW at 5000 rpm has a system carrier, just like […]

The main reason for this piece is a call for articles for the SUSB Expo Journal and possibly speakers if you have something compelling to offer and share with the community. In past additions, we have tried to include pieces that would be relevant for a few years or provide insights into foundation type of […]

New Multilink accessory connects master remote with up to three additional controllers DJI, the world’s leader in creative camera technology, today revealed the pricing and availability of the Multilink, DJI’s new wireless connector that supports a master controller and up to three additional slave controllers. The new Multilink allows slave networks to form a star […]

BABY SHARK 260 VTOL features a highly advanced aerodynamic design. It is made of high density composite material, which features high strength and very light weight. BABY SHARK VTOL adopts quick-detach design which makes the plane easy to set up and transport. The fuselage also has big inner space to hold flight controller, batteries or other equipments. BABY SHARK can take off and land vertically in a small area, […]

FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced today it has been awarded a contract from the French Defense Procurement Agency (DGA) in support of the French Operational Pocket Drone (DrOP) program. The contract has a ceiling value of $89 million to provide the FLIR Black Hornet® 3 nano-unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and Personal Reconnaissance System (PRS) to […]

At a meeting in Shenzhen that perhaps did not include sandwiches DJI handed 16 employees over to law enforcement officials and a further 29 were dismissed. The news outlet, Yicai Global, believes more than 100 DJI employees might be involved and losses may exceed 147.6 Million US Dollars. It appears that the group inflated prices […]

Unless Duran has found really small employees I think South African company ALTI is just about to fly what I believe to be the largest separate lift thrust (SLT) in the world. This is perhaps the most popular VTOL method at the moment. A multirotor handles the take off and landing and then a petrol […]

In order to monitor BVLOS (Bejond visual line of sight) infrastructures, DB relies on drones from Quantum-Systems for the “Urban Air Mobility” project in Ingolstadt. Ingolstadt strives to become one of the competence centers for drones and autonomous mobility in general. Thus the model project “Urban Air Mobility”, which is also supported by the EU […]

At TUS Expo Europe, Picterra introduced the custom detector, a tool that allows users of their online platform to build their own artificial intelligence model to detect objects in aerial and satellite images. Without any previous machine learning experience, the new tool allows users to create their own AI detection model and train it to […]

By Amanda Russo and Harrison Wolf Right now, most countries restrict who and how you can fly drones. They can only be flown within the operator’s line of sight, and operators cannot oversee more than one aircraft. Safety and security are important, but these regulations mean we are not maximizing the benefits that drones can […]

Federal grant helping Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus, law enforcement agencies evaluate remote-sensing technologies to fight crime SALINA — The Applied Aviation Research Center on the Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus is working with law enforcement partners to evaluate small unmanned aircraft remote sensing technologies to reconstruct crime scenes. Under the grant, sponsored by the National Institute of Justice, […]

January 16, 2019 – DJI has concluded its investigation into the issue concerning some TB50 and TB55 batteries reporting incorrect power levels in late 2018. The current firmware (v01.02.0301), which adds a redundancy algorithm to the battery management system, has successfully addressed the small number of early Return-To-Home (RTH) or Automatic Landing (AL) cases triggered by initial conservative measures DJI […]