sUAS News

Apparently, the PlexiDrone will land with backers very shortly. Remember Plexidrone a crowd-funded drone that has still not arrived, they raised $2,269,158 USD on the 1st of December 2014. Some jolly unsporting tactics were used to quell unrest in the Plexidrone camp for those seeking refunds, say nice things in your social media comments or no refund. An […]

Eight years in the making and with some very funky looking propellers. Apparently flying in New Zealand since October of 2017. A big separate lift thrust (SLT) chuck out the people and deliver meaningful amounts of stuff! https://youtu.be/LeFxjRMv5U8 (This video will not embed properly, less than 100 views at posting so no doubt somebody will […]

Bing bing bing, we have a winner! On our weekly Hangout, we have often joked about getting all the buzz words into a press release and Deep Aero have managed it! Blockchain and AI from a company I have never heard of. But apparently, they are global leaders in drone technology! Perhaps they will become […]

Heralding a new era of clean technology in the aircraft industry In a world first, a team of researchers from Sydney have successfully powered an unmanned aircraft flight with a triple hybrid propulsion system featuring one of the cleanest energies on Earth – hydrogen. Led by University of Sydney aerospace engineering PhD candidate Andrew Gong, […]

SALINA — Kansas State University’s Polytechnic Campus is again taking its unmanned aircraft systems, also known as drones, expertise on the road, offering its Part 107 preparation course April 27-29 in the Denver area. The course is designed to prepare professionals for the Federal Aviation Administration’s written exam, which is required for anyone wanting to operate a […]

Agriculture was touted as one of the first industries that would leverage the rapid development of commercial-grade small unmanned aerial vehicles (sUAVs) and incorporate them into its practices. Early on, the use cases for an aerial analytics platform were evident to drone solution providers, farmers, and agronomists. As a result, large numbers of drone solution […]

DroneShield Ltd (ASX:DRO) (“DroneShield” or the “Company”), an Australian public company with substantial U.S. operations, has announced that it it received the first order for its recently rolled-out DroneSentinel™ product. Oleg Vornik, DroneShield’s CEO, commented “We are very pleased with the market response to our roll-out of DroneSentinel and its sister-product DroneSentry. Since we commenced marketing the […]

DJI has earned its reputation as the world’s leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology and is bringing this expertise and innovation to enterprise sectors. DJI Enterprise enables businesses to unleash the potential of drone technology today – with benefits seen across the agriculture, construction, infrastructure, energy and public safety sectors. To find out […]

Johan Ahlström has resigned as CEO of CybAero AB effective immediately. Tommy Magnusson, CybAero Board Director, will act as interim CEO. “Mr. Magnusson brings a wealth of aerospace and management experience to the role of CEO. He has been an invaluable member of CybAero’s board and we are thrilled that he has agreed to step […]

Aerodyne Group, Malaysia’s leading drone specialist has bought a 60 percent controlling stake in AtSite to a total consideration of 2.2 million euros (RM10.6 million) which will give Aerodyne a leg up in the growing wind energy market. Based in Denmark, AtSite is a forerunner in wind turbine blade inspections for the wind turbine generation […]

UK based EPP flying wing pioneers – Flyingwings have bought a new Li-ion powered mapping wing to market. The Falcon Pro 5 Mapper is a rugged fixed wing mapping airframe. It has been designed from the ground up for harsh environments, be that farm, mine or quarry. The central fuselage is large enough for payloads up to 400g, […]

Aerial modelling and inspections using commercial-grade drones offer compelling advantages for the resource sector by increasing safety, saving time and reducing survey costs. Airscope*, a Perth, Australia-based inspections and asset visualization company, has used the Intel® Falcon™ 8+ drone to extend these benefits further by developing computer-generated 3-D models of entire hydrocarbon processing facilities off […]

The role of new UAV product development manager is to assess markets, trends and identify strategic growth opportunities. This includes conducting extensive customer research in pursuit of future business models and product platforms that fill gaps in technology or services. Primary Role Assess and evaluate the viability of new technology solutions that build on the […]

Team members from Wingcopter and UAVenture traveled to a remote location in the north of South Africa to complete training and run mapping trials with the Wingcopter Mapping Package for Smops SA as they prepare to launch their mapping services across Africa. The Wingcopter Mapping Package consists of a Wingcopter 178 Heavy Lift with a full-frame camera, […]

Rocketmine, a South African based subsidiary of the listed Delta Drone Group (EPA:ALDR), has cemented it’s global expansion for 2018 with a number of new contracts signed across Africa, as well as new growth into Latin America. One of the newly signed contracts sees Rocketmine break into the Latin American market with several projects for […]

OPTRON, a leading supplier of advanced positioning solutions across sub-Saharan Africa, has announced they are now offering Microdrones unmanned aerial mapping solutions. “The easy-to-use and innovative advanced technology that is packed within Microdrones UAV solutions, will provide huge benefits and cost savings to our existing clients that are looking for a professional multirotor drone/UAV solution,” […]

The patented SkyStar 110 was presented at the SDF internal communication exhibition at Kurihama, Japan [March 7, 2018]: The Israeli-based aerostat company RT LTA Systems Ltd. presented a live demonstration of its newest member of the SkyStar family, the patented SkyStar 110 micro-Aerostat system, in the SDF internal communication exhibition at Kurihama army communication system […]

Leaders of the Unmanned Aerial System Centre of Excellence (UAS CE) have announced the creation of a new Cluster of Excellence for drones in the Saguenay – Lac-Saint-Jean region of Quebec. As part of the ACCORD programme, the Quebec government has announced earlier this month the signing of a three-year agreement for the implementation, in […]

AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for both defense and commercial applications, today announced that a major country in the Middle East has awarded the company a contract valued at $44.5 million (USD) forPuma™ II AE small UAS featuring the new Mantis i45 sensor. “This contract for the ground forces of a Middle East regional […]

By forming a strategic partnership, Altitude Angel and Frequentis will connect ATM to UTM and pave the way for safer use of unmanned aircraft. Frequentis, the leading provider of ATM communication, automation and information solutions and Altitude Angel, the pioneering drone management platform and airspace integration start-up, have entered into a strategic partnership to provide […]

Kittyhawk, the market leader in commercial drone operations software, today announced a comprehensive set of new features for its best-in-class platform. Kittyhawk is introducing secure multi-party, multi-channel video and audio streaming, native UAS Facility Maps, new notification and telemetry sharing options with a focus on enhanced security and visibility. Multi-party, multi-channel audio and video supports […]

Lichtenau / Baden, Germany, 5th March 2018 – Following a joint-development effort with FCS Flight Calibration Services GmbH, LS telcom’s Colibrex announces the launch of NavAidDrone, a drone-based system for navigational aid (NAVAID) inspections. The NavAidDrone is used for field measurements required for commissioning and regular maintenance of Instrument Landing Systems (ILS). It will support Air Navigation […]

From 7 to 8 March 2018, the U. T. SEC will be opening its doors as the world’s first trade fair and conference on the future topic of unmanned technologies with a focus on security. CURPAS e. V. and the members are involved. Likewise, the association is represented by Dr. Christina Eisenberg in the accompanying […]

Aerodyne Group, a Global Drone Managed Solutions Provider, are pleased to announce today that they have secured significant funding from the Axiata Digital Innovation Fund (ADIF). “We are honoured by ADIF’s attention and investment. This is a huge vote of confidence for Aerodyne, and we are excited that they believe in the kind of positively […]

The U.S. Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory (MCWL) in Quantico, VA, identifies future challenges and opportunities, develops warfighting concepts, and comprehensively explores options in order to inform the combat development process and meet the challenges of the future operating environment. As such, it continuously seeks new concepts and technologies that can be applied to 21st-century combat, […]

NATS, the UK’s leading air traffic services provider, and fast-growing UK-based drone traffic management solutions company Altitude Angel, have entered a strategic partnership that lays the foundation for a future whereby drones and manned aircraft could safely co-exist in the UK’s busy skies. The two organisations have entered a long-term partnership to develop unmanned traffic […]

DroneShield Ltd (ASX:DRO) (“DroneShield” or the “Company”) has become aware of reports in French media in relation to DroneGun Tactical and the visit of His Excellency President of France Emmanuel Macron to French Army Camp Mourmelon. French media have reported that on 1 March 2018, President Macron, the Minister of the Armed Forces Florence Parly, and […]

uAvionix Releases CONOPS White Paper for Spectrum Mitigation At uAvionix, we are passionate about the safety benefits that ADS-B can bring to all airspace users – whether manned aircraft or unmanned – and in particular the benefits ADS-B can bring to the integration of both classes of users. The U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 14, […]

Dedrone is proud to release our newest sensor, RF-300, which automatically locates drones and their pilots. When combined with the broad coverage and early warning capabilities of Dedrone’s RF-100, the new RF-300 adds situational awareness for organizations to determine the nature and severity of threats from unauthorized drones. The ultimate protection a facility can take […]

Securus Technologies, a leading provider of technology-enabled solutions for public safety, law enforcement, investigations, corrections and government payment services announced active pilot programs using drone detection technology to combat the threats in prisons and jails from drone devices. Drones are being used to deliver a variety of illegal contraband to prisons. Corrections officials have found […]

The Predator XP/RQ-1E Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) flew above the tarmac of Al Ain Airport in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as part of a “Live-Fly” event. The Live-Fly was held on February 27th and focused on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles that support the defense and security sectors. The event was a part of the Unmanned Systems […]

We are incredibly excited to announce the launch of ORION UAS, the next generation of tethered drone systems. Here at Elistair we believe that the ability to deploy a fully automated tethered drone system as a permanent eye in the sky is invaluable and a huge advantage over bulky and expensive traditional solutions. With a […]

RAS Consulting & Investigations is launching a new division to provide its clients with the most cutting-edge information related to the use of unmanned aviation systems, more commonly known as drones. As drones become an increasingly popular tool in security preparedness and surveillance, there is an urgent need for companies to stay ahead of the […]

Flock, a London based insurtech startup, has launched Europe’s first ‘pay-as-you-fly’ drone insurance solution. The ‘Flock Cover’ smartphone app provides on-demand insurance for commercial drone pilots in the UK, with policies starting from just £5 for up to eight hours of liability and hull cover. Since launching into the iOS and Android app stores in […]

The International Drone Racing Association (IDRA) has announced that Miracle Flights, the nation’s leading health and welfare flight organization, is the official charitable partner for the 2018 Drone Racing Series and 2018 Challengers Cup. Established in 1985, Miracle Flights provides free commercial air transportation to critically ill children in need of medical care far from […]

Michael S. Baum, JD, MBA, ATP The National Airspace System (NAS) has seen over a century of improvements to flight safety, but it now faces profound changes. There is a massive, accelerating influx of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), and new, inexperienced UAS pilots and operators, that must effectively—and safely—integrate with manned aviation. There is, of […]

There is an old adage amongst pilots: Experience is the best teacher, but learning from other people’s experience is the best way to learn. Kittyhawk powers a multitude of enterprise drone programs worldwide. We’ve been at this for over 3 years and often get questions from our newer enterprise customers about what “normal” looks like, […]

In this use case you’ll see TeraRanger Tower and TeraRanger Evo enabling obstacle avoidance for indoor drone flight (GPS-denied). A single TeraRanger Evo controls the altitude of the drone whilst TeraRanger Tower prevents the drone from flying into static and dynamic obstacles. This configuration is compatible with Pixhawk running ArduCopter. See our detailed post here […]

AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for both defense and commercial applications, and MDA, a Maxar Technologies company, announced the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) has acquired the AeroVironmentPuma™ II AE, maritime mini unmanned aircraft system, for fielding aboard RCN Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels (MCDV). The Puma II AE systems will […]

Taoglas, a leading provider of IoT and automotive antenna and RF solutions, today at Mobile World Congress 2018 introduced its patent-pending TerrablastÔ range of antennas, a revolutionary, polymer-based series of patch antennas that are 30 percent lighter than their ceramic counterparts and extremely resistant to fracture upon impact. The combination makes Terrablast a perfect fit for the automotive and […]

Belgian GNSS receiver manufacturer Septentrio is delighted to announce selection by Swiss drone manufacturer Wingtra to supply GNSS OEM receiver boards and PPK processing software for the newly launched WingtraOne PPK drone. The combination of VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) technology and a high-spec PPK (Post-Process Kinematics) brings wide-area coverage at ultra-high precision. “With the […]

Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:IRDM) announced today that Honeywell Aerospace, SKYTRAC, Avitek and Navicom Aviation are the first Iridium Certus service providers to be selected for the aviation industry. As Iridium Certus service providers, each company will be able to offer the new, best-in-class broadband satellite connectivity to its customers. Ideal for commercial airliner flight deck communications, […]

Leonardo announced today that the SW-4 Solo optionally piloted helicopter successfully completed its maiden flight with no safety pilot onboard at Taranto-Grottaglie Airport (Southern Italy). The aircraft flew for 45 minutes and all systems performed as expected with excellent controllability and handling qualities. Tests included, among others, remote engine start up and shut down with ground run, automatic take-off […]

Leonardo’s Falco family of Remotely-Piloted Air Vehicles (RPAS) have together logged more than 15,000 hours of operational flight. The milestone was announced by the Company at UMEX, the United Arab Emirates’ specialist unmanned systems exhibition. Since its Maiden flight in 2003, more than 50 Falco family RPAS have been brought into operation around the world […]

Zürich, 27 February 2018: With the launch of WingtraOne PPK (Post-Processed Kinematics) drone, the Swiss UAV manufacturer Wingtra is setting a new benchmark in large-scale surveying and mapping applications. With the help of its industry-leading partners – photogrammetry software provider Pix4D, and the GNSS board and PPK provider Septentrio – WingtraOne PPK is now able […]

Zürich based Daedalean aims to bring full “level-5” autonomy to the personal electric aircraft of the near future. Daedalean’s engineers apply insights from modern robotics, deep learning and computer vision to build an autonomous guidance system that meets the highest bar (DAL-A) for safety-critical aerospace systems ( DO-178C, DO-254 and DO-160G). Their product provides visual […]

QuestUAV have been hiring drone systems and sensors to a UK only market since 2013. However, for selected customers, it is now expanding its rentals to include Europe and the United States. QuestUAV is offering Drone Rental from just £23 per day*. QuestUAV are market leaders in the drone industry. With a 10-year legacy and […]

Drone Delivery Canada ‘DDC or the Company’ (TSX.V:FLT OTC:TAKOF), is pleased to report the Company has received $7.0 Million from the exercise of warrants which the expiry was accelerated to February 23, 2018, as previously announced on January 24, 2018. “We are pleased to report essentially all of the Company’s outstanding warrants are exercised. DDC now has approximately $23.5 Million in its treasury […]

CEVA, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEVA), the leading licensor of signal processing platforms and artificial intelligence processors for smarter, connected devices, today announced that Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: CRNT) has licensed the CEVA-X2 and CEVA-XC4500 DSPs to deploy in a new software-defined radio modem which is being designed to address the mature stage of 5G service network rollout. […]

Delair, a leading supplier of drone solutions for commercial industries, today announced an agreement with Frontier Precision, a provider of UAV sales and support to commercial users in the Western United States. As part of the agreement, Frontier Precision will operate Delair’s first service centres on the ground in the US, as well as expand […]