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AVSS is designing an authenticated fleet management program within its existing drone safety systems. These include a ‘black box’ and IoT parachute deployment system. IfDT is working with large-scale drone technology businesses and education partners to develop the drone industry. AVSS and IfDT will enter into a joint venture partnership to design, build, and distribute […]

Tomáš Soušek It took only three years for the Czech company Primoco UAV SE to transform the original idea of its founder to create a highly efficient and resilient unmanned civilian aircraft to today’s fully functional system that has been certified by the Civil Aviation Authority and is already in full production. Model One 100 […]

Lost hikers found, swimmers rescued with a deployed floatation device, wildfires located from above. Headlines about emergency responders using small, unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) are increasingly common around the world, but the need for accurate, reliable information to inform the many decisions that must be made to implement this exciting new technology effectively can be […]

The next-generation on-demand delivery company Dorado, has revealed that it plans to raise $55M via its ICO. Dorado has already ‘pre-heated the oven” by raising $4M from institutional investors, including the ICO-focused Goldfish Fund, and it plans to offer the remaining allocation to the general public. There’s likely to be a huge amount of interest given […]

With the help of 10,000 staff, Georgia Department of Corrections (DOC) houses over 50,000 inmates across the state. Like many correctional facilities, Georgia DOC needs to remain constantly vigilant to protect against emerging threats to inmates and staff. Prison authorities wanted to take action and protect their facility against aerial intrusions by drones. It’s critical […]

Skyfire Consulting, the country’s premier public safety-focused drone company, kicked off 2018 by gaining the FAA’s sign-off on the Los Angeles Fire Department’s in-house UAV program. LAFD, one of the nation’s busiest fire/rescue agencies, put their trust in the four-year-old consulting company, based on their proven track record of success with FAA filings in the public safety space. “Developing and implementing […]

Quite an opportunity for those of you based in Europe with the appropriate qualifications. Here comes the future. The Airbus Zephyr High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS) is a novel solar-electric powered stratospheric remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) capable of persistent operations over many weeks. Zephyr has held the world record for the longest unrefuelled aeroplane flight since […]

Drone Delivery Canada ‘DDC or the Company’ (TSX.V:FLT OTC:TAKOF), is pleased to announce that it will start testing its Raven X1400 cargo delivery drone in Q1 of 2018. The Raven X1400 delivery drone is engineered to provide payload capacities of up to 25lbs and designed to fly approximately 60km. The Raven X1400 boasts a larger payload […]

Following successful wind turbine blade inspections at Sheringham Shoal, Martek Aviation have been awarded a 2-year Framework Contract with SSE Plc to inspect their 683 wind turbines across 47 sites throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland using Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). The Framework Contract, starting next month, covers inspection of a variety of wind turbines, […]

Many civilian applications of large and small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) are being discussed, including transportation of cargo, air taxis, small package delivery, power line surveillance, agricultural survey, and medical supplies delivery. However, the infrastructure to enable and safely manage the widespread use of UAS aircraft does not yet exist. NASA, in its UAS Traffic […]

PrecisionHawk, Inc. – a leading provider of drone technology for the enterprise – announced today it has raised a $75 million round of funding from a group of venture and strategic investors. This investment brings PrecisionHawk’s total funding to more than $100 million since being founded in 2010, making it the world’s most well-capitalized commercial […]

Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, it does. Professor Egan decides to double down on a class with a monetary focus. We’re taking it up a notch to build a skill set for future employment. The philosophy was always based on skills that students could use to further their majors, but now […]

Thanks to the new Septentrio high-performance, ultra-low GNSS receiver, QuestUAV can offer clients All-in-view multi-constellation and multi-frequency satellite tracking capabilities. The PPK Package also carries the latest anti-jamming technology. Quest UAV will take advantage of the Multi Constellation and Satellite Technology, appreciated by their Clients in the Southern Hemisphere. The PPK System now includes support for GLO, BDS, GAL […]

We are excited to announce the official launch of AgroHelper’s platform for processing of aerial images and its new feature: The Health Map. Remote crop stress detection has never been faster. The Health Map pinpoints areas with potential crop health issues in real time, seconds after the moment your drone captured farm field images are uploaded […]

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The Most Portable 3-Axis Gimbal 4K Camera Drone Features SmartCapture, FlightAutonomy 2.0 and Advanced Pilot Assistance Systems DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, has introduced the Mavic Air, an ultra-portable, foldable camera drone that delivers higher performance, more intelligent features and greater creative possibilities than any other consumer drone. Developed […]

By Charles L. Werner Chair, National Council on Public Safety UAS In early 2017, public safety had an awakening of the value that unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) brings to enhance the safety and effectiveness of emergency operations. This of course, resulted after the changes and more realistic FAA regulations in 2017 which previously were much […]

Aeromao Inc, has delivered an Aeromapper 300 customized and ready for the Nano-Hyperspectral camera from Headwell Photonics to the University of Brasilia, in Brazil. Since the initial approval was granted the custom integration was performed in a record time of only a few weeks. When it comes to finding a UA­­­V dependable enough to trust such an […]

Lyon and Paris, January 17th 2018 – Expert in the field of tethered drones for aerial surveillance with unlimited autonomy, Elistair announces a 2 000 000 euros fundraising with Starquest Capital and its historic investors. Elistair sales its tethered drones systems to national, civilian, and private security actors. Since it was created in 2014, the French start-up […]

UMS SKELDAR lands contract to provide UAV capabilities with Skeldar V-200 as part of OCEAN2020 programme, the first and most important European Defence Agency research tender for naval surveillance technology. World-class provider of rotary Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) solutions UMS SKELDAR, has been selected alongside partner Saab to be a part of OCEAN2020, the most […]

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) successfully demonstrated its latest Automatic Takeoff and Landing Capability (ATLC) using a Satellite Communications (SATCOM) data link for its MQ-9B SkyGuardian™/SeaGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA). The demonstration also included the first SATCOM taxi of the MQ-9B. This capability will eliminate the need for a ground control station and pilot/flight crew […]

Lots and lots being said about the traditionally leaked new DJI Spark/Mavic mashup, to be launched tomorrow in New York. Leaks are a DJI thing, happens every time. Is it a new Mavic, is a bigger Spark. All will be answered soon. I want to know about this FCC filing for this RD2412R1712 High-Precision Rotation Microwave […]

By Marlene Jørgensen marl@sam.sdu.dk The drones are above us, but they can give rise to various challenges when it comes to our privacy if they come too close. This was shown in an experiment where SDU researchers sent drones over the gardens of house owners in order to test their response to the presence of […]

Are you looking for an exotic adventure in flying drones? Imagine working in the mountains of a tropical island oasis? Travel, lodging, meals all provided for plus a paycheck? This just might be for you then! We have been contracted for over 20,000 hectares of coverage to start and need great people to join us! […]

DJI, the world’s leader in creative camera and drone technology, and BMW Motorsport have announced their official partnership to present the newly-developed BMW M8 GTE race car and the work of BMW Motorsport from previously unseen perspectives. DJI becomes BMW Motorsport’s first media partner to be integrated in the development stage of a new car. […]

WestWind and Sundance Media Group have partnered together to showcase UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) in Construction. This unique roadshow is designed to educate organizations on the value of a turnkey drone program and how implementing drones into the workflow can decrease costs and increase efficiencies. This free introduction to “UAV as a Tool” will will showcase the new Yuneec […]

Parrot and PIX4D introduce an improved and simplified experience for pilots of the Parrot Bluegrass, Parrot Disco-Pro AG and Parrot Bebop-Pro 3D Modeling Parrot Professional solution’s drones. Users can now manage their Parrot drone settings and product updates directly from the planning and autonomous flight app, Pix4Dcapture. (Ed’s note I was astounded to see the Disco-Pro for sale in South Africa for […]

Sentera today announced the launch of the FieldAgent™ platform. FieldAgent replaces all variants of the AgVault™ and OnTop™ products. The new brand better reflects the company’s incorporation of a much broader range of analysis and integration tools, along with the data management functions. “Our software products started out as a better way to store, organize, […]

Iris Automation, the leading provider of collision avoidance for commercial drones, today announced an $8 million Series A financing round to fund the development of crucial unlocking technologies for the autonomous flying robotics industry. Combining novel approaches in artificial intelligence (AI), computer vision, and sensor fusion, Iris Automation has built a situational awareness platform for […]

Against the backdrop of an increased focus on health and safety in all commercial disciplines, Bureau Veritas and Sky-Futures have joined forces in a pioneering new partnership designed to take inspection strategy to, quite literally, a whole new level. Drawing on Bureau Veritas’ vast repertoire as a world-leading inspection company and Sky-Futures’ cutting-edge, drone-based approach […]

Many employers are seeking recent graduates who know how to operate drones and have achieved the necessary certification to fly drones commercially. As cutting-edge innovators in drone and unmanned technology, Consortiq makes it safer and easier for organizations to put drones in the sky. Consortiq transforms businesses through unmanned aircraft system (UAS) software, training, consultancy, […]

ABJ Drones / Global is a highly respected UAV / DRONE aerial operations company with current operational bases in the USA, UK and INDIA. Our clients span a variety of industry sectors including Agriculture, Asset inspection, Cell towers, Off shore, Communications, Power distribution and Security to name but a few. Due to exponential growth in […]

As we head into Drone symposium season, sUAS News is pleased to announce that we will be presenting the sixth annual SUSB Expo. Way back in 2013, few believed that there was a commercial interest for drones. We knew better and launched a live event where industry professionals and our readers can network and discuss […]

A formal memorandum of understanding, the culmination of a year’s work, has been agreed between ARPAS-UK and the UK’s National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC). In recent years, ARPAS-UK and the NFRC have seen the use of remotely piloted aircraft systems (colloquially known as drones) grow rapidly across the construction industry. ARPAS-UK and NFRC believe […]

Roof damage from Hurricane Irma? Shingles missing? Bulldog Adjusters is gearing up for 2018 by introducing brand new high-performance drones. Now, getting an estimate for your roof damage takes less than 20 minutes. And with HD images of your roof, your home insurance claim is stronger than ever. Drones are the easiest way to take […]

Scott+Scott, Attorneys at Law, LLP (“Scott+Scott”), a national securities and consumer rights litigation firm, is notifying investors that class action lawsuits have been filed against GoPro, Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRO) (“GoPro” or the “Company”) and certain of its officers, related to alleged violations of federal securities laws. If you purchased GoPro securities between August 4, 2017 and January 5, 2018, you […]

DJI Mavic Pro Parachute system lands Ask and you shall receive! For some time our Fruity Chutes friends have been asking for us to manufacture a small spring loaded launcher perfect for fixed wing and small multicopters, like the DJI Mavic Pro and 3DR Solo. Drumroll please! … Fruity Chutes is proud to present the […]

COPTRZ, UK and Wingtra, Switzerland have today announced a strategic partnership where COPTRZ will become the primary UK distributor of the Wingra fixed-wing VTOL drone for mapping & surveying. Wingtra’s flagship drone, the ‘WingraOne’ is a specialist fixed-wing UAV capable of surveying vast areas of land with a flight time of up to 55 minutes. […]

Today, advertising and brand communication in public settings and events are often limited to displays and billboards, making it very difficult to create lasting and engaging connections with customers and audiences. AEROTAIN offers new and innovative ways to interact with an audience. Our patented flying machine can take virtually any shape and makes brands and […]

SkyGuard1 is a large aerostat in a Blimp shape, which can carry payloads of up to 90 kg and reach altitudes of up to 1,000 meters [January 16, 2018] Aero-T, a subsidiary of RT LTA, the Israeli based aerostat company which develop and manufacture the SkyStar™ family of tactical Aerostats, announces it has completed the development […]

Drone America, Unmanned Systems Manufacturer, to Scale its Autonomous Air Tanker Concepts Strategic alliance with Thrush Aircraft anticipated to yield unmanned solutions to airborne wildfire surveillance and attack – and more. (Albany, GA) The arsenal of airborne tactics available to firefighters and first responders may soon grow significantly as Thrush Aircraft has formed a strategic […]

Florida International University Emergency Operations Center, Miami, FL 12 – 14 February 2018 This workshop goes beyond basic “how to study for a Part 107” and basic UAS flight training. Our workshop cohorts bring together emergency operations and airspace management experts and those new to emergency response UAS operations to examine and learn the skills […]

Texo Drone Survey and Inspection (Texo DSI), the owner operators of the world’s most comprehensive and dynamic fleet of unmanned aerial vehicles are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Rob Watts Bsc (hons) Ph.D as the company’s commercial development manager for the nuclear sector. Rob will head up the company’s dedicated nuclear services division […]

In the age of the SLT a vectored thrust market entry from Foxtech. Only one motor becomes a passenger when in forward flight. Also much less in the way of a framework for the quad motor setup normally seen in an SLT. I think this one will be popular, the buzz is already buzzing. It’s hard […]

Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced its investment in Near Earth Autonomy, a Pittsburgh-based company focused on developing a portfolio of technologies that enable safe and reliable autonomous flight. In addition to the investment, Boeing and Near Earth Autonomy also announced a partnership to explore future products and applications for emerging markets such as urban mobility. “This […]

This competition seems to have been scripted for separate lift thrust. There are plenty of off the shelf examples that will more than fulfil the brief these days. Cost per flying unit might then become more critical, along with training and tech support. These are the elements that I think I would score higher than the […]

The RevealONE with dual cameras and Built-in Heartbeat Detecting Radar System is for Inspection, Surveillance, Search and Rescue. It is one of the most advanced unmanned helicopters in its class. Sensitive to both near-infrared and visible light, the high-performance CCD imaging system of the RevealONE provides all weather target detection and discrimination. The RevealONE is […]

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Latitude Engineering successfully flew its newest airframe, the HQ-55, completing a Phase 1 NOAA SBIR. The Part 107 compliant aircraft flawlessly preformed multiple auto-hovers and a short flight on December 12, 2017. Phase II is expected to entail refinement of the design, and testing of the automated launch and recovery from a moving ship. This […]