sUAS News

The UASidekick App is the only one of its kind that has immediate access to the FAA/Leidos Flight Services system which serves over 80,000 weekly General Aviation “GA” pilots. As the industry grows (over 7 million estimated drones in the National Air Space “NAS” by 2020) it is important that pilots, GA – unmanned – commercial, […]

Advanced Tactics is currently developing a modular, low-cost, cargo-carrying multicopter aircraft capable of autonomous logistical operations called the AT Transporter, which can deliver up to 1,200 lb payloads in a detachable 3-6 person passenger/cargo pod. A technology demonstrator of the AT Transporter has been built using internal funds, and Advanced Tactics is now looking for […]

GPSdome Ltd., the Cyber Company, announced the release of its new product, GPSdome 1.0 Model T, which provides GPS anti-jamming and anti-spoofing protection for GPS-based timing systems. The new product identifies GPS jamming and spoofing attacks, and retains the GPS signal reception by using Electronic Warfare algorithms. GPSdome-T will be formally launched next week at ITSF […]

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) hosted an international Unmanned Aircraft System Forum (UASF) to discuss the integration of UAS technologies into the airspace as part of their Smart Dubai Initiative. WhiteFox Defense Technologies, Inc. was invited to present both their world-leading counter-sUAS technology, the DroneFox, and their secure UAS communication system, WhiteFox Integrated Secure Device […]

DARPA’s OFFensive Swarm-Enabled Tactics (OFFSET) program envisions future small-unit infantry forces using small unmanned aircraft systems (UASs) and/or small unmanned ground systems (UGSs) in swarms of 250 robots or more to accomplish diverse missions in complex urban environments. By leveraging and combining emerging technologies in swarm autonomy and human-swarm teaming, the program seeks to enable rapid development […]

The Property Drone Consortium (PDC) is encouraged by the White House’s announcement of the UAS Integration Pilot Program Initiative. The Initiative, in which local and state authorities will collaborate with commercial entities to address needs for different types of commercial drone operations, has the potential to speed up the development of one consistent and transparent […]

The Defense Innovation Unit Experimental (DIUx), a fast-moving government entity that provides non-dilutive capital to companies to solve national defense problems, has announced its Q4 results. Over the last 17 months, we’ve awarded roughly $184 million for 59 pilot contracts and two follow-on production contracts to a diverse group of companies in the areas of […]

The Ministry of Economy, Industry and Competitiveness (MINECO) has communicated, through an Official Report of 29th September, that the activity carried out by our company Singular Aircraft is considered of National Strategic Interest within the aeronautical design and development sector. This qualification comes after the analysis made by the General Directorate of Commerce of our Activity Report in […]

Want to integrate drone mapping in your operations and build your own drone-based data applications? Now you can–by using our Pix4D photogrammetry engine to create high-quality 2D maps and 3D models even more quickly from images. Pix4Dengine lets you use drone mapping and image processing at scale in your operations and automate your workflows. It’s customizable, […]

Velodyne LiDAR Inc., the world leader in 3D vision systems for autonomous vehicles, today announced that it is partnering with YellowScan to integrate its VLP-16 Puck and VLP-16 Puck LITE LiDAR sensors into YellowScan’s Surveyor for a turn-key and reliable LiDAR system for demanding UAV applications. Real-time LiDAR systems for UAVs are leveraged around the […]

President Trump issued an executive memorandum to the Department of Transportation telling them to implement the drone integration pilot program described in the memo. The idea is a state, local, or tribal government working with a non-government entity applies to the FAA to have an “innovation zone” designated in their area to develop and safely […]

Donan – an innovative leader in forensic investigation—is launching a new service to investigate claims involving drone aircraft. Drone Forensics combines leading forensic investigation experience with extensive drone technology expertise to assist in handling claims and litigation related to drones. “We’re offering Drone Forensics in response to the growing number of accidents and losses involving […]

ESA and Enterprise Ireland have signed an agreement that gives Ireland access to data from the Copernicus Sentinel satellites and helps Ireland to exploit these data to benefit their country. The agreement was signed on 13 October at ESA in the Netherlands just before the Copernicus Sentinel-5P launch event. Sentinel-5P, which will monitor air pollution, […]

The much anticipated Scout drone is now available from Event 38 and worldwide partners. The Scout is designed to be a small, lightweight and transportable drone that falls under the 2kg exception several countries have made for flying UAS with fewer restrictions. Its small size also makes it easy for beginner drone users to approach […]

Parrot Bluegrass is the first Parrot quadcopter specifically designed for agriculture, and is the latest Business Solution from Parrot joining and complementing the Parrot Professional range. This includes the Parrot Disco-Pro AG & Parrot Bebop Pro-3D Modeling, which launched earlier this year, and more recently – Parrot Bebop-Pro Thermal. 2017 has been a significant and […]

The DJI Safe Skies, Open for Innovation (Not really) invitation was promptly forwarded to my email just a mere 5 minutes after it was mass sent to invite the (as Jon Resnick says in the video) “usual suspects” down for the unveiling of the AeroScope product by DJI in Washington DC on October 25 at […]

Blacksburg, Va. – A pilot program announced today by President Trump to allow local governments to work with federal agencies to regulate unmanned aircraft operations represents a new framework for integrating advanced applications of this technology, according to a Virginia Tech expert. The presidential memo directs the Department of Transportation to create partnerships with state […]

Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories recently flew a tethered balloon and an unmanned aerial system, colloquially known as a drone, together for the first time to get Arctic atmospheric temperatures with better location control than ever before. In addition to providing more precise data for weather and climate models, being able to effectively operate UASs in […]

DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, Wednesday demonstrated two important new systems it has developed to help ensure drones remain a safe, secure and beneficial addition to America’s airspace. DJI’s new AeroScope system acts like an “electronic license plate for drones” and provides a reliable way for authorities to identify […]

WASHINGTON – President Donald J. Trump directed U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao today to launch an initiative to safely test and validate advanced operations for drones in partnership with state and local governments in select jurisdictions. The Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration Pilot Program implements a directive signed by President Trump today, and […]

The latest expose about the DAC in the Washington Post was an eye-opener that validates many of the misgivings some of us have had with the FAA’s private rulemaking process. First and foremost, it would appear that someone lobbying for a certain Chinese company has worn out his welcome. It is pure speculation as nobody […]

Wallops Island – Vanilla aircraft completed a historic flight at the NASA Wallops Flight Facility and the Virginia Space UAS Runway located on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. On October 18th Vanilla Aircraft VA001 took off from the NASA Wallops Flight Facility and embarked on a historic long endurance test flight that landed safely more […]

HAZON Solutions (“HAZON”), the national leader in drone inspection services, and PrecisionHawk, a provider of advanced commercial drone technologies, announced a partnership today to integrate their technologies to provide better drone safety for commercial drone operations. Starting in early November PrecisionHawk’s Low Altitude Traffic and Airspace Safety (“LATAS”) platform will be accessible within the HAZON drone […]

Black & Veatch and Aeryon Labs announced today that they have launched an end-to-end asset management inspection solution leveraging drone technology for global energy clients. Aeryon’s commercial unmanned aerial system (UAS) hardware, software and services enable the capture of critical infrastructure condition data that is integrated by Black & Veatch into a utility’s existing enterprise asset management (EAM) systems. […]

Azur Drones, the French pioneer in civil professional UAVs, has carried out a fourth fund-raising exercise of €3.5 million. It has now raised more than €10 million in funds over the last 12 months and, with Skeyetech, completes its third defining acquisition in nine months. The company is the French leader in UAV video-protection solutions […]

The all-in-one drone solution for thermal imaging Parrot Bebop-Pro Thermal is an all-in-one quadcopter thermal imaging solution specifically designed for small construction businesses, thermal inspection professionals and public safety services. This solution enhances Parrot’s Professional range of business solutions, which launched earlier this year with Parrot Disco-Pro AG, Parrot Bebop-Pro 3D Modeling and, more recently, […]

Cloud-based LiDAR platform automates trajectory processing, making the technology more affordable and accessible Los Angeles, CA — October 25, 2017 — Addressing a major opportunity in the LiDAR industry, Phoenix LiDAR Systems has announced its LiDAR Mill platform, the first cloud-based, fully automated LiDAR post-processing tool. Historically, the large quantities of raw data generated by […]

[Intro about lack of transparency at AUVSI. Board of Directors no longer elected, appointed instead, downhill slide of overall advocacy, etc….] But lately, I have grown rather confused. For example, I would like to highlight a series of letters from AUVSI that began in 2016. Rewinding to 2016, there was a debate in the U.S. […]

Microdrones is excited to announce the release of a new professional aerial methane detection solution, the mdTector1000 CH4. It’s the newest fully integrated aerial methane inspection package built for professionals responsible for methane gas infrastructure. “For our customers, we want to provide the very best packages, with a full line of systems and payloads including the […]

UPTAKE OF DRONES and flying gadgets is soaring in those aged 50 and over, signalling the rise of the ‘silver soarer’. It is often assumed that stereotypically younger people tend to be the first to adopt new technologies, the majority of drone users in the UK (31%) are aged 55 and over, compared to just […]

New Division of Largest U.S. Drone Services Provider Headed By Industry Veterans, Including Emmy Award-Winning Aerial Cinematographer Eric Austin Measure, the largest U.S. provider of drone services for enterprise customers, today announced a new division to service the arts and entertainment industry, Measure Media (M2). M2 operates the first nationwide network of full-time drone pilots […]

Consortiq has rolled out a series of new upgrades for its safety-led drone operations management software, CQNet, introducing a more user-friendly and intuitive version of the tool for easier and more efficient operations. New features include a modern mapping tool, an easier application interface, and a more streamlined process by which to access flight planning […]

Blue Marble Geographics (bluemarblegeo.com) is pleased to announce that 4DMapper (4dmapper.com ), a geospatial technology company based in Australia, has chosen the Global Mapper Software Development Kit (SDK) as the engine behind its online data analytics services. The company’s innovative cloud-based approach to geospatial data creation and distribution reduces the need for their customers to maintain […]

Cepton Technologies, Inc., a provider of 3D LiDAR sensing solutions for automotive, industrial and mapping applications, announced today the launch of SORA 200, its lightweight 3D LiDAR sensor, at the annual Commercial UAV Expo. SORA 200 delivers long-range, high-resolution and low-cost mapping capabilities to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The launch of SORA 200 follows Cepton’s […]

VT Group is seeking ScanEagle Operator located in AFG Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Operators support military and civilian customer operations worldwide. Candidates must be willing to deploy overseas to austere/non-permissive environments a minimum of six (6) months at a time. FSR’s must be certified Insitu UAS Operators and have prior deployed experience within the last 12 – 24 […]

The energy industry is facing major obstacles. It requires increasing reliability while coping with the rise of energy consumption of a growing population. Helicopters and ground operations are costly and time-consuming and a complementary solution is needed. How to automate repetitive tasks? How to optimize maintenance while increasing safety in operation? How to reduce environmental […]

Aurora Flight Sciences today named Matthew G. Hutchison to be the company’s Chief Operating Officer. Hutchison replaces Mark C. Cherry, who was today named by Boeing as the new head of the Boeing Phantom Works. Boeing recently announced a transaction to acquire Aurora. Hutchison currently serves as Vice President for Engineering at Aurora. He joined Aurora in 1993 […]

The Federal Aviation Administration has selected a small group of companies, including Thales, to support their effort to simplify the process for small UAS operators to comply with current US regulations and safely integrate their operations into the US National Airspace System (NAS). Key Points FAA selected a small group of supplies to support […]

Integrity. It’s central to everything we do at Kittyhawk. Whether it’s our professional standards, our data, or our marketing, we infuse everything we do with integrity. It’s in our DNA, and it’s a core value that’s going to help drive the drone industry forward. That’s why it’s so disappointing when a publicly traded company that […]

In January 2018, ENAC (Ecole Nationale de l’Aviation Civile, the French Aviation University) will open the first European diploma dedicated to operation and applications of drones, the “Unmanned Aircraft Systems Services and Management”. Advanced Masters Registration is open on www.enac.fr Shape the future of the drone industry Drones, aka UAS, UAV and RPAS, are revolutionising […]

By: Guillaume Jouvet, ETH Zürich Solar-powered flying platforms have yet to prove their real-world applicability outside of targeted demonstrations. Monitoring glaciers in polar regions is in pole position to become a primary application, as the midnight sun offers ideal conditions for perpetual flights. What better place than the Arctic for testing the new generation of solar-powered […]

In the frame of emergency situations, natural disasters, remote locations, or wide events, the lack or the total absence of cellular coverage is a recurring challenge and can even become a matter of saving lives. Better coverage takes sometimes weeks to be settled and requires heavy and expensive operations. Thanks to its tethered UAV systems […]

A 44-year-old man has been charged with attempting to convey a Class A article into prison, attempting to convey a Class B article into prison and possession with intent to supply. Steven Kelly, of Thornwood Close, Anfield, was remanded in custody to appear before Liverpool magistrates court today, Friday 20th October. Merseyside Police have arrested a […]

Not only a UTM but an aircraft as well coming out of the dark this week in Dubai. Announcements will be made about partnerships and the airspace management system. The AAV (Autonomous Aerial Vehicles) is a tilt-rotor that can lift up to 150kg (330lbs). If there are truely any serious contenders in this space I […]

The team at Drofika is pleased to announce that they have partnered with PlanGrid, the leader in construction productivity software. Available today, Drofika users can upload imagery and analysis from the Drofika platform to PlanGrid for easy access and use in the field. Drofika’s smart aerial data platform allows users from industries such as construction, […]

Controlled drone interception Today it is easy and cheap to buy a drone. Drones have created new ways for smugglers and can be easily used to disturb public order and security. With DroneCatcher this can now be countered in a fully controlled manner. The DroneCatcher system is one of the very few counter-drone systems, which […]

Non-destructive inspection of engineering equipment, products and installations has always received support from inventors through offering remote vision gadgets / instruments that help in close and detailed examination of the object under inspection. Almost 100 years back, first industrial borescope was invented (in 1921) which allowed inspectors to examine places that were otherwise inaccessible or […]

UAV mapping projects require reliable, repeatable accuracy before they can be used and trusted by professional clients. The most common method of achieving this has been placing ground control points (GCPs) which must be spread across the entire site. Whether traditional surveyed targets or the various smart GCPs with built-in GPS, GCPs require site access […]

The unprecedented waiver granted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to allow CNN to fly a small unmanned aircraft system (UAS) over crowds represents an important milestone for the future use of commercial drones. The waiver applies to the provision of the federal regulations for commercial operations of small UAS, known as Part 107, that […]

Vancouver, BC / TheNewswire / October 18, 2017 – Global UAV Technologies Ltd. (cse:UAV) YRLLF, +2.67% (YAB2) (the “Company” or “Global UAV”) announces that its wholly owned subsidiary Pioneer Aerial Surveys Ltd. has been contracted to perform additional UAV-MAGTM survey work for SSR Mining Inc. (formerly Silver Standard Resources Inc.) (“SSRM”). On July 25, 2017, Global UAV announced […]