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In an effort to address safety concerns arising from the widespread use of small unmanned aircraft, the Aviators Code Initiative (formerly the Aviators Model Code of Conduct Initiative) and the University Aviation Association released guidance aimed at advancing safety, airmanship, and professionalism among UAS pilots and operators. The Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilots Code (UASPC) is […]

With successful testing of the company’s beta-version now concluded, the resulting GRIFF 2.0 Master Design is a world first – the only all-metal drone built to commercial aircraft standards. ‘Uncompromising’ CEO Leif Johan Holand said that the UAS – capable of carrying payloads of up to 150kg (331lb) – exemplified the GRIFF Aviation approach to […]

Soaring Sky, a premiere drone service and training company, is working with insurance companies nationwide to improve disaster management and structural inspections. The use of the latest drone technology is safer, more efficient, and more cost-effective than traditional methods. “The aerial imagery allows adjusters more time to analyze and assess the damage while reducing the […]

AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems for both defense and commercial applications, today announced that its automated Quantix™ hybrid drone and AeroVironment Decision Support System (AV DSS™) analytics software are now available for sale through its authorized reseller network. AeroVironment will be showcasing this pioneering ecosystem at three upcoming tradeshows: World […]

Can it be that DJI has sunsetted the plucky little Spark? Dealers are beginning to post-clearance style prices. One even suggesting they will never be in stock again. Disposing of, getting rid of, this drone is no more. It’s pining for the fjords. What will young Francis Darracot do? Oh, that’s right, he will fly his […]

“I first approached Velodyne LiDAR in 2012 with the wild idea of putting a LiDAR sensor on a drone,” says Grayson Omans, CEO and co-founder of Phoenix LiDAR. “Back then, these LiDAR sensors were pretty expensive, so it was a novel idea. I had high hopes for the result, but I never imagined that we’d […]

Today, Charles Werner, Chair National Council on UAS/Virginia Aviation Advisor and Eddie Reyes, Police Foundation along with FAA’s Carol Might and Gary Miller announced a plan that will allow public safety to fly unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in the restricted airspace in the National Capital Region (NCR). Until today, the possibility for public safety to […]

The interior region of Silhouette is a national park, with some of the richest biodiversity in the entire Indian Ocean. It is also home to several, critically endangered, plants and animals. In order to keep track of the different species on the island and gain insights into the unique ecosystem, an up-to-date map is an […]

$35,000 – $45,000 a year – Full-time, Permanent NOVAerial Robotics Inc. is one of the leading drone technology companies in Canada. We develop and deliver advanced drone systems for commercial and industrial clients, within the national and international marketplace. NOVAerial is part of a consortium of drone companies under the umbrella of Global UAV Technologies […]

Hybrid powertrain enables record flight times. On January 19th, 2018, a hybrid drone named Owling took off at 09:15 AM in Tianjin, China and landed at 16:32 PM. The flight lasted 437 minutes, or 7.3 hours. Owling was powered by a Richenpower Ltd H2 hybrid system, H2 weights 4 kilograms 8.8 lb, and generates a continuous 1.8 kilowatts or 2.4 […]

Swift Aero Aerial Systems (Swift Aero), an aerial service provider specializing in cinematography, broadcasting, mapping, photography and surveying services, has received permission by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to fly Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in key airport traffic areas and controlled airspace, Class Bravo airspace, in and around Las Vegas. This is known as FAA […]

Sabrewing Aircraft Company announced that it has raised 140% of its initial angel funding goal, according to Ed De Reyes, CEO of Sabrewing Aircraft Company. “We will close this round shortly, and cap this round at just under $1 million,” said De Reyes. De Reyes stated that they raised the funds from The Drone Fund, […]

DroneShield Ltd (ASX:DRO) (“DroneShield” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the release of its DroneGun Tactical™ product, available for purchase from today to qualified end-users, where lawful. The release of DroneGun Tactical™ continues to establish DroneShield’s lead in the counter-drone space, following on the release of DroneGun MKII™ in late 2017. The product was […]

The Departmental Fire and Rescue Service (SDIS) of the Bouches du Rhône signs an agreement with Delair drones to optimize its rescue and firefighting operations. Labège, France – January 29, 2018 – Delair, a leading provider of drone solutions for commercial industries, today announced an agreement with the principle fire and rescue service in France’s […]

With over 100 000 commercial drones in the U.S. and near half a million globally, the commercial drone industry has emerged and is growing rapidly. But the question is – from a technological as well as a safety and security standpoint – is the world ready to accept the widespread use of commercial drones throughout […]

I spent much of the day yesterday reading about the implications of what Strava has done by releasing their heatmap of location data into the wild. If you’re unfamiliar with the controversy, Strava, a company that aggregates the location data of folks using their phones and “wearables” like FitBit, released a worldwide heat map of […]

Skyline UAV are proud to be the Australasian Distributors of the Swiss Drones unmanned helicopter series. Swiss Drones are a young high-tech company based in Buchs, Switzerland which specialises in the development and production of unmanned helicopters (VTOL UAVs) for civil purposes. Swiss Drones have highly qualified personnel with outstanding expertise in engineering, manufacturing, aviation, geoinformatics and […]

Congratulations to Altitude Angel, if you want to see what it’s like click the Drone Safety Map tab above. Reading, UK: 30/01/18: Altitude Angel, the drone management platform and airspace integration start-up, has today announced a USD $4.5m Series A funding round led by the Seraphim Space Fund, with participation from ADV and Frequentis AG. This […]

Atlas Dynamics (www.atlasdynamics.eu), a next generation aerospace company providing autonomous UAV solutions, today announced it has entered a partnership with Luxriot (www.luxriot.com), developer of top-quality, high-performance Luxriot Evo Video Management Software, to develop drone-based solutions for the defense, security and first response markets. “These are three key markets that are experiencing a significant increase in […]

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced that his Advisory Group on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) has issued its final report, which includes a model policy for use by law enforcement. “With advancements in technology and a decrease in the cost of unmanned aircraft systems, unmanned aircraft have become more common in communities and as tools […]

DroneShield Ltd (ASX:DRO) (“DroneShield” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce its participation in the 2018 Urban 5th Generation Marine Exploration and Experimentation Exercise (“U5G 18”), organised by the United States Marine Corps Deputy Commandant for Combat Development & Integration (“CD&I”) and the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (“NR&DE”). […]

Marine sound pollution, mass beachings, and ship strikes account for a significant number of annual sperm whale deaths. The United Nations now lists sperm whales as vulnerable, and more than 600 studies have predicted that their populations may collapse precipitously within the next three decades. From the conservationist’s view, there is an urgency to study […]

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 […]

We are seeking a talented Web Content & Social Media Manager to be responsible for guiding content optimization across various marketing platforms. This position is responsible for promoting the organization’s core messages online, increasing user engagement and traffic, and developing and maintaining a consistent format and tone for all components of our website. This role […]

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, […]