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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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Optimize your LiDAR mission parameters before you fly. Calculate your flight plan, review estimated LiDAR data quality, and upload a terrain-following KMZ directly to your UAV! Explore the effects that different parameters have on your data before you fly. Estimate your data quality and reduce costs by experimenting with various flight paths, altitudes, and other […]

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 […]

RM LAW, P.C. announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of all persons or entities that purchased GoPro, Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRO) (“GoPro” or the “Company”) securities between November 2, 2017 and January 5, 2018, inclusive (the “Class Period”). GoPro shareholders may, no later than March 12, 2018, move the Court for […]

DEMCON unmanned is looking for a talented software engineer to join its team of seasoned drone engineers in Delft, Netherlands. We are a new company focusing on automated solutions in the commercial (B2B) drone market. As an early hire, you will be involved in defining the company’s product portfolio and business strategy. You bring an […]

Looking just like a HobbyKing Beer Lift challenge entry, Boeing is touting their Unmanned Cargo Air Vehicle. They might want to rethink that title as for years UCAV has meant unmanned combat air vehicle, anyhow. From the video, it looks like they are running Ardupilot, NASA and Boeing can’t be wrong! The secret sauce in […]

Steve Cohen, writes to tell us about a new member benefit for DUG Network members. As a premier drone advocacy organization, we are continually seeking to enhance the value of your DUG Network membership. As part of that effort, we are proud to announce our partnership with Precision Autonomy and a special offer to use PrecisionTRAX, a drone deployment and management platform. […]

Sad news for those of us that have been around a while, I have had several Hobbico models and many many bits and pieces from them over the years. The NexSTAR model in RC Simulator RealFlight must have launched a thousand hobbyists. Hobbico announced today that they are filing for restructuring under Chapter 11 of […]

The use of drones has extended to construction, insurance and commercial buildings and structures, where they can capture hard-to-access structures, assets, rooftop, towers, bridges and many other utilities. With this incredible development in hardware for rapid data acquisition, the industry is experiencing the “data browser-basedpper an innovative technology company has developed a unique cloud-based platform […]

Bell took a VR cabin to CES, they are not yet ready to reveal the rest of their flying car brave new world entry. I also see eVTOL (electric VTOL) becoming a term. Hopefully, they will take this to FIA2018 and I can blag a ride. Bell certainly have an advantage in being a trusted helicopter […]

DARPA’s Collaborative Operations in Denied Environment (CODE) program aims to extend the capability of the U.S. military’s existing unmanned aircraft systems (UASs) to conduct dynamic, long-distance engagements of highly mobile ground and maritime targets in contested or denied battlespaces. Multiple CODE-equipped unmanned aircraft would navigate to their destinations and find, track, identify, and engage targets under established […]

DroneDeploy is the leading cloud software platform for commercial drones, making the power of aerial data accessible and productive for everyone. Trusted by businesses and individuals in over 140 countries worldwide, we are transforming the way drone users collect, manage and digest impactful data in a variety of industries, including agriculture, real estate, mining and construction. Simple by […]

Ground-based UAS airspace situational awareness system developed in Australia performs perfectly in first U.S. test COSTA MESA, Calif., January 09, 2018 – Insitu, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, announced the successful completion of a flight demonstration for its ground-based Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs) airspace situational awareness system. Insitu is tackling one of the […]

Aireon and Agency for Aerial Navigation Safety in Africa and Madagascar (ASECNA) will bring real-time air traffic surveillance to high-trafficked, terrestrial African corridors MCLEAN, VA. January 9, 2018 – Aireon announced today that it has signed a data services agreement with the Agency for Aerial Navigation Safety in Africa and Madagascar (ASECNA). ASECNA, created in […]

Oh dear, too little too late I wonder. Steering committee and brand ambassadors selected to develop UAS training protocols ARLINGTON, Va. – The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today announced the appointment of leading industry stakeholders to serve on a steering committee and as brand ambassadors who will develop the Trusted Operator Program (TOP) […]

An entry into the fixed wing world for Yuneec, are they trying to get a slice of market share that DJI seems to have no interest in? Yuneec International, the world leader in electric aviation, entered two new categories with the unveiling of the all-new fixed wing Firebird FPV and all-new HD Racer for a […]

The Earth Observation and Ecosystem Dynamics Group at Aberystwyth University have invested in a drone-based LiDAR and spectral imaging package in order to enhance their research across the globe. The bespoke unit, configured by COPTRZ, is expected to significantly enhance the university’s research into the monitoring of British forests, focusing primarily on the measurement of […]

SkySpecs, the leading automated infrastructure inspection company, announces an $8 million Series B financing led by Statkraft Ventures together with UL Ventures and Capital Midwest with follow-on investments from Venture Investors, Huron River Ventures and additional existing investors. Founders and Forbes 30 Under 30 honorees Danny Ellis and Tom Brady along with the SkySpecs team will use the investment to scale the company’s international operations and develop world-class inspection software […]

Intel is bringing the first drone light show to the Las Vegas Strip this week with nightly performances at the iconic Fountains of Bellagio during CES 2018. Audiences will experience the magic of Intel technology as a fleet of 250 Intel® Shooting Star™ drones light up the sky, integrated with the Fountains of Bellagio to […]

Rich and accurate data sources will be vital for safe drone transportation In the Autonomous World, ground and airborne vehicle traffic will need coordination Soon it may not only be our roads that are congested. The growing popularity of drones, whether for recreational or commercial use, has highlighted the challenge of managing traffic in low-altitude […]

ARE Corporation (American Rail Engineers), headquartered in Irvine, CA, has acquired Media Wing, LLC, a New England based UAV/Drone Data Collection, dba AirShark, and Video Production Company. The acquisition expands ARE’s industry-leading engineering, software development, bridge inspection services and nation-wide footprint to include unmanned flight operations, image analysis, GIS modeling and video rendering. Dave Anderson, […]

PTFS has officially launched Droneware™ on the Amazon Marketplace for both Hobbyist and commercial use along with a 90 day free trial. Droneware™ provides the ability for users to store, manage, and share their drone or cell phone photos and video in the Amazon Cloud, allowing them to be accessed from anywhere in the world, […]

Consumer Electronics Show, LAS VEGAS – January 8, 2018 – Kittyhawk, the market leader in commercial drone operations software, today announced new features to its best-in-class platform. Kittyhawk is adding an automated flight system to its Flight Deck feature set to work in conjunction with its recently released secure live streaming feature. The new automation […]

Companies working together to protect U.S. and allies against enemy drone threats Perth, WA and Columbia, Maryland USA: Department 13 International Ltd (ASX:D13) – a cutting edge developer of counter drone technology, is pleased to announce it has entered into a teaming agreement with Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN), a leading technology supplier to global defense […]

Crow1 is the civil model of the SkyStar 180 aerostat. The Crow1 aerostat will be used for civil security mission. RT LTA Systems Ltd, developer and manufacturer of aerostat systems, has recently completed the delivery of its first Crow1 aerostat system to a European customer. Crow1 is the civil model of the well-known SkyStar 180 […]

I wonder why this one missed Christmas? I don’t think it has a GPS, but some impressive sounding machine vision makes up for it. This is our lightweight future evolving. Ryze Tech, a drone start-up, has completed development of its first intelligent toy drone called the Tello, and will officially debut the new product at […]

Planet has again partnered with FarmShots to power a next-generation agriculture solution for Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC). LIC’s Satellite Pasture and Cover Evaluation (SPACE™) service uses daily satellite imagery from Planet and field analysis software from FarmShots to measure pastures. We are very excited to collaborate with Farmshots on this innovative approach to pasture management. […]

Techcrunch reports that GoPro is to lay off 2-300 jobs largely in the drone section. Not quite sure how many people were working in the drones bit. Last we heard a handful of devs had been employed to start creating the Karma 2, but with no announce for this Christmas it was plain that was […]

NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) and Nidec Corporation (Nidec; TSE: 6594; OTC US: NJDCY) announces the successful joint development of a technology that enables highly precise, real-time remote control of Intelligent Motors (*1), motors incorporating microcomputers through a wireless network. As utilization of the Internet of Things (IoT) accelerates, there is greater need for robotic […]

After a successful pilot program, Cross Texas Transmission, LLC (CTT) has engaged Think Power Solutions (Think Power) to develop a comprehensive vegetation management inspection application using Think Power’s lightweight suite of software services. Following the massive blackout that occurred in 2003 leaving over 50 million people throughout the northeastern US and parts of Canada without power for […]

Consortiq has not rested on its laurels over the festive period and has been busy working on rolling out several improvements to its award-winning CQNet drone management software. It has once again taken on customer feedback and added new features to better operators’ experiences, including the introduction of a first of its kind offline airspace […]