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Aireon has announced a successful eighth and final launch and deployment of the Iridium NEXT satellite constellation hosting the Aireon space-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) payloads. At 7:31 a.m. PST (15:31 UTC) on the 11th of January 2019 a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California and placed the final 10 Iridium NEXT […]

By James Willoughby A drone has been used for the first time to successfully help count a colony of Atlantic grey seal pups, which have reached record high numbers. Ritchie Southerton, of Ritchie Southerton Photography, turned to UAV specialist Heliguy to purchase a DJI Phantom 4 Pro for the important job on the Farne Islands, off the Northumberland coast. The count […]

DOWNEY, CA – Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) – also known as “drones” – have continuously demonstrated incredible value assisting with disasters such as wildfires, hurricanes, and volcanos. These catastrophic events have elevated the use of UAS technology beyond basic public safety and into an entirely new realm uniting stakeholders from government, industry, and academia all for […]

The LidarSwiss Solutions GmbH crew under the lead of the CTO Robert Kletzli and CEO Dennis Menick successful delivered two LidarSwiss Micro Vux Long Range sensors to the Royal Thai Survey Department. The LS Micros Vux LR flies under a Swissdrones SDO50 V2 and covers 8km x 3km at a speed of 15m/s at 400m AGL gathering 5-8 points m2 and 10cm […]

Widely regarded as a technical leader in the emerging field of Drone Traffic Management (UTM), Altitude Angel develops cloud-scale systems to facilitate the safe integration of unmanned vehicles into national airspace worldwide. In short, we don’t make drones; we make them safe. Our national foundation technologies are deployed internationally by governments, civil aviation authorities and […]

Suntuity AirWorks (https://www.suntuityairworks.com), is excited to announce the acquisition of BirdsiVideo and Osprey Assessments, two of the largest UAS (unmanned aerial systems) dealer and services networks across the United States. The acquisition will enable BirdsiVideo and Osprey Assessments to leverage the length and breadth of the Suntuity Group of Companies which includes financial, software, energy, […]

At the time of musing about this piece, I believe we were three weeks into the current government shutdown. There are people on the various social media sites who have posted but, now that I think about it, not as much as prior to the shutdown. They are lamenting over their plights and voicing dissatisfaction […]

One of the few eVTOLs not starting life as a Part 103 aircraft the 34-foot wingspan, 4,000-pound Ava has been in stealth mode for some time. It has emerged as an amazing eVTOL arena entrant. I would not be surprised if the test flight alone made it the fastest eVTOL to date. The nerdy bit that appeals […]

Recent Sightings At Multiple Airports May Be Influenced By Publicity DJI is monitoring recent reports of drones flying in close proximity to various airports and has offered assistance to investigators and airports where these sightings have occurred. To date, none of these reports has been confirmed, and there is no proof that any of these […]

The main objective for Avinor ANS is to achieve a cost efficient system in support of providing safe air traffic control services in Norway. The amount of requests to operate drones inside the 5 km zone of airports and other airspaces is increasing, and Avinor ANS is therefore considering procuring an UTM-system for handling drone […]

AUSTRIA – Schiebel doubles its production capacity in Wiener Neustadt, Austria. Schiebel has been contracted by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) to supply Camcopter S-100 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) for maritime surveillance services. Schiebel provides maritime surveillance services at several locations simultaneously. The UAVs will be equipped with an L3 Wescam MX-10 Electro-Optical/Infra-Red (EO/IR) […]

Delft, the Netherlands. 10th January 2019. DroneClash, the world’s first counter-drone competition, is today announcing its final call for entries, with a spoof video The film shows a drone circling a tower at “Katwick Airport”, before a close-up reveals that the drone is carrying a banner, advertising DroneClash 2019’s top prize of € 30,000. The […]

Looks like FPV racers are finally conceding to the fact that watching small racing drones is like watching paint dry. UVify seem to have quite cleverly extended the arms on their Draco and added 12 motors! It makes for quite a sizable machine which will be easier for spectators to see. The Draco 4×4 and DR1 […]

Drone safety systems company, ParaZero Technologies Ltd (ASX: PRZ), announced today that its customer, Airobotics, has secured a Certificate of Waiver (CoW) from the Federation Aviation Authority (FAA) that allows them to fly Beyond Visual Line of Sight for automated drone operations over people. Airobotics’ drone system integrates ParaZero’s SafeAir System for increased safety and […]

Foxtech 3DM-MINI Oblique Camera is used to provide high-resolution aerial photos to create a 3D model on the city and buildings etc. It is a cost-effective Oblique multi-camera system, also efficient equipment to maximize your productivity. The Oblique Camera integrates with 5 Sony 5100 Camera cores, it is very light, and the total weight including lens is only about 791g(nadir lens at 25mm, and […]

Northwest UAV has partnered with Embention to offer the most advanced and user-friendly avionics systems in the industry. Veronte is the pilot’s choice for advanced professional UAV and Unmanned Vehicle Control. The Veronte Autopilots are an ideal addition to Northwest UAV’s growing list of product offerings. As the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) industry continues to […]

Today the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Marc Garneau, unveiled the new rules for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) — widely referred to as “drones”. The new rules will have a significant impact on the industry that has expanded into recreational and commercial popularity over the last few years. The new regulations are outlined in […]

Drone Delivery Canada ‘DDC or the Company’ (TSX.V:FLTOTC: TAKOF), is pleased to express its support for the new Remotely Piloted Aircraft regulations announced today by the Minister of Transport, Marc Garneau. These regulations are specific to drones used in Visual Line of-Site operations, may not necessarily be applicable to DDC’s Beyond Visual Line-of-Site (BVLOS) initiatives. However, DDC believes […]

A new DfT research and development project led by the Transport Systems Catapult will lay the ground work for a safe working environment for commercial drone use in the UK, enabling safe sharing of airspace with traditional aircraft and beyond line of sight operations of drones. The project will explore a future Unmanned Aerial Vehicle […]

Rocketmine has become the first drone operator in South Africa to achieve Level 1 BBB-EE status; following a rigorous audit by a SANAS accredited agency. This incredible endorsement is testament to the company’s commitment to transforming the space where technology and mining meet in South Africa. In 2017, leading economist Dr Roelof Botha presented research […]

The Indemnis Nexus parachute system for the DJI Inspire 2 drone has been validated as compliant with the new international standard for drone parachutes, following a strenuous testing procedure at the New York UAS Test Site in Rome, N.Y. managed by NUAIR. This breakthrough in reliable parachute technology for small drones opens a wide range […]

Leading drone technology company Flytrex announced today that it has raised $7.5 million in Series B funding, bringing the company’s total to $11 million. The round is led by Benhamou Global Ventures (BGV) with additional investment from btov. The funds will be used to scale-up Flytrex’s operations and technology, improving existing drone delivery services in […]

Recently, TTA Education launched a groundbreaking pilot training course, students used VR headsets into a fascinating, immersive, educational experience that allowed them to interact naturally for UAV flight operation, aircraft assembly and etc. It is figured they could help make learning and teaching better, using VR to increase engagement and aid better understanding of operations. […]

State Farm has been granted the first national waiver to any company in the U.S. by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The national waiver allows State Farm to conduct drone operations over people (OOP) and flights beyond the pilot’s visual line of sight (BVLOS) through November 2022. Previous waivers State Farm was granted were limited […]

DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, continues its tradition of making aerial technology accessible to everyone by introducing a powerful new remote controller for its drones at CES 2019. The Smart Controller features an ultra-bright display screen and controls optimized for DJI drones, allowing pilots to fly the newest drones without […]

DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, welcomes the UK Department for Transport’s new regulatory measures announced on 7th January. The amendments to the Air Navigation Order strike a sensible balance between protecting critical infrastructure such as airports and allowing British businesses and the public at large to enjoy the benefits of drone technology. […]

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, revealed the configuration and full-scale vertical-takeoff-and-landing (VTOL) air taxi vehicle today during CES 2019. The air taxi, named Bell Nexus, is powered by a hybrid-electric propulsion system and features Bell’s signature powered lift concept incorporating six tilting ducted fans that are designed to safely and efficiently redefine […]

Septentrio, a leader in high-precision GNSS technology, and Sapcorda, specialized in safe broadcasted GNSS correction services, are pleased to announce live demonstration of a safe high-accuracy positioning and correction solution for automated driving. The companies have combined their respective technologies to deliver the benefits of SSR (Space State Representation) technology seamlessly to OEM automakers and […]

Do you like drones? Do you want to be a pioneer and join the front lines of using drone technology to enable smarter decisions in business? Fantastic – we do, too! PrecisionHawk, Inc. is dedicated to changing the way businesses view their assets and manage resources. To extract the true commercial value of drones, we must continue […]

Immersive First-Person View (iFPV) is today’s technology for imaging, transfer, and immersive reproduction of low-latency video, for the purpose of control and/or monitoring of remote equipment, typically remotely operated vehicles (ROVs). Remote Reality (RR) is a new innovative way of enabling a user’s immersive experience of remote real-world environments in real-time, at sufficiently low latencies […]

Sydney Australlia and Warrenton, Virginia, USA – DroneShield Ltd (ASX: DRO or DRO.AU) (“DroneShield”), a publicly-traded leader in the emerging industry of drone security solutions, has released a video showing its portable, rifle-shaped jammer DroneGun Tactical™ in action. The release follows a surge in the interest in the counterdrone industry following the recent events at Gatwick Airport, […]

As the year comes to a close, we can look forward to the now perfunctory stories and statements from the drone shamans, gurus, soothsayers, tealeaf readers, water gipsies, and charlatans praising themselves for their valuable insights and forecasts used to snooker and beguile the gullible out of their earnest money. After reading some of these […]

DRONEKILLER, a handheld Software Defined Radio created by IXI EW that can be used anywhere in the counter UAS kill-chain, participated in a NATO non-lethal technology exercise of counter-UAS at the Marine Corps Base Quantico. Over ten countries and United States Marine officials including Commandant Neller attended NNTEX-18C. During this week-long event, the DRONEKILLER showcased […]

AirSelfie, the smallest, easiest and most enjoyable hands-free way to capture and share stunning, panoramic, high-definition photos and videos from the air in any environment, today announced it will unveil three new aerial camera models at CES 2019: AIR 100, AIR ZEN and AIR DUO. The cameras set a new standard in consumer aerial photography […]

DJI works with 16 first response agencies for disaster response and damage assessment for California’s deadliest wildfire The towns of Paradise and Magalia in Northern California, nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, were once thriving communities with over 27,000 residents. On November 8th, 2018, the “Camp Fire” changed all of that within hours. […]

RoboSense, a leader in LiDAR perception technology solutions and CES 2019 Innovation Award Honoree, announced today that next week at CES 2019, they will publicly demonstrate an upgraded version of their MEMS solid-state LiDAR, an automotive grade solid-state LiDAR designed for the mass production of autonomous vehicles. The new RS-LiDAR-M1 with patented MEMS technology offers […]

New Automated Precision Aerial Data Acquisition and Processing Solution, Delivered in a Fraction of the Time and Cost of Today’s Alternatives, Greatly Improves Surveyors’ Overall Competitiveness and Bottom Line. Apollo Robotics, a leading provider of affordable autonomous drone solutions for land surveys, today announced the immediate availability of early access with its Apollo Development Partner […]

Ian Povey Operations Director, Clear Vision Security Ltd “In space, no-one can hear you scream”, but this wasn’t space, it was the UK post-Gatwick, and there were plenty of opportunities to scream, but for some reason, none of the major stakeholders in the drone industry were doing much other than laying down and rolling over. Initially […]

Mercury Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRCY, www.mrcy.com) announced it secured a design win for advanced, safety certifiable flight controllers from an international aerospace company with an anticipated lifetime value of $40 million over the ten-year period of the contract. An initial $9 million contract received in the Company’s fiscal 2019 second quarter also includes funding for ground […]

The scene is mid-2020’s, a fleet of on-demand, quiet VTOL aircraft are whisking passengers over traffic and across urban landscapes. As innovators, Bell is advancing the art of aviation and as long-time leaders in vertical lift, Bell is developing new concepts of mobility to make moving people and products more efficient and effective. The concept […]

In a global first for the network, PwC UK has undertaken a stock count audit using a drone, as part of a wider drive to harness emerging technologies to enhance audit quality and efficiency and transform the audit process. Hemione Hudson, head of assurance at PwC, commented: “Technology is an enabler for positive change and […]

NovAtel® announced the award of a contract from the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to design, produce and deliver 40 next-generation Ground Uplink Station (GUS) Signal Generators to support the FAA’s safety of life WAAS navigation service. The contract also includes ongoing engineering support services for NovAtel’s complete portfolio of Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS) […]

SALINA — Unmanned aircraft systems, more commonly known as drones, are both popular gifts over the holiday season and a widespread hobby for flying enthusiasts. Many systems are sold and marketed as ready to fly; however, it is important that consumers are up to date with important regulations and safety practices. Kansas State University Polytechnic […]

Craig Jump – Turkey Red Media and Ecosse from Above 2018 has without a doubt been a dark year for the fledgeling commercial drone industry in the UK. Numerous reports of drones being used for carrying drugs into prisons, and then finally there was the Gatwick incident in Dec 2018. Many in the drone industry […]

Universities across the UK are unlocking the potential of the drone industry for their students by partnering with Commercial Drone Experts COPTRZ to provide bespoke training courses. These courses are providing students with learnings about topics such as airspace and air law, navigation, meteorology, safe setup and risk assessment. The Drone training courses have provided […]

Details are sparse but of the stories reaching me, this one seems to have provenance. It is alleged that the Police drones used at Gatwick were not looking for drones but for accomplices to a systems hack at the airport that prevented aircraft taking off and landing. The police were unsure if the hackers were inside […]

Infurnus a Drone firestarter Something top of mind every winter for me, wildfires and burning firebreaks to control the spread of any fires that might take hold in surrounding properties. I immediately understood I could use this device. (Well local fire fighting grown ups could) Remote Pilot and Skyline UAV are very proud to announce the […]

On December 24 2018, Beijing TT Aviation Technology Co., Ltd. held Product Release Conference in Beijing Headquarters, which focused on ‘Share profit, Shake hand, Shape market together’ with its customers and distributors worldwide. M6E-GX agriculture UAV, M4H petro-electric hybrid UAV, and other four UAVs were released on this conference. Pic 1: M6E-G100/200, New Control System Robust […]

The pre-Christmas chaos at Gatwick Airport well and truly threw the spotlight on drones … and the severe disruption and danger they can cause if misused. One of the top drone training companies in the UK is Yorkshire-based Flyby Technology (https://www.flybydronetraining.co.uk/), recognised experts within the industry who gave informed, expert comment to national and international […]

A grown-up is going to have to explain to me how companies, particularly Amazon in our space manage to receive patents for things that have prior art anyhooo. It does seem obvious to bundle a drone with a high-end smartphone but wonder why you would not simply partner with DJI and make a Samsung Mavic […]