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Framework Programme for Research and Innovation – Specific Programme Part III ‘Societal challenges’description and objectives As part of SESAR 2020, the SESAR Joint Undertaking is seeking through this call to stimulate innovative players to explore initial solutions for a new unmanned traffic management (“UTM”) system supporting the cohabitation/sharing of airspace of manned and unmanned systems,…The post Call for proposals 2016 – SESAR 2020 RPAS Exploratory Research Call – H2020-SESAR-2016-1 appeared first on sUAS News.

Drone operators have been asked repeatedly not to fly their aircraft during wildfires. But at crucial moments in each of the wildfires that have broken out in San Bernardino County so far this year, fire-fighting air tankers had to be diverted away from their targets because of the presence of small airborne hobby drones. The…The post $75,000 reward for reporting inappropriate drone flights appeared first on sUAS News.

Measure, and DJI, the world’s leading manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles, announced a partnership Thursday to pair the most advanced UAV technology with unparalleled operational excellence so commercial enterprise customers can achieve their most demanding business goals. “Our partnership with DJI allows Measure to enhance technical capability and scale business operations across all verticals,” said…The post Measure And DJI Announce Partnership appeared first on sUAS News.

Boeing [NYSE: BA] today opened a new research laboratory to test hardware and software that will make a new generation of autonomous air, sea and land vehicles work together more effectively as a team or unit. The lab will serve as the company’s leading location for collaborative autonomous technology development with academic institutions and research…The post Boeing Opens Collaborative Autonomous Systems Laboratory in Missouri appeared first on sUAS News.

After seeing a potential GoPro Karma patent yesterday, an Indiegogo that has no shame when copying branding. That to me is a warning flag. Another folder like Ryan Goldsteins, but they have been around forever so its not all that novel as an idea. The same factory in China must be creating the innards for…The post Up and Go, crowd funder with GoPro style branding. appeared first on sUAS News.

Mercury Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRCY, www.mrcy.com), announced it received a $7.9 million follow-on order from a leading defense prime contractor for integrated microwave assemblies (IMAs) for an unmanned electronic warfare (EW) jamming application. The order was booked in the Company’s fiscal 2016 fourth quarter and is expected to be shipped over the next several quarters.…The post Mercury Systems Receives $7.9M Order for Integrated Microwave Assemblies for Unmanned Airborne Electronic Warfare Jamming Application appeared first on sUAS News.

Until recently, no one could have imagined that ‘Drones 101’ would be listed as a course students could register for. Now, drone educational programs are springing up in schools, community colleges, and universities across the globe offering students a whole new perspective on learning….an aerial one. Parrot Drones, a global leader in drone technology, has…The post Parrot announces drone educational program to promote STEM learning, aerial teaching and research. appeared first on sUAS News.

Flightradar24, the world’s leading flight tracking service, and Skysense (www.skysense.io), provider of innovative safety solutions for drones, join forces to make drones visible using same technology (ADSB) as adopted by civilian aircraft. As part of the agreement Flightradar24 makes a substantial investment in Skysense. The capital will be used to pursue its product roadmap based…The post Flightradar24 and Skysense join forces to make drones visible appeared first on sUAS News.

Bob Martin Pilot-Reporter KRQE TV TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, NM (KRQE) – No one says the 100-year old Elephant Butte Reservoir Dam is in any danger. But it is the first Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) dam in America to try out drone technology for some of its safety inspections. “So when there’s new technology out there, we will…The post Drone inspects New Mexico river dam appeared first on sUAS News.

Inventor Ryan Michael Goldstein, has had a patent published June 23rd 2016. Nothing unusual in that. But for the fact that he works for GoPro. Of the choices there, I rather like the sphere version. Its widely believed the autopilot on board is a PX4 variant. Ryan tells us he is working on Karma in…The post Is this the GoPro Karma drone? appeared first on sUAS News.

3DroneMapping in partnership with Birlik Harita, a leading mapping, geospatial and photogrammetry survey company in Turkey, has together begun a 10 month drone mapping project in Eastern Ethiopia. This project monitors and extracts vital information for the construction of a $1.8 billion railway that connects Awash in the South to Woldia/Hara Gebeya in the North. The project,…The post Drone mapping 375km railway in Ethiopia appeared first on sUAS News.

In another industry first, DJI has partnered with Swiss aerial technology company Flyability to integrate the Lightbridge 2, an ultra-reliable image transmission system, with the collision-tolerant Elios aircraft. Elios is the first UAV designed for inspection and exploration of inaccessible or confined spaces. With a robust enclosure giving the system the ability to withstand impact, the Elios leverages…The post DJI and Flyability partner to bring collision-tolerance to UAVs appeared first on sUAS News.

Portland, Oregon and Cheseaux­Lausanne, Switzerland ­ June 29, 2016 ­ Skyward and senseFly, global leaders in the UAV industry, are partnering to deliver a custom operations management software and consulting services package for senseFly aircraft. The package, available for customers in North America through the senseFly distribution network or Skyward, gives operators a preconfigured Skyward…The post Skyward and senseFly Join Forces appeared first on sUAS News.

Fly the latest software features, payloads, and aircraft in Airware’s Aerial Information Platform to ensure they can meet our enterprise customers’ high expectations for safety, reliability, and data quality. Our customers rely on the Airware platform to provide aerial information safely and reliably, everyday. As a UAV Test Engineer you’ll work closely with all engineering…The post Airware looking for UAS Test engineer appeared first on sUAS News.

The end of sandy wars might be hurting AV’s bottom line. Their rechargeable-battery technology for electric vehicles is doing well up by $1.1 million against a $2.8 million drop in revenue from sUAS. “Fiscal 2016 fully diluted earnings per share increased 200 percent from the prior year to $0.39, we delivered revenue within our guidance range…The post Turbulent air for AeroVironment Revenue, Earnings Drop appeared first on sUAS News.

The announcement and implementation of C.F.R 14 Part 107 that will come August once again make the drone business a legal enterprise. While many agree that it is long overdue, it appears less onerous (the devil may still be in the details), than many had feared and is something that we can work with. My…The post We’re Back In Business appeared first on sUAS News.

Eleven years of experience counts. Systems provided by Hawkeye have moved with the times taking advantage of new sensors, materials and technology. Previous systems were embedded into either military or commercial markets for long periods to establish baselines of viability and operational performance. The new HAWK GS 1000 is a response to trends in the…The post Hawk GS 1000 Professional Solar UAV appeared first on sUAS News.

Czech commercial unmanned aircraft Primoco UAV, which was oficially launched last year, experienced its first take-off under the serial number 001 and immatriculation OK-X013S on 26th March, 2016. The aircraft of the Czech company Primoco UAV SE is able to fly independently, only with the help of programmed flight plans. Its key features are its…The post Czech unmanned aircraft Primoco UAV starts the serial production appeared first on sUAS News.

Natural disasters are on the increase, fuelled by climate change, while at the same time Emergency Services already struggle to keep up with their existing work. These brave people are challenged everyday not just by the work itself but also by an organisational system that is increasingly asked to find better solutions with less funding.…The post Crowdfunding:- Rescue Robotics appeared first on sUAS News.

In April 2016 Micro Aerial Projects L.L.C. participated in the “Technology for Property Rights” project managed by Foundation for Economic Freedom and The Asia Foundation with support from the Omidyar Network. This project aims to introduce sustainable technology which can accelerate the generation of land titles. Currently an estimated number of eleven million citizens of the Philippines are waiting to…The post Small Drone Cadastral Surveys for Establishment of Property Rights appeared first on sUAS News.

Interesting that Lauren Kisser, Director of Amazon Prime Air will be talking at the new bolt on drone show part after the main trade week of #FIA2016. I wonder how many military sUAS vendors will hang around to exhibit their wares. Or keep an eye on the opposition. DJI are a major sponsor. By dint of…The post Amazon Prime Air to attend Farnborough 2016 appeared first on sUAS News.

The Sky Guys Ltd., Canada’s leader in drone or Unmanned Arial Vehicle (UAV) enabled services and aerial photography, announced today it closed an initial $350,000 private placement through the issuance of 3,500,000 common shares at a price of $0.10 per common share. The proceeds of the private placement will be used to accelerate new development…The post The Sky Guys close $350,000 private placement appeared first on sUAS News.

The kit contents are well thought out and put together by folks that obviously have some experience flying drones. For instance, the kit comes with a total of 3 batteries, which is a must if you are doing any serious not for profit work. But what sets the kit apart from just being a grouping…The post Drone World DJI Phantom 4 Executive Kit (Long range) Multimedia Review appeared first on sUAS News.

Just like waiting for a bus, not one but two on the market now. It considerably undercuts the Sprite, available for pre order at US $849. The ROAM-e retails for US $399 When ROAM-e’s inventor Simon Kantor, thought about how we could make the selfie stick better, his idea was to make it fly! Welcome…The post Another coaxial takes to the sky appeared first on sUAS News.

Insitu will provide unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) services via ScanEagle aboard one Coast Guard National Security Cutter (NSC) with three, one-year options following a contract award announcement this week. The Coast Guard procured the necessary services through a pre-existing multiple award contract executed by Naval Air Systems Command. The initial $4.5-million task order includes operation,…The post Insitu Ushers in Next Generation of U.S. Coast Guard Aviation with Contract Award appeared first on sUAS News.

Over the past few years, the press has emphasized how much commercial drones will be used to improve farming. The assumption is that drones provide more accurate data for use in variable rate technology (VRT) so farmers who use drones will experience increased yields. But truth be told very little has been written about the…The post The Truth about Drones in Precision Agriculture appeared first on sUAS News.

Latitude Engineering has conducted over 15 test flights of HQ-60B aircraft in the last month on two different airframes. The aircraft is the final version of the HQ-60 platform, which is designed for 12lbs of payload and > 15 hours of endurance. Two fuel injected engines are being evaluated for reliability and fuel economy during…The post Latitude Engineering HQ-60B appeared first on sUAS News.

Cranfield University is establishing six dual programmes with newly-formed Muscat University to build capacity in technology and management as the Omani economy diversifies. Drawing on Cranfield’s expertise in air transport, supply chain logistics, energy systems, finance and entrepreneurship, and co-delivered in Muscat from September 2017, the dual Masters’ programmes will equip professional learners in the…The post Cranfield launches new partnership in technology leadership with Muscat and Aston Universities appeared first on sUAS News.

Does flying make you dream? Yes? Then pick up your pens, pencils or brushes and enter the 2017 FAI Young Artists Contest to reach for the clouds. The aim is to create a picture that illustrates this years’ theme “Beyond the Clouds”, and to show us your vision through your eyes! Youngsters from three age…The post Enter the 2017 FAI Young Artist Contest and Show Us Your Vision of Flying! appeared first on sUAS News.

u-blox today announced forthcoming availability of its SARA-N2 Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) module , the world’s first cellular radio module compliant to the 3GPP Release 13, Narrowband IoT (LTE Cat. NB1) standard. Designed for use in applications such as smart buildings and cities, utilities metering, white goods, asset tracking, and agricultural and environme ntal monitoring, the…The post uBlox cellular NB-IoT module , global connectivity 10 years’ battery life for low data rate IoT applications appeared first on sUAS News.

Remember Sprite? The clever coaxial ardupilot helicopter. On Kickstarter 532 backers pledged $406,061 to bring it too life. A new video has hit YouTube. Dimensions & Performance Length: 13.2 inches (350mm) Diameter: 3.8 inches (100mm) Weight: 2.6 lbs. (1,200g) with battery and standard camera Displacement: 215 cu. in. (3,520 cc) Endurance: approximately 10-12 minutes on…The post Sprite, coaxial helicopter appeared first on sUAS News.

The Sokkia-Topcon-Shanghai Team did test flights in high altitudes at the Chinese Qinghai Province, including flights at over 5000 m ASL. Despite ground winds powers of 4 to 5 from changing directions, SIRIUS landed only 1 meter away from the target landing spot. In that effort, the guys broke the record for the highest precision landing…The post Precision landing at high altitude: 4264 m – record for the SIRIUS PRO! appeared first on sUAS News.

3DR announces investment from Autodesk® to continue the development of Site Scan™, the Premier Aerial Data Capture and Analytics Platform. Last week, during the first Autodesk Forge conference, we announced that 3DR received an important investment from Autodesk, makers of powerful and popular desktop software programs used by top construction, engineering, and surveying firms around…The post 3DR Announces Investment from Autodesk appeared first on sUAS News.

The FLIR Ax5-Series is the perfect solution for those applications that require the benefits of a thermal image. The FLIR Ax5-Series camera has features and functions that make it the natural choice for anyone who uses PC software to solve problems. Extremely affordable and compact The Ax5-Series are low-cost infrared cameras, with the FLIR A5…The post FLIR A65 / A35 / A15 / A5 appeared first on sUAS News.

Independent drone delivery service Flirtey and Dr. Timothy Amukele at Johns Hopkins successfully conducted the first ship-to-shore drone delivery in the U.S. on the New Jersey coastline, for the United Nations and the American Red Cross. “Imagine a future where in the event of a natural disaster like Hurricane Sandy, Flirtey drones rapidly deliver emergency…The post Flirtey Conducts First U.S. Ship-to-Shore Drone Delivery appeared first on sUAS News.

Following 12 months of considerable growth in the Eastern States of Australia and a series of national industrial survey contracts, Australian UAV Pty Ltd has announced the formal opening of a West Australian office. Based out of Perth, Australian UAV have recruited Darryn Dow, a pioneer in the use of UAV’s in mine survey. With…The post Australian UAV Continue National Expansion with West Australian Presence appeared first on sUAS News.

An Easter egg hidden within the new Part 107. Most folks flagged no BVLOS, but the FAA are going to let you operate from a moving vehicle. Just as long as people are not around. A great no BVLOS cheat. I wonder if this will tip sales in favour of fixed wing aircraft with a…The post Good news for Ag drones in America appeared first on sUAS News.

Kickstarter drone darling Zano avoids prosecution. The Torquing Group almost had their collar felt but Pembrokeshire council said there was “not enough evidence to justify a successful criminal prosecution”. Huw George, cabinet member for environmental and regulatory services, speaking today :- “Over the past six months we have carried out a thorough and exhaustive investigation…The post Torquing Group avoid the long arm of the law for Zano Drone appeared first on sUAS News.

Sentera, LLC, sensors have officially captured over 25,000,000 acres of images. Sentera’s AgVault™ 2.0 Software translates this imagery into actionable data for the precision agriculture industry. Sentera’s unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), precision sensors, and software are recognized by customers for their precision and accuracy, and the ability to capture images of more acres in less time…The post Over 25 Million Acres of Images Captured by Single Drone Solutions Company appeared first on sUAS News.

As the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces their highly anticipated Part 107, which outlines formal rules allowing the use of commercial drones, many businesses across the United States are rejoicing – and microdrones is no exception. The German unmanned aerial systems (UAS) manufacturer recently expanded its operations into North America and has been working diligently…The post microdrones™ celebrates Part 107 with high-value offer appeared first on sUAS News.

The new guidelines are meant to serve as supplementary to the Ghana Civil Aviation (Safety) Regulations, 2011, L.I. 2000. 1. No person shall operate an RPAS without a license issued by the Authority. 2. No RPAS pilot shall operate an RPAS except in accordance with the ratings, limitations or endorsements of their license. 3. The…The post Ghana releases RPAS guidelines appeared first on sUAS News.

Drone technology brings radical changes. The drone technology creates opportunities for new services and applications. They represent a tremendous opportunity both for our aeronautical manufacturing industry, especially for small and medium sized enterprises, and for the many aviation and nonaviation businesses that will be able to integrate drones into their activities, and increase their efficiency…The post Roadmap for drone operations in the European Union (EU) appeared first on sUAS News.

Part 107 is finally here – the US government’s small drone regulations issued by the FAA. Many are cheering, and they have a lot to cheer about: No more traditional pilot’s license Less recordkeeping No need to apply and wait for a Section 333 exemption. But for high value, good paying UAS work there are…The post Part 107 is Here – And You Can Apply For a BLOS Certificate of Waiver appeared first on sUAS News.

HYBRiX.20 is the first hybrid (petrol-electric) multirotor UAV in the market. Its advanced technology with range-extender allows it to fly for 2hr. with 5 kg. payload and up to 4 hours reducing that weight. Its unique features make HYBRiX.20 a very versatile platform for all kind of aerial applications. It can incorporate a wide range…The post HYBRiX.20 Two hours 5kg payload. appeared first on sUAS News.

In the TeraRanger Tower, the French startupTerabee has developed the very first scanner to utilise multiple static sensors rather than conventional rotating or mechanical elements. The advantage of this approach is that it requires no motor, which makes the TeraRanger Tower both virtually silent and highly resistant to wear. This non-rotating simultaneous multi-axis scanner has…The post TeraRanger Tower named named one of the best startup innovations of 2016 at Automatica appeared first on sUAS News.

u-blox (SIX:UBXN), a global leader in wireless and positioning modules and chips, announces availability of its miniature Untethered Dead Reckoning (UDR) receiver EVA-M8E. Measuring merely 7 mm x 7 mm, the EVA-M8E is the perfect positioning component for small-sized vehicle trackers. It provides untethered dead-reckoning performance without any electrical connection to the vehicle, using low…The post u-blox Untethered Dead Reckoning technology in the smallest form-factor appeared first on sUAS News.

The FAA has developed regulations to allow the operation of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) in the National Airspace System (NAS) for purposes other than hobby and recreation. The rules are specified in 14 CFR part 107 and address sUAS classification, certification, and operating rules. This course is designed for part 61 pilot certificate holders…The post Part 61 Pilot or just interested here is your 107 course appeared first on sUAS News.

A jury returned a unanimous “not guilty” verdict yesterday in favor of Arvel Chappell III, the first person charged under the City of Los Angeles’ recently enacted anti-drone ordinance, in what was the first case to go to trial on a drone-specific criminal charge. Given the increasing popularity of civilian and commercial drone use, Chappell’s…The post Unanimous “Not Guilty” Verdict in Los Angeles’ First Criminal Drone Use Trial appeared first on sUAS News.

Aeromao Inc is an authorized dealer of the new Parrot Sequoia multiespectral camera. Available now for the Aeromapper series of UAS, and in dual configuration with a Sony 24Mp, so you get ultra high resolution RGB imagery along with four bands (Green, Red, Red edge, Near Infrared), plus 16mp RGB simultaneously. This unique feature saves…The post Aeromao: authorized dealer of Parrot Sequoia appeared first on sUAS News.

With the formalization of the most important regulation for the US drone industry and an increasing number of professionals worldwide using drones and photogrammetry in their business, there’s a greater need for training on how to maximize usage. How does the technology work, and what is the optimal workflow for using these tools to map,…The post Pix4D Responds to Growing Number of Drone Professionals with Global Workshop Launch appeared first on sUAS News.