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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam — December 1, 2022 — Gremsy, a leading manufacturer of gimbal stabilizers for professional cameras and drones, is pleased to announce Zio – the 4k resolution stabilized zoom payload for a variety of different inspection, surveying, and public safety jobs. Zio is an integrated payload that combines a Sony 4k […]

Stuart Lindsay, Head, Airspace Modernisation, Civil Aviation Authority Kevin Woolsey, Co-Head, General Aviation and Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems, Civil Aviation Authority and Councillor Keith Artus, Chairman, Strategic Aviation Special Interest Group (SASIG); Helen Hearn, Director, Spectrum Policy, Ofcom; Dr Ruth Mallors-Ray, Director, RMR Consultants; John McKenna, CEO, sees.ai; Nicholas Paines KC, Commissioner for Public Law, Law Commission; Andrew Sage, Director, Safety Transformation, National […]

This month marks 3 years of sustained operations of Swoop Aero’s integrated drone logistics network in Malawi! Swoop Aero’s Malawi network is the longest-standing integrated drone logistics network in the world. With the incredible Swoop Aero Malawi Crew, supported by our cloud-based technology platform, Melbourne HQ Crew, and partners, we’ve moved closer to a world […]

T-DRONES has launched a multifunctional flight platform to the company’s M-Series line of multi-rotor UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles). The M690 Pro quadcopter features a variety of improvements and upgrades to the design of its predecessor, the M690A. T-DRONES M690pro is a quad-copter unmanned aerial vehicle platform with exceptional flight time and payload capabilities. M690pro could fly […]

Matternet, a developer of drone delivery systems, has announced that it has been granted a Production Certificate by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its Matternet M2 drone. This follows the announcement earlier this year that the M2 aircraft achieved FAA standard Type Certification, a first of its kind for an unmanned aircraft. The Production […]

Skypersonic – a subsidiary of Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT) (“Red Cat” or the “Company”) – announces today that it recently delivered to NASA the hardware and software for a rover and drone system that the crew members of NASA’s Simulated Mars Missions will use to remotely explore Martian-like terrain around Earth – all from their 1,700-square-foot […]

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) paired a company-owned MQ-20 Avenger® Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) with a Sabreliner, operated by Lockheed Martin and acting as a surrogate fighter, and two F-5 Advanced Tigers (AT) from Tactical Air Support configured with internal TacIRST sensors, to perform multi-platform infrared sensing. During this event, all aircraft performed coordinated maneuvers to sense relevant […]

London, United Kingdom, 30th November 2022 – Skyports Infrastructure, the market leadingAdvanced Air Mobility (AAM) infrastructure provider, and Corporación América Airports S.A (CAAP), aleading private airport operator, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to plan thedevelopment and deployment of vertiport infrastructure for electric vertical take-off and landing(eVTOL) operations. Skyports and Corporación América Airports will […]

Indra Sistemas, S.A,, a leading global technology engineering company for the aerospace, defense, and mobility sectors, has integrated leading-edge RF detection from Digital Global Systems (DGS) into its CROW counter-UAS platform. With DGS RF detection, CROW adapts to the specific needs of the environment being protected; integrates and combines use of different sensors and countermeasures; with the […]

Tango is a fixed-wing VTOL UAV that can be equipped with fully electric power or a hybrid gasoline-electric propulsion system. With a payload capacity of 5kg and a flight endurance of up to 6 hours, the versatile platform is ideal for long-range tactical, military and surveillance applications, as well as search and rescue and scientific […]

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Nov. 28, 2022 – Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT)(“Red Cat” or the “Company”), a provider of highly sophisticated and complex small unmanned vehicles to militaries and businesses globally, announces today that it has entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “SPA”) with Unusual Machines, Inc. (“Unusual Machines”) for the purchase […]

The UAV for Payload Delivery Working Group invites you to the webinar “What’s ethics got to do with it?: A nuanced look at safety and security in drone-enabled healthcare logistics in Africa.” on December 6th, 2022, from 4:00-5:00 pm CAT/ 9:00-10:00 am EST. About this webinar:The Drones Doing Good Alliance, in partnership with the FCDO’s […]

The European Drone Strategy 2.0, adopted today by the Commission, sets out a vision for the further development of the European drone market. It builds on the EU’s safety framework for operating and setting the technical requirements of drones, which is the world’s most advanced. The new Strategy lays out how Europe can pursue large-scale commercial drone operations while […]

On duty 24/7, the fully-autonomous Blackbird drone, from leading technology partner Nightingale Security, is one of the highest calibre and smartest security and inspection drones available around the world and has been customised to seamlessly integrate with Department 13’s operating systems. Flying scheduled patrols day and night, in rain, snow and dust storms, the Blackbird surveillance […]

uAvionix today announced it has won a contract from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for multiple end-to-end demonstrations of a Frequency Assignment Manager (FAM) as a component of the uAvionix SkyLine™ Command and Control Communications Service Provider (C2CSP) management platform. This large-scale demonstration will enable a Frequency Management Organization (FMO) operating the SkyLine Platform to dynamically assign […]

The U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) Joint Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office (JCO) named and recommended for C-sUAS As A Service (CaaS) the DRONE DOME system, provided via Rafael Systems Global Sustainment (RSGS), earlier this month. This is following a series of demonstrations of the system completed at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, in April of this […]

DJI Core Crypto Engine passes Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP) to receive Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-2 DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, today reinforces its commitment to customer data and privacy with the validation of the DJI Core Crypto Engine. The engine is a firmware hybrid cryptographic module […]

Highlander Partners, L.P. (“Highlander”), a leading private investment firm, recently announced the acquisition of Liteye Systems, Inc. (“Liteye” or “the Company”). Liteye is a multi-mission defense company that develops, integrates, and manufactures Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (“C-UAS” or “Counter-UAS”) designed to neutralize hostile drone threats. The rise of drone activity has created an immediate need for […]

Celestial has an exciting new opportunity for a skilled and strategic candidate looking to be a part of a new and innovative company. Celestial is a drone display company that has delivered beautiful, award-winning drone shows all around the world. The company includes drone pilots, amazing filmmakers, event producers and tech wizards with a passion […]

We are happy to share that our CreoAir broadband radio has been selected by @AIR to support its innovative, all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (#evtol) aircraft flight tests campaign.AIR, an Israel-based startup, is developing an eVTOL for the consumer market, providing an unprecedented intuitive “drive in the sky” experience. As the next stage in flight testing, AIR’s inaugural vehicle, Air One will be […]

MANAMA, Bahrain — U.S. 5th Fleet began a three-week unmanned and artificial intelligence integration event in Bahrain, Nov. 23, that will involve employing new platforms in the region for the first time. The event, called Digital Horizon, will advance the command’s efforts to integrate new unmanned technologies while establishing the world’s first unmanned surface vessel […]

We envision people being able to monitor their own airspace. The power has always lied with the people. We need the ability to report privacy & security issues in real-time, with concrete proof of intrusions/violations. The ability to toll commercial drones to use your airspace is not only groundbreaking, it will produce revenue streams needed […]

Insitu Pacific is an established leader in the uncrewed aircraft systems industry and a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company. We are growing our team with exciting opportunities available for Software Engineers to contribute to cutting-edge programs – including the delivery of Tactical Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) to the Australian Army. These roles offer the […]

Bern, 25.11.2022 – On 24 November 2022, the Joint Committee of the Bilateral Air Transport Agreement between Switzerland and the European Union endorsed Switzerland’s takeover of EU regulations on drones as well as various community acts. From January 1, 2023 remote pilots will be subject to new rules. For the Swiss drone industry, having a harmonized legal […]

Spooky Action is the leading American tethered drone manufacturer. The company’s Superfly 2 is a generational leap forward in tether technology, with an improved “magic” autospooler and a includes an advanced high-wattage powertrain. The system was designed to plug-and-play with existing drone systems and increases the flight time of the DJI M300 to 10 hours. […]

DroneShield is pleased to advise it has teamed with xReality Group Ltd (ASX:XRG) (XRG) to provide eXtended Reality (XR) based counterdrone/C-UAS training solutions. XR includes Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR) and Mixed Reality (MR). It combines physical and digital simulation across the enterprise, defence and consumer markets. The XR category for military and law enforcement […]

We found out on the 11th of November that the DfT has made a decision to ignore the EASA Open Category C marking system. The current expectation is that they will issue an amendment to the Implementing Regulations before the end of December with the changes coming into force on 1st January 2023. In many ways, this is […]

Dronamics, the world’s first cargo drone airline with license to operate in Europe, today announced that it has been awarded a €2.5 million grant by the European Commission under the prestigious European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator program. The EIC has also expressed a material commitment to support Dronamics’ upcoming Series A round. The grant will […]

Here comes ASDA, which for UK-based readers will raise a smile. The American Security Drone Act (ASDA) continues the halls of power and may come into being just in time for Christmas. I cannot see it passing as it would affect too many things. But it is worth being aware of. If it does go […]

Astrocast Case Study: INVOLI INVOLI works with Astrocast to add satellite connectivity to its drone tracking solution. With complete traffic awareness and drone positioning information across the globe, commercial operators can expand drone usage for delivery, surveying and emergency support to even the most remote, unpopulated areas of the world. Challenge: Expanding Drone Reach Safely The global commercial […]

Rome, NY: Microdrones and Geocue announce month-long savings on drone LiDAR and LP360 dronesoftware. These month-long Black Friday Special Offers are valid for any orders sent before December31, 2022. MICRODRONES mdLiDAR1000HR (Traditional): For surveyors in need of fully integrated dronesurveying systems, they can take advantage of a year-end Black Friday 20% savings from Microdrones.Purchase a […]

TOULOUSE, France -The future of hydrogen aviation powered by H3 Dynamics’ distributed hydrogen propulsion nacelles has taken flight for the very first time in France. Following the announcement of its hydrogen aviation concept back in 2018, H3 Dynamics managed to become a topic at an Oval Office press conference on the very next day, and started what is […]

DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, today introduces DJI Mavic 3 Multispectral, bringing advanced productivity tools to individuals and organizations engaged in precision agriculture around the world. This version of DJI Mavic 3 is equipped with a multispectral imaging system that quickly captures crop growth information to achieve more effective […]

New AI-powered Platform Improves Accuracy, Leveraging Drone-captured Data to Detect Faults and Anomalies During Infrastructure Inspections and Avoid Power Failures The New York Power Authority (NYPA) today announced that artificial intelligence technology is significantly improving its in-house drone inspection program, allowing transmission lines to be more quickly and thoroughly evaluated and any potential issues that […]

When in areas as remote and beautiful as Virgin, Utah it can sometimes be difficult to get a reliable phone signal. So how did T-Mobile and drone logistics and delivery company, DroneUp, manage to deliver fresh cans of Red Bull to Rampage athletes responsible for creating the courses they’ll ride down? Simple, with help from Elsight and our Halo connectivity […]

I have been asked if I had a preference by somebody looking to buy on Black Friday and I must admit to a bias, I have a review Autel Evo Nano+ premium bundle and have not made a full review because I am constantly really using it. At the moment they are enjoying a 35% […]

The O3 Air Unit Brings Incredibly Reliable, Low-Latency, High-Resolution Image Transmission in a Compact Size to Unleash Boundless Aerial Creativity DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, today introduces the O3 Air Unit, a compact, lightweight FPV camera and transmission module system that delivers an incredibly robust and reliable image to […]

Automated drones to provide faster, more efficient, and more frequent rail track maintenance checks in the future A dense rail network with almost 10,000 kilometres of track and over 1,000 stations and stops is the basis for the comprehensive and environmentally friendly provision of transport services in Austria. Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) is not only […]

Following the UK Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) consultation on whether to extend the legacy and transitional provisions for drones operating in the open category, and after a formal decision from the Department for Transport (DfT), it has been decided that the transition and legacy provisions will now be extended to 1 January 2026. This time will […]

Blue Bear (BB) recently announced the release of their pioneering Hyper Enabled Soldier System (HESS) concept. This system will deliver wearable innovative technology to the next generation of warfighters and as a capability will empower them to maintain their battlefield edge over potential future adversaries within all domains. The Hyper Enabled Soldier System is underpinned […]

BT is pushing ahead with its adoption of drone technology and the training of its people. This is where COPTRZ came in. As a leading CAA registered RAE’s (Recognised Assessment Entities), BT chose COPTRZ for theircapability to provide not only drone pilot training but also additional bespoke wraparound training solutions. In addition, COPTRZ have supplied […]

REPORTS TO: UAS Lead Pilot OVERALL PURPOSE OF ROLE: (brief overview of key focus of position) Responsible for the safe conduct of all UKSAR UAS operations, flying standards and regulatory compliance. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Main Duties & Responsibilities: Person Specification Expected requirements Qualifications IT Skills Attributes Demonstrate Apply here

SkySafe today announced that it has been named a CES® 2023 Innovation Awards Honoree for SkySafe Cloud. This year’s CES Innovation Awards program received a record-high number of over 2,100 submissions. The announcement was made ahead of CES 2023, the world’s most influential technology event, happening Jan. 5-8 in Las Vegas, NV. The CES Innovation Awards program, owned and produced by the Consumer […]

Huntsville, AL – CartoCanada, a geospatial equipment supplier and consulting company for surveying, agriculture, engineering, forestry, mining, and construction professionals throughout Canada, is the newest distributor of GeoCue LiDAR mapping equipment and LP360 processing software. Available immediately, CartoCanada is offering TrueView 3D Imaging Sensors. The TrueView solution offers innovative drone LiDAR and photogrammetry solutions integrated […]

The all-new IF1200A, developed in partnership with the Cubepilot ecosystem, brings a new level of reliability and user experience to the American-made UAV market. Designed for use in industry’s most critical applications, the redundancy and safety features onboard allow users to be confident that their equipment will get the job done, whenever needed. Tightly integrated […]

The Directorate General for Mobility and Transport (DG MOVE) and SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking are organising the EU Drone Days, taking place 29-30 November in Brussels. Over the course of the event, participants will gain key insights into the European Commission’s Drone Strategy 2.0., and join in discussions on how ready the European drone sector is to make U-space a reality. Participants can also […]

Swoop Aero was founded to transform how the world moves by making access to the skies seamless. We were the first company globally to deliver a vaccine using a drone under a commercial contract, and since then, we’ve expanded globally, moving the needle on how healthcare is delivered for millions of people across the world. […]

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA – Australian drone management company Flyfreely has become the newest member of Drone Logistics Ecosystem’s global network. The startup has joined DLE to offer its expertise and support in drone flight operation planning, management, and post-recording. FlyFreely helps commercial UAV operators manage all aspects of operations, compliance, and fleet management. Its all-in-one and fully customisable platform […]

DroneUp, LLC, a leading autonomous drone delivery platform and drone services provider, today announced that it has been named to Fast Company’s second annual Next Big Things in Tech list, honouring technology breakthroughs that promise to shape the future of industries—from agriculture and environment to productivity and artificial intelligence. This year, 83 technologies developed by established companies, startups or […]

Open Sky Productions created a custom drone show for Illuminate, Utah’s first light art and creative technology festival. Utah’s first drone show company was invited to present one of its spectacular shows as the key attraction for festival attendees on Friday night. Open Sky’s team delivered with a custom light show featuring 150 drones choreographed and programmed to display […]