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This SkyWise is to draw attention to the current Ofcom consultation titled Spectrum for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) which closes on Monday 5 September 2022. This consultation proposes to introduce a new spectrum licence for drone operators, especially those looking to fly Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) using mobile or satellite technologies. The proposed Unmanned Aircraft System […]

Garuda Aerospace Pvt Ltd, one of India’s leading drone companies continues to deliver and support The Indian Army by supplying drones and pilots to accelerate technology developments. The Indian Army has expressed keen interest to utilize Garuda Aerospace’s expertise and technical knowledge in the field of Drone Technology to use drones more effectively in modern-day warfare. […]

Autonodyne Software on Golden Eagle Platform Increases Red Cat Margins Dramatically Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT)(“Red Cat” or the “Company), a hardware-enabled software provider to the drone industry, announces today a licensing agreement with Autonodyne, LLC. that will enable Red Cat subsidiary Teal Drones, Inc. to ship its drone for government and military segments – the Golden Eagle – […]

Thanks the Twitters for allowing me to post the following video. The chap took three shots at the estate agent’s drone and then approached the operator, his finger on the trigger to have the conversation below. Caution language. The UK CAA should be asking local justice to use the full force of the law against […]

• Emphasizes AeroVironment’s commitment to transparency of its environmental, social and governance practices • Report establishes baseline metrics that the company can build upon AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, announced today the publication of its inaugural Corporate Social Responsibility report, detailing the company’s environmental, social and governance achievements to date and […]

New Everest short film reveals unprecedented aerial images DJI, the global leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, and 8KRAW, a Chinese photography organisation with 1,000+ photographers contributing to its platform, have successfully launched and achieved the first drone shooting action on the summit of Mount Everest at 8848.86m. The DJI Mavic 3’s light […]

UAVOS Inc., a developer and manufacturer of advanced Unmanned Systems, has announced the establishment of a subsidiary in Dubai, U.A.E., to support the company’s growing regional presence. The primary focus will be on strengthening UAVOS’s existing partnerships in the country and collaborating with the local companies to be engaged in domestic R&D projects to help […]

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND, 23 AUGUST 2022: New Zealand commercial drone operators using the FlyFreely drone management platform can now request access to controlled airspace, thanks to FlyFreely’s integration with AirShare. FlyFreely is the first organisation to integrate with AirShare, Airways New Zealand’s UA traffic management (UTM) system which is used as an online hub for […]

The Arcsky X55 is a quad-rotor unmanned aerial vehicle platform with exceptional flight time and payload capabilities. One of the key differentiators of the X55 is the modularity and interchangeability of power sources. Within seconds, the drone can go from using battery power (using the Battery Module) to hybrid gas-electric power (using the Hybrid Module). […]

• FTUAS to replace RQ-7B Shadow UAS currently fielded in selected Brigade Combat Teams • Increment 1 entails testing and fielding JUMP 20 medium unmanned aircraft on an accelerated schedule as it competes to become the U.S. Army’s FTUAS of choice • The JUMP 20 vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL), runway independent medium unmanned aircraft system provides […]

PIX4Dfields 2.0 introduces Satellite Data Import for unlimited access to your fields. This hybrid workflow is unique to PIX4Dfields. PIX4Dfields offers accurate and offline crop insights based on imagery taken with drones. Now, thanks to the new “Satellite Data Import” feature, drone data can be consolidated or pre-scouted with satellite imagery. Using satellite and drone […]

Virginia Tech has won its sixth major federal contract to lead research on an increasingly urgent question: How to safely manage drone traffic. The Virginia Tech Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership (MAAP) was selected to lead one of two teams participating in the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) UTM Field Test, a research project designed to evaluate the technology and […]

Do you want to shape the future of aviation? Do you share our vision of saving and improving lives through technology with a purpose? Then join our ambitious team of young talents and experienced professionals! We at Wingcopter design innovative, high-performance drones that are operated all over the world in commercial and humanitarian operations. Our […]

Governors Kevin Stitt and Asa Hutchinson joined together to position the Oklahoma-Arkansas region as a national hub for advanced mobility (AM) with the support of partners Tulsa Innovation Labs and Runway Group. The collaborative effort to support the growth of the AM industry, including drones, electric and autonomous vehicles, battery manufacturing, and transportation and logistics solutions, will create new research and testing space, support […]

This event will allow manufacturers and operators to meet, discuss, and demonstrate the value of some of the most cutting-edge drone technology. Taking place on Wednesday 21st September 2022, this exhibition will provide an intimate experience for unparalleled interaction with product manufacturers and industry professionals. Jam-packed with drone demonstrations, product presentations and exclusive deals, the […]

We are updating the way an unusual aerial activity is notified to the CAA, introducing a new system called ‘Airspace Coordination and Obstacle Management System’ (ACOMS) and would like your thoughts on some proposed new features of the new system. When implemented, ACOMS will provide a one-stop-shop for notifying Airspace Regulation of unusual aerial activity that you […]

Military tactical teams’ ability to quickly produce accurate maps of areas targeted for military operations can mean the difference between mission success or failure. Meeting this need, Reveal Technology has teamed with Teal Drones – a division of Red Cat Holdings (NASDAQ: RCAT) – to enhance Reveal’s “Farsight” mapping software by automatically combining imagery from multiple unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to […]

AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, announced today it has acquired Planck Aerosystems, Inc. (“Planck”), a leading provider of advanced unmanned aircraft navigation solutions. The acquisition will significantly accelerate AeroVironment’s development of advanced autonomy capabilities. Founded in 2014, Planck has worked closely with customers from the U.S. Department of Defense, […]

RF Cyber Counter-drone takeover technology combines with situational awareness sensor engineering to deliver greater C-UAS interoperability, calibration and control. D-Fend Solutions, leader in radio frequency (RF), cyber-based, counter-drone takeover technology and Syzygy Integration, a next-generation situational awareness technology engineering firm have integrated D-Fend’s EnforceAir™ C-UAS with Syzygy’s SNAP (Sensor Network Access Point). The integration will strengthen support […]

C1 Certification Gives Users Of The Mavic 3 Series More Freedom For Flying August 18, 2022. DJI, the global leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, has been granted the world’s first C1 EU-type examination certificate for drones under the new European Drone Regulation. The C1 certificate for the Mavic 3 series – which requires […]

Do you want to shape the future of aviation? Do you share our vision of saving and improving lives through technology with a purpose? Then join our ambitious team of young talents and experienced professionals! We at Wingcopter design innovative, high-performance drones that are operated all over the world in commercial and humanitarian operations. Our […]

Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) is responsible for inspecting and maintaining over six thousand bridges across NSW, a timely and costly endeavour. The Sydney Harbour Bridge alone contains 4100 elements and 485,000 square metres of steel and paint that need to be inspected regularly. More recently TfNSW has been working with Sphere Drones to […]

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) tested a PT6 E-Series model turboprop engine from Pratt & Whitney Canada on GA-ASI’s MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA). Multiple full-power engine tests were performed at GA-ASI’s Desert Horizon flight operations facility in El Mirage, Calif. “We’ve enjoyed a long-term relationship with Pratt & Whitney,” said GA-ASI President David R. Alexander. “Integrating […]

The RTC (formally the Los Angeles County Regional Training Center), America’s leading UAS innovator and California’s largest certified UAS trainer, is pleased to announce a partnership with the Reveille Peak Ranch and UAS proving grounds in Burnet Texas, to create the premier robotics and governmental training venue in the United States. “This may be the […]

Portland, OREGON, August, 2022: Portland, Oregon-based Flex Force Enterprises Inc. (FlexForce) launches its new Dronebuster SNA hand-held drone countermeasure. The Dronebuster SNAprovides a satellite navigation attack feature used in lieu of, or in combination with, existing full spectrumjamming already available in the Dronebuster. The size, weight and ease-of-use of the system was alsofocus of the […]

UAVaid and Archangel Imaging are delighted to announce the launch of Project SEAWATCH, with funding awarded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) through the Future Flight Challenge programme. Project SEAWATCH will develop the critical technology for a new airborne surveillance system that combines the operational benefits of drones with cutting-edge machine vision AI (artificial intelligence) […]

I joined Altitude Angel a week before the first Automated Skies event was due to kick off, such a large event involves the whole team, so understandably everyone was very busy and couldn’t dedicate too much time to my initial onboarding. This was quickly resolved post-event, and I don’t feel I missed out on anything, […]

The Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded BlueHalo Titan Defense a $24M contract to procure multiple Titan C-UAS systems. Titan, BlueHalo’s AI/ML-powered RF-based Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) solution, is the DoD’s recent selection as a Program of Record (POR) capability. Incorporation into the POR and this subsequent award serves as a milestone achievement for the Titan system after providing […]

Robotic aircraft systems manufacturer SICDRONE is set to open a new facility in Scappoose by the fourth quarter of 2022. The company signed a license agreement for 6,000 square feet of corporate hangar space at the Scappoose Airport with plans for a future lease agreement. The facility will be dedicated to the design and advanced […]

DroneShield is pleased to announce it has released the latest v8.0.0 version of its DroneSentry-C2 Command-and-Control System. Both secure cloud-hosted and on-premises editions of the DroneSentry-C2 software receive quarterly software updates, which include upgrades to DroneShield’s edge computing server (SmartHub), computer vision AI engine (DroneOptID) and sensor fusion (ComputeNode) components of the system. This major update of […]

Hyundai Motor Group and Boston Dynamics to invest over $400 million to establish the new institute The Institute, led by founder of Boston Dynamics Marc Raibert, to invest resources across the technical areas of cognitive AI, athletic AI and organic hardware design, with each discipline contributing to progress in advanced machine capabilities The Institute to recruit talent […]

AIRO Group Holdings, Inc. (AIRO) today announced that it has confidentially submitted a draft registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) relating to the proposed initial public offering of its common stock. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering have not […]

Company’s Lightweight Power Systems Will Fuel Future UAV Development Edge Autonomy, a leader in unmanned and autonomous technology, announced today that it has acquired Adaptive Energy (or “the Company”), a globally recognized designer and manufacturer of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) for backup, off grid and UAV power. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. With more […]

Financial commitment is the latest vote of confidence by United in the Archer team, after United’s 2021 conditional purchase of Archer’s eVTOL aircraft $10 million pre-delivery payment for 100 of Archer’s production eVTOL aircraft is believed to be one of the first of its kind in the industry Deposit has broader implications for the eVTOL […]

By Dr Isaac Henderson When we think of the spread of misinformation, we tend to think about conspiracy theories that make their way around social media. Our Prime Minister recently highlighted her view that online misinformation is a threat that negatively affects New Zealand. Despite her strong views on the topic, it appears that the […]

By Simon Whalley, Chief Regulatory Officer at Skyports The first day of Farnborough Air Show is traditionally reserved for the big announcements and this year was no different. Among the many was the publication of the UK Government’s ‘Drone Ambition Statement’, outlining how government and industry can work together to capture the widely touted benefits […]

The NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria is set to pioneer the use of drone technology to deliver medical samples between selected hospital sites thanks to around £1.4 million in UK Research and Innovation funding. One of only 17 projects selected nationally, the work will see University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) […]

Zenith AeroTech, a leader in heavy-lift tethered aerial vehicles (TAVs), announced today that the company has completed delivery of two Quad 8 TAVs to a Federal law enforcement agency for use as a command overwatch solution during emergency response missions. Each Quad 8 was designed to meet the customer’s need for a long-endurance aerial platform […]

Fargo, ND – Grand Farm will host its Autonomous Nation Conference on Thursday, August 25, 2022. Autonomous Nation will bring together policymakers from the local, state, and national levels with industry entrepreneurs and innovators to help make our region the most autonomous-friendly area in the country. The conference will focus on the autonomous industry and […]

With a re-designed, 30% lighter airframe combined with a 3Kg+ payload capacity and 55+ minute flight time, the DMqD Gen 2 is a perfect fleet addition for a more demanding survey and inspection applications. There has been a seismic shift towards UAV-based applications in recent years, driven by their ease of use, increasing capabilities and […]

Andrew Tridgell, Josh Henderson, David Buzz, Jeff Wurzbach, Roel Schiphorst As of September 2022 standard, RemoteID is a requirement in the USA Required on all new commercial vehicles sold Able to meet FAA requirements via ASTM means of compliance You will need to buy the MOC Basic components: A compliant transmitter module Support in flight […]

Dear Shareholders, Our second quarter financial results reflect continued momentum throughout the business, including notable across-the-board strength in new product adoption. Revenue growth of 31% year over year was driven by strong demand for Axon Cloud SaaS solutions, Axon Body 3 and Axon Fleet 3 systems, and our TASER 7 platform. Revenue from new SaaS […]

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam — August 10, 2022 — Gremsy, a leading manufacturer of gimbal stabilizers for professional cameras and drones, is pleased to announce Aevo – the heavy lifting carbon gimbal with the highest payload capacity ever for industrial applications. Aevo is totally designed by Gremsy engineers with many upgrades in mechanics and […]

Airspace Link, a leading provider of drone safety infrastructure, and the Lone Star UAS Center are announcing a partnership to launch the FlySafe Program, powered by AirHub, to enhance the safety and capabilities of drone operations within their local communities. Lone Star UAS Center of Excellence and Innovation (LSUASC) is a research facility dedicated to […]

Dronamics announces the appointment of Blanca Garcia to the company’s Executive Committee in the role of Chief Communications Officer, reporting to Founder & CEO Svilen Rangelov. Blanca Garcia joins Dronamics with over 25 years’ international experience working in consumer-facing and B2B global companies in the automotive, aviation, technology, financial services, pharma, hospitality, and FMCG sectors. […]

Remote Sensor Camera Payload Provides More Options for 3D Mapping Daytona Beach, FL – Censys Technologies Corporation is bringing LiDAR to its list of universal payload options. Censys, a trailblazer in the commercial beyond visual line of site (BVLOS) unmanned aerial systems (UAS) industry, offers a one-of-a-kind remote sensing package to revolutionize the way aerial information […]

The second generation RDS2 (Rapid Delivery System) offers the highest payload capacity of any tethered delivery system on the market and eliminates the need for specialty payload boxes; the RDS2 is also factory installed on the company’s all-new RDST integrated cargo drone, a ready-to-fly commercial delivery platform ideal for enterprise deployment or entrepreneurs eager to […]

SkyeBrowse, the fastest and easiest drone reality capture platform, launches a new, upgraded version of its proprietary software: Hyper. Designed for departments that require the highest level of clarity, Hyper creates true-to-life 3D models in as little as 2 minutes. Agencies with Hyper will be able to tactically scout out ingress and egress points for […]

Event 38 Unmanned Systems, a leading manufacturer of American-made mapping drones, has combined its new E400 fixed-wing drone platform with Ironclad, a leading high-security flight controller by Asymmetric Technologies, LLC. The collaboration between Event 38 and Asymmetric began when Rob Hettler, president of Asymmetric, was investigating UAS platform options for showcasing the capabilities of Ironclad. […]

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is pleased to inform you that the Administrator accepts the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) F3586-22, “Standard Practice for Remote ID Means of Compliance to Federal Aviation Administration Regulation 14 CFR Part 89”, with additions identified in notice of availability (NOA) as an acceptable means, but not the […]