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UScellular and Ericsson today announced that they have begun 5G testing at altitude using drone technology. These tests are the first of their kind with UScellular’s 5G network and lay the groundwork for future use cases of cellular-connected drones in a variety of industries. Initial visual line of sight trials were conducted in Beloit, Wis., using […]

Airspace Link Inc, a leading provider of drone safety software and data solutions, announced the completion of a $23M Series B capital raise led by Avanta Ventures with new investment from Morningside, Caprock, and follow-on investment from Altos Ventures, Indicator Ventures, 2048 Ventures, Detroit Venture Partners, and Thales Group. Founded in 2018 in Detroit, Michigan, Airspace Link has seen rapid growth over the past few years, as it […]

In addition to the flight control computer, Volocopter and Diehl agreed to expand their cooperation: Diehl Aerospace has been commissioned with the development and production of optical avionics communications to complement the flight control system as well as the platform necessary for Volocopter to develop their own battery management system. Volocopter, the pioneer of urban […]

DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA — Twenty-four United States undergraduate students will soon have the chance to participate in National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded research on the networking capabilities that enable groups of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), or drones, to operate in “swarms,” led by Dr. Houbing Song, associate professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Director of Embry-Riddle’s Security and Optimization […]

Sandnes – Nordic Unmanned has received a call-off for the next phase of the Drone Offshore Logistics Contract with Equinor. The offshore operations will take place from the Gullfaks C offshore installation in the North Sea and will commence on 15. August. The operation marks a new milestone for the drone industry and for Equinor, […]

Garuda Aerospace Pvt Ltd, one of India’s leading drone companies has teamed up with HiiLSE Global Sdn Bhd (HiiLSE Drones) to set up Southeast Asia’s first and largest HiiLSE Garuda Aerospace Plant. The plant will be spread over 2.42 hectares in Malaysia with an investment of Rupees 115 crores. The partners aim to focus on […]

Four times as many flying scholarships will be provided after the soaraway success of this year’s Armchair Airshow from Aerobility, the disabled flying charity. In total 32 new flying experiences for disabled people, can now be offered free of charge, enabling flyers to experience the magic and wonder of flight. Last year’s show funded eight. […]

CAELUM Co., Ltd, a South Korean aerospace & defense industry developer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Frequentis Singapore Pte Ltd, a global industry leader in air traffic management (ATM) systems, to work in collaboration on Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) solutions in South Korea. The MoU represents the […]

Event 38 Unmanned Systems, a leading manufacturer of American-made mapping drones, announces the successful completion of a demo flight of the E450, a drone powered by a hydrogen fuel cell on Monday, June 13, at the Kent State University airport. The demo flight was the culmination of a multi-year project that started in 2020 and […]

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida – In a first, an uncrewed aircraft system, or drone, operated by an Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University team has begun searching for threatened and endangered sea turtles beyond visual sight lines. Thanks to a first-ever “beyond visual line of sight” (BVLOS) waiver from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Turtle Tech team members from Embry-Riddle can […]

Following FAA approval, Zipline will launch the longest range and most complex commercial drone delivery operations in the United States. Zipline is the first to receive air carrier certification under BEYOND, the FAA UAS integration program focused on BVLOS San Francisco, CA — June 21, 2022 — Zipline, the global leader in instant logistics, today announced it […]

This AIRPROX report from the AAIB has helped solidify some thoughts that have been knocking around in my head for a while now. Add to that the world ATM (Air Traffic Management) Congress starting today in Spain. Conventional air traffic control is a system that is not fit for purpose in 2022 let alone 2100 […]

FREQUENTIS to extend UTM system for Avinor ANS enabling safe and efficient drone use around offshore platforms Avinor ANS, Norwegian Air Navigation Services, has contracted Frequentis to extend its existing unmanned traffic management (UTM) system to enable safe and efficient UTM service provision around offshore platforms in the Norwegian North Sea. The contract, within a […]

South Australian Electronic Warfare company DEWC Systems has unveiled a new brand identity – Asension – to underscore the company’s growth and provide a clear focus for its cutting-edge products and capabilities. As a leading provider of sophisticated electronic components, sensors and systems to the Australian Defence Force, Asension has evolved its brand in line […]

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM– Drone Logistics Ecosystem (DLE) is welcoming ANRA TECHNOLOGIES as the latest member joining the exclusive club of organizations and stakeholders in the drone delivery industry. ANRA is working with India’s largest food delivery company called Swiggy for the provision of airspace end-to-end services for package drone deliveries. ANRA’s delivery services experience also […]

This will seem out of our wheelhouse folks, but read between the lines drone delivery companies (ed) Today, 20 June 2022, marked the first day of the Three Seas Initiative (3SI) Summit and Business Forum in Riga, Latvia bringing together leaders from 12 member states, strategic partners, the regional and international business, and investment sectors. […]

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today confirmed it will put in place the certification standards also used by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), known as Special Conditions (SC)-VTOL, as the basis for UK certification for new electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Special Conditions allow manufactures and the CAA to develop safety requirements as these new […]

As the world’s leading autonomous, instant delivery service, Zipline is building a global logistics system that brings all people of the world what they need, when they need it – safely, reliably, quietly, and with minimal impact on the planet. Our solution has been implemented and brought to scale to serve millions of individuals across Ghana, Rwanda, […]

Tharaka Kothalawala While the last two years have been extremely challenging for aviation, it has also given us an opportunity to find new ways of doing things without the pressure of intense traffic levels. New technologies are advancing rapidly and the way we travel, receive goods, pilot aircraft, and manage airspace are changing as a […]

Asio Technologies, a leading electronic-defence company, has been supplying hundreds of units of its advanced products, to Israeli and overseas defence companies in recent months Asio’s NavGuard is an advanced navigation system which is installed on UAS’s, helping them navigate safely in areas where the GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) signal is spoofed, jammed, or […]

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), also known as drones or Remotely Piloted Aerial Systems, could bring significant innovations to several industries, ultimately delivering benefits to consumers and citizens. Wireless communications, and hence the use of radio spectrum, are essential to the operation of drones. One of Ofcom responsibilities is to manage the UK’s radio spectrum. We […]

In June 2022 the CAA consulted on whether to extend the Legacy and Transitional UAS provisions in the Open category. Further details about the consultation can be found here. The CAA believed an extension would likely be necessary due to the UK not having in place the necessary infrastructure to move away from non-class marked […]

RALEIGH – National Drone Safety Day is Saturday, and North Carolina officials are bracing for one of the busiest summers yet for the wildly popular devices. Across the state, there are about 15,000 registered recreational drones and more than 9,500 registered commercial drones, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. But these unmanned aircraft systems can be […]

With global tensions rising, the demand for aerial intelligence platforms has increased dramatically. Unfortunately, most commercial platforms are no match for the latest jamming technology, having their GPS and communication links jammed even before they are able to take off. In the last few months, the R&D team at DeltaQuad has successfully integrated one of […]

UAVOS announced that it had completed flight tests of its advanced bearing-less rotor system installed on the UVH 25EL unmanned helicopter. Torsion bar is aimed to provide an effective damping action against the dynamic components of the forces and torques acting on the rotor. The new rotor design has resulted in increasing Time Between Overhauls […]

DroneUp, LLC, an autonomous drone delivery platform and leading drone services provider, today announced the appointment of Andy Thurling. Mr. Thurling is an accomplished commercial drone policy and safety expert and the company’s first Vice President of Airspace Innovation. In this role, Mr. Thurling will lead the development and execution of DroneUp’s airspace and Unmanned […]

World’s first CMOS-process-based Time-of-Flight sensor with maximum outdoor measurement range of 20 meters, more than five times that of existing products, will drive practical use of image sensors and cameras for autonomous drones and other industrial applications. TOKYO, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Toppan (TYO: 7911), a global leader in communication, security, packaging, décor materials, and electronics […]

Cepton, Inc. (“Cepton”) (Nasdaq: CPTN), a Silicon Valley innovator and leader in high performance MMT® lidar solutions, announced today that it will be added as a member of the Russell 3000® index at the conclusion of the 2022 Russell indexes annual reconstitution, effective after the US market opens on June 27, 2022, according to a preliminary […]

Today, uAvionix and the Hionos team announced the successful integration of the Hionos DO-178C compliant Pulsar autopilot software on the DO-254 and DO-160G compliant hardware of the uAvionix George G2 and G3 autopilots. Meeting these standards, among the most demanding of the aeronautics industry, will significantly advance the process of type certification for unmanned aerial […]

Propeller will combine their advanced drone surveying analysis technology with Quantum-Systems eVTOL unmanned aircraft to streamline data collection on large worksites MUNICH, Germany, and DENVER (CO), USA — June 14, 2022 — Quantum-Systems, an innovative developer, and producer of advanced eVTOL UAVs, and Propeller Aero, the drone data visualization and analytics platform, today announced their joint effort […]

Geneva, 15 June 2022, 06:30h – The Swiss air navigation service provider Skyguide experienced a technical malfunction in the early hours of this morning, which is why Swiss airspace has been closed to traffic for safety reasons. This airspace closure is in effect until further notice. Skyguide regrets this incident and its consequences for its […]

Latest addition to the MUVE payload family enables rapid, safer response to airborne biological threats and disaster situations PARIS, June , 2022 ― Teledyne FLIR Defense announced today at Eurosatory the launch of its new MUVE™ B330 drone payload that can be used to detect deadly biological agents and other airborne biohazards. The MUVE B330 is a […]

Under Drone Rules, 2021, the first Type Certificate (TC) is awarded in just 34 days after submission of online application Drone certification scheme has been notified on 26th January 2022, making it easier to obtain type certificate by drone manufacturers The drone certification scheme is likely to create an eco-system for world-class drones to be […]

Opportunities for Australian SAR agencies to dial into mobile phone technology innovation showcased at AAUS ROTORTECH 2022 Conference, 22-23 June presentation by Kim Blacker MD and founder of Stratelo Tuggerah NSW, Australia: Date June 2022 — Mobile phones hold the key to speedy and pinpoint location of people who are lost and offer a key […]

Amazon customers in Lockeford, California, will be among the first to receive Prime Air drone deliveries in the U.S. The promise of drone delivery has often felt like science fiction. We’ve been working for almost a decade to make it a reality. The challenge: How do you get items to customers quickly, cost-effectively, and—most importantly—safely, […]

A year back, one would wonder if the Indian drone industry could provide a stable career to thoselooking for a rewarding job. But today, many are convinced that this industry actually has the potentialto go through a much-anticipated boom. As the drone ecosystem grows so does the requirement forskilled and experienced personnel. Recognizing the potential […]

LONDON, UK- Drone Logistics Ecosystem has announced today that an innovative location technology company, what3words, is joining their network or members working to make drone deliveries a reality. Drone Logistics Ecosystem (DLE) is a free, global multidisciplinary “quadruple helix” network, that works together to stimulate innovations, collaborations, and standardisations in the drone logistics industry. What3words […]

£40,000 to £50,000 per annum, dependent on experience, (37.5 hours per week) Cranfield Airport is a commercial, GA, and research airport situated in Class G airspace situated between Bedford and the City of Milton Keynes with a 1799m runway that can accommodate business jets such as the Falcon, Gulfstream, and Boeing Business Jet. Cranfield Airport’s […]

Echodyne Closes $135 Million to Expand Distribution, Production, and Development Across Defense, Security, and Autonomous Machine Markets Co-led by Baillie Gifford and Bill Gates, the capital raise includes multiple new and existing investors Echodyne, the radar platform company, today announced a $135 million fundraising round, co-led by Baillie Gifford and Bill Gates with participation from […]

Pioneering electric aircraft developer Ampaire and Black & Veatch – a global leader in sustainable infrastructure, renewable energy and transportation electrification – will collaborate on developing airport electrification that supports tomorrow’s electric aviation needs. Against the backdrop of a reimagined aviation sector – and the evolution of air mobility in a world increasingly looking to […]

“Not relying on target prioritization, the DAiR system aligns the radar capability with the imperatives of multi-domain warfare” said Oren Sabag, General Manager Elbit Systems ISTAR & EW Elbit Systems launches DAiR, an innovative simultaneous multi-mission tactical radar. The system makes target prioritization redundant enabling a step change in the effectiveness and efficiency of tactical terrain dominance, protection […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee,today issued the below statements following the Committee’s approval of H.R. 6089, the Stop Iranian Drones Act, with an amendment, which seeks to prevent Iran and any terrorist or militia groups aligned with Iran from being able to acquire […]

Primoco UAV SE announced the sale of six Primoco One 150 UAVs valued at EUR 3.3 million. The sale was signed with a European client. Ladislav Semetkovský, CEO of Primoco UAV SE, said: “In February this year, we obtained the EASA LUC (Light Unmanned Certificate) for the Primoco UAV One 150 from the Czech Civil Aviation […]

CompoTEK to distribute Septentrio’s mosaic™ multi-frequency GPS/GNSS modules, which deliver high-accuracy RTK positioning in a small form factor. Both Septentrio and CompoTEK will be present at the Embedded World this year, showcasing the mosaic™ GNSS module. Leuven, Belgium – June 13, 2022 – Septentrio is strengthening its market reach for high precision GNSS* modules by signing […]

Shield AI, a fast-growing defense technology company building AI pilots for aircraft, today announced it has raised $90 million in equity and $75 million in debt as part of a Series E fundraising round, increasing the Company’s valuation to $2.3 billion. With this deal, Shield AI joins Space X, Palantir, and Anduril as the only […]

Do you want to change the world? Zipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move. Our aim is to solve the world’s most urgent and complex access challenges by building the first instant logistics system that serves all humans equally. Leveraging expertise in robotics and autonomy, Zipline serves tens of millions of […]

These articles are insights written by industry professionals in the trenches of this growing industry. Desert Rotor’s Debin Ray writes about how Design Methodology, Operational Agility, Crew Flexibility, and Financial Strategy helped their world-leading GSC company weather the Global Supply Chain storm. DroneHive gives us their take on pilot training. More training is probably not […]