sUAS News

65R Sensor Delivers Sharper Imagery for More Precise Agronomic Analysis Sentera, the industry leading ag analytics platform powered by machine learning, today announced the launch of its 65R Sensor, an ultra-high-resolution aerial sensor purpose-built for drone integrations. “Our customers and internal data scientists are constantly seeking more detailed imagery to grow or improve the agricultural […]

Dronisos is proud to share its know-how and passion for Drone Light Shows with Flyby Guys.Flyby Guys is officially a certified operator of the Dronisos drone show system. This was achieved after aweek of rigorous training and collaboration at Dronisos’ headquarters in Bordeaux, France. The Flyby Guys team have been certified to operate Dronisos’ future […]

Dronamics, the leading middle-mile cargo drone developer and operator, and Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS), a leading innovator in the development of zero emissions solutions for aerospace, announced that they will be combining their expertise to integrate hydrogen fuel-cell technology into the Black Swan, the long-range cargo drone developed by Dronamics. Brought together by their mutual […]

SoftBank Corp. (“SoftBank”) and its subsidiary HAPSMobile Inc. (“HAPSMobile”) today announced they developed a radiowave propagation simulator for High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) stratospheric-based wireless communication systems. The simulator implements the “HAPS Radiowave Propagation Prediction Method*1,” which became part of the International Telecommunication Union Radiocommunication Sector (ITU-R*2)’s global standard based on contributions from SoftBank and […]

HAMR distributed electric multirotor UAV in advanced stage of development for tactical ISR missions for the United States Air Force Advanced Aircraft Company (AAC), a developer and manufacturer of distributed electric propulsion tilt-wing and multi-rotor uncrewed aircraft systems for defense applications, today announced it has been selected by AFWERX for an SBIR Phase II contract […]

The ACS drone system autonomously lands on the right payload at the right place, and then independently picks and connects a new payload Heven Drones, a leader in the development and commercialization of actionable drone platforms with heavy-lift capabilities, will be presenting its Autonomous Container System: a unique system that allows a complete autonomous logistics […]

Jenn Player From improving worker safety to streamlining inspection processes, Skydio’s autonomous flight systems prove their value across a multitude of industries and applications every day, consistently enabling faster decisions, from better data, for public safety agencies, asset managers, and inspection teams. The emergence of trustworthy autonomy enables new modes of operation, such as close proximity, low-altitude […]

Rain Industries, a leader in rapid initial wildfire suppression, has announced their next-generation autonomous firefighting demonstrator aircraft: the Rain MK2. The MK2 is an uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) based on a proven helicopter airframe. In conjunction with Rain’s fire agency launch customers, the MK2 will be used to demonstrate rapid initial wildfire response and containment. […]

The FAA invites interested people to take part in the development of proposed airworthiness criteria for the Joby Model JAS4-1 powered-lift by sending written comments, data, or views. Please identify the Joby Model JAS4-1 and Docket No. FAA-2021-0638 on all submitted correspondence. The most helpful comments reference a specific portion of the airworthiness criteria, explain […]

ANRA Technologies and Hover UAV are excited to announce they are one of the recipients of the Australian Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, and the Arts, $32.6 million Emerging Aviation Technology Partnerships program. This two-year program aims to encourage the deployment of emerging aviation technologies to enhance the competitiveness, efficiency, and reliability of Australian aviation. Hover UAV […]

Percepto, the leading autonomous inspection and monitoring solution provider, today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granted the company a nationwide waiver for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations, empowering US-based Percepto customers whose sites comply with the waiver’s criteria to benefit from remotely operated drones. Percepto’s automated drone-in-a-box technology is used by electric utilities, oil […]

The joint solution provides landing site process automation and situational awareness services with automated voice readback assistance to pilots and operators October 2022, BATT and INVOLI are pleased to announce a collaboration to optimize HEMS operations and improve pilots’ safety. The collaboration combines BATT expertise in system integration and heliport design with INVOLI’s air traffic […]

Ouster (NYSE: OUST), a leading provider of high-resolution digital lidar, and Velodyne (NASDAQ: VLDR, VLDRW), a leading global player in lidar sensors and solutions, announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to merge in an all-stock transaction. The proposed merger is expected to drive significant value creation and result in a strong financial […]

In order for the FAA to maintain the safety of the NAS and accommodate new types of UAS operations, it is important to monitor the effectiveness of existing UAS regulations and forecast future UAS integration needs. Using detection data, first of its kind, this research will provide data to support those needs by analyzing sUAS […]

Airbus HAPS Connectivity Business (Airbus HAPS) has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Space Compass Corporation of Japan (Space Compass) for a cooperation agreement to service the Japanese market with mobile connectivity and earth observation services from the Stratosphere with Airbus’ record breaking Zephyr platform. Samer Halawi, Chief Executive of Airbus HAPS, commented on the agreement: “Our dedicated […]

This virtual conference brings together an interesting range of sessions and speakers to spur discussion and debate on the future of commercial uncrewed aviation in New Zealand (with relevance internationally). The virtual conference will be hosted using the professional event management software, Whova. This is not your typical virtual conference as the platform facilitates networking […]

Tech startup VOTIX is proud to announce that its software platform, which provides drone automation, orchestration and remote operation, has been selected by drone inspection company AviSight and allowing it to achieve certification by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations of drones for inspections at Shell USA, Inc. AviSight, working with VOTIX, will perform […]

In our first Future of Flight Coffee Chat, we will sit down with the team from MissionGO to discuss essential partnerships for safe operations and mission planning. MissionGO is setting the new standard for uncrewed aircraft systems and production delivering unmatched reliability and safety in UAS training and services for industries including healthcare logistics and […]

The Airbus Defence and Space UK Zephyr is a world record breaking High Altitude Long Endurance solar-electric powered Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) capable of persistent operations in the stratosphere. Following our successful test flying campaigns over the last 3 years we now have opportunities for talented, team-oriented people to join our exciting programme. We […]

Picture a world where intelligent drones autonomously inspect every piece of infrastructure, including warehouses, cell towers, power plants, bridges and more. Drones become indispensable at every worksite and fundamentally change their operations, reducing safety risks and costs. Problems are identified quickly without arduous and dangerous inspections. And they’re tracked automatically, so issues get resolved before […]

● The agreement represents a multimillion-dollar purchase, one of the largest civilian unmanned aerial vehicle purchases in the U.S. market to date● In a multi-year strategic partnership, Spright will assist Dufour Aerospace with testing, certification and production services and becomes the exclusive Aero2 service, maintenance, and training partner for third parties in North America● The […]

The opening of the 14th China Airshow is coming soon. LoongUAV will bring a variety of cost-effective, efficient, lightweight military drones to debut, including LOONG 4 surveillance drone, LOONG 5 bombing drone, LOONG 1 targeting drone, LOONG 2 reconnaissance drone. In recent years of local wars and armed conflicts, as an emerging air combat force, drones have highlighted their […]

Skyfire Consulting (Skyfire) (skyfireconsulting.com), the most trusted and experienced public safety UAS consulting group, today announced it has teamed up with Textron Systems — a world leader in geospatial data analysis and image processing software and services to offer more actionable data to public safety agencies and Drone First Responder (DFR) programs. Skyfire has been working closely with […]

The dynamic growth in Civil Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) over the period will create significant rewards for smart investment as nations open their airspace, commercial applications take off, and civil governments adopt systems for new roles in border security and public safety. At the same time, some sectors of the market are reaching maturity faster […]

At the beginning of 2022, T-MOTOR has fully started to customize the VTOL Locking Mechanism solution for users. As of the end of October, T-MOTOR has completed the customization needs for hundreds of customers. VTOL（vertical take-off and landing) can take off and land vertically without a runway. When flying, the motors on the fuselage stop […]

Pyka, maker of the Pelican Spray, a fully autonomous and 100% electric agricultural aerial application aircraft, secured the first ever regulatory approval to fly unmanned aerial spray missions at night with a fixed wing aircraft. Authorized by the General Directorate of Civil Aviation (DGAC) in Costa Rica on July 20th, 2022, the Pelican Spray now has approval to […]

Best EVO Nano+ and EVO Lite+ deals available during November and December Autel Robotics has announced amazing 2022 Black Friday deals for its EVO Nano+ and EVO Lite+ drones. These popular drones are up to 35% off in the US. Autel’s award-winning aircraft is available for as little as $659. Special deals are available for […]

Orbital UAV ships engines to Insitu Pacific to support Australian Army Tactical UAS program. PERTH, AUSTRALIA: Orbital Corporation Ltd (‘Orbital UAV’, ‘the Company’) has commenced the delivery of engine builds to Insitu Pacific Pty Ltd (‘Insitu Pacific’) – the team responsible for supplying the Australian Army with its next generation of tactical uncrewed aerial system […]

Alef Aeronautics, an advanced technology company creating alternative transportation solutions for surging traffic trends, introduced the Alef “Model A”, the only flying car with street driving and vertical take-off. The Alef Model A flying car fits within existing urban infrastructure for driving and parking. The company plans to begin production and initiate first deliveries in […]

Oxnard, CA – In a joint announcement today between Arabian Development and Marketing Corporation (ADMC) and Sabrewing Aircraft Company, Inc., the two companies stated that ADMC had ordered 53 of the record-breaking heavy-lift cargo uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV). This event comes on the heels of Sabrewing’s Rhaegal-A “Alpha” aircraft’s first world record-breaking flight. “We had […]

Expanding the sales of Czech UAV manufacturer Primoco UAV SE into new markets will now be driven by David Jirman who will work together with the company’s CEO Ladislav Semetkovský and Sales Director Jakub Fojtík. Jirman, who has been working in the aviation industry for more than 15 years, previously worked as a Sales Director […]

DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, today makes the world’s best camera drone more accessible with the Mavic 3 Classic, giving creators a new way to experience the unparalleled Hasselblad camera and unbeatable flight performance of the Mavic 3 Series. Mavic 3 Classic features the same 4/3 CMOS 20-megapixel camera, […]

(CALGARY, ALBERTA) – One of Canada’s most reputable operators in the world of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) has graduated to its next logical step in its evolution, relocating its operations and headquarters to the 8th busiest commercial airport in Canada. The new IN•FLIGHT Data facility is much larger and safer than the previous base […]

To meet increasing demand for our survey and inspection services, we are looking to recruit a new staff member with a passion for technology. Assistant drone/thermal surveyor Leaping Wing specialises in mapping, modelling and surveying using drones. We are now expanding with our new brand Sapiens providing heat loss surveys using thermal imagers, both ground-based […]

SKIRON-X is a Group 2 sUAS that combines simple operation with flight endurance and payload flexibility.Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, has released its latest small UAS product, the SkironExpeditionary sUAS, or SKIRON-X. This Group 2 unmanned aircraft system (UAS) combines the simpleoperation of an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) configuration with the longer […]

Newest addition to the MUVE payload family enables rapid, safer response to radiation threats and emergency situations Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), announced today at CBRNE Convergence the launch of its new MUVE™ R430 drone sensor payload used to remotely detect and identify radiation sources and radiological hazards across a wide range of […]

SkySafe, an airspace security and management technology company, announced that its groundbreaking Cloud based counter-drone technology is now detecting drone flights in Canada, thanks to their partnership with Robotics Centre. SkySafe Cloud is unique in that it offers customers a way to detect, track, and analyze the drones in their airspace, without having to buy and maintain […]

The Saab-led consortium developing the Detect and Avoid System which is being fielded on SKELDAR V-200 to ensure that unmanned and remotely operated aircraft can fly in civilian airspace without colliding with other aircraft. Europe’s leading provider of Rotary Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), UMS SKELDAR, is celebrating another significant landmark for its flagship SKELDAR V-200 […]

Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), has raised an additional USD 182 million in the second signing of its Series E funding round. NEOM – the Red Sea’s smart, cognitive region project – and GLy Capital Management of Hong Kong have joined Volocopter’s diverse investor base. This will carry the company beyond the certification […]

Event 38 Unmanned Systems, a leading manufacturer of American-made mapping drones, announces that the E400, Event 38’s latest fixed-wing mapping drone, is now integrated with multispectral cameras from AgEagle. AgEagle makes cutting-edge multispectral imaging sensors and cameras for a variety of advanced applications, including research and resource management. Multispectral and thermal imaging technology is excellent […]

D-Fend Solutions is proud to announce that EnforceAir has been recommended by the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) Joint Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office (JCO). EnforceAir was named and recommended as a subcomponent integrated within SAIC’s Valkyrie C2 system. EnforceAir was recognized for its RF detection and mitigation, its demonstrated impressive effectors and its ability […]

As part of a lease agreement, Poland will take delivery of MQ-9A Reaper Remotely Piloted Aircraft from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI). The new agreement between GA-ASI and the Polish Ministry of Defence has a net value of $70.6 million. “GA-ASI’s support for Poland and the NATO alliance is steadfast as they confront the ongoing war […]

Following the steps of the first short-range deliveries carried out by La Poste, Swiss drone manufacturer RigiTech has carried out one of the first long-range Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone delivery routes in Switzerland, successfully flying over Lake Geneva to a laboratory in Coppet and back. Both RigiTech’s proprietary software, RigiCloud, and Eiger drone hardware have […]

Welcome to the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Unmanned Aviation Symposia 2022! Unmanned Aviation Symposia 2022 consists of three (3) activities including the Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Symposium (RPAS 2022), the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Industry (DRONE ENABLE 2022) Symposium and the DRONE ENABLE 2022 Webinar Series. Both RPAS 2022 and DRONE ENABLE 2022 will take place in Montréal, Canada from 7 […]

As of October 25th ,2022 Trinity F90+ has received the EASA C3 certification, for the EU drone class with a take-off weight of over 4 kg. Trinity F90+ is prepared for continuous market fit way ahead schedule, as the C3 certification is required in the EU member states only for UAVs purchased from January 1st, 2024. […]

Robotic Skies today announces the launch of its cloud-based SPAN software platform for managing and tracking Unmanned Aviation Systems (UAS) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) service and repair projects for its commercial OEM and aircraft operator customers. The SPAN platform is powered by CORRIDOR Aviation Service Software by Continuum Applied Technology, Inc. — a Robotic […]

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection awarded W. S. Darley & Co. to provide ANAFI USA for field evaluations to inform future Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) procurements. “CBP intends to seek competition in future acquisitions for sUAS by competing orders among the Blue sUAS BPA holders. By acquiring Blue sUAS through the intended actions with each vendor, CBP will […]

DroneAcharya Aerial Innovations Limited, a Pune-based drone service provider and DGCA-certified Drone Pilot Training organization is announcing its partnership with Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Limited (BECIL). Through this partnership, DroneAcharya will work together with BECIL to provide drones, sensors, and other related hardware, software and services which are relevant to BECIL’s operations. BECIL offers turnkey […]

Skyfarer Ltd and partner Medical Logistics UK have announced their collaborative Medical Drone Delivery Beyond Visual Line of Sight trial commencing this week, in a secured CAA-approved airspace called “The Medical Logistics UK Corridor”. Due to growing pressures on the healthcare system, there is an ever-expanding need for hospitals to receive vital time-sensitive medical supplies. […]

AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE American:UAVS) (“AgEagle” or the “Company”), an industry-leading provider of full stack flight hardware, sensors and software for commercial and government/defense use, today announced that the Company’s eBee X series of fixed wing unmanned aircraft systems (“UAS”), including the eBee X, eBee GEO and eBee TAC, are the first and only drones on the market to comply with […]