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Autel Enhances EVO Nano and EVO Lite Series Drones With Firmware Update
Pilots of Autel Robotics’ popular EVO Nano and EVO Lite series of drones can now download free firmware updates that add exciting new features, greatly enhance ease-of-use and performance, and address issues raised by user feedback. The new features include multiple video frame rate choices up to 50 fps (24/25/48/50 fps), manual focus control for […]
FlyNex and APD Inc. agree on a strategic alliance to boost data analytics for business intelligence with drones in Latin America
German software company FlyNex and APD Integrated Drone Services (APD Inc.) signed a strategic agreement for the introduction of the latest drone asset management and information flow technology in Ibero-America in strategic sectors such as energy, telecommunications, security, agriculture, risk management, urban and industrial management. Hamburg/Bogotá, 17.02.2022 – The successful incorporation of drone technology in various sectors […]
AVSS Awarded $1.1 Million contract from Government of Canada to test new parachute guided delivery system for last-mile delivery
AVSS is set to complete delivery and testing of the Payload Precision Delivery Systems (PPDS) and integration into four commercial drones in March 2022. (New Brunswick, Canada) – AVSS, a Canadian aerospace manufacturer that develops parachute recovery systems, flight termination systems, and payload precision delivery systems, is pleased to announce they have been awarded a contract […]
UNICEF – In an emergency, we need locally available, skilled people to help out and help out fast
Voices of Youth – drones in emergencies My name is Dumisani Kaliati. I am a drone entrepreneur and the owner of MicroMek, a Malawian-based hardware startup that constructs low-cost fixed-wing drones. I learned how to build and fly drones in 2017 when training with the UNICEF and Virginia Tech. I am also an instructor and […]
MissionGO announces former Navy Captain, Chris Corgnati, as new president
Baltimore, MD (Feb, 2022) – Marking the growth of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), global leader, MissionGO is poised for continued accelerated growth with the appointment of Chris Corgnati as President. “Chris’ background in leadership, unmanned aviation and business is unmatched. As a fellow Navy leader, I’m confident that his vast experience is a testament to […]
Orbex Group Introduces Ultra-Small Pancake-style Gimbal Motors
Orbex Group has introduced a line of ultra-compact high-performance gimbal motors. Featuring a pancake-style form factor, the motors are wound to operate at low speeds typical for gimbals while exhibiting a high torque constant for fast response when needed. The new gimbal motors are engineered to minimize cogging torque, ensuring smooth rotation for stable imaging […]
North Dakota Department of Commerce Awards Grand Farm $10 Million Matching Grant to Advance Autonomous Agriculture Technology
The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced today it has selected Grand Farm as a recipient of the department’s Autonomous Agriculture Technology Matching Grant. The $10 million grant was created with funding from the 67th Legislative Assembly to encourage and support the advancement of autonomous farming technology by awarding a 1:1 match of funding for […]
Red Cat Holdings appoints Experienced Venture Capitalist and cargo drone entrepreneur Christopher R. Moe to its board of directors
Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCAT) (“Red Cat” or the “Company”), a hardware-enabled software provider to the drone industry, today announced that Christopher R. Moe, a seasoned business executive, has been appointed to its Board of Directors. “Christopher’s extensive experience in operational finance, venture capital, M&A, and corporate finance transactions in the transportation industry — along with […]
Swoop Aero Mozambique
Do you want to be a part of the next supply chain revolution? To deliver on our vision, we’ve brought together a team of eternally optimistic and resourceful ‘doers’ to tackle these seemingly insurmountable problems and make all this become a reality. Swoop Aero is growing operations in Mozambique to bridge the gap in access […]
InDro Robotics launches drone learning portal with pro instructor Kate Klassen
InDro Robotics is pleased to announce FLYY, comprehensive online learning and resource portal for drone/Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) pilots who want to fly safely and legally in Canada. The courses are being discounted 15% until March 1, 2022. This new initiative provides Canadian drone pilots with self-paced, step-by-step courses to help them earn their […]
Robotics Centre and Smith Myers announce small drone payload to find and reach mobile phones during Search & Rescue Operations
Integration of ARTEMIS mobile phone detection technology on Echo SAR payload will enable responders to locate and communicate with any cellular device; Marks first time this life-saving technology is available on small UAVs; New payload built for use on the Teledyne FLIR SkyRaider and SkyRanger Unmanned Aerial Systems Robotics Centre, Inc. and Smith Myers announced […]
Consultancy: Drones (UAVs/UAS/RPAs) Technical Specialist, 5 months, Remote, Office of Innovation
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. And we never give up. […]
2022 UAS BVLOS (Beyond-Visual-Line-of-Sight) & AAM (Advanced Air Mobility) System Safety and Performance Conference!
March 17, 2022 @ Xelevate, the DC Region’s Unmanned Systems Center of Excellence Come learn the latest cutting edge weather-related tools, techniques, and tradecraft stemming from government and industry that will highlight awareness and maximize your flight operations and mission success: Maximize pilot aeronautical situational knowledge and judgement Lower missionrisk profiles for UAS waivers and flight operations Higher mission effectiveness rates […]
Volocopter Expects to Generate SGD 4.18 billion for Singapore by 2030
Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), expects to deliver SGD 4.18 billion in cumulative economic benefits to Singapore by 2030. This is just one of the many benefits that Volocopter’s UAM services will bring to the city-state, according to its Singapore Roadmap released today. The document also shares details on the potential routes, […]
Primoco UAV SE, the Czech Unmanned Aircraft Manufacturer, Has Received a European LUC Authorisation
Primoco UAV SE has been granted a Light Unmanned Certificate (LUC) in the “Specific” category for the Primoco UAV One 150 by the Czech Civil Aviation Authority on 11 February 2022, in accordance with European Regulation (EU) 947/2019. This is the first time worldwide that a LUC certificate has been issued for a European unmanned […]
Silent Arrow® Awarded Department of Defense Contract from Warfighting Lab Incentive Fund
Silent Arrow today announced that the company’s GD-2000 UAS platform was selected for a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), Warfighter Lab Incentive Fund (WLIF) contract with a 12-month period of performance beginning in Q1 2022. The $2.2M contract win resulted from the Pentagon-based Joint Staff (J7 Joint Force Development Directorate) partnering with U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), Special Operations […]
We’re Up and Away! The maiden flight of AIRTL03
Cobalt 110 inaugural flight Feb. 8, 2022 Critical piece for AIRmarket’s work with Transport Canada On February 7, 2022, outside of Edmonton, Alberta, AIRmarket conducted the maiden flight of the new Cobalt 110, now known as the AIRTL03. With a >25kg VLOS SFOC, the Cobalt smoothly flew in the air for one hour and 12 […]
India bans the import of foreign drones
In a move that I personally think is a huge mistake, the Indian Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) announced that it’s effectively game over for DJI and others in India. The order banning foreign drones came into place on the 9th of February 2022. Don’t take your drone on holiday with you now! It […]
Sky-Drones and ArduPilot Soar to Next Level Heights with AIRLink
ArduPilot is the industry-leading, fully featured, reliable open-source autopilot software for a large variety of hardware vendors. And now, the software can be used to operate AIRLink by Sky-Drones Technologies, the most advanced autopilot hardware available to date. ArduPilot provides its users with a large variety of hardware options both open and closed. Source code […]
FAA and NASA UTM field day
The Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Traffic Management (UTM) Field Test Industry Day will be hosted jointly by the FAA and NASA. This event opens the next chapter of UTM testing and exploration, leveraging previously developed UTM ecosystem capabilities to explore emerging UTM Services. The UTM Field Test will execute flight test activities to validate industry […]
Persistent Systems firmware update contributes to next-generation intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR)
Camera Control app allows all MPU5 radio users to remotely view and command/control military EO/IR gimbals via the Rugged Display and Controller (RDC). NEW YORK, N.Y.—Persistent Systems (“Persistent”), a leading developer of mobile ad hoc networking (MANET) technology, announced today a firmware upgrade to its MPU5 MANET radio that includes a Camera Control Application for […]
Montrose drone port takes off
Scotland’s first drone port, Mercury Drone Ports, will begin working with the NHS for their first beyond visual line of sight drone trials next month. Establishing Angus as a centre of excellence for the development of drone technologies in Scotland, Mercury Drone Ports will provide a trials airspace area to support drone companies and end-users […]
Purpose Built. Most Affordable collision-resistant drone forconfined-space inspection.
Traditional storage tank inspection or inspection in hazardous environments require workers to risk their safety by working at great height or exposing themselves to harmful elements. Today, we launch a solution that will reduce safety risks while improving operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Introducing Lumicopter, a collision-resistant drone that increases the safety and efficiency of indoor […]
Electra Wins Phase III SBIR contract with U.S. Air Force to accelerate development and acquisition of eSTOL aircraft
The U.S. Air Force has awarded a Phase III Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract to Electra.aero, Inc. (“Electra”) to support the development of Electra’s hybrid-electric ultra-short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft. The contract, awarded through the Air Force Agility Prime program, will accelerate Electra’s plan to begin flight testing a full-scale hybrid eSTOL technology demonstrator aircraft later this […]
DRONAMICS appoints three industry veterans as Directors of R&D and manufacturing
DRONAMICS, the world’s leading middle-mile cargo drone developer and operator, today has announced the expansion of its R&D and manufacturing teams with the addition of three industry veterans, who will help the company scale up its development and production in preparation for the launch of their commercial same-day delivery service with the Black Swan UAV […]
Alpine 4 Holdings (ALPP) Subsidiary Vayu Aerospace Incorporates Cutting-Edge Solid-State Batteries into its Autonomous G1 Drone
Alpine 4 Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALPP), a leading operator and owner of small market businesses, has announced that its vertically integrated subsidiaries Vayu Aerospace Corporation (Vayu), ElecJet and Quality Circuit Assembly (QCA) have successfully incorporated ElecJet’s Solid-State Battery into a new battery assembly capable of delivering 1.55kw of power, named the “Vayu A4M1 Power System.” The […]
Pittsburgh drone tech company provides bridge evaluation resources.
A Pittsburgh-based company is using its innovative drone technology to scan bridges and partner with engineers and policymakers to help identify infrastructure and stability issues. AERAS, an emerging drone technology company specializing in setting new standards in commercial sanitization, exterior building and window treatments, agriculture, infrastructure and public safety, has been using its unmanned aerial systems […]
Fanttik Launches Versatile New Generation Portable Power Station EVO 300
Fanttik, a young and fast-growing brand that creates tech-driven solutions for real-world problems, has announced the launch of its New-Gen EVO 300 portable power station in the United States which boasts a large LCD display and is ideal for outdoor users who need both power and versatility. It is a must-have backup for camping parties or road trips that demand numerous […]
Drone guidance extended and updated to support safe drone operations in EASA Member States
ED Decision 2022/002/R on geographical zones, cross-border operations and predefined risk assessment for beyond visual line of sight operations The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published new and amended procedures and guidance to further harmonise and implement the EU drone regulation. Following the consultation of NPA 2021-09, EASA analysed and reviewed feedback received from stakeholders […]
Advanced Aircraft Company secures AFWERX contract to develop Next Generation Tactical UAS
HAMR hybrid fuel-electric UAV to be developed for tactical ISR missions for the United States Air Force Hampton, VA – February, 2022 – Advanced Aircraft Company (AAC), a developer of long-endurance hybrid-electric unmanned aircraft systems designed for a wide range of commercial, defense and public safety applications, has been selected by the United States Air […]
New commercial BVLOS 12-mile milestone – longest distance allowed by FAA for Censys Technologies and Soaring Eagle Technologies
Daytona Beach, FL (February 9, 2022) – Censys Technologies and Soaring Eagle Technologies, the leading commercial Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) service provider in the US, have secured their third BVLOS waiver, resulting in more efficient tech-enabled data acquisition. The waiver covers a 12-mile distance – the longest distance ever […]
SeekOps and Flylogix expand strategic partnership to provide Methane Emissions Quantification Services into Offshore Norway, Holland, and Denmark
SeekOps Inc., the technology innovator whose best-in-class sensors and actionable analytics deliver accurate methane emissions quantification, and Flylogix, provider of record-breaking long-range Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have expanded their strategic partnership. For the past two years, the SeekOps/Flylogix team have conducted multiple successful emissions surveys on the United Kingdom Continental Shelf (UKCS). Sponsored by the […]
Wing – Flight Test Operator
Wing is reshaping the future of delivery. We are an on-demand drone delivery service that can deliver food, medicine or other items within minutes. We’ve also developed an unmanned traffic management platform to safely route drones through the sky. Our service is faster, safer and produces far less pollution than traditional delivery. Originally created in […]
Drone Harmony for iOS is here!
Drone Harmony has just released Drone Harmony Mobile for iOS, the first Drone Harmony flight execution app for iPhones and iPads. Drone Harmony has finally arrived on iOS devices. Users can now execute flights planned in the Drone Harmony software platform on all iOS devices running iOS 14.0 or later. The new app is able […]
AIRT and APSA Collaborate to Support Public Safety Drone Use of NIST Test Methods for sUAS
New agreement of cooperation will provide framework for advancing remote pilot training and proficiency standards for America’s first responders FREDERICK, MD – February, 2022 – The Airborne Public Safety Association (APSA), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with over 50 years of experience supporting public safety aviation, and the Airborne International Response Team (AIRT), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization supporting the […]
GA-ASI Receives Approval for Follow-On Support for French MQ-9 RPA
SAN DIEGO – 08 February 2022 – The U.S. State Department has approved a $300 million Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the Government of France for the continuation of MQ-9A Reaper® Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) and related equipment. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), developer of the MQ-9A Reaper Remotely Piloted Aircraft, is the principal contractor. The follow-on support […]
U.S. drone maker Skydio wins production Other Transaction (OT) Agreement for U.S. Army Short Range Reconnaissance Program
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – February 8, 2022 – Skydio, the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight, today announced the U.S. Army has selected the Skydio system for its Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) Program of Record. This contract has a base year value of $20.2 million, ensuring Soldiers have access to the world’s […]
From F1 to Flylogix, our Engineering Director Richard Nicholson likes a fast-moving environment.
By Sian Discombe Wells As we enter 2022 looking to significantly grow our engineering team, Flylogix Engineering Director, Richard Nicholson, talks about his attitude to engineering, his career to date and why talented, pioneering engineers will be excited by the opportunities at scale-up business, Flylogix. Richard joined Flylogix from McLaren in April 2020, having spent over […]
Jaunt Air Mobility receives market research investment to advance U.S. DoD High-Speed VTOL capabilities
Jaunt Air Mobility today announced advancing to the next phase of the AFWERX High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (HSVTOL) Concept Challenge, a crowdsourcing effort for the United States Air Force (USAF) and United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). The company is one of 11 companies from more than 200 challenge entrants selected to receive market […]
Ampris technologies ships first commercially available 450 Wh/kg, 1150 Wh/L batteries
Deployment of industry-disrupting battery cell in advanced aerospace application affirms Amprius as the leading provider of the highest energy density cells available Amprius Technologies, Inc., the leader in Silicon Anode Li-Ion battery cells with its Si-NanowireTM platform, announced the shipment of the first commercially available 450 Wh/kg, 1100 Wh/L lithium-ion battery cells to an industry leader of […]
Shield AI and Brazil’s VSK Tactical sign deal to support V-BAT 128 purchases
“We love supporting partners and allies like Brazil, we aim to make them proud! Personally, I’m pumped up about the utilization of V-BAT 128 for applications ranging from counter-narcotics, maritime security, and oil rig and pipeline monitoring to rainforest security and management. Hopefully we get to see the V-BAT fly up and down the Amazon […]
American Robotics names aviation regulatory specialist, Tracy Lamb, as Senior Advisor of Regulatory Affairs & Safety
WALTHAM, Mass.– Ondas Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:ONDS), a leading provider of private wireless data, drone and automated data solutions through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Ondas Networks Inc. and American Robotics, Inc. (“American Robotics” or “AR”), announced today that American Robotics has appointed Tracy Lamb as Senior Advisor of Regulatory Affairs & Safety. Lamb brings 25 years of experience working […]
AI-based powerline inspection software levels up to support utilities in navigating impact of climate change
San Jose, California – February 2022: Sharper Shape, a pioneer in powerline inspection solutions for the utility industry, has announced the new iteration of its cutting-edge utility digital twin technology that incorporates a new, fourth dimension of time to what has traditionally been a 3D industry model, creating a Living Digital Twin (LDT), that specifically answers utility […]
Researchers develop a drone-based system to detect marine debris to expedite clean up
NOAA’s National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS), Oregon State University, and their partners are developing a drone-based, machine learning system to detect and identify marine debris along the coast. In December 2021, the researchers used beaches near Corpus Christi, Texas, to evaluate devices for the system and refine detection methods. Marine debris, also known […]
Startup Dronetag launched the smallest and most affordable Remote ID device for all drones.
Czech company Dronetag is launching its first product Mini, and it is the lightest,smallest & most affordable device that can truly scale up and coordinate any droneoperation. Many promises were made by drone advocates; drone deliveries, drone light shows, dronefleets, even drones as the new means of transport… But the drone-crowded airspace turnedout to be […]
Flyability – Marketing Manager Denver Co
DescriptionJob Type: Full TimeJob Title: Marketing ManagerJob Location: Greater Denver Area At Flyability, we believe that robots should be sent in hazardous places and dangerous situations instead of putting humans in danger. To support our belief we created Elios, the world’s first collision-tolerant flying robot that for the first time allows entry to complex and […]
Red Cat Holdings to Present at the MicroCap Rodeo Winter Wonderland best ideas virtual investor conference
Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT) (“Red Cat” or the “Company”), a hardware-enabled software provider to the drone industry, today announces that Red Cat CEO Jeff Thompson will present at the MicroCap Rodeo Winter Wonderland Best Ideas Virtual Investor Conference, which is being held virtually from February 8 – 11, 2022. Mr. Thompson will deliver his corporate presentation on Tuesday, February […]
MissionGO Flight demonstrations in the Navajo Nation highlight essential use cases for deliveries via unmanned aircraft
MissionGO, a leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) production and operations, was invited by the Navajo Nation Office of the President and Vice President, and mobile healthcare company ZappCare, to showcase how MissionGO’s unmanned aircraft delivery service can be used to transport medical supplies and other essential items to people living in the most remote areas of […]
DJI Zenmuse P1 Creates Incredible 3D Heritage Model
This incredible model shows the capabilities of the DJI Zenmuse P1 photogrammetrycamera and the benefit of using drones for heritage conservation. The 45MP full-frame sensor – integrated with the DJI M300 RTK drone – capturedhigh-resolution imagery to build the extremely detailed digital representation of the Bondgate Tower, in Alnwick, Northumberland, UK. The aerial survey was […]
A Quick Snapshot of Propeller: Usage Statistics, Fun Facts, and More
Dan Wawrzyn Over the years, industry pros have asked us to share more detail about our data processing times, survey accuracy, and a stack of other things. So let’s dive into some interesting facts and statistics about Propeller. Fast Facts About Propeller Year founded: 2014 Number of offices, globally: 4 Number of employees: 173 Number […]
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