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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 […]

FAA UTM Field Test project will test new capabilities and proposed standards that support complex, high-volume drone flights throughout diverse environments. (ROME, NEW YORK) – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded a task order contract to the New York UAS Test Site (NYUASTS) for the next uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS or drone) integration project to help advance […]

Siemens Digital Industries Software today announced that REGENT has adopted the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of cloud-based software and services to help pioneer a new category of vehicle called the seaglider. The seaglider is a high-speed zero emission vehicle that operates exclusively over the water to drastically reduce the time and cost of moving people and […]

UAVOS, a developer and manufacturer of security and commercial solutions based on advanced Unmanned Systems, has completed a drone-based forest inspection project to assess the general timber environment. Combining digital data and UAVOS’s customized software has provided innovative analysis of forestry data. UAVOS’s methodology is an advance for forestry, allowing foresters not only to optimize […]

Horse Power Brands, an owner and operator of a growing portfolio of service-based franchise systems, recently announced the 250th territory sold for its flagship brand Mighty Dog Roofing. Through a vast portfolio of innovative roofing products and services, Mighty Dog Roofing continues its climb to be one of the nation’s largest roofing companies and franchise systems. […]

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 […]

Dynetics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Leidos, is seeking a talented Unmanned Systems (UxS) Engineer to join a diverse team to create unique solutions for complex problems. With offices across the United States engaging in the defence, space, cyber and commercial fields, Dynetics provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions. Dynetics is seeking an energetic […]

The Phoenix Fire Department announced it has selected drones made by Skydio, the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight, as the platform of choice for its newly-launched UAS program, designed to enhance firefighter safety and improve emergency response support for the Phoenix community. As a growing number of public safety agencies evaluate […]

In the frame of the SESAR programme, the ERICA project aims to define the operational and technical capabilities that will allow remote piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) to operate in controlled airspace safely, during nominal and emergency conditions. In particular, ERICA aims at providing the basis for defining, developing, and validating the key operational and technological […]

Latest ITAR-Free Neutrino IS series module offers best-in-industry performance and improved time-to-market for commercial, industrial, and defense applications Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, today announced the release of the Neutrino LC CZ 15-300, the latest Neutrino IS series model of mid-wavelength infrared (MWIR) camera modules with integrated continuous zoom (CZ) lenses. Designed for […]

Vigilant Aerospace announced on Tuesday that it has provided a demonstration FlightHorizon COMMANDER airspace management system to the US Air Force in support of the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 exercise, currently going on in Hawaii and near Southern California. FlightHorizon COMMANDER is an airspace management and detect-and-avoid system based on two licensed NASA […]

Skypersonic – a division of Red Cat Holdings – has been hired by NASA to provide technology for simulated Mars mission Skypersonic, which in 2021 signed a five-year contract with NASA to provide drone and rover software, hardware and support to NASA’s simulated Mars mission, has validated its software and hardware on Mt. Etna, an active […]

Robotic Skies and Continuum Applied Technology, Inc., providers of CORRIDOR Aviation Service Software, announced today they have entered into a global strategic partnership, combining CORRIDOR’s industry-leading aviation maintenance platform with Robotic Skies’ global Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) network for “Next Generation” Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) aircraft. The partnership will […]

Blue Bear successfully demonstrated the newest addition to their SmartConnectTM technology family with their new SmartComms communication bridge. SmartComms, available as a standalone product or as a module within SmartConnect, provides the ability to link multiple communication systems together enabling heterogeneous mixes of mesh networks, SatCom and LTE in a swarm of UAS, any UxV or […]

Skyports has completed the final close of its Series B capital raise with fresh investment from ST Engineering through its Corporate Venture Capital unit, ST Engineering Ventures. ST Engineering, which has over 45 years of experience in the aerospace industry, will join as the final investor in Skyports’ Series B funding round, following the first close […]

Pix4D, the major player in mobile and drone mapping, is pleased to announce that it will be hosting its flagship conference at the pop-culture themed The Curtis hotel in Denver, Colorado on 13 October 2022. The agenda includes 3D modelling andphotogrammetry expert guest speakers, personal consultations, networking opportunities, the latest from key players in mapping […]

Word has reached me that delivery drone company Volansi filed Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors (ABC) last Friday the 29th of June 2022. From Cornell Law School Assignment for the benefit of the creditors (ABC)(also known as general assignment for the benefit of the creditors) is a voluntary alternative to formal bankruptcy proceedings that transfers all […]

Every day, 1800 radiosondes are sent into the atmosphere to collect data for weather forecasts. However, only 20% of these devices are retrieved worldwide, because they return to the ground at an unknown location. That means they are single-use. To make them reusable, we developed R2HOME which is an autonomous paragliding robot that can be […]