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The Navigator is an ROV and robotics flight controller for the Raspberry Pi 4. It has an onboard IMU, compass, barometer, and ADC sensors as well as 16 PWM outputs and numerous serial and I2C expansion ports. The Navigator is used on the BlueROV2 in conjunction with the BlueOS software, but can also be used for a […]

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, 2022 — Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT), a hardware-enabled software provider to the drone industry, announced today that it has completed research, development and production for a four-drone, multi-vehicle system for defense, government, and public safety markets. “We have shippable product on hand and are now taking orders for delivery […]

Event 38 Unmanned Systems, a leading manufacturer of American-made mapping drones, announces the release of the E400, a fixed-wing mapping drone with vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) functionality and a payload capacity of three pounds. The E400 is designed and manufactured in America. The E400 is an extremely high-performance drone, with an industry-leading flight time […]

The Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute (HHI) and drone manufacturer Wingcopter have successfully deployed the SUCOM drone communication system on the African continent for the first time, specifically in Malawi. The mobile radio-based system enables safe control of drones, even despite being out of sight of the person controlling them. Wingcopter plans to expand the local […]

Melbourne, Australia: Swoop Aero has partnered with the drone services subsidiary of heavy air logistics specialist Astral Aviation and drone operations partner Skyports, to launch a drone logistics network in Kenya. Swoop Aero’s experience operating drone logistics networks in 7 countries alongside their native technology platform will be employed to transport medicines, vaccines, and medical samples between healthcare […]

OTTAWA, CANADA– Drone Logistics Ecosystem (DLE) is welcoming onboard the Canadian drone delivery operator company CANADA DRONE OPERATIONS (CDO). The company has shown interest in the integration of AirGo’s standardised drone cargo logistic solution aka DroneBox™ on its operational drones. Canada Drone Operations is a drone use-case development company. Where a client might wonder if […]

The ability for Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) to simultaneously leverage multiple and diverse Command and Control (C2) radios is a key part of mission-critical operations. This capability allows the UAS to use the most appropriate radio or frequency band for the specific mission or location and provides an essential backup C2 link in case of […]

Alps Alpine Co., Ltd. (TSE: 6770; President & CEO: Toshihiro Kuriyama) has developed the “Remote ID Device,” a radio transmitter for unmanned aircraft (drones). The Remote ID Device transmits drone identification data, including unique identifiers (registration IDs) and location information, and conforms to specifications prescribed by Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT). […]

DARPA has launched the Liberty Lifter project to demonstrate a leap in operational logistics capabilities by designing, building, and flying a long-range, low-cost X-plane capable of seaborne strategic and tactical lift. The new vehicle concept seeks to expand upon existing cargo aircraft by proving revolutionary heavy air lift abilities from the sea. The envisioned plane […]

SALINA — Following its successful coordination of the recent First Responder Unmanned Aircraft System Triple Challenge, Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus has again been selected to lead an unmanned aircraft systems competition that will award prize money to winners. In partnership with Capital Consulting Corporation, K-State Salina will coordinate the National Institute of Standards and […]

The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) have successfully brought a prosecution with respect to a drone safety occurrence at a public demonstration outside the former Israeli embassy on Pembroke road in May 2021. The incident was first addressed at the scene by An Garda Síochána, who detained the drone and advised the IAA of the infringements. […]

Colette Cohen, currently Chief Executive Officer of the Net Zero Technology Centre, is to join UAV technology business Flylogix as Chair of Board, the company has announced. CEO Charles Tavner has previously spoken of how “The genesis of Flylogix, of turning it from a paper idea to a reality, was a conversation with Colette.” “I’m so delighted to welcome Colette […]

Already under contracts, the new systems leverage BIRD’s proven radar and optical technologies into the Land domain. Eurosatory, Paris – Hall 6 Booth D681 BIRD Aerosystems, a global provider of innovative defence technology and solutions that protect the air, sea, and land fleets of governments and related agencies, launches its new business line of Land […]

Skyfarer, which was established by Elliot Parnham in 2019 after studying aerospace engineering at university, is looking to establish itself in the drone delivery market. The company was initially planning to manufacture drones but then pivoted away from that to look at bringing together all of the systems and technology involved in drone flying for commercial uses. And, […]

Kleos Space Inc. (US subsidiary of Kleos Space S.A), a space-powered Radio Frequency Reconnaissance Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) and Mission-as-a-Service (MaaS) provider announces the successful execution of a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the Naval Surface Warfare Center Division, Crane (NSWC Crane) for joint data experimentation. Under the CRADA agreement, Kleos will provide its radio frequency (RF) geolocation data […]

Specializing in unique and demanding payload criteria, CamFlite is pleased to announce theirpartnership with Sky-Drones Technologies as they expand their product range while manufacturingof their latest UAV models within the CamFlite fleet, Ascent, and Scout. Ascent by CamFlite is set to be the company’s flagship product; users can expect to see featuresincluding a compact design, […]

UAVOS has successfully completed a transmission lines & towers drone survey project for an energy company that took place in the Northern area at latitude 20°. The project was aimed at helping the energy company to fully automate the capture and processing of power lines-related condition assessment data. Over 2300 km flights of BVLOS have been carried out to […]

We are looking for an experienced Drone Technician to join our team at Flying Robot. Key Responsibilities Daily Tasks Managing and prioritising your Job cards Helping assist with drone repairs Helping clients over the phone and email with more technical questions to help guide their purchases in our store Assessing returned products and dealing with […]

Remote RPAS Air Traffic Control and 5G UTM Development Trials. Author: Scott Hamey, SkyLink UAS The 5G UTM trial is part of an overall project funded by the Commonwealth and led by FrontierSI to demonstrate applications of precise positioning using 5G in agriculture and drone flight. The SkyLink UAS team in partnership with the Position Partners team, has just completed a trial […]

GEO Business made a big impact on the UK geospatial profession as it returned to ExCeL London on 18-19 May. The 2022 edition welcomed an impressive increase in visitors, confirming the upward trajectory of the sector and the vital role of trade events in facilitating business and sharing ideas. GEO Business Event Director, Ollie Hughes, […]

Hy2gen Canada and SAF+ Consortium have signed a memorandum of understanding that will allow them to contribute together to the development of the Québec hydrogen sector. The two companies will work together towards the development of structuring projects in the hydrogen industry sector, more specifically green aviation fuels, starting with a Quebec-based project. Hy2gen AG successfully completed […]

FlyFive33, the leading brand in FPV racing equipment, and Orqa d.o.o., one of the top vendors and manufacturers of FPV headsets, officially entered into a partnership on May 27th with the aim of collaboration on design, development, manufacturing and implementation of mission critical drone components and First Person View headsets for visual command and control […]

Every Memorial Day, Americans honor the men and women who have given their lives to protect our freedom and come to our aid — both at home and abroad. We at Skydio honor that sacrifice and are unendingly grateful for their courage and their selflessness. Supporting our troops and first responders has always been a […]

As the drone industry gains the due prominence and push that it, very well – deserved, more and moreinvestors are grasping this opportunity to become a part of the early wave. This has benefitted severaldrone companies that have been seeking High Net Worth Individuals and industry leaders to become apart of their organisation. One such […]

NOIDA, INDIA– the Indian drone manufacturer start-up ENDUREAIR SYSTEMS is the latest member joining the Drone Logistics Ecosystem (DLE). The key differentiator for this start-up and its products is their origin, which lies in more than a decade of research & development in drones. The company focuses on the entire gamut of UAS research and […]

Auterion, the company building an open and software-defined future for enterprise drone fleets, today announced the availability of AI Node for pre-order, an onboard computer for drones and other mobile robots that adds supercomputer performance to Skynode™, right at the edge. AI Node easily integrates with Auterion’s open ecosystem, resulting in a greater choice of powerful solutions for […]

Evans, GA, USA – Verge Aero’s military-grade drones were out in force over the weekend as the annual Thunder Over Evans event complemented a massive firework show with drone displays to salute America’s service members. Thousands of families and service personnel travelled to the Towne Center Park in Evans, Georgia to witness the celebrations, as the […]

FlyGuys Nationwide Drone Service, a full-scale nationwide drone service company aiming to improve efficiency across multiple industries, announced today that David Johnson has been selected to join the team as Senior Vice President of Sales. In his new role, Johnson will be responsible for all global sales, business development, strategic planning, pricing, and the company’s […]

Global Monitoring Laboratory (GML) and Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) scientists successfully tested a new method for high-altitude air sampling and instrument recovery from May 13-25, 2021. The field campaign at the NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center and Edwards Air Force Base, California tested the High-altitude Operational Return Unmanned System (HORUS), a 6-foot wingspan, portable, fixed-wing glider for […]

26 th May 2022, New Delhi: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate India’s biggest DroneFestival – Bharat Drone Mahotsav 2022 – on 27 May 2022 at 10 AM at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.Prime Minister will also interact with kisan drone pilots, witness open-air drone demonstrations andinteract with startups in the drone exhibition centre. Bharat […]

Hacked bank and Twitter accounts, malicious power outages and attempts to tamper with medical records threaten the security of the nation’s health, money, energy, society and infrastructure. Harnessing the laws of nature – namely quantum physics – a cutting-edge teleportation technology is taking cybersecurity to new, “unhackable” heights using miniscule particles of light or “beams.” […]

Two Belgian adventurers are currently crossing Greenland on a triathlon including ski, kayak and a vertical rock climb. They have Septentrio’s AsteRx-SB receiver for the ride to collect valuable data for climate research in collaboration with the Royal Observatory of Belgium. Leuven, Belgium – May 25, 2022 – Septentrio, a leader in high-precision GNSS* positioning solutions, […]

Granted by Transport Malta Civil Aviation Directorate (TM-CAD), the licence allows operations in accordance with European Regulation (EU) The Light UAS Operator Certificate (LUC) is the highest authorisation currently achievable under European drone operations and the first one issued in the EU for middle-mile cargo operations It allows DRONAMICS to self-authorise flight operations across EU […]

SmartSkies safely integrates unmanned aircraft systems into the National Airspace WASHINGTON, D.C. and TARTU – May 25, 2022 – ANRA Technologies was selected by Raytheon Intelligence & Space (RI&S) to provide its SmartSkies suite of technology solutions to support simulation and live drone flight operations at Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership UAS test site at Virginia Tech. […]

By David Guggina, Senior Vice President of Innovation and Automation, Walmart U.S. We continue to expand our delivery operations to help customers get the items they need when they need them, and it’s been an exciting journey. From Express delivery, where customers can have items delivered to their doorsteps in as little as two hours, to […]

An unmanned aircraft owned and operated by the University of Alaska Fairbanks flew from the general aviation area of Fairbanks International Airport on Sunday, a historic feat in the effort to safely incorporate such aircraft into controlled airspace. The flight was the first civilian large drone operation from an international airport in Alaska. Taking off from […]

Cyberhawk has signed an agreement with Shamal Technologies to digitally transform the way major construction projects are managed in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Shamal Technologies is a leading geospatial company that delivers end-to-end data acquisition, visualization and analytics solutions that can reduce operational risk. The company is the first in Saudi Arabia to develop solutions […]

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published a 140-page project report on the study and flight test of a neural network and vision-based runway landing guidance system developed by Daedalean. Zurich/New Jersey, 2022-05-24. Yesterday, the FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center Aviation Research Division Atlantic City International Airport made publicly available on the FAA website a […]

Brand Institute is proud to announce having worked with Fujifilm Corporation in developing the FIPAS™ brand name. FIPAS™ is a photo analysis service that utilizes cloud-based software to automatically identify deteriorations in concrete from photos and estimate their size. Fujifilm is committed to supporting the infrastructure maintenance industry with its innovative AI and imaging technologies. […]

Dronedek, known for its “smart mailbox of the future,” announced at its first shareholder meeting that it has appointed Mark Hamm as its Chief Operating Officer. They also announced the upcoming launch a new crowdfunding round on the Kevin O’Leary-advised platform, StartEngine.com. Hamm, formerly Vice President of Innovation at FedEx, will begin working with the Dronedek team June 1. […]

FlightSafety will offer ongoing support in state-of-the-art training for DRONAMICS pilots and engineers The partnership will ensure DRONAMICS’ remotely piloted aircraft maintain the highest standards in operational excellence and safety Future plans include the co-development of a joint academy to meet increasing resourcing requirements as DRONAMICS’ operations grow London – May 2022 – DRONAMICS, the leading middle-mile […]

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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 […]

DUBAI, UAE– the Dubai-based company Microavia is joining the Drone Logistics Ecosystem to collaborate with the existing members to standardise the drone delivery industry. Microavia designs and manufactures an ecosystem of products for autonomous flight. The company products portfolio encompasses multifunctional autonomous landing stations, efficient long-range copter, payloads, advanced fleet management and positioning systems. Altogether, […]

Axon (Nasdaq: AXON), the global leader in connected public safety technologies, and Skydio, the leading US drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight, today announced that public safety agencies flying Skydio drones and using Axon Respond, Axon’s real-time operations platform, will now have the ability to access drone live-streams to provide more comprehensive views of incidents. The partnership […]

Backpackable with 33-lb lift capacity and multiple payloads, Hera is the most effective drone for public safety Hera is the most powerful individual combat drone RtR Hera can now do “more from less” better than anybody else by a tremendous margin of two to ten folds. It is the most powerful individual combat drone ever […]

Progress continues with the AFWERX Phase I STTR contract awarded to Galaxy Unmanned Systems for work on an Urban Air Mobility (UAM) feasibility study. Awarded in 2021, Galaxy continues this work with government and local industry stakeholders and has enlisted research partners from the University of Texas at Arlington. The opportunity in this award was […]