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DRL doubles its 2021-22 Season viewership-reach and global fanbase as technology becomes the new language of sports
The Drone Racing League, the world’s premier, professional drone racing property, announced today a massive expansion of their global footprint and fandom as the league wrapped their 2021-22 DRL World Algorand Championship Season yesterday on NBC and Twitter. As a leading tech-enabled sport widely regarded for disrupting the sports industry, DRL’s scale underscores how technology-based […]
XAG Delivered the largest Drone Fleet for Agriculture in Ukraine
Ternopil – A total fleet of 100 units of drone sprayers has been recently fulfilled by XAG, making it the single largest order of drones for agricultural use in the history of Ukraine. XAG has been working with local businesses to meet the rapidly increasing demand for drone spraying service. The technology is believed to […]
UAV Factory & Jennings Aeronautics rebrand as Edge Autonomy
UAV Factory, a leader in unmanned and autonomous technology, announced today that the Company has rebranded and will go to market as Edge Autonomy following its recent merger with Jennings Aeronautics (“JAI”). Edge Autonomy brings together two of the world’s leading small unmanned aerial vehicle platforms and camera payload manufacturers and represents a new chapter for a unified, […]
GradeOne Group and UAVOS Partner companies to debut autonomous aircraft technology and global security solutions at UMEX.
UAVOS Inc. together with MP3 International, a Grade One Group member company, are presenting a number of products for the UMEX Unmanned Systems Exhibition and Conference to be held February 20 – 23 at the National Exhibition Center, Abu Dhabi. UAVOS and MP3 are located in Hall 5, Booth No. A-12 and will be showcasing […]
NCDOT Launches National First with Tethered Drones on IMAP Trucks
RALEIGH – Two N.C. Department of Transportation programs combined to be the first in the nation to launch an innovative technology pilot with their safety service patrol that should improve safety on North Carolina roadways. The statewide Incident Management Assistance Patrol (IMAP) program and the Division of Aviation’s Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) program recently helped develop and deploy the operation […]
Flowcopter – hydraulic propulsion
Not often I am impressed, but I am impressed! Flowcopter is developing a heavy-lift drone product to help helicopter operators optimise freight, surveying and search & rescue operations. Based on its novel, patented transmission technology, Flowcopter’s product will offer a step-change in the capabilities of today’s heavy-lift drones in robustness, range and payload. Their website […]
Aspire Defence Services UK – Drone Flight Operator DFO201
Drone Flight Operator (DFO201) Location: TidNBul Salary: up to £27,000 per annum, dependent on skills and experience Aspire Defence Services Limited is working alongside the Ministry of Defence, the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and our partners to deliver a modern, fully serviced, flexible living and working environment across the four garrisons in Aldershot and Salisbury […]
Primoco UAV, Czech Unmanned Aircraft manufacturer, has ceased operations in Russia
Prague, February 21, 2022 – Primoco UAV SE announces that it has ceased its activities in the Russian Federation as of January 31, 2022 and sold 100% of its shares in its subsidiary AO Primoco BPLA. The only reason for this decision is the sanctions regime against the Russian Federation and the impossibility of obtaining the […]
Autonomous mapping startup Emesent doubles down on global growth after closing $32 million Series A
Award-winning Australian autonomous mapping and data analytics startup Emesent is ready to execute its ambitious global expansion plans after closing an oversubscribed $32 million Series A round. The raise was led by Australian investment firm Perennial Partners, with significant funding from international investors Tiger Global and TELUS Ventures. Lead seed round investors Main Sequence and […]
Exodigo digs up $29 Million in seed funding to make underground mapping nonintrusive
Exodigo, a technology innovator combining the power of proprietary advances in 3D imaging, sensors and artificial intelligence (AI), today announced the commercial availability of its groundbreaking nonintrusive subterranean mapping platform for construction, mining and utility companies in the United States and Israel. The company also announced raising $29M in seed funding led by Zeev Ventures and 10D Ventures, with participation from SquarePeg Capital and […]
DJI RC Plus
A new controller arriving in the database at the FCC for DJI SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD.has spent substantial effort in developing this product and it is one of the first of its kind in industry. Having the subject information easily available to “competition” would negate the advantage they have achieved by developing this product. Not […]
Skyfish Leverages Sony’s Alpha Cameras to Perfect Drone Photogrammetry and Create Engineering-Grade Digital Twins of Large Infrastructure
American autonomous drone maker Skyfish today announced technical integration with Sony Electronics’ Alpha series mirrorless cameras*, to deliver high-quality data capture and drone-enabled photogrammetry — the science of leveraging photography, proprietary algorithms, and accurate metadata to create precise 3D models or digital twins of large infrastructure. The Skyfish autonomous work drone platform is now deeply integrated with Sony’s […]
UVL Robotics launched the first in the Middle East service of daily drone-based parcels delivery
US-based company with the presence in Oman, UVL Robotics, launched the first in the Middle East service of day-to-day parcels delivery based on drones. The payload of flying couriers is 6.6 pounds. Delivery drones are able to cover a distance of more than 25 miles. Previously, the UVL Robotics team obtained all official permits from the Civil Aviation […]
Zipline and Kisumu County Seal Partnership
Zipline and Kisumu County, a Member of the Lake Region Economic Bloc, Seal Partnership to Accelerate Universal Health Coverage Across the County. Partnership, dubbed, Kisumu Universal Health Acceleration Project, aims at removing barriers to access to COVID-19 vaccines and other medical commodities within the county Kisumu – Kenya, February 16th, 2022, The global leader in […]
Pierce Aerospace Partners with Iceni Labs, expands commercial and defence opportunities in the United Kingdom
Pierce Aerospace, a U.S.-based leader in commercial and government Remote Identification technology, announced a new partnership with London, United Kingdom-based Iceni Labs. Iceni Labs focuses on mission-critical science and frontier technology development and commercialization. Iceni Labs advances frontier technology with early adopters in the government and commercial sectors – leading the way in introducing novel […]
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 […]
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