sUAS News

Does In-time System-wide Safety Assurance (ISSA) enable integration of air taxis and other new vehicles into the national airspace system? ResilienX and Industry Partners Deploy AAM Ecosystem to Find Out. ResilienX is pleased to extend its relationship with NASA through participation in the agency’s Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) National Campaign. ResilienX will join three teams […]

HATTERAS – Ocracoke Island’s charm stems from its isolation, but that isolation brings challenges. Especially when storms hit, it can be difficult to get vital supplies onto the island. That may soon become a little easier thanks to successful drone trial flights conducted yesterday. NCDOT’s Division of Aviation, in partnership with the NCDOT Ferry Division and […]

The Department of Defense (DOD) position is that systems produced by Da Jiang Innovations (DJI) pose potential threats to national security. Existing DOD policy and practices associated with the use of these systems by U.S. government entities and forces working with U.S. military services remain unchanged contrary to any written reports not approved for release […]

HM Coastguard’s first operational drone flight will join manned helicopters, planes, boats and cliff rescue teams on lifesaving missions at sea and over land in North Wales for the first time, this summer. The drone, initially trialled a year ago during the first easing of pandemic restrictions, will fly from the HM Coastguard helicopter base […]

Sentera is excited to announce the expanded beta availability of the Real-Time Mapping (RTM) feature for the FieldAgent Aerial Scouting iOS app. In just seconds, RTM provides high-quality map products, at the field edge, with no internet connection required, further supporting Sentera’s commitment to deliver the best set of tools for identifying issues in the field. Real-Time […]

Riga, Latvia – July, 2021 – SPH Engineering announces the release of UgCS update, introducing LIDAR toolset to unlock the full potential of LIDARs making remote sensing most effective with no human errors. Key features include precise calibration, flight patterns for route planning, anti-shake turns, and constant line spacing and buffer. UgCS LIDAR toolset allows […]

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has exercised the clause in its contract with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc (GA-ASI) to manufacture and deliver 13 additional Protector RG Mk1 Remotely Piloted Air Systems (RPAS) that had previously been identified as options. The initial contract order was for three Protector RPAS, establishing 16 as the new total of Protectors […]

DroneSense, a comprehensive software platform that empowers organizations to build, manage, and scale unmanned aircraft systems, announces an industry first: a 24/7 live support line to help customers, and a service level agreement (SLA) that defines expectations for interruption-free service. “No competitor we know offers this combination of a 24/7 support line ready to help […]

London-based tech startup wins at respected aviation pitch competition They pitched against five other high quality aviation startups to take first place Last week Neuron participated in Revolution Aero’s pitch competition, which is one of the leading supporters of aviation start-ups globally. The competition was an opportunity to get Neuron in front of potential investors, […]

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 […]

AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, today announced receipt of two firm-fixed-price orders totaling $15,940,378 from the United States Air Force. The orders, received on April 19, 2021 and May 6, 2021, encompass the procurement of Puma™ 3 AE unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and spares packages, as well as Raven® UAS spares packages. The […]

Skydio 2 Drone and integrated software solutions for enterprise and public sector customers available today as company accelerates international expansion in Asia Pacific Skydio, the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight technology, today announced the general availability of its breakthrough autonomous drone Skydio 2 and integrated software solutions – Skydio Autonomy Enterprise Foundation, 3D Scan and Cloud – […]

Chicago: Valqari is announcing its participation in the Drone Logistics Ecosystem toaddress the evolving drone logistics market for urban, rural, regionally and at sea mid-mile and last-mile deliveries. The aim of Drone Logistics is to work on standardization of the drone delivery technologies by collaborating and focusing on innovative solutions such as end-to-end delivery systems, […]

Septentrio introduces the latest generation of ready-to-use, multi-frequency housed GPS/GNSS receivers for quick integration into machines and autonomous equipment requiring high-accuracy positioning and heading, for the most demanding environments. Leuven, Belgium – July 22, 2021 – Septentrio, a leader in high-precision GNSS positioning solutions, announces today the launch of the AsteRx SB3 receiver family, enclosed in an IP68 housing. This receiver offers superior availability of RTK high-accuracy positioning due to its ability to track a wide variety of signals from all currently operating Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), including not only GPS and GLONASS but also the European Galileo and Chinese BeiDou. Even in […]

senseFly, the global leader in fixed-wing mapping drones – in collaboration with drone engineering and consulting specialists AL Drones and geotechnology company Santiago & Cintra – today announces that the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) has approved Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) flights to be carried out in Brazil using senseFly’s flagship eBee X fixed-wing drone. Building on the […]

Qii.AI, a global leader in providing an AI-enabled, computer vision and dataanalytics platform for remote digital inspections, has today announced therelease of its first Augmented Reality (AR) module, for use with the MicrosoftHololens 2, and is now available to existing users of Qii.AI. Since its launch in 2020, the Qii.AI platform has distinguished itself as […]

The new and improved IDIPLOYER MP2.1 drone dock by idroneimages is now ready to be shipped to drone service providers (DSPs) all across the EU region. Along with the product revamp, idroneimages, in collaboration with FlytBase, invites global businesses to join the IDI Partner Program, launching this Friday (July 23, 2021) at 17:00 BST. RSVP […]

Swiss startup RigiTech, in collaboration with NGO Path, is implementing life saving technology operated locally in Senegal to support medicine, vaccine and laboratory sample delivery. The pilot project is the first step towards a more regional deployment of drone delivery services to clinics throughout the region. International NGO PATH and Swiss drone delivery company RigiTech have joined […]

DRONAMICS, the world’s leading middle-mile cargo drone developer and operator, today unveiled a partnership agreement with the world’s number one logistics company, DHL. DHL will partner DRONAMICS to jointly develop solutions and offer same-day cargo drone deliveries to customers using DRONAMICS’ drone delivery network and Black Swan drones. Both companies are discussing mutual exclusivity for middle-mile drone […]

Malaysia Airports announced today that it has signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Skyports, the world-leading designer and operator of vertiport infrastructure for electric air taxis, and Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM). As a first step, the parties will combine their distinct aerospace and aviation expertise to conduct a feasibility […]

A specialist team at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison) used the Routescene UAV LiDAR system to detect and visualize forests in Northern Wisconsin, USA as part of the CHEESEHEAD project. The objective of this wider project is to improve weather forecasting by understanding further how vegetation and forests influence the atmosphere. This information will be […]

Aloft (formerly Kittyhawk), the leader in drone operations and airspace management solutions, has been awarded another patent for their industry-leading Dynamic Airspace platform. This latest patent adds to their existing portfolio of IP for the technology powering the next generation of Universal Traffic Management Systems (UTM) and their existing “XiD” technology patents for Remote Identification […]

Charolette, North Carolina Do you want to change the world? Zipline uses drones to deliver critical and lifesaving medicine to thousands of hospitals serving millions of people in multiple countries. Our mission is to provide every human on Earth with instant access to vital medical supplies. Join Zipline and help us make this a reality […]

Need an NDAA / Blue sUAS compliant controller? Union Robotics have one for you. USA Made, USA Supported, HereLink Blue. Functions the same as the CubePilot HereLink, but made in America with an industrial grade billet aluminum housing, custom US firmware/software, and US based customer support. NDAA Compliant, American Made, Digital Communication System: American Made […]

MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA), the global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of safety products that protect people and facility infrastructures, today announced it has established a Joint Development Agreement with Perspective Robotics AG of Zurich, Switzerland. Established in 2014, Perspective Robotics AG develops advanced situational awareness tools that utilize tethered drone technology […]

• Delta Drone International’s ‘Rocketmine’ brand to manage end-to-end mine surveying and mapping services for a subsidiary of the world’s largest producer of platinum, Anglo American Platinum, in Mogalakwena, South Africa• 2021 contract generating approximately A$120,000 revenue• Delta Drone International will provide drone-based survey mapping, blast monitoring and inspection services Drones-as-a-service provider Delta Drone International […]

DroneShield Ltd (ASX:DRO) (“DroneShield” or the “Company”) is pleased to advise that it has sold a quantity of its RfOne MKIITM long-range sensors to the Australian Army. The capability is being delivered immediately to allow the Australian Army to assess its future counter-drone requirements and options. The deployment of these long-range sensors will highlight the flexibility, resilience, and capabilities […]

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released its agenda for its August 5 Commission meeting, which includes a draft Public Notice announcing expanded Innovation Zones, including a Zone at North Carolina State University in Raleigh called the Aerial Experimentation and Research Platform for Advanced Wireless (AERPAW). AERPAW will study new use cases for advanced wireless technologies for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). […]

Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCAT) (“Red Cat” or the “Company”) a technology provider to the drone industry, today announced the pricing of its underwritten public offering of 13,333,334 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $4.50 per share, for gross proceeds of approximately $60,000,000, before deducting underwriting discounts, commissions and offering expenses. In addition, the […]

Alpine 4 Holdings’ (OTCQB: ALPP), a leading operator and owner of small market businesses, announces that its subsidiary, Vayu Aerospace Corporation, has successfully demonstrated its G1 and US-1 airframes to several customers in the Energy and Mining industries. The event was held in a remote location outside of Terra Heute, Indiana. This specific location was chosen to showcase […]

Last year, by order of the Federal Air Transport Agency of Russia, a working group was created on the implementation of UAVs to calibrate, check and configure navigation aids at Russian airports. As part of the activities of this working group, Cursir implemented NAVAID Calibration Drone at the Ulyanovsk-Vostochny airport. NAVAID Calibration Drone is a […]

UAVOS recently completed a series of flight demonstrations of its converted UVH-500unmanned helicopter for a customer. The UVH-500 UAV demonstrated efficientperformance of repetitive heavy-lift operations dropping cargo of 100 kg (220 lbs) atspecified locations and the ability to operate day and night in adverse weatherconditions. The UVH-500 UAV is supposed to be operated for delivery […]

ÉireComposites, an innovative design, manufacturing and testing company based in Co. Galway, has today announced a partnership with Manna Galway that will see it design and develop an aerospace-grade carbon fibre airframe for Manna. Alongside NUI Galway (NUIG) the two companies also announced that they received €2.44 million for the MI-DRONE project. The funding comes […]

Today, leading public safety technology company Carbyne announces its integration with Edgybees, a provider of high-precision, geo-registration software for aerial video that improves response time, accuracy, and communications for first responders during emergencies. The partnership brings video imagery to 911 call centers, public safety decision makers, and first responders in real-time through drone footage, enabling them to assess situations and […]

● Delta Drone International expanding operations into Mali to deliver advanced LIDARservices for multinational gold mining company, Barrick Gold● For the first time in the region, Delta Drone International will use advanced light detection and ranging (LIDAR) solutions to examine mining site expansion options through its mining specialist brand Rocketmine● Expands Delta Drone International’s footprint […]

Professors Tom Cherrett and Jim Scanlan at the University of Southampton are leading an Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) funded project (E-Drone, e-drone.org), which is looking at how drones can be best integrated into existing logistics systems, particularly focussing on health care supply chains. A key issue with operating drones, particularly beyond visual line […]