Standards agencies EUROCAE and RTCA are to host the joint “Aviation Summit: Future Connectivity” virtual summit on 25 October 2023. The event brings together leading
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Australia issues new regulation applicable to operating drones at night
The Civil Aviation Authority of Australia (CASA) has introduced a new regulation applicable to remotely piloted aerial systems (RPAS) flying at night. The legislation requires
Read moreEASA proposes new regulatory framework for VTOL operations, invites comment
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has proposed rules for safe operations of Vertical Take-Off and Landing aircraft (VTOL), which includes air taxis, paving the
Read moreTransport Canada authorises IN-FLIGHT Data to operate drone swarms BVLOS for wildfires
Transport Canada has authorized drone services company IN-FLIGHT Data to operate drone swarms beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) for fighting wildfires in Canada. This
Read moreDORAI publishes first requirements for drone operators, invites industry input
The Drone Operator Requirements Aero Initiative (DORAI) has published the first requirements to support and help drone manufacturers focus their development efforts. These requirements are
Read moreDrone Industry Insights report predicts 7.7% CAGR drone market growth to reach USD54.6 million by 2030
The annual Drone Market Report by Drone Industry Insights, compiled from data across 181 countries, predicts the combined drone market value to reach USD54.6 billion, driven by
Read moreSaab acquires BlueBear Systems, expands AI-enabled autonomous defence and security activities
Saab has acquired UK-based BlueBear Systems Group. The acquisition of all shares in BlueBear is part of Saab’s continued international growth journey across key markets,
Read moreSkypuzzler introduces digital air traffic control for drones to operate in manned airspace
Drone services company Skypuzzler has introduced digital software designed to monitor the airspace for potential collisions. The technology provides routing and height adjustments to enable
Read moreFrontex study finds ‘added value and market potential’ for HAPS in high level and specific use cases
Frontex has just released a nine-month technological assessment report on the potential of high-altitude pseudo-satellites (HAPS) to enhance law-enforcement operations, border surveillance and communication. Main
Read moreFAA approves first commercial BVLOS operations in low level airspace by four drone operators
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved commercial beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) operations for four companies: Phoenix Air Unmanned, uAvionix, UPS Flight Forward and Zipline, to conduct drone
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