Commercial drone operator FlyingBasket, Poste Italiane and Leonardo have demonstrated an urban cargo delivery in the Italian city of Torino. The mission began from the
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Author: Jenny Beechener
Collision risk between drones in urban areas assessed in latest SESAR research paper released by DACUS
The DACUS SESAR research project has published a project paper to address: UAV Collision risk as part of U-space demand and capacity balancing. The DACUS
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HAPS flight test results show path to unlock stratospheric communications, says white paper
A white paper published by the High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) Alliance looks at how members have been testing and improving HAPS vehicles and communication
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US Air Force awards Leidos USD82 million contract to provide counter unmanned aerial systems capability
The US Air Force has awarded Leidos a contract worth USD82 million to support the service’s counter-small unmanned aerial system (C-sUAS) efforts. The single-award, indefinite
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UK issues consolidated version of European rule 2019/947 relating to UAS operations
The UK Civil Aviation Administration (CAA) has published a consolidated version of the European Union Regulation 2019/947 relating to Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), including subsequent
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SESAR GOF research completes Christmas virtual trial, tests integration between partners
Members of the SESAR Gulf of Finland (GOF) 2.0 research project report successful completion of a test trial on 13-14 December in preparation for advanced
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Australian CAA invites comments on proposed amendments to UAS standards manual
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has proposed amendments to CASR Part 101 and Manual of Standards (MOS) applicable to unmanned aircraft and rockets (PP
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Australian federal agency grants DroneShield permission to conduct counter drone testing activity
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), the Australian Federal Government agency regulator of the communications spectrum nationally, has granted DroneShield the first exemption permit
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Australian regulator approves Percepto flights beyond visual line of sight
Australia’s regulator the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has granted approval for Percepto to fly its autonomous drones beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) at
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France and Spain control military drone in same airspace as commercial aircraft
For the past four years, French civil and military authorities have been carrying out an experimentation campaign to explore the operational framework and regulatory changes
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