India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation is easing the rules regarding drone operations by reducing the number of forms that need to be filled to operate
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Author: Jenny Beechener
American research investigates the counter drone capabilities of a flock of pigeons
American researchers are examining whether the flocking instincts of pigeons can be harnessed to counter armed drones as the rapid development of ‘swarm’ technology prompts
Read moreUS bill proposes funding for drone infrastructure inspection and drone training activity
US House of Representatives has posted a bill that features a drone infrastructure inspection grant programme, and a drone education and training grant programme, at
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French ministries of transport and armed forces invite projects to accelerate U-space implementation
The French transport ministry in partnership with the Defense Innovation Agency (AID) has launched a call for projects to accelerate the implementation of the “U
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Skyports and Brent Cross Town plan a passenger air taxi vertiport serving north west London
Vertiport company Skyports has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Brent Cross South Limited Partnership, a joint venture between Argent Related and Barnet Council,
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German D3 Technologies cooperates with Walle Mobility on the roadmap to UAM operations in Italy
D3 Technologies and Walle Mobility have agreed to collaborate in exploring opportunities for Urban Air Mobility in the Italian market. The two companies will create
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Austrian Red Cross completes first fully automated blood bag delivery by drone supported by Thales
The Red Cross has started testing new ways to save time and resources in medical deliveries in Austria. In a symbolic development, the Red Cross
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Matternet and SkyGo partner with Abu Dhabi DoH for world’s first city-wide medical drone network
Urban drone delivery company Matternet has announced a city-wide drone delivery network for the rapid transport of medical goods in Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with the
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UK Cambridge software can predict drone trajectory, providing early warning for drone incursions
Researchers from the University of Cambridge are using real-time data to help prevent drones from entering prohibited airspace. The research uses a combination of statistical
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UK CAA approves expansion of drone test area in Snowdonia, Wales
Snowdonia Aerospace, the UK test centre for next-generation aerospace and future flight systems such as drones, urban and regional air mobility vehicles, electric aircraft, balloons,
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