Czech surveillance specialist ERA reports successful testing at Czech military ranges of its VERA-NG passive ESM tracker technology using several types of drones. VERA-NG detected
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Author: Jenny Beechener
European INVIRCAT research publishes conops for RPAS in controlled terminal airspace
The European research project into safe and equal integration of remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) in the terminal manoeuvering area (TMA) and airport environments has
Read moreFAA recreational drone pilot advisory puts safety guidance in hands of community organisations
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new advisory circular to provide guidance for recreational drone pilots. The guidance enables Community Based Organisations
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Europe plans a leadership role in shaping space traffic management in response to industry growth
EU agencies have agreed that “a coordinated approach in the field of Space Traffic Management (STM) at the European level is crucial to react to
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New test, development and training centre officially opens at DronePort Eemshaven
Officially opened in early July, DronePort Eemshaven Heliport is an airport test site created by OWIC, EMS Maritime offshore and Groningen Seaports. The facility enables
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Thales signs cooperation agreement with Operational Solutions to deliver counter drone solutions
Thales and Operational Solutions Limited (OSL) have signed a cooperation agreement to further develop and deliver joint opportunities and solutions in the areas of civil
Read moreANSI ‘Gaps Progress Report’ tracks development in UAS standardisation and suggests future modifications
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has released a Gaps Progress Report that tracks standards developing organisations to address the gaps identified in the Standardisation
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City of Ontario, California, starts testing drone deliveries in dedicated neighbourhood
Drone service provider Airspace Link has started testing the safe integration of drones into the City of Ontario, California. An event entitled “Tech on Tap”
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US activates near real-time tracking system for space launches and reentry
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has activated the prototype Space Data Integrator (SDI), a new software tool that tracks a space launch or reentry
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IAI counter drone technology selected by a country in South Asia
A South Asian country has selected dozens of Drone Guard counter unmanned aerial systems (CUAS) from Israel Aerospace Industries’ subsidiary ELTA Systems group, according to a
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