Department 13 reports successful completion of onsite field testing and training to officially deliver the latest deployment of its MESMER counter drone technology to the Indian
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Author: Jenny Beechener
DroneAnalyst report finds US commercial drone fleet grew by 39% in 2019
A new report published by DroneAnalyst called Historical Performance of the American UAS Industry, says the US commercial drone fleet grew by 39% in 2019. According
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Sky Drone, China Mobile cooperation targets enhanced 5G connectivity for drones
Drone communications specialist Sky Drone and China Mobile Hong Kong have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to foster 5G connectivity of drones within the scope
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Airservices Australia develops automated flight approval system in partnership with Queensland University
Airservices Australia has partnered with Queensland University of Technology to work together to develop new technologies and systems to give drone operators automatic and near
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Brazil approves first drone-assisted food deliveries in Campinas
Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) has approved drone-assisted food deliveries by delivery company iFood. The company plans to use Speedbird Aero drones on two
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US Army develops low cost sensors to detect obstacles
US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command’s Army Research Laboratory researchers have developed a novel sensor and software application to detect and avoid energised power lines in
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“Three steps to commercial drone economic viability” – UPS Flight Forward
By Jenny Beechener Three developments are necessary before drone operations become economically viable according to Bala Ganesh Vice President Advanced Technology Group, UPS Flight Forward.
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FAA issues guide to Tactical BVLOS waivers to assist first responders with emergency drone operations
To support the approval of “Tactical Beyond Visual Line of Sight” operations, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a guide to TBVLOS waivers,
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Iprosurv selects Altitude Angel as global map data provider
Survey and inspection provider, Iprosurv, has opted to embed Altitude Angel’s market leading data in its flight mapping solutions. According to the Altitude Angel press
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India’s regulator supports BVLOS flight trials to help define regulatory framework
India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is supporting beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) trials to help define a regulatory framework for Unmanned Aircraft Vehicles
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