Japanese mobile network operator KDDI is partnering with Japan Airlines to expand its drone services, reports UAS Vision. According to news service NHK “KDDI has
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Author: Philip Butterworth-Hayes
Germany to fast track U-space deployment after successful Hamburg sandbox trials
Germany is planning to go ahead with the launch of several U-space areas in the country during 2023 following the publication of recommendations and results
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Satellite-based communication for UAM: AZO, Droniq, CGI begin feasibility study
By Chris Stonor Partners AZO, Droniq and CGI announced this week, the beginning of a feasibility study to evaluate a space-based communication system for Urban
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Embry-Riddle researching hyperlocal weather-prediction tools for urban drone deliveries
Researchers at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in the USA are proving the viability of the hyperlocal weather-prediction tools needed to fly autonomous systems in populated areas
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Local authorities to help coordinate U-space deployment – new EASA proposals
By Philip Butterworth-Hayes The formation of a new U-space implementation organisation – the U-space Coordinator – was one of the key outcomes of the European
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AiRMOUR programme invites 10 cities to collaborate on fast-tracking UAM services
The European Union’s AiRMOUR research project is inviting 10 cities or regions to join a programme to accelerate urban air mobility (UAM) services. According to
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ST Engineering, Sumitomo and Skyports trial ship-to-shore drone deliveries
ST Engineering, Sumitomo Corporation and Skyports have announced the formation of a consortium to provide Unmanned Aircraft (UA) services for shore-to-ship parcel delivery in Singapore.
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V-BAT drone Canadian Coast Guard trials show “comprehensive airspace picture”
By Oliver Smith Software company Kongsberg Geospatial has announced that the Canadian Coast Guard completed off-shore sea trials for Shield AI’s V-BAT Unmanned Aircraft System
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Canada invites C-UAS companies to join national technology assessment trials later this year
Counter-UAS (C-UAS) companies from around the world have been invited to apply to join the Canadian Joint Operations Command (CJOC)-led “CUAS” sandbox trials taking place
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Autonomous heavy-lift cargo transport company Nautilus announces USD6 billion orderbook
Natilus, a US autonomous air freight aircraft company, has announced advanced purchase commitments of more than USD6 billion for the delivery of 440+ aircraft in
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