The Civil Aviation Authority of Australia (CASA) has introduced a new regulation applicable to remotely piloted aerial systems (RPAS) flying at night. The legislation requires
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Targeted drone attack puts sophisticated ‘Russian anti-aircraft missile system out of service’
According to an article published by Ukraine media company Defense Express, soldiers from Ukraine’s 92nd Mechanized Brigade attack drone company have published a video showing
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EASA proposes new regulatory framework for VTOL operations, invites comment
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has proposed rules for safe operations of Vertical Take-Off and Landing aircraft (VTOL), which includes air taxis, paving the
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Luc Tytgat appointed Acting Executive Director of European safety agency
Luc Tytgat has been appointed Acting Executive Director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) with effect from September 1, 2023. Tytgat replaces Patrick
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Transport Canada authorises IN-FLIGHT Data to operate drone swarms BVLOS for wildfires
Transport Canada has authorized drone services company IN-FLIGHT Data to operate drone swarms beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) for fighting wildfires in Canada. This
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DORAI publishes first requirements for drone operators, invites industry input
The Drone Operator Requirements Aero Initiative (DORAI) has published the first requirements to support and help drone manufacturers focus their development efforts. These requirements are
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Drone Industry Insights report predicts 7.7% CAGR drone market growth to reach USD54.6 million by 2030
The annual Drone Market Report by Drone Industry Insights, compiled from data across 181 countries, predicts the combined drone market value to reach USD54.6 billion, driven by
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Russia successfully tests ‘combat laser designed to destroy unmanned aerial systems’
According to reports by Russian news agency RIA Novosti and Eurasian Times, Russia has successfully tested a combat laser designed to destroy unmanned aerial vehicles
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US Navy among armed forces testing high-energy laser capabilities
Directed-energy weapons designed to counter incoming threats are favoured by US Navy Admiral John Aquilino, according to a report by Defense News, Aquilino: “I’m very
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Ukraine to begin mass production of drones by the end of 2023 says defence minister
Yury Shchigol, head of Ukraine’s State Special Communications Service says Ukraine plans to produce and purchase approximately 200,000 combat UAVs during the year, according to
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