Cellular networks can provide more than just advanced connectivity services to drone operators and UTM service suppliers – they can deliver a range of advanced
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Author: Philip Butterworth-Hayes
European U-space demonstrator projects focus on next steps
In the third webinar hosted by SESAR Joint Undertaking (SJU) at the end of April, speakers highlighted the next steps for the safe integration of
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PansaUTM supports drone flights of COVID-19 test samples between Warsaw hospitals
On 29 April, a pilot project was carried out to transport samples for testing for the presence of the COVID-19 virus using a cargo drone
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Ascent Vision launches latest version of expeditionary warfare X-MADIS C-UAS
Ascent Vision Technologies (AVT) has released the latest variant of the eXpeditionary Mobile Air Defense Integrated System (X-MADIS), offering next-generation portable, on-the-move counter sUAS capabilities.
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“ISO to develop standards for small cargo drones vertiports” – EuroUSC-Italia
On 27 April 2020, ISO Technical Committee TC/20 (Aerospace) approved the launch of the New Work Item (NWI) 5015-2 to develop an international standard on
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F-drones launches commercial BVLOS drone deliveries to ships in Singapore
F-drones reports it has completed the first commercial BVLOS drone delivery in Singapore on 19 April 2020. The drone delivered 2 kg of vitamins over
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US DoT report highlights blockchain potential for UTM and organ delivery by drone
Safe and efficient air traffic management, reliable operations near high-risk areas (around crowds or airports for example), safety and security, tracking and enforcement of flight
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European U-space demonstrator projects highlight key areas of technical immaturity
Results from Europe’s U-space demonstration projects, highlighted in three webinars hosted by SESAR Joint Undertaking (SJU) taking place this week, have found technology is insufficiently
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USAF Agility Prime programme to accelerate advanced air mobility uptake
On 27 April, the US Air Force kicked off its Agility Prime programme which seeks to rapidly transform the US military and civil advanced air
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US DoD seeks industry participation in new air defence concept trials at Eglin AFB in June
The US Department of Defense has published a Special Notice for the Weapons Conference (WEPCON) hosted by Eglin AFB, FL on 2-3 June 2020. This
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