The European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) on 17 October announced the launch of a “European Drone Investment – Advisory Platform” to support
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Author: Philip Butterworth-Hayes
DAC gives FAA recommendations on remote drone ID equipage and incentives
The Drone Advisory Committee (DAC), in its meeting with Federal Aviation Administration on 17 October, has developed a series of recommendations for voluntary equipage of
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“Commercial drone shipments will rise from 500,000 in 2019 to 1,500,00 in 2022” – new study
The commercial drone market is experiencing steady, sustained growth and consolidation, with global revenue expected to reach USD13.7 Billion by 2025, according to US market
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AeroDefense drone detection system chosen by New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium
AeroDefense has announced that MetLife Stadium has selected the AeroDefense Drone Detection System, AirWarden™, to provide an early warning system for drones. MetLife Stadium is
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New drone bill would let states, not federal government, set drone rules in the USA
US Senator Mike Lee (for Utah) on 16 October introduced a Drone Integration and Zoning Act, proposing state-level jurisdiction over airspace up to 200 feet
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India’s Border Security Force issues tender for counter-UAS system
India’s Border Security Force (BSF) has issued a tender for counter-UAS system that can detect and destroy a lone or swarm of drones. According to
Read moreEASA workshop fine-tunes U-Space regulatory opinion before public consultation
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is due to publish over the next few days the final version of its U-Space Draft (regulations) Opinion for
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New parliamentary report aims to accelerate integration of drones within UK economy
The UK’s parliament Science and Technology Committee published its report on Commercial and recreational drone use in the UK on October 11, setting out a
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NASA issues UAM Grand Challenge call for industry solicitation, including UTM partners
NASA has launched its solicitation for companies to join its Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Grand Challenge. According to a NASA press release: “The Grand Challenge aims to improve
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Aviation trade associations urge ICAO to act on rogue drones and UTM
Airports Council International (ACI) World, the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO), International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers’ Associations (IFATCA), International Federation of Air Line
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