This afternoon Wing is delivering packages, over-the-counter medication, snacks and gifts to residents of Christiansburg, Virginia, the USA first commercial drone delivery service. According to
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Author: Philip Butterworth-Hayes
2019 Commercial UAV Expo Americas to break exhibitor and attendance records
Sponsored news When the doors open for the 5th annual Commercial UAV Expo Americas in Las Vegas on October 28th, it will break all previous
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European Commission, EIB set up new fund to finance drone infrastructure development
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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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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