Uber (https://www.uber.com/newsroom/building-ubers-future-in-france/) has announced it will build a EUR 20 million Advanced Technologies Centre in Paris, its first research and development hub outside of North
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UK government introduces drone flight restrictions, registration system
New laws are being introduced today in the UK which will restrict all drones from flying above 400 feet and within 1 kilometre of airport
Read moreDroneRadar UTM to control drone operations in Warsaw north from Babice airport
Poland’s DroneRadar (https://droneradar.eu/blog/2018/05/30/another-airport-connected-to-the-polish-utm-via-droneradar/) reports that Warsaw Babice airport has been connected to DroneRadar UTM. The agreement regarding access to the system has been signed between
Read moreHionos provides drone-based flight tracking unit in SESAR PODIUM flight tests
Hionos’ SignalPack will be embedded in drones used for the PODIUM UTM research project, enabling drone tracking in Bretigny airspace, close to Paris. SignalPack manages
Read moreSaudi Arabian forces “foil drone attack on Abha International Airport”
The Saudi Press Agency (https://www.spa.gov.sa/viewstory.php?lang=en&newsid=1770131) reports that an air defence unit assigned to Abha International airport has destroyed a drone attack on the airport. According
Read moreJapan “to allow rural BVLOS drone delivery flights by year end”
Transport Topics (http://www.ttnews.com/articles/drone-deliveries-ready-soar-japan-issues-linger) reports that the government in Japan is this year preparing to deregulate its drone laws to allow beyond visual line of sight
Read more“FAA should develop new safety monitoring mechanisms for sUAS operations” – GAO report
The Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) should establish a mechanism, such as an internal review procedure, to ensure that FAA’s management of safety
Read moreENAV selects Leonardo as its UTM partner
Leonardo has been selected by ENAV, the company that manages civilian air traffic in Italy, as its industrial partner for the development of an air
Read morePwC/Agoria report highlights regulatory barriers and enablers to Belgian drone operations
Prohibitions on drone operations along air traffic service (ATS) routes, beyond visual line of sight operations (BVLOS), shedding of items or sprinkling during flight, towing
Read moreNew Zealand drone operators worry about safety says new report
New Zealand’s drone services market is taking off but safety is a major concern according to a new state of the industry report released today
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