Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is developing a drone detection network of passive rooftop sensors that capture electro-optical and infrared data (EO/IR) called “drone net”, which will
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Avitas given FAA permission to fly BVLOS inspection flights tracked by radar
Avitas Systems reports it has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval to fly an unmanned aerial system (UAS) beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) in
Read more“One in five drone flights pose collision risk to manned aircraft” says new Embry-Riddle research
In a newly published study, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University researchers have shared results from a small UAS (sUAS) detection study performed near Daytona Beach International Airport
Read moreHelicus Aero initiative will deliver medical supplies by drones around Antwerp
The Helicus Aero Initiative (HAI) is putting in place a system to transport medical supplies by drones between hospitals and laboratories/pharmacies. The project, named MEDRONA,
Read moreNASA issues first urban air mobility Grand Challenge industry request
NASA has published its request for information from industry and other potential partners to participate in NASA’s Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Grand Challenge. The NASA
Read moreEASA opens public consultation on urban air mobility airworthiness standards
On 15 October, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) opened a public consultation on its proposal of airworthiness standards which will enable the certification of
Read moreDroneShield announces enhanced detection and mitigation capabilities, joins BSTC
DroneShield has released DroneShield CompleteTM v2.0, a software update for the DroneSentry & DroneSentinel products – drone detection and mitigation interfaces with enhancements to tracking, navigation,
Read moreSix new members join GUTMA
The Global UTM Association (GUTMA) has announced that six new member have recently joined the association, taking the total number of members to 66. The new
Read moreNew Smart Shooter small arms C-UAS fire control system “has target lock capability”
Jane’s and UAS Vision report that Israel’s Smart Shooter has demonstrated its new counter-UAS capability within the SMASH family of smalls arms fire control systems at the
Read moreDHL trials BVLOS medicine delivery flights across Lake Victoria, Tanzania
Parcels delivery company DHL has successfully completed trials of a drone based medicine delivery service to customers on an island in Lake Victoria in Tanzania,
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