The SkyLink Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) team in partnership with the Place Companions team, has completed a trial that would enable Beyond Visual Line of
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Author: Philip Butterworth-Hayes
First prosecution in Ireland for drone operator failing to comply with European law
The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has brought its first prosecution against a drone operator for breaking European law. This prosecution is the first of its
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Denmark launches medical drone delivery service with a 50km mission
Denmark’s minister of transport Trine Bramsen attended today Denmark’s first long-range hospital drone delivery service launch, when a drone took off from Svendborg Hospital carrying
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Regulators and accident investigators are not yet ready for autonomous UTM operations
By David Gleave Global aviation regulators and accident investigators are not yet ready for autonomous UAS traffic management (UTM) system deployment, especially in terms of
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Dutch drone services company Airhub seeks unmanned aviation consultant to join U-space team
U-space company Airhub seeks an unmanned aviation consultant to join its Dutch team enabling safe, legal and efficient drone operations. To expand the team, Airhub
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US Army reviews High Energy Laser (HEL) training and demonstration at Yuma Proving Ground
A US Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office reports recent completion of a demonstration and training event of a 10kW-class prototype laser weapon system.
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India’s communications ministry supports first BVLOS drone delivery by India Post in Ahmedabad
India Post has for the first time delivered mail using a drone as part of a pilot project in Gujarat’s Kutch district, covering a distance
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US Special Operations seeks electronic counter drone technology with multimission capability
US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) is seeking a device that can both jam radio frequencies to neutralise drone threats and stop roadside bombs from exploding
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Japanese ministry approves night time BVLOS drone inspection flights, first in Japan
Japan’s transport ministry has authorised beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) night time inspection operations by Japanese green power company AfterFIT. Maintenance and inspection of
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EndureAir Systems joins Drone Logistics Ecosystem to support efforts to standardise the industry
Drone operator EndureAir Systems is the latest member joining Drone Logistics Ecosystem to support efforts to standardise the drone delivery industry. EndureAir Systems focuses on
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