A new task group has been formed by ASTM International to create safety standards for drone show operations, focusing on technical requirements, procedures, and risk
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Author: Philip Butterworth-Hayes
ÉALÚ-AER researchers and BETA Technologies discuss UTM support for eVTOL operations
Ireland’s ÉALÚ-AER research team has supported the recent demonstration of Ireland’s first all-electric aircraft flight by BETA Technologies at Shannon Airport. “Beyond celebrating this milestone, the team engaged in
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UK MOD issues tender for the supply of laser directed energy weapons to protect land vehicles
The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) is seeking companies to submit proposals for laser defence weapons to protect land vehicles. The tender requirements includes: Laser
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Slovak defence ministry establishes drone geozones “as a first step to UTM”
The Ministry of Defence of the Slovak Republic has officially established the first ever UAS geozones in Slovakia, fully compliant with European legislation, writes Nofal
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Matternet to join Wing in Apian’s London hospital drone delivery network
UK healthcare logistics startup Apian has announced that Matternet will be joining Wing in transporting medical samples by drone between London hospitals via Apian’s multi-operator
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Belgian’s skeyes officially certified as a Common Information Service Provider
Belgian’s skeyes has been officially certified as a Common Information Service Provider (CISP).It joins Innov’ATM (certified by the DGAC as a U-space service provider) and
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American Robotics secures order from US public safety body for Kestrel C-UAS system
Ondas has announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary American Robotics Inc. has secured a purchase order from a major urban public safety organization in the
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FAA conducts wide-range drone detection tests near Santa Teresa
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will conduct drone-detection testing near Santa Teresa, New Mexico, from June 16-27. “The FAA’s Center of Excellence for UAS Research
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Hong Kong government plans to ease restrictions on drone operations
To promote the development of Hong Kong’s low-altitude economy, the Government is planning a series of legislative amendments. According to a Hong Kong government press
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Base Operations wins AFWERX contract to protect air force bases with AI C-UAS systems
The US Air Force’s AFWERX unit, which connects fast-changing technologies to the requirements of the air force, has awarded a Direct-to-Phase II (D2P2) contract to
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