The Association of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS-UK) has published a new report in association with the British Standards Institute (BSI) that considers the current
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Author: Philip Butterworth-Hayes
Eve Mobility expands UAM and UTM resources, secures New York Stock Exchange listing
Embraer’s urban air mobility spinoff Eve has joined with Zanite Acquisition Corp, a special purpose acquisition company focused on the aviation sector, to list on
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AW-Drones project ends with publication of global standards information portal
The AW-Drones programme is currently finalizing its Drone Standards Information Portal. This free to use, online repository will provide a single point of access to relevant information
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EHang integrates 5G operations centre into its Guangzhou UAM programme
EHang Holdings Limited has announced that it has partnered with Guangzhou Development District Communications Investment Group Co., LTD (“GDDCI”) to jointly launch the 5G Intelligent
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Skysafe raises USD30 million additional funding to expand drone detection capability
Airspace security company SkySafe has secured USD30 million Series B funding from Kingfisher Investment Advisors with participation from new investors Gaingels, and MIT alumni investment
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Global UTM Association 2.0 sets out five-year vision, updates mission statement
Since formation of the Global UTM Association in 2016, public & private investment has changed and views on technological feasibility, standards development, rulemaking and market
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Malaysian UTM company LOOKA MY joins Global UTM Association
The Malaysian Uncrewed Traffic Management (UTM) company LOOKA MY is the latest company to join the Global UTM Association (GUTMA). LOOKA MY is approved by
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uAvionix tests C-band communications BVLOS at Northern Plains UAS Test Site, North Dakota
uAvionix reports completion of the first series of flights with its newly developed SkyLink Control & Non-Payload Communications (CNPC) C-band radio, intended to meet the
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How much will DroneUp’s business model disrupt the global UTM sector?
By Philip Butterworth-Hayes DroneUp’s takeover of AirMap (https://www.unmannedairspace.info/commentary/does-the-droneup-airmap-tie-up-mean-the-end-of-the-independent-utm-service-supplier-market/) will have major consequences for the global UAS traffic management (UTM) industry. The company’s business model –
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MARSS and Thales to link on counter UAS developments
MARSS has announced a collaboration with Thales for the delivery of system solutions to provide protection of critical infrastructures against multiple threats. According to a press
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