DARPA’s Rapid Experimental Missionized Autonomy (REMA) program aims to enable a drone to autonomously continue its predefined mission when connection to the operator is lost.
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Category: Civil/military integration
Israel Aerospace Industries and 2Excel Aviation combine to develop UK UAS applications
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and 2Excel Aviation have signed an agreement to forge ahead in developing the future use of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) in
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DARPA POWER program selects three teams to design power beaming relays
US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency DARPA is entering the first phase of the Persistent Optical Wireless Energy Relay (POWER) program, aimed at revolutionizing energy
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UK reaches agreement to re-join Horizon Europe and Copernicus research programmes
The European Commission and the UK Government have reached an agreement in principle on the association of the UK to Horizon Europe and Copernicus. The
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Drone Advisory Council launched to ‘advance drone technology and capabilities’
The US drone industry has launched a Drone Advisory Council (DAC) to champion the cause of drone enthusiasts, professionals, and industry stakeholders, announced during Commercial
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US DOD seeks industry partner to integrate military UAS in US National Airspace and beyond
The Washington Headquarters Services, on behalf of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment (OUSD(A&S)), is performing market research to
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UK civil aviation authority calls for input to RPAS regulations version 3, CAP 2569
The UK civil aviation authority (CAA) has issued a call for input to its Review of UK RPAS regulations (CAP 2569). The call seeks views
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Transport Canada issues amended regulations relating to RPAS BVLOS operations
Transport Canada released “Regulations Amending the Canadian Aviation Regulations” at the end of June with a 90-day consultation period ending 23 September 2023. The proposed
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German government selects HENSOLDT to study detect and avoid capabilities for airspace integration
Germany’s Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has commissioned HENSOLDT to undertake a demonstrator study for a detect and avoid
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UK launches automated flight approval app, makes airspace more accessible to innovative aircraft
From 31 July 2023 drone operators, and in the future air taxi pilots, across the UK will be able to submit requests to fly in
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