By Philip Butterworth-Hayes The evolution of drone and counter-drone warfare in Ukraine is changing the way armies, air forces and navies need to prepare for
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Developing a state-wide communications framework for eVTOLs and ground vehicles
In the United States, WSP has been working with Michigan to advance a communications framework for the state’s emerging AAM ecosystem. According to WSP Vice
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ADW 2024: New moves underway to unblock EU U-space implementation logjam
By Philip Butterworth-Hayes Probably the single largest obstacle to unblocking the logjam of U-space implementation within the European Union is the lack of agreement between
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Iran’s drone/missile barrage attack against Israel failed – but important lessons remain
By Philip Butterworth-Hayes The failure of Iran’s drone, cruise missile and ballistic missile attack on Israel provides ample evidence of the effectiveness of a well
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Why do we need U-space right now ?
Reproduced with kind permission of SkeyDrone – for more information see here. Many stakeholders including Civil Aviation Authorities (CAAs) and drone operators often ask us
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PwC Drone Powered Solutions publishes Global UTM Report, becomes GUTMA member
During a presentation at Airspace World in Geneva, PwC Poland announced its new GUTMA membership and presented its latest PwC Drone Powered Solutions document, offering strategic insights
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Future Flight standards document provides guidance for UK operators
A new version of the Future Flight Standards Landscape is now available to view on the BSI Aerospace website. This latest version covers a range
Read moreNew YouTube channel takes a deep dive into U-space concepts and European UTM
Gesellschaft für Luftverkehrsinformatik (GLVI) has launched a new YouTube channel called ‘Urban ATM’ which takes a ‘deep dive’ into help drone-related concepts such as U-space,
Read moreHoles in military counter-UAS defence strategies need to be urgently filled
By Philip Butterworth-Hayes The UK’s Ministry of Defence (MOD) last week announced a new strategy backed by at least GBP4.5 billion of investment over the
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Amsterdam Drone Week 24 panel spotlights regional growth in air mobility services
Amsterdam Drone Week Industry Update explored rapid development pf Air Mobility Services in the Middle East region in a session moderated by Munish Khurana with
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