U-space flight tests starting in October 2021 will take place in a newly-defined airspace in the port of Hamburg. In total, the real-world laboratory covers
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European Commission invites U-space and UAM demonstrators to participate in latest EUR60 million call for proposals
The European Commission has launched a new call under the Connecting Europe Facility, containing provisions for a series of pilot SESAR JU Digital European Sky
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“Public finance should kick-start urban air mobility U-space programmes” – Eurocontrol webinar
How should UAS traffic management (UTM/U-space) programmes be financed in the initial stages when there will be only a handful of drones and passenger-carrying electric
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Leonardo supports joint USA and UK military-CUAS programme
Leonardo has integrated the US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)’s NINJA technology into the UK’s Royal Air Force ORCUS counter-drone system. Leonardo has previously delivered four
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Stratospheric Platforms proposes 5G coverage across Scotland, guaranteeing uninterrupted connectivity
UK company Stratospheric Platforms Ltd (SPL) has proposed to the UK government complete 5G coverage of the UK with a small fleet of aircraft operating
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Merlin Labs receives certification basis for its autonomous flight system, moves closer to autonomous flight
New Zealand’s Civil Aviation Authority has approved a certification basis for Merlin Labs’ takeoff to touchdown autonomy system. The approval is the result of a
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Switzerland publishes summary of latest U-space progress and next developments
The Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) Switzerland has published a summary of the latest U-space achievements and the upcoming developments in Switzerland. FOCA decided
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Doosan Mobility Innovation hydrogen drones to feature Iris detect and avoid systems
Iris Automation has announced the company has partnered with Doosan Mobility Innovation (DMI) for the integration of its Casia detect and avoid (DAA) system with DMI’s family of hydrogen
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UK defence ministry deploys Drone Dome at G7 summit
By Arie Egozi The UK’s Ministry of Defence employed Rafael’s Drone Dome counter-UAV system to protect world leaders during the recent G7 Summit in Cornwall,
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Urban-Air Port announces partnership with Hyundai, “65 UAM infrastructure hubs planned worldwide”
By Chris Stonor UK start-up Urban-Air Port has announced plans with the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Division of Hyundai Motor Group, to develop 65 urban-air
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