The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has appointed Egis to undertake a study to examine the key safety risks resulting from unmanned aircraft operating in
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Eurocae calls for participants in Working Group 105 UAS SG-3 U-space/UTM
European standards agency Eurocae has launched a Call for Participation to inform interested parties about a new activity undertaken by Working Group 105 Unmanned Aircraft
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SESAR URClearED project completes first of three real-time simulations using Remain-Well-Clear prototype
During the week from 21st to 25th of March 2022, the SESAR URClearED project executed the first out of three Real Time Simulation (RTS) Campaigns
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UK Done Pathfinder Catalyst programme leaves “promising legacy for UK commercial drone use”
The Department for Transport’s (DfT) Drone Pathfinder Catalyst programme has completed this year’s aims and objectives. According to a press release, the programme has accelerated: Commercial drone
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Iris Automation receives second FAA BVLOS waiver without visual observers for Reno BEYOND programme
Iris Automation has been granted a second waiver for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) autonomous operations on behalf of the City of Reno, this
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FAA launches UTM Field Test website to support and update standards development
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched the Uncrewed Traffic Management (UTM) Field Test website providing details of FAA and NASA work. In February
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Blighter Surveillance introduces A422 drone detection deployable radar system
Blighter Surveillance System’s latest A422 radar system is a fully integrated off-the-shelf drone detection and ground surveillance system, says the company. It is designed to
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US government finds counter drone technologies enhance safety and security, but may have unintended effects
A US Government Accountability Office (GAO) blog finds counter-drone technology can detect and—when needed—jam, capture, or disable unauthorized drones. But this technology can also cause problems. For
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Diehl Defence and HENSOLDT intensify cooperation to combat missiles and drones
The system houses Diehl Defence and HENSOLDT have agreed to intensify their cooperation in the field of ground-based air defence. Based on proven joint systems
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Percepto drones receive approval to fly BVLOS under new European regulation
The Dutch civil aviation authority (ILT) has approved Percepto drones to operate Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS), making it the first BVLOS approval granted
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