A new SESAR research programme called TindAIR plans very large scale (VLD) demonstrations with a focus on strategic deconfliction. The TindAIR (Tactical INstrumental Deconfliction And
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Germany “shelves plans for next-gen air defence system in favour of C-UAS/Patriot upgrades”
Defence News has reported that German Defence Ministry has shelved plans for a next-generation air defence system, instead investing in counter-drone technology and upgrades to
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“Europe will need one vertiport/drone landing site per 3,000 urban residents by 2036” -DACUS report
The Demand and Capacity Optimisation for U-space programme (DACUS project) has published its Concept of Operations for “Demand and Capacity Balancing” (DCB) for drones within
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Altitude Angel launches UTM platform to help regional airports manage drone operations
Altitude Angel has launched a new airspace management platform for regional and local airfields. The company’s GuardianUTM Enterprise provides a combined view of the airspace
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“Directed energy weapons to receive most C-UAS funding” – Verdict poll
Directed energy weapons are likely to receive the highest investment among C-UAS interdiction methods, according to a poll published in Army Technology. “Verdict has conducted
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Transport Canada publishes five-year strategy for safe integration of drone operations into Canadian skies
Transport Canada has published its vision for safe and secure integration of drone operations into Canadian skies as part of a modern national civil aviation
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FAA, NASA and UAS industry leaders meet with NUAIR to discuss vertiport technology and self-flying aircraft in cities
Northeast UAS Airspace Integration Research Alliance (NUAIR) is laying the groundwork to further develop NASA’s advanced air mobility (AAM) efforts. NUAIR manages the USD897,000 task
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EASA publishes updated airworthiness rules relating to small aircraft and rotorcraft
The updated Easy Access Rules for Airworthiness and Environmental Certification (Regulation (EU) No 748/2012) applicable to small aircraft and rotorcraft are now available for free download from the
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UK to open ‘Phoenix I’ drone test and development site involving public and private partners in Liverpool
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) plans to open a ‘Test and Development Area’ in partnership with Drone Major Group, a drone consultancy company, with
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UK regulators launch anti-drone crime campaign after 336 incidents over last five months
In the UK, the Home Office, Police and UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) have announced a new campaign aimed at clamping down on drone-related crimes,
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