Counter drone specialist DroneShield has released a new rapidly deployable detection and defeat kit aimed at Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). The Immediate Response Kit (IRK)
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ERA “demonstrates passive mini-UAV detection at more than 100km”
ERA reports the ability of its passive ESM tracker (PET) VERA-NG to detect and track unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) broadcasting continuous wave (CW) signals has
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SESAR programme AURA “will integrate ATM/UTM procedures for UAM operations”
Indra has published new information about the SESAR JU ATM/U-space project, AURA, which will tackle one of the main hurdles that prevent drones from taking
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“U-space deployment builds on successful partnership between research and industry”
In 2017 the SESAR Joint Undertaking drafted the U-space blueprint, a vision of how to make U-space operationally possible. The blueprint proposes the implementation of
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US Army releases video animation of high-powered microwave technology designed to counter drone swarms
The US Air Force has released a video animation of the prototype directed energy weapon used to disable the electronics in drones. The Tactical High Power Operational
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Vantis UAS network receives additional USD20 million from North Dakota legislature
North Dakota’s statewide Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) network known as Vantis has received USD20 million investment boost from North Dakota Legislature. The funding is part of
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General Dynamics teams with Dedrone to offer counter drone technology to US government customers
General Dynamics Mission Systems has teamed with counter drone company Dedrone to provide drone detection and drone neutralising capability to US government customers. The partners aim
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Switzerland invites drone operators to join new forum addressing U-space operational services
Switzerland’s public-private partnership set up to develop and implement U-space in Swiss airspace (SUSI) has set up a subgroup of drone operators called SUSI-OPS. The
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LightWare microlidar technology offers collision avoidance capability for small UAS
LightWare’s latest addition to its scanning LiDAR range, the SF45, offers scanning capability for applications such as collision avoidance, navigation, detect and avoid, height above
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“FAA to form new BVLOS aviation rulemaking committee” – administrator Steve Dickson
“I’m pleased to announce that the FAA is forming a new Aviation Rulemaking Committee, or ARC, to help the agency develop a regulatory path for
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