US airspace security company WhiteFox has launched a cloud-based system to detect and track drones called STRATUS. WhiteFox has adapted its core technology that stops
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French laser counter drone technology effective over 1km distance
According to Drone DJ, French company Compagnie Industrielle des Lasers (CILAS) is testing a laser that can bring down a drone flying at 30 mph
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Dutch research centre tests GA-ASI detect and avoid technology in simulated environment
Royal Netherland Aerospace Centre (NLR) has released initial results of research contributing towards the integration of Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems
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Drone investment continues to increase, UTM financing falls, according to latest Drone II report
According to Drone Industry Insights (Drone II), investment into the drone industry reached new record in 2020 with USD2,338 billion. This practically doubles the amount
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The FAA’s Space Data Integrator is a ‘game-changer’ for integration of commercial space vehicles in US airspace
By Jenny Beechener The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) begins site testing a new Space Data Integrator (SDI) this month, following five years’ development by
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Skyports adopts Kongsberg Geospatial tool to enhance BVLOS drone deliveries
Drone operator Skyports has selected Kongsberg Geospatial’s IRIS airspace situational awareness application to enhance beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations in the UK. According
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European space agency invites participants in testing campaign of Galileo high accuracy Signal in Space (SiS)
The European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) has launched a call for expression of interest to invite external stakeholders to participate in a
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UK Project XCelerate white paper examines role of critical communications
Explaining how the UK’s Project XCelerate is supporting development of beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations, the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSMA) has
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Canada simulates BVLOS flights to validate communications using medium earth orbit satellite connection
In a continuation of Canada’s Energy Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) Trials (EUT), AirMarket reports a demonstration using its SKYLINK UTM services (featuring drone command and
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AeroDefense modifies AirWarden drone detection system to include versatile sensor
AeroDefense is supplying a ruggedized version of its AirWarden drone detection systems to the US Air Force for military use. The company has announced further
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