Participants in the high-level international conference on countering the threats posed by unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) called for more action on drone threat mitigation in
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Norwegian flight demonstrates cross border capabilities of drones
The Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI) conducted a long-distance flight in June 2019 to demonstrate unmanned aircraft can support long-range drone applications such as surveillance,
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Certified RPAS operates over people and with manned aircraft in Canada
A GNSS drone survey of Okotoks Air Ranch Airport, Canada, was carried out by drone operator IN-FLIGHT Data using senseFly’s fixed-wing drone and geomatics specialist
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AirMarket teams with TELUS to deliver UTM services
Canadian data provider AirMarket has signed a letter of intent with communications company TELUS to form a strategic alliance with the aim of accelerating the
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RPAS categories updated in line with risk-based approach at JARUS meeting
Members of the Joint Authorities for Rulemaking on Unmanned Systems (JARUS) updated the categories which apply to Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) at the recent bi-annual
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US proposes counter-drone coordinator appointment
The House of Representatives has put forward a bill to set up a new position within the Department of Homeland Security described as “Countering Unmanned Aircraft
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UK extends confidential reporting to include drone operations
The UK Confidential Human Factors Incident Reporting Programme (CHIRP) has extended its safety reporting system to include drone operations. The CHIRP October newsletter announced the
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Malaysia accelerates plans to become a global drone research centre
Malaysia is accelerating is strategy to become a centre for drone research and development. According to the Nikkei Asian Review, quoting Surina Shukri, CEO of
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Airspace Link launches drone flight management tool for local authorities, communities and pilots
Airspace Link has launched AirHub™, a cloud-based drone platform focused exclusively on merging the needs of state and local government with the operational planning tools
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African Drone Forum launches competition to accelerate commercial drone use in the continent
The African Drone Forum (ADF) has launched the African Drone Business Challenge – a competition with prizes worth a total of GBP 40,000 for African
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