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Gatwick installs Heliguy drone detection technology as part of a permanent solution
As part of detection and response equipment at London Gatwick following drone sightings in December 2018, the airport has permanently installed counter drone technology from
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Japan to deploy airport drone detection equipment ahead of 2020 Olympics
Japan’s Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Ministry plans to install drone detection equipment to track unauthorised drones flying above airports according to a report published
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EASA proposes two new drone classes and details technical requirements
As part of its rulemaking process, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), released a new Opinion relating to drone operations. Opinion 05/2019 concerns drones which pose
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Lockheed Martin tests high-energy counter drone laser system
Lockheed Martin demonstrated its Advanced Test High Energy Asset (ATHENA) laser weapon system to the US Air Force at a government test range at Fort
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FAA approves BVLOS corridor initial segment in New York
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) New York Unmanned Aircraft has approved the first segment of the 50-mile Unmanned Aircraft Corridor being developed between Syracuse
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Russia joins Egyptian forces in counter drone exercises near Cairo
Russian military forces carried out air defense trials in collaboration with Egyptian forces near Cairo according to a news report in UAS Vision. Over 100
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Airport protection among UK counter drone contracts worth GBP2 million
The UK Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) innovation hub has announced GBP2 million funding on new capabilities to detect, disrupt, and defeat the hostile and
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Kenya upholds ban on drone use as regulation stalls
Kenya’s Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) reiterated a ban on drone operations first introduced by the Kenyan Department for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Development and Public
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EU and India to discuss common approaches to UAS integration
Under the EU-South Asia Aviation Partnership Project, DGCA India is hosting a Regional two-day workshop on “UAS Regulatory Framework and Airspace Integration” , which will
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