Laboratory specimens have been flown by drone from one NHS board to another. The flight trial between NHS Lothian NHS Borders is part of the
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CAA invites views on UAS flightworthiness and proposed SAIL mark
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has launched a consultation on flightworthiness and a SAIL Mark for uncrewed aerial systems (UAS). Proposals will form part
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Walmart ‘ends drone deliveries in three states’ to focus on Dallas operation
Axios has reported that Walmart will cease its drone deliveries in three states in order to focus efforts on the recently expanded service in Dallas.
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CASA authorises utility to conduct BVLOS inspection flights at night
SA Power Networks has been authorised by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to conduct long-range nighttime drone operations in South Australia. In the late
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How 5G technology could contribute to the safe integration of drones
Researchers, industry and organisations have demonstrated how 5G technology could be harnessed to integrate drones into the airspace, enabling safe operations alongside manned airspace. In
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Kea Aerospace completes BVLOS test flight in controlled airspace
Data collection by drone developer Kea Aerospace has completed its first beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) flight in controlled airspace in New Zealand. Operating
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NASA and FAA consider safe integration of public safety UAS with commercial drone activity
The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) recently gathered representatives from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), police and fire departments, and commercial industry to
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DroneUp’s improved pilot-to-drone ratio results in 500 deliveries per day
DroneUp has made 500 deliveries in a single day for the first time. To improve the pilot-to-drone ratio, the US drone logistics operator performed capacity
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BRINC and Echodyne to enable automated BVLOS operations for first responders
BRINC, a specialist in drone technology for first responders, has formed a partnership with Echodyne. The collaboration will integrate Echodyne’s MESA® radar technology into BRINC’s
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CAA selects six projects to trial drone operations across the UK
Six projects have been selected for trials under a new UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) scheme that will test drone use in deliveries, inspections of
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