US-based Citadel Defense has teamed with Syzygy Integration to develop a custom counter drone application for the Department of Defense (DoD) and federal government agencies.
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Meteomatics to test automated network of meteo drones to track local weather phenomena
In the coming months, Swiss-based weather data specialist Meteomatics will test the orchestration of an automated network of ‘hyperlocal’ drone-based weather-stations in Eastern Switzerland, which can
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Australia introduces new app to cut red tape for drone operators close to airports
Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has announced new measures to reduce the red tape burden on remotely piloted aircraft operators within 3 nm (5,5km)
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‘Establish a robust UTM system’ says ITF report into safe integration of drones
A report published by the OECD’s International Transport Forum (ITF), presents policy options for the successful integration of drones into the transport system. It asks
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Pennsylvania’s drone operators to benefit from federal, rather than “outdated” county, rules
The Pennsylvania Drone Association, the Pittsburgh Drone Masters and Allegheny County have collaborated to address Allegheny County Code 650-2(A), which appears to prohibit the operation
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FAA and Oklahoma’s Choctaw Nation sign agreement to study UAS supply chain management and UTM
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is partnering with the Choctaw Nation to study how Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) can best transport cargo, including parcels, at
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FAA is developing policy and business rules to support remote ID use cases following NUAIR demonstration
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says policy and business rules are currently being developed in order to support the technology that is being developed to apply
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EASA issues guidelines for management of drone incidents at airports
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published guidance to help aviation operators and national authorities manage drone incidents near airports, a response to a
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UK opens request for information to industry for drone related services and solutions
UK innovation incubator Connected Places Catapult has opened a Request For Information (RFI) to industry to investigate the drone-related services and solutions available now or in
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EASA publishes drone information notices which highlight do’s and don’ts for operators
To support the drone community in the safe operation of drones, EASA is putting at everyone’s disposal leaflets covering the main safety points related to
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