The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) updated its recommendations on drone use for COVID-19 response efforts on 14 April. The new guidance aims to support
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“FAA’s DroneZone, LAANC lack sufficient privacy controls” – Office of Inspector General audit findings
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has not effectively ensured that its DroneZone drone registration scheme and Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) have adequate
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Germany issues technical support tender for national drone detection system appraisal
Germany’s air navigation service provider Deutsche Flugicherung GmbH (DFS) has issued a tender for support services in evaluating its nationwide Drone Detection Systems (DDS) network
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France takes first steps to automate authorisation of drone flights within Nice airspace
French air navigation service provider DSNA has selected industry partner AirMap to lead the experimental U-space implementation trials in Côte d’Azur airspace. “Thanks to AirMap,
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GUTMA partners with mobile communication association to align both communities
The Global UTM Association (GUTMA) has partnered with the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) to form the Aerial Connectivity Joint Activity (ACJA). The
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University of North Texas selected by NASA to research drone communications
The University of North Texas is leading a team of academic and industry experts selected by the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to
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Drone Delivery Canada becomes latest full member of GUTMA
Drone Delivery Canada has become the latest full member to join the Global UTM Association (GUTMA). The association supports safe and efficient UAS integration into
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Skyward unveils live flight tracking for drone operations
Drone services company Skyward has introduced a new feature on its Aviation Management Platform that tracks active drone flights in real time. The latest capability
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Japan opens new UAS research and development facility at Fukushima supporting BVLOS demonstrations
Japan’s UAS Industrial Development Association (JUIDA) reports the opening of the Fukushima Robot Test Field (RTF), one of the world’s largest robot/UAS research and development
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Australian regulator adds AirMap to list of approved platforms for drone operators
Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has approved AirMap among its list of authorised providers of geo-awareness services to operators of unmanned aerial systems (UAS)
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