The Coin Telepgraph (https://cointelegraph.com/news/ibm-files-blockchain-patent-to-tackle-privacy-and-security-concerns-for-drones) reports that IBM has applied to patent a system that would use blockchain technology to tackle privacy and security concerns for drones, according to
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Nouvelle Aquitaine joins EIP-SCC Urban Air Mobility programme with a focus on tourism transport
The Region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine has signed the Manifesto of Intent for the Urban Air Mobility programme. “Nouvelle-Aquitaine was the first region in France convinced of
Read moreNew York State extends drone research corridor business
New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced (https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-successful-expansion-unmanned-aerial-systems-industry-central-new-york) that the Empire State Development Board of Directors signed off on USD10 million in additional
Read moreState Farm insurance given FAA waiver to fly BVLOS and drone operations over people
US insurance company State Farm (https://newsroom.statefarm.com/faa-drone-approval-for-damage-assessment/) reports that it has been granted a waiver by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for beyond visual line of
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First shared airspace flight demonstrations underway in Ireland’s UTM U-Flyte research programme
The first flights involving manned and unmanned aircraft sharing the same airspace have taken place at Waterford Airport, Ireland, as part of the U-Flyte UTM
Read moreToulouse joins the EIP-SCC Urban Air Mobility programme
Toulouse Métropole has joined the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Initiative of the European Innovation Partnership on Smart Cities and Communities (EIP-SCC). The initiative is led
Read moreUK government advisers propose public consultation on air taxis
The UK’s Department for Transport’s Science Advisory Council (SAC) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/review-of-future-of-flight-2017/position-statement-on-future-of-flight) has recommended that the department should start a public consultation on whether and how urban air
Read moreEU research funding helps develop low-cost drone navigation system
The European Commission’s news service (https://cordis.europa.eu/result/rcn/239570_en.html) reports that an EU-funded initiative has developed a low-cost positioning and navigation system for unmanned aerial systems (UASs). Utilising
Read moreNASA seeks industry partners for its new urban air mobility challenge
The US Federal Business Opportunities website ( https://www.fbo.gov/index.php?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=57bbdeecd8e64a6a083ecb19e660cfdb&tab=core&_cview=0) reports that NASA’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) vision is to revolutionize mobility within metropolitan areas by enabling a
Read moreFinal wave of FAA LAANC airspace authorizations goes live in central north USA
On 13 September the Federal Aviation Administration announced the final wave of immediate airspace authorizations of the LAANC (Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability) programme
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