By Philip Butterworth-Hayes The European Committee for Standardisation (CEN) has produced a report which contains new standardised testing procedures for counter-UAS (C-UAS) equipment for government
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Category: UAS traffic management news
FAA contest finalists selected for UAS risk analysis and micro-weather prediction projects
The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced seven finalists and two honourable mention collegiate teams of the 2024 FAA Data Challenge. In its
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AgEagle eBee drones approved for BVLOS operations in Brazil
The eBee range of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), manufactured by AgEagle and represented in Brazil by Geo Agri, has been certified for beyond visual line
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Italy declares its first U-space airspace area – above San Salvo, Abruzzo
According to UTM industry sources, Italy’s ENAV has published today its first dedicated U-space area, identified as R100/San Salvo U-space, in the Province of Chieti
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CASA provides alternate methods for calculating ground risk
Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has released a Temporary Management Instruction (TMI) to help streamline the approval process for operators applying for drone operations
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Systronics and FlytBase team up for docked drone operations in Thailand
Thai DJI distributor, Systronics Co., Ltd., has entered into a partnership with FlytBase regarding the adoption of docked drone operations in Thailand for multiple use
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Drone pilots can now digitally request access to Southampton Airport FRZ
From 16 October, drone pilots wanting to fly in or through the Flight Restriction Zone around Southampton Airport will be able to request access online
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Wisk Aero partners with Airservices Australia to advance autonomous air taxi flights
Wisk Aero has announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airservices Australia, which provides air traffic management and associated services in Australia.
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Drone logistics company Swoop Aero “put into the hands of an administrator”
Melbourne, Australia -based drone logistics operator Swoop Aero has been placed into the hands of an administrator, according to Business News Australia. “Simon Nelson, of
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UK CAA issues new rules for infrastructure inspections by drone
New rule changes published today (October 15) by the UK’s aviation regulator will enable drones to be deployed for long distance inspection of infrastructure such
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