The newly-released Drone Market Report 2021-2026 by German company Drone Industry Insights forecasts a growth of 9.4% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for a global drone market
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Category: Urban air mobility
MIT-developed algorithm enables drones to fly around obstacles at high speeds
The US Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) claims to have devised an algorithm that helps drones find the fastest route around obstacles without crashing. The
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GUTMA publishes unmanned traffic management standards report
The Global Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) Association (GUTMA) has released the latest edition of its UTM Standards Report, available to association members. The document features
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NASA upcoming X4 air mobility airspace simulations by Metron-Airbus precursor for national campaign
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is progressing with its Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) National Campaign (NC), created to promote public confidence and acceptance
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Australia’s Northern Territory seeks input from drone operators and service providers to help formulate policy
Australia’s Northern Territory Government is considering its policy position on the drones industry and future development. To help inform the policy position, the Department of
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Switzerland rolls out nationwide U-space services, Europe’s latest UTM pioneer nation
Skyguide, the Swiss air navigation service provider, has rolled out its digital flight planning and airspace authorization service for drones and other special flights throughout
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Privacy and security among key topics highlighted in Australian review of national UTM policy initiatives
The Australian Association for Unmanned Systems (AAUS) hosted a virtual Q&A session at the end of July to explain the latest developments behind the country’s
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FAA awards grant worth nearly USD2m to Embry-Riddle as part of ASSURE research to support safe integration of UAS
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, along with partners Kansas State University and Wichita State University, a USD1,877,000 grant for
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New York Federal agencies release results of counter drone technology demonstration in Lower Manhattan
US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM), in partnership with the New York Police Department, undertook a Counter Unmanned Aircraft (CUAS) material experiment in Lower
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NASA advanced air mobility national campaign expands research activities and adds industry partners
The National Aeronautics and Space Agency (NASA) has chosen thirteen companies and institutions under the Space Act Agreement to define and develop the future of
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