Infrabel has received its first BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) authorisation for the use of drones in railway applications, marking a step forward in
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Category: Urban air mobility
NASA issues RFI for participation in an initial operational USS network in partnership with FAA
NASA has issued a request for information from UAS service suppliers (USS) to participate in an initial, operational USS network. USSs provide services support the
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SESAR publishes fourth edition of U-space ConOps to address air mobility needs
The fourth and latest edition of the U-space Concept of Operations (ConOps) has just been published by the SESAR 3 JU’s CORUS-XUAM project, expanding the scope to
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FAA approves UPS Flight Forward (UPSFF) BVLOS package delivery remotely
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted UPS Flight Forward (UPSFF) approval to conduct beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) package delivery operated from their
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Coordinated drone services now provide emergency services within the Port of Rotterdam
Emergency services are now supported by drones within the Port of Rotterdam according to a post by Uncrewed Traffic Management (UTM) provider Airwayz. As a
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GUTMA announces two new task forces addressing UTM data exchange and standards alignment
The Global Uncrewed Traffic Management (UTM) Association GUTMA has announced two new task forces aimed at shaping the future of UTM: USS Data Sharing Agreement:
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UK reaches agreement to re-join Horizon Europe and Copernicus research programmes
The European Commission and the UK Government have reached an agreement in principle on the association of the UK to Horizon Europe and Copernicus. The
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Speakers announced for Drone Enable 2023 5-7 December, Montreal
This year’s Drone Enable symposium will feature panels focusing on Unmanned Aircraft Systems, UAS Traffic Management (UTM), and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). It will also
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UK opens Future Flight investment readiness programme with workshops and mentoring
The UK Research and Innovation Future Flight Challenge invites SMEs and startups to join a 10-week programme of workshops, 1:1 mentoring and feedback sessions, and
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FAA grants airworthiness Type Certificate to Ondas Holdings’ Airobotics Optimus-1EX drone
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Airobotics’ Optimus-1EX uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) a Type Certificate that will streamline operational approvals for broad flight operations over
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