Linkӧping University student Adam Mitry has collected information on existing and potential landing sites for drone operations as part of an EU-funded research programme. Stockholm
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Category: Urban air mobility
New York Power Authority approves first phase of USD37.2m drone programme
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) today approved the first phase of funding for a USD37.2 million Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) drone program to roll
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GUTMA launches Members’ Taskforce initiative to address specific, time-limited issues
The Global Uncrewed Traffic Management (UTM) Association (GUTMA) has launched a Members’ Task Force initiative to improve collaboration and knowledge-sharing within the UTM community. The
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CONDOR secures BVLOS approval for Nightingale safety drone flights from German regulator
German private security and safety service provider CONDOR Schutz und Sicherheitsdienst has received approval from the German regulator for its Nightingale Security safety drone to
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Transport Canada awards CAD1.3m contract to test autonomous flights across northern Canada
Transport Canada has signed a CAD1.3 million contract with Innovative Solutions Canada and cargo airline startup Ribbit to begin testing self-flying aircraft in remote regions. Ribbit
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UK launches automated flight approval app, makes airspace more accessible to innovative aircraft
From 31 July 2023 drone operators, and in the future air taxi pilots, across the UK will be able to submit requests to fly in
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SKYOPS and Airwayz form strategic partnership to implement commercial U-spaces
SKYOPS and Airwayz have entered into a strategic partnership, combining SKYOPS’ fleet management and flight operations solution with Airwayz’ Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) services. The
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Passenger drone transports medical cargo adjacent to populated areas to test automated operations
A large two-seat passenger drone transported heavy medical cargo through European airspace adjacent to populated area on 25 July 2023. The drone flight, a completely
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UK Future Flight 3 project demonstrates advanced sensing technologies aimed at safe autonomous flight
Drone Defence is collaborating with Volant Autonomy, Sky-Drones, Dronecloud and other partners to safe autonomous flight corridors in the Channel Islands, UK. Project ALIAS is
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Aloft provides complimentary Geo access to first responders to enhance safety
Drone fleet and airspace management company Aloft Technologies has announced a partnership with Droneresponders, the programme representing aerial first responders, emergency managers, and search and
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