SES Networks’ managed services will boost connectivity for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) services of the European Maritime Safety Agency…
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USGIF’s Small Sats Workshop: The Speed of Innovation
USGIF and its Small Sats Working Group are collaborating to host a two-day workshop on Feb. 19-20 at NGA Campus East, Allder…
Making Air Travel Safer and More Efficient Through GPS
WASHINGTON – The GPS Innovation Alliance (GPSIA) issued the following statement, commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Federal Aviation Administration’s…
Kearfott Corp. Names Murray Kennedy New President
Kearfott Corporation, a provider of products that guide spacecraft and strategic missiles, navigate autonomously undersea, provide navigation and fire control…
Dubai Airport Latest to be Disrupted by Drones
In what has become an all-too-common occurrence, Dubai International Airport stopped flights for a half hour Friday morning following “unauthorized…
New Fast-Tracked Drone ID Rule Takes Effect Feb. 25
Aviation regulators published three rule-related notices Wednesday including a surprise interim rule on drone identification set to take effect February…
FLIR Acquires Endeavor Robotics
FLIR Systems continues to expand its unmanned systems capabilities with the recent acquisition of Endeavor Robotics. Boston-based Endeavor develops tactical…
Insitu Commercial Solutions Deploys UAS in Papua New Guinea
After receiving approval to fly unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in Papua New Guinea (PNG) late last year, Insitu Commercial Solutions…
Was There an Oops in the Proposed Ops Over People Rules?
A Big Oops | At first blush, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) notice of proposed rulemaking for small UAS operations…
With Softbank Financing, Investment in Nuro Surpasses $1B
Nuro, a delivery-focused, robotics company based in Mountain View, California, announced Monday it had secured $940 million in financing from…
Los Angeles UAS Disaster Conference in March to Explore Role of Drone Tech for Public Safety, Emergencies
Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) have continuously demonstrated incredible value assisting with disasters such as wildfires, hurricanes, and volcanos. These catastrophic…
That’s a Rebar Wrap
Autonomous Robots Helping Bridge Contractors Improve Productivity Autonomous rebar-tying robots are helping bridge contractors improve productivity by completing one of…
Elistair Tethered Drones Deployed for Security and News Coverage During the Super Bowl
Two Elistair tethered drones were put to use during the 53rd Super Bowl in Atlanta: One deployed by CNN for news…
New Bill Would Protect FAA from Future Shutdowns
A new bill introduced Friday would protect Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) personnel from being furloughed should there be another government…
MetaVista Completes Nearly 11-Hour Flight Using Intelligent Energy UAV Fuel Cell Power Module
MetaVista, a South Korean-based liquid hydrogen specialist, recently completed a nearly 11-hour multi-copter test flight using an Intelligent Energy UAV…
UAV Navigation Joins Cobham to Provide SATCOM Solutions for UAVs
As advanced technologies within the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) industry improve and become increasingly available to platform manufacturers, the autonomy…
French Police Use Elistair Tethered Drone System to Provide Security at Concerts, Sporting Events, More
Tethered drones have been used for security at concerts, golf tournaments and even at a motorcycle world championship event in…
