For the first time, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted a national waiver of restrictions on drone missions allowing…
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FAA UAS Symposium Scheduled for Feb. 12-14
[UPDATED: The dates for this symposium were changed to June 3-5, 2019.] Presented by the Federal Aviation Administration and AUVSI,…
FLIR Introduces FLIR Neutrino LC for Use on UAS
FLIR recently introduced the FLIR Neutrino LC, a Neutrino midwave infrared (MWIR) camera core that can be used on unmanned…
Busy UK Airport Reopens After “Drone Mayhem” Disrupted Service
After three days of disrupted service caused by drones flying over one of the UK’s busiest airports, a message on…
FAA Announces Key Appointments for Executive Directors of Aircraft Certification and UAS Integration
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently announced Earl Lawrence’s promotion to the Agency’s Executive Director for Aircraft Certification….
LiDARUSA Works With Allegiant Partners for U.S. Leasing
LiDARUSA has announced they now offer leasing options to qualifying U.S. buyers with Allegiant Partners, Inc. Allegiant Partners, now doing…
Tersus Offering a Practical Solution for UAV PPK Applications
Shanghai, China-based Tersus GNSS Inc., recently introduced a new solution for UAV PPK applications — the Tersus UAV PPK solution…
Sky Power Presents New Engines for UAS Applications
Sky Power GmbH introduced itself to the specialist public for the first time at this year’s AUVSI Xponential in Denver….
Spanish Armed Forces Acquire two Alpha 800 Helicopter UAVs from Alpha Unmanned Systems
The Spanish Armed Forces, through the DGAM (Dirección General de Armamento y Materiales), has acquired two Alpha 800 UAV helicopters from…
Intel Collaborates with Two Departments of Transportation for UAS Bridge Inspections
Intel recently worked with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) to more efficiently and…
UMS SKELDAR’s UAS Selected for Emissions Monitoring and Maritime Surveillance
The V-200 vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drone from UMS SKELDAR was recently selected for a multi-million Euro contract along…
Measure Acquires Security Clearance, FAA Waiver to Fly within the DC Flight Restricted Zone
International aerial intelligence provider Measure has completed a drone flight in the DC Metropolitan Flight Restricted Zone (FRZ) as a…
Largest Police Department in U.S. Shows Off Fleet of Drones
While drones have been adopted as a tool for law enforcement in many police departments across the country, opponents have…
FAA Targeting UAS Violators for Enforcement
Pilots of unmanned aircraft (“drones”) who interfere with fighting wildfires, law enforcement efforts, or other first responders, such as medical…
UK-First as Drones Fly Safely in Controlled Airspace at Airport Demonstration
“Operation Zenith”, an ambitious drone demonstration at England’s Manchester Airport, has shown that drones can be flown safely alongside manned…
Terra Drone Acquires Majority Stake in Skeye
Japan-based Terra Drone recently acquired a majority stake in Skeye, a European drone service provider. Skeye will become the…
European Drone Regulations Discussed at EASA High Level Conference in Amsterdam
Drone experts from all over the world are gathering in Amsterdam this week for this year’s EASA High Level Conference on…
