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November 08, 2018
NASA has selected NextNav's Metropolitan Beacon System (MBS) as part of its City Environment for Range Testing of Autonomous Integrated Navigation (CERTAIN) program. MBS enables urban drone operations in areas where GPS signals may not reach. READ MORE
November 07, 2018
PrecisionHawk made its fifth acquisition of the year by purchasing Chicago-based Uplift Data Partners, which specializes in commercial drone services for the construction industry. PrecisionHawk CEO Michael Chasen says more acquisitions are planned. READ MORE
November 07, 2018
A drone that looks and flies like a peregrine falcon is convincing flocks of birds to move away from busy airports where they're a threat to manned aviation. The Robird has proved its worth at the Grand Forks International Airport in North Dakota. READ MORE
November 01, 2018
AUVSI is launching a new Trusted Operators Program for UAS pilots and training organizations to improve safety through a higher standard of professionalism. TOP certification provides an AUVSI seal of approval above and beyond FAA requirements. READ MORE
October 30, 2018
French drone solutions supplier Delair is expanding its commercial drone operations with the acquisition of California-based Airware's key assets. The deal is expected to strengthen the company's expertise and technology across a range of industries. READ MORE
October 29, 2018
Drones could play a role in making better wine, thanks to the "Digital Vineyard of the Future" project. A recent demonstration in Nova Scotia, Canada, showed how a drone can gather scientific data in real-time and transfer it via a cell network. READ MORE
October 29, 2018
Insitu Inc. recently collaborated with the FAA to complete the first Type Certification Board Meeting in support of its ScanEagle 3. Four FAA teams met at Insitu's headquarters in Bingen, Washington, to review the proposed 2019 type certification. READ MORE
October 25, 2018
Canadian drone operator In-Flight Data and Swiss UAS manufacturer senseFly have collaborated on North America's first BVLOS project in a major city. Mapping data was collected for a new cemetery planned in Calgary, Alberta. READ MORE
October 25, 2018
PrecisionHawk has been named as DJI's new provider of North American airspace data. Under the partnership, PrecisionHawk's Low Altitude Traffic and Airspace Safety platform will be used to improve DJI's geofencing technology. READ MORE
October 23, 2018
An optical and laser designation system made by UTC Aerospace Systems has been selected to equip the PAE ISR Resolute Eagle UAS. The TASE400 LD provides integrated onboard video processing with image stabilization and enhancement capability. READ MORE
October 22, 2018
Research comparing the results of drone and bird strikes on manned aircraft drew a critical response from DJI, the world's largest drone manufacturer. The company demanded that the University of Dayton Research Institute withdraw its research. READ MORE
October 22, 2018
Boston-based Avitas Systems has received approval from the FAA to use radar for commercial BVLOS drone operations in Texas. The company will be inspecting oil and gas infrastructure for Shell Oil Co., a first step toward expanded UAS operations. READ MORE
October 18, 2018
Disney Research has developed the PaintCopter, a UAV with the ability to fly autonomously while applying textured paint to 3D surfaces. Researchers believe the technology provides safety benefits at a lower cost, as well as consistent results. READ MORE
October 18, 2018
A new study from Embry-Riddle Aeronautics University of DJI drone flights near Daytona Beach International Airport in Florida shows the need for geofencing. The study found that about 20 percent of the flights presented a risk to manned aircraft. READ MORE
October 16, 2018
FLIR Systems has launched the Black Hornet 3 vehicle reconnaissance system for military, government and first responder operations. The nano-drone enables users to gather information on their surroundings while remaining inside a vehicle. READ MORE
October 10, 2018
The new FAA Reauthorization Act will not only open the door for more commercial opportunities within the UAS industry, but also provide a better-defined regulatory path forward. Aviation attorneys and industry insiders discussed the key takeaways. READ MORE
October 08, 2018
The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 passed by Congress with broad bipartisan support and signed into law last week by President Donald Trump was greeted with optimism by the commercial UAS industry, but hobbyist drone pilots are less enthused. READ MORE
October 05, 2018
Kansas-based Ainstein has introduced a new air-to-air radar for UAS platforms and a new ground-based radar capable of detecting drones more than 3,200 feet away. Both feature digital beam forming for precise measurements and 3D detection. READ MORE
October 04, 2018
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. last week successfully completed the first flight of a second SkyGuardian MQ-9B, the remotely piloted aircraft the company says will be the first certified to fly in civil airspace. READ MORE
October 02, 2018
The FAA has approved nine new partners to the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) initiative, which provides near real-time processing of airspace authorizations for Part 107 drone operators flying in controlled airspace. READ MORE
October 02, 2018
Montana-based Skyfish has unveiled a new computing platform to fully automate drone infrastructure inspection and measurement tasks. The platform pre-processes infrastructure data and metadata to help create detailed 3D models. READ MORE
September 27, 2018
AUVSI and the Consumer Technology Association says UAS provisions in the FAA reauthorization bill passed by the U.S. House this week will help move the industry forward and safely integrate UAS into the national airspace. READ MORE
September 27, 2018
California-based Aerial Alchemy is collaborating with the U.S. Navy to study the possibility of using UAS to inspect ships, enhancing maintenance and fleet readiness. The drones will create 3D digital models to spot damage and corrosion. READ MORE
September 26, 2018
Hoverfly Technologies Inc. has introduced a new tethered unmanned aircraft system called the LiveSky SENTRY. It's designed to fly in extreme weather conditions and meets military standards for operation in harsh environments. READ MORE
September 26, 2018
The NUAIR Alliance will partner with Thales, an international air traffic management company, to help integrate unmanned aircraft into controlled airspace. The agreement will also support New York's 50-mile UAS corridor between Rome and Syracuse. READ MORE
September 20, 2018
UAS flown by Kansas State University researchers and students are part of a project designed to collect data on the prescribed burns used to maintain agricultural productivity. The goal is to limit the human health impacts from smoke. READ MORE
September 18, 2018
Based on experience from Hurricane Harvey, Texas researchers and engineers are developing a fleet of autonomous drones equipped to detect, track and model hazardous air pollutants released during accidents and natural disasters. READ MORE
September 17, 2018
In one of the most significant advancements of unmanned aircraft under development by a U.S. utility, Xcel Energy is operating drones beyond visual line of sight. READ MORE
September 14, 2018
Aviation manufacturer Lockheed Martin and the Drone Racing League have launched the AlphaPilot Innovation Challenge to encourage the development of AI technology for fully autonomous drone flights. A share of $2 million in prizes is up for grabs. READ MORE
September 13, 2018
After testing Intel's data processing, visualization, analytics and drone data reporting service for more than a year, Delair is getting a new round of support from the mega-tech developer: capital. READ MORE
