Spright Awarded First Non-Geospecific BVLOS Waiver for Utility Inspection
The Certificate of Waiver allows small UAS to travel up to four nautical miles for critical utility infrastructure surveys
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BlackEagle 50H Incorporates Micro Maritime Patrol Radar for Long Range Missions
BIRD Aerosystems’ Micro Maritime Patrol Radar (µMPR) enables Steadicopter’s BlackEagle 50H to carry out accurate mapping of all vessels within a radius of 200 km
FIXAR & Helisul Aviação Partner to Boost BVLOS Market in Brazil
Beginning in March 2023, Helisul will manage the sale, support, and operation of FIXAR 007 drones in the expanding Brazilian UAV market
VTOL Fixed-Wing Drones for Surveying & GIS Mapping
The Marlyn Cobalt VTOL UAS features a hybrid wind-resistant design and can be equipped with a range of sensors and payloads
Milanion to Present AI-Based Solutions at IDEX 2023
The company will be showcasing its Alakran ‘S’ mobile mortar system, WarbleFly loitering munition multi-launch system, and AGEMA SKYLOCK C-UAS system from 20–24 February on stand 01-B23
Cargo Airline Purchases Fuel Efficient VTOL Air Cargo Drones
Ameriflight believes using Sabrewing’s Rhaegal-A aircraft to carry cargo to off-airport alternative landing zones will allow it to aid customers in developing a faster and more efficient warehouse distribution network
Developing RPAS for Law Enforcement, Maritime Surveillance in Australia
Babcock and IAI will undertake a series of in-country demonstrations of IAI’s WanderB-VTOL and ThunderB-VTOL UAS and are engaging with a number of agencies to refine a range of practical operational concepts to prove the capabilities
Galileo GNSS Receiver for EASA Specific Category UAS
The new receiver is aimed at riskier commercial drone operations such as infrastructure monitoring, oil and gas pipeline inspection, emergency management and cargo delivery
Volatus Receives Drone Cargo Services License in Canada
This license allows the company to build its drone cargo capability under the Volatus brand in preparation for the anticipated Transport Canada/FAA regulatory changes
State Emergency Service of Ukraine Receives Situational Assessment Drone
Draganfly’s Situational Assessment Drones will provide regions of Ukraine with intel, infrastructure assessments, and aid in search and rescue operations throughout the country
Hydrogen-Powered Drone Launched for Defense & Commercial Use
HevenDrones’ new H2D55 drone, the first in the company’s product line of hydrogen-powered drones, can fly for 100 minutes with a payload capacity of 7kg
First Drone Piloting Apprenticeship Program Launched in the US
Fullerton College’s Hornet Drone Piloting Apprenticeship Program is focused on providing opportunities for underrepresented communities and developing skills for a workforce from all over the region
Engineering Class Drone Sensors Leverage Sony Alpha 7R IV Camera
Visual Intelligence’s MACS-3DTM dual-sensor drone payload is equipped with two Sony Alpha 7R IV cameras that have been specialized for tower data collection
Exploring the Use of UAVs for Urgent Medical Deliveries
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is partnering with Apian to conduct drone trials that seek to streamline time-sensitive medical deliveries, improve patient experiences and reduce carbon emissions
Emirates Defense Technology to Supply Steadicopter Rotary UAS in the UAE
Emirates Defense Technology (EDT) joins forces with Steadicopter to offer a lightweight, unmanned robotic helicopter that meets challenges faced by homeland security, military forces and law enforcement agencies
New Drone Operations Package Announced
The Thales ScaleFlyt team has unveiled new features with the release of the ‘Essential package’ for the ScaleFlyt drone operations management platform
Joint Venture to Deploy Autonomous Drone Network in Abu Dhabi
SkyGo and Airobotics will deploy the Airobotics Optimus System as Urban Drone Infrastructure to provide data and information services to Industrial and Governmental entities in the UAE
CAMCOPTER S-100 Supports Royal Navy Ships on Operational Tasks
Under a new contract from the UK Ministry of Defence, Schiebel and system integrator Thales will provide the operationally proven S-100 UAS with a range of high precision ISR sensors and systems
Data Collection & Processing Workshops at GEO WEEK
Topodrone will be running 3 educational workshops during Geo Week 2023 covering UAV topographic and bathymetric survey data collection and processing
Pentagon to Use Autonomous Drones for Remote CBRN Detection
Teledyne FLIR Defense will integrate enhanced autonomy features and control on its SkyRaider UAS, and will develop new chemical and radiological sensing payloads to assess toxic threats on the battlefield
HD25 Drone Gimbal Becomes Trillium Engineering’s 2,000th Unit Sold
As Trillium's pioneering product, the deliberately designed HD25 holds the same capabilities expected in 8-10" sized systems, offering smaller airframes a competitive edge
Hybrid VTOL Fixed Wing UAVs for Mapping, Inspection and Cargo
DeltaQuad's fully electric UAVs can be equipped with a wide variety of payloads, and are available in a number of specialized models
Mobilicom Joins Cybersecurity Working Group
The Cybersecurity Working Group is developing enterprise cybersecurity standards to address cyber risks specific to uncrewed systems and robotics
Partnership to Develop sUAS for NATO Special Forces Project
Rheinmetall and AeroVironment will develop a small UAS solution that meets the project’s requirements of all-weather functionality, quick deployment, hand launchability, maximum weight of 10kg, and 30km operating range
Draganfly to Showcase Newest Drone Technology at World Police Summit 2023
Located at booth #8A29, the Draganfly leadership and sales team will be available to educate and provide a hands-on look at the company’s product line
New LEO SATCOM Capability Tested on MQ-9A RPAS
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems successfully flight-tested a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) SATCOM capability on board an MQ-9A Reaper
