The UK Government and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) have announced a new partnership with the retailer Jessops, as part of a national campaign to increase public awareness of the rules around flying drones. Working with the CAA, the government is dialling up a campaign to help educate the public about responsible drone use, including issuing a digital toolkit to airports to help them raise awareness of the new rules. Continue reading
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New Modular Anti-Drone Solution from MyDefence
For the past three years, MyDefence has been hard at work with development of a new type of anti-drone system that can effectively solve the problem of protecting large scale areas against the threat of drones. The system is named KNOX and is a customizable end-to-end anti-drone solution with purpose-built RF sensors, drone radars, and integrated EO/IR for visual tracking. Continue reading
Leonardo Opens AWHERO Factory in Pisa
Leonardo has opened its new facility in Pisa, Italy, dedicated to the development and production of the AWHERO rotary unmanned air system (RUAS). During the official ceremony, also attended by national and local authorities and representatives from the industry, the first pre-production aircraft was also officially unveiled. Continue reading
U.T.SEC 2019 – Unmanned Technologies & Security Expo & Conference
Once again in 2019, U.T.SEC – Summit for Drones, Unmanned Technologies & Security – will bring users, suppliers and experts covering every aspect of drones and security together at the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg on Wednesday 6 and Thursday 7 March. The patron of U.T.SEC is Hubert Aiwanger, Bavarian Minister for Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy. Continue reading
IMechE Student Drone Challenge Returns to Wales
Grand Champions 2018 – ITU Hedef with Platinum Sponsor Rep Bill Biggs and Head Judge Alistair Cowin
This year’s UK Institute of Mechanical Engineers UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) Challenge will once again be held in North Wales, as the event returns to the Snowdonia Aerospace Centre at Llanbedr. Continue reading
Aeronautics Signs $13M Orbiter Contract with Azerbaijan
Two weeks after its export licenses were reinstated, the Israeli defense company Aeronautics has announced that it won a multi-million dollar contract with Azerbaijan. Continue reading
FAA Establishes Restrictions on Drone Operations over DOJ and DOD Facilities
At the request of its federal security partners, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is using its existing authority under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) § 99.7 – “Special Security Instructions” – to address concerns about drone operations over national security sensitive facilities by establishing temporary unmanned aircraft system (UAS) specific flight restrictions. Continue reading
UK Tempest’s Unmanned ‘Loyal Wingmen’ to be Carrier Capable
The UK is looking to create a carrier-capable unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) as part of its wider efforts to develop the Tempest next-generation combat aircraft, a government minister said on 14 February. Continue reading