Klau Geomatics, a supplier of Post Processed Kinematic (PPK) direct georeferencing technology, has announced its new No-Base-Station high accuracy georeferencing solution for UAVs. Continue reading
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Leonardo, Telespazio and IDS to Develop Italian UTM
Leonardo has been selected by ENAV, the company that manages civilian air traffic in Italy, as its industrial partner for the development of an air traffic control system for unmanned aircraft and for the provision of related services. Leonardo will lead the industrial team that includes subsidiary Telespazio and IDS – Ingegneria Dei Sistemi.
Turkey to Develop UAVs with Kazakhstan
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) has signed a collaboration agreement with a Kazakh aviation firm to co-develop unmanned aerial vehicles. Continue reading
FAA Should Improve Management of Safety Risks – GAO
The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) information on the extent of unsafe use of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in the national airspace system is limited. Although FAA collects data on several types of safety events involving small UAS, the accuracy and completeness of the data are questionable. Continue reading
Airobotics to Survey $1B Haifa Port Project
Airobotics, the Israeli startup, has announced its partnership with Shapir-Ashtrom to survey the construction of Haifa’s new seaport, “Gulf Port”, intended to further develop Israel’s coastline areas, and increase maritime traffic and international commerce. Continue reading
Australian Army Rolls Out Black Hornet Nano UAS
The Black Hornet Nano UAS will soon be rolled out to Australian Army soldiers in Brisbane following the completion of the Black Hornet Nano UAS Program, an A$18 million project and is a key capability milestone for the Army as it continues to be a technologically advanced force. Continue reading
First European MALE Satellite Control Flight
The first flight campaign to demonstrate satellite control of a European-built MALE-class (Medium Altitude Long Endurance) drone has been completed successfully. Continue reading
Cormorant Achieves IDF Mission Demo Milestone
On May 7th, Tactical Robotics (a subsidiary of Urban Aeronautics Ltd), based in Yavne. Israel, successfully performed a first “mission representative” demonstration for its lead customer, the Israel Defence Forces. Continue reading