Phase One Industrial and Lufthansa Aerial Services announced that they have signed an agreement to build technological synergies in the context of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and system integration for a range of specialized industrial surveying and inspection use cases. Continue reading
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CNN Gets First Part 107 Waiver for Operations Over People
CNN has received a first-of-its-kind Part 107 waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to fly a small unmanned aircraft system (UAS) over people. This approval represents an industry milestone, as this new waiver for the first time will enable real-world UAS operations over people. Continue reading
DARPA Hackfest to Explore Cyber-Physical Intersection of SDR and Drone Technology
The increased use of wireless and internet-enabled devices – from computers to home appliances – and the data they generate are creating opportunities and challenges for the defense and commercial sectors. To help explore and better understand the complex relationship created by the intersection of physical and cyber technology within the ever more congested electromagnetic spectrum, DARPA program manager Tom Rondeau embarked on a year-long effort to build an engaged community of engineers and scientists operating within relevant technical areas. Continue reading
Rafael Offers South Korea Laser for C-UAV System
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is offering to integrate the laser ‘kill’ system it has developed for its Drone Dome counter-unmanned aerial vehicle (C-UAV) system onto South Korea’s own domestically built solution. Continue reading
AEgis Delivers Commercial UAS Simulation to Southern Utah University
AEgis Technologies has partnered with Southern Utah University to deliver its commercial UAS simulation, Vampire Pro and Team. The university will be using the simulation software in its unmanned aircraft flight labs which are required courses in the Unmanned Aircraft Operator Specialization of the Aviation, A.A.S. degree. Continue reading
GA-ASI Signs MoU with Huneed Technologies, Korea
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Huneed Technologies Co. Ltd. (Huneed) establishing potential areas of future collaboration. Continue reading
FAI Salutes Winners of Red Bull Air Race 2017
The Red Bull Air Race World Championship ended in superb style this year, with three winners celebrating long after the final weekend’s racing had finished in Indianapolis, USA. Continue reading
GA-ASI Deal to Advance RPAS in Korean Civil Airspace
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), one of the world’s leading universities specializing in science and technology. Continue reading





