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DJI opened its first flagship store on December 20th. at OCT Harbour in Shenzhen. The 800-square-meter store will feature a full range of DJI’s consumer products and aims to let consumers see, touch and learn firsthand about the company’s innovative and creative platforms. Continue reading
The Spanish Ministry of Defence has engaged ship numerical modelling specialist Siport21 to develop systems that will predict vessel movements in advance so that unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) can land on them safely. Continue reading
Chicago Executive Airport (CEA) officials have launched a campaign warning residents and people in neighbouring communities of the FAA’s new drone guidelines and the airport’s own suggestions. Staff members have passed out fliers warning residents that flying drones near airports is “highly discouraged and dangerous.”
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI), announced that the Italian Air Force (ItAF) has accepted delivery of two RQ-1 Predator RPA systems, marking final deliveries of GA-ASI’s Predator A product line. Continue reading
Swedish defence company Saab and UMS Aero Group AG, a Swiss supplier of tactical unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), are forming a joint venture under the name UMS Skeldar AG. Continue reading
Take a ride in the front seat of a Boeing Stearman as Texan-pilot TJ puts the aircraft through some aerobatic manœuvres… Continue reading
Russian engineer Andrey Semyonov of Perm invented a lightweight, powerful engine designed originally for unmanned aerial vehicles. Next, he plans to tap into the multi-billion dollar small engine market, which is especially lucrative in places like India. Continue reading
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has taken the next step in developing a regulatory framework for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with the publication of its “technical opinion” on the safe use of unmanned aircraft in Europe’s airspace. Continue reading