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Skeyetech Gets Autonomous Flight Authorisation in Denmark

With its Skeyetech drone-in-box solution, Azur Drones recently obtained its first autonomous flight authorisation in Northern Europe, thereby opening the path to an operational deployment on an Oil&Gas sector major player’s site. The French autonomous drone will carry out safety and operations support missions there. Continue reading

Drones Protect Rare New Zealand Dolphins

https://youtu.be/NCuzIBKs9Lo

New Zealand’s endangered Maui dolphins swim just below the surface of a small stretch of ocean off the west coast of the North Island. They’re being followed overhead by drones tracking their each and every movement, as part of a new government-backed project aimed at protecting the beloved sea creatures. Continue reading

Schiebel Receives First Light UAS Operator Certificate in Europe for CAMCOPTER S-100 from Austro Control

L – R: Valerie Hackl (Managing Director at Austro Control), Hannes Hecher (CEO at Schiebel), Magnus Brunner (State Secretary for Aviation, Austria)

Schiebel is the first Unmanned Air System (UAS) operator in Europe to receive the organisational approval certificate – Light UAS Operator Certificate (LUC) for its CAMCOPTER S-100 from Austro Control. Continue reading