SpearUAV, Tel-Aviv-based developers and suppliers of unique UAS solutions for defense and HLS applications, successfully demonstrated its leading encapsulated drone system, the Ninox 40 Hand-Held, to the Department of Defense (DOD), in the presence of representatives from the U.S. Army (Army), U.S. Navy (USN), U.S. Marines (USMC), and the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM); the Department of Homeland Security (DHS); and the Department of Justice (DOJ). Continue reading
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Snowdonia Aerospace Launches Public Consultation on Proposed Airspace Change at Test Site
Snowdonia Aerospace has launched a public consultation, open to everyone, on a proposed change to the airspace designation around Llanbedr Airfield. The consultation begins on Monday 7th December 2020 and will run for 7 weeks before closing on Friday 22nd January 2021. Continue reading
Chinese Helicopter Drones Ready for Delivery
Developed by the state-owned China North Industries Group Corporation Limited (NORINCO), the CR500 Golden Eagle unmanned helicopter system recently passed final inspections for delivery, the company said in a statement. Continue reading
Drone Lifts a High-Voltage Wire in China
A drone was used to lift a high-voltage wire in Yuncheng, a city in north China’s Shanxi Province. Continue reading
Sky Power Expands Generator Controls Portfolio
After introducing the new generator control system SGC 352, the German engine manufacturer Sky Power GmbH is adding another system, the SGC 081. This starter generator control unit can be used for engines with fuel injection as well as for engines with carburettors. Continue reading
Next-Gen Drones Could Learn from Bumblebees’ Flight
An international study, led by researchers from UNSW Canberra, has discovered the secret of bumblebees’ self-aware dexterous flight, that could have applications for the next generation of drones and autonomous vehicles. Continue reading
Drone Harmony Selects Altitude Angel as Global Map Data Provider
Altitude Angel, a global UTM (Unmanned Traffic Management) technology provider, today announced that mission planning platform, Drone Harmony, has opted to embed Altitude Angel’s market-leading data in its flight mapping solutions. Continue reading
Aerial Drone-Dipping Sensors for Hydrographic Surveys
A cutting-edge new system for autonomous airborne hydrographic survey has been launched by THURN Group. The THURN QuickDip system of data collection uses aerial drones to carry Valeport sensors on pre-planned survey routes to deliver an efficient repeatable method of gathering highly accurate survey data from inaccessible or dangerous waters. Continue reading






