German logistics and aviation holding Zeitfracht Group and its subsidiary German Airways will be among the first companies worldwide to commercially deploy drones in logistics. Continue reading
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Airbus Selects Avio Aero Engine Solution for Eurodrone
Following a competitive tender process as well as an extensive technical analysis phase, Airbus has selected Avio Aero from Italy to power the Eurodrone unmanned aerial system with its engine and propeller solution, dubbed Catalyst. Continue reading
Galaxy Aerospace Collaborates with Pen Aviation for Drone Authorised Service Centre
Sharing the vision of growing the drone industry, Galaxy Aerospace (M) Sdn. Bhd (GAM) collaborates with Pen Aviation Sdn. Bhd to become the worldwide-first Pen Aviation UAV Authorised Service Centre (ASC) for Pen Aviation’s Unmanned Aircraft System (PEN UAS). The signature of this collaboration has been taken place at the Selangor Aviation Show. Continue reading
DroneShield and Thales Strengthen Global Relationship
DroneShield Limited has strengthened its relationship with Thales, a global player in the aerospace, defence, and security markets, as drone threats continue to rise globally. Continue reading
SENER Aeroespacial and Aerdron to Develop a Drone to Fly on Mars
The European Space Agency (ESA) awarded SENER Aeroespacial the AERIAL project to design an unmanned aerial vehicle or drone capable of flying in the low density, pressure and temperature of the Martian atmosphere. AERIAL is the European proposal to conquer the Martian skies by increasing and improving the capabilities of classic ground exploration vehicles (rover) and avoiding dealing with the complicated terrain they face in their quest to search for scientific data. Continue reading
Skyports Raises $23M Series B Funding
Skyports, the electric air taxi infrastructure and drone services provider, has raised USD 23 million in the first close of its Series B funding round. The capital, from a combination of new and existing investors, will enable Skyports to consolidate its position as a global leader in the advanced air mobility infrastructure and drone operations markets. Continue reading
bp ventures Invests £3M in Flylogix
bp ventures has made a £3 million equity investment in Flylogix – a pioneering unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) business that uses drones to aid methane detection. Continue reading
Swoop Aero, Skyports and BD Rowa Integrate Air Logistics in Health Supply Chain
Swoop Aero, Skyports and BD Row have announced a strategic partnership to transform health supply chains across global markets through the integration of autonomous air logistics in the pharmaceutical industry. The partnership unlocks a new frontier of value and outcomes for the pharmaceutical sector, the health system and the patients it serves. Continue reading