– Aker Solutions certification for unlimited beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations opens a new age of autonomous inspection for offshore platforms, onshore yards, process plants and industrial sites. Continue reading
Category Archives: BVLOS
Windracers Earns UK’s First International Civil Drone Approval
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has has approved Windracers, a British civil and defence drone manufacturer, to conduct the UK’s first civil unmanned aerial system (UAS) international operation. Continue reading
Joby Hydrogen-Powered Autonomous Aircraft Emerges After Apparent 9-Hour Flight
On a scorching summer afternoon on a windswept airport tarmac in Eastern Oregon, an unusual aircraft became the center of bustling activity. Its shape was distinctive: squat and bulbous, almost egg-like, yet balanced by gracefully extended wings. It sat quietly amid a hive of ground crew members who hurried around it. Continue reading
Intellition Secures FAA BVLOS Waiver for Drone Operations at Mountain Resorts
– Intellition, an emerging innovator in drone services for mountain resort operations, has achieved a critical milestone with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) by securing its first waiver for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations. Continue reading
Quantum Systems Partners with Ukraine’s Frontline to Integrate Cutting-Edge C-UAS Capabilities
– Quantum Systems, the German-Ukrainian supplier of unmanned aerial intelligence solutions, has announced a strategic cooperation and investment agreement with Frontline, a Ukrainian company specializing in military robotic systems. This cooperation marks a significant step in Euro-Ukrainian defense industry integration. Continue reading
American Aerospace Technologies’ UAS Demonstrates 24-Hour Endurance Capability
– American Aerospace Technologies, Inc. flew an around the clock mission carrying a 5lb mission payload with its AiRanger Group 3 Unmanned Aerial System. Continue reading
uAvionix Casia G Now Detects Aircraft at Night, Enabling 24/7 BVLOS Operations
— uAvionix has announced the launch of Casia G Release 4.0, a software update that enables nighttime detection of aircraft and expands Casia G’s capabilities to support 24/7 Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) UAS operations. With the software enhancement, Casia G unlocks BVLOS operations up to 400 feet at night. Continue reading
DroneDeploy Gets Nationwide BVLOS Approval
– DroneDeploy has announced nationwide U.S. Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) approval for critical infrastructure, establishing it as the leading reality capture and robotics platform for critical infrastructure, including data center construction management. Continue reading