The biomechanical facilities of the dragonfly and its agility in flight were a major inspiration to Etienne Oehmichen, the French engineer who set FAI’s very first helicopter record one hundred years ago, on 14 April 1924. Continue reading
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Taiwan-Built UAV Makes 2nd Attempt to Pass Combat Readiness Tests
A redesigned version of the locally developed Teng Yun 2 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has been undergoing combat readiness tests since last month after failing them last year. Continue reading
American Drones Failed to Turn the Tide in Ukraine
Silicon Valley company Skydio has sent hundreds of its most capable UAVs to Ukraine to help fight the Russians, but the technology has not performed well. Continue reading
RigiTech Eiger Drone Registered as Remote ID Compliant by FAA
RigiTech, a Swiss drone technology company, has announced that it has received confirmation from the FAA that the Eiger drone is now registered as a Remote ID compliant UAS, marking a significant milestone in the company’s efforts to operate beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) in the United States. Continue reading
ANRA Announces Enhanced U-Space Services Simulation and Modeling Capabilities
ANRA Technologies, a global supplier of uncrewed traffic management and operational solutions, has announced a significant enhancement to its U-space services. By integrating advanced simulation and modeling capabilities, ANRA further empowers stakeholders to optimize airspace usage, mitigate risks, and enhance operational efficiency for urban air mobility (UAM) operations. Continue reading
Speedbird Aero Becomes First LATAM Company Approved to Deliver Critical Biological Medical Items
Speedbird Aero has announced a groundbreaking achievement in the realm of unmanned aerial systems (UAS). On February 29, 2024, the Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) granted Speedbird Aero the Approval of Exemption from Article E94.103(a) for its DLV-1 and DLV-2 aircrafts. Continue reading
DronePort Network and Vigilant Aerospace to Manage Airspace at Drone Ports Across US
Vigilant Aerospace, a developer of detect-and-avoid and airspace management software for uncrewed aircraft systems, has been announced as a strategic partner by DronePort Network to provide Airspace Management (ASM), Detect-and-Avoid (DAA), and Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) for future drone port projects throughout the United States. Continue reading
Rise DFR Village Launches as Drone First Responders Training Facility
Skyfire Consulting, a public safety UAS consulting group, has announced the launch of Rise DFR Village— an advanced training ground for Drone First Responders (DFR). This one-of-a-kind facility provides public safety agencies, military/DOD, critical infrastructure, and private industry with best-in-class testing, training, and demonstration grounds to advance and adopt DFR programs. Continue reading