For the first time, Australian researchers have reverse engineered the visual systems of hoverflies to detect drones’ acoustic signatures from almost four kilometers away. Continue reading
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FAA’s BVLOS Advisory and Rulemaking Committee Issues Final Report
The Federal Aviation Administration issued its Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) report on March 10. The report sets the stage for the FAA to begin its process to publish a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that will significantly advance the uncrewed systems industry, including drones and advanced air mobility (AAM), while also maintaining the highest levels of aviation safety for all airspace users. Continue reading
Autonomous Drones Assist Security Team
It’s common to think of a future where flying autonomous drones complete tasks such as delivering a package to your door. But that only scratches the surface of what’s possible. The coming world of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) will offer much more to our everyday lives. Continue reading
IBAC Extends IS-BAO Helo Practices to Include RPAS
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of its International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO), the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) has released its first update to the standard in four years, including changes that better adapt to certain practices for helicopter operations. In addition, IBAC is expanding its IS-BAO portfolio to now include remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS). Continue reading
Transport Malta and the UAS Center at SBD Announce Strategic Initiative
Transport Malta – Civil Aviation Directorate, Malta’s Civil Aviation Authority, together with the UAS Center at SBD, have announced the establishment of a strategic initiative to expand the use of Malta’s outstanding infrastructure by US drone manufacturers and software providers to support their research, development and global commercialization objectives. Continue reading
Advanced Air Mobility Industry Aligns at GUAAS 2022
Industry leaders gathered at the Global Urban & Advanced Air Summit (GUAAS) to discuss the latest innovation of advanced air mobility and pioneer future strategies face-to-face. Continue reading
MARSS Launches New C-UAS Interceptor System
UK technology firm MARSS launched a new counter unmanned aerial vehicle (C-UAV) technology at the World Defense Show in Riyadh on 6 March, featuring a reusable, electrically powered interceptor. Continue reading
Poland Seeking MQ-9 Reaper Urgently
Poland is to procure MALE MQ-9 Reaper drones, we have found out. The procurement is to be finalized as an urgent operational requirement, concerning the situation beyond Poland’s eastern border.