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The new platform is based on the operationally proven Penguin B aircraft that has been purchased in more than 47 countries and holds an endurance record of 54.5 hours of nonstop flight. The Penguin B VTOL aircraft has completed an extensive flight validation program with over 500 successful takeoffs and landings in diverse environmental conditions. Continue reading
The Skyborg team conducted a two hours and thirty minutes flight test on June 24 of the Skyborg autonomy core system (ACS) aboard a General Atomics MQ-20 Avenger tactical unmanned vehicle during the Orange Flag 21-2 Large Force Test Event at Edwards AFB, California. Continue reading
After a successful initial phase, AI-based Multi-Flight System and Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM or “U-space”) specialist Airwayz Drones Ltd, resumes its participation in a two-year pilot program, which will see multiple fleets of drones tested beyond any other scheme to validate the safe and efficient use of drones in urban environments. Continue reading
Governor Doug Burgum recently signed into law an additional $20 million investment to continue the buildout of Vantis, North Dakota’s statewide UAS network, the first of its kind in the nation. North Dakota has been a leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) advancements for over a decade, but Vantis is poised to transform the state into the nation’s drone epicenter. Continue reading
From fighting wildfires to inspecting power lines and conducting emergency response missions, Australia and the Asia Pacific Region have long depended on the use of manned rotorcraft. However, because many of these missions require rotorcraft to operate over long distances, at night, during all weather conditions, in remote areas, and with limited to no infrastructure, these operations are inherently dangerous. Continue reading
Volatus Aerospace Corp. has agreed to acquire Pennsylvania-based drone service provider ConnexiCore LLC. The acquisition will create the largest and most comprehensive Drone Service Provider in North America, with a pilot network blanketing Canada and the United States. The transaction is expected to close on July 30, subject to due diligence. Continue reading
Air Traffic Control The Netherlands (LVNL), in cooperation with Dutch Drone Delta, has conducted a successful trial during which air traffic control instructions were issued to a drone pilot via the Altitude Angel developed GoDrone app. Continue reading