Kongsberg Geospatial, developer of the TerraLens Geospatial SDK, and Larus Technologies of Ottawa, Canada, and the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association of Canada (CASARA), announced that they have been selected by Public Safety Canada to integrate geospatial software, artificial intelligence, and machine vision software to help develop new methods for the use of drones in search and rescue operations in remote communities in Canada. Continue reading
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Using UAS to Monitor Ducks and Nesting Behaviour
A University of North Dakota graduate student and his adviser are using drones to find duck nests and monitor the behaviour of nesting ducks in the Missouri Coteau country of central North Dakota. Continue reading
New Software for Drone Data Processing, Storage and AI-Powered Analysis
SPH Engineering‘s launch of ATLAS addresses the increasing demand for powerful and user-friendly data processing and analysis solution. ATLAS provides AI-powered analytical capabilities enhancing industrial drone inspection and asset management. Continue reading
Thales and Skyports Conduct Drone Delivery Trial for NHS in Scotland
The trial is backed by Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) – the integrated partnership of NHS Highland and Argyll and Bute Council directed by the local Integration Joint Board – and aims to prove the feasibility of delivering urgent medical cargo between remote medical facilities by delivery drone. Continue reading
European Aviation Community Calls for Cooperation for Safe Integration of Drones in European Airspace
The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) along with Europe’s leading aviation associations call on the European Commission to develop an inclusive and cooperative approach to ensure the safe integration of drones in the European airspace. Continue reading
Belarus Develops Unmanned Air Defense System
BSVT – New Technologies LLC, a Belarus’ manufacturing company, is developing a new unmanned air defense system, called the Berserk. Continue reading
Drones Support Estonian Emergency Services
Estonian Air Navigation Services, (EANS) has enlisted the support of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) manufacturer, Threod Systems and safety-critical technology provider, Frequentis, to support Estonian blue-light forces with a series of essential drone operations during the lockdown. The operations are supporting Estonian emergency services with medical transport and information gathering. Continue reading
US Army Advances Air Launched Effects Programme

An Area-I Air-Launched, Tube-Integrated, Unmanned System, or ALTIUS, is launched from a UH-60 Black Hawk at Yuma Proving Ground, Ariz., March 4 2020
The US Army’s Future Vertical Lift (FVL) Cross-Functional Team (CFT) will continue flight trials in the fourth quarter of this year as it transitions into the next phase of its Air Launched Effects (ALE) programme, service officials have disclosed. Continue reading





