CNN has received a first-of-its-kind Part 107 waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to fly a small unmanned aircraft system (UAS) over people. This approval represents an industry milestone, as this new waiver for the first time will enable real-world UAS operations over people. Continue reading
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AEgis Delivers Commercial UAS Simulation to Southern Utah University
AEgis Technologies has partnered with Southern Utah University to deliver its commercial UAS simulation, Vampire Pro and Team. The university will be using the simulation software in its unmanned aircraft flight labs which are required courses in the Unmanned Aircraft Operator Specialization of the Aviation, A.A.S. degree. Continue reading
GA-ASI Signs MoU with Huneed Technologies, Korea
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Huneed Technologies Co. Ltd. (Huneed) establishing potential areas of future collaboration. Continue reading
FAI Salutes Winners of Red Bull Air Race 2017
The Red Bull Air Race World Championship ended in superb style this year, with three winners celebrating long after the final weekend’s racing had finished in Indianapolis, USA. Continue reading
GA-ASI Deal to Advance RPAS in Korean Civil Airspace
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), one of the world’s leading universities specializing in science and technology. Continue reading
Small Antennas Could Bring Big Benefits to US Air Force
When it comes to military and consumer electronics, smaller is often better, and the Air Force Research Laboratory’s revolutionary new antenna design is promising to make military electronics much better. Continue reading
Drone Aviation Gets US DoD Contract for Enhanced WASP Tactical Aerostat
Drone Aviation Holding Corp. a manufacturer of tethered drones and lighter-than-air aerostats, has announced that it has received an order for its recently upgraded, multi-mission capable tactical Winch Aerostat Small Platform (“WASP”) from an existing U.S. Department of Defense (“DoD”) customer. Continue reading
WiBotic PowerPad – Wireless Drone Charging Pad
WiBotic, a provider of wireless power and battery intelligence solutions for the robotics industry, has announced WiBotic PowerPad, a completely integrated wireless charging pad for drones. Designed for the many drone operators who don’t want to develop their own wireless charging pad, WiBotic PowerPad contains the WiBotic transmitter circuit, transmitter antenna and power supply in one ready-to-go unit. Continue reading




