Hillwood and Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, demonstrated a point-to-point unmanned aircraft system (UAS) package delivery in North Texas at the AllianceTexas Mobility Innovation Zone. Continue reading
Category Archives: Non-Military & Commercial UAS
Nordic Unmanned Acquires Two CAMCOPTER S-100 Systems
Nordic Unmanned has acquired two CAMCOPTER S-100 systems. The first was delivered last week and the remaining will be delivered in Q2 2021. Continue reading
FAA Could Improve Communication on UTM Programme
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has just issued a report recommending that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) further inform stakeholders of its efforts so they can align their activities with the system rollout and that the FAA develop performance goals for the implementation plan. Continue reading
Democratic Republic of Congo Launches ‘Drones for Health’ Programme
On January 29th, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) officially launched its routine drone delivery operations to reach remote communities in the Équateur province. Through the “Drones for Health” Program, drones ensure fast turnaround transport of lifesaving vaccines, medicines, and other health products as well as laboratory samples and test results to reduce the burden of infectious diseases and prevent their spread. Continue reading
UAV Factory Sold to Private Equity Firm
AE Industrial Partners, LP, a private equity firm specializing in Aerospace, Defense & Government Services, Power Generation, and Specialty Industrial markets, announced that it has acquired UAV Factory, a global player in the tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) technology markets. Continue reading
Wingcopter Secures $22M for Delivery Drones Serial Production
Wingcopter, the German developer, manufacturer and operator of unmanned delivery drones for commercial and humanitarian applications, has secured $22 million in Series A funding. Wingcopter will use the funds to strengthen its leadership in drone-based logistics, with a special focus on healthcare-related applications, including the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines. Continue reading
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Authentication System Consortium Announced
Connected Places Catapult has partnered with ANGOKA Ltd, a Belfast cybersecurity start-up and Cranfield University in an exciting project to support and protect the future of drones and autonomous flying vehicles. Continue reading
SkyX Aerial Intelligence Forms a Customer Advisory Board
SkyOne aboard the xStation, ready for liftoff. Photo by Eitan Rotbart, SkyX (PRNewsfoto/SkyX)
SkyX, a supplier of aerial intelligence with fully-autonomous long-range solutions, has announced the launch of its first Customer Advisory Board. The Board includes distinguished industry leaders whose focus will be to shape and guide SkyX’s strategy, go-to-market priorities and product offerings. Continue reading