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– Wingtra has announced its new drone, WingtraRAY. The only drone designed specifically for surveyors, it breaks down limits that have held them back thanks to waiver-free operations over people (OOP)*, and a wider range of hot-swap sensors. Continue reading
The UK Royal Navy has launched a significant new phase in unmanned systems integration by testing the Malloy Aeronautics Heavy Lift Drone aboard the British Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales as part of the UK’s 2025 Carrier Strike Group deployment, Operation Highmast. Continue reading
– Vodafone has collaborated with Manna Air Delivery in Ireland, a company with six years of experience in urban drone deliveries, to remotely pilot a delivery drone over two kilometres using Vodafone’s mobile network. Continue reading
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security just published a TechNote outlining the framework for the procurement of authorised equipment for Drone as First Responder systems. Continue reading
National Health Service drones will fly over Kensington Palace, Hyde Park and Oxford Circus under new plans to ferry urgent medical samples across London. Plans for autonomous flights between 12 hospitals in the capital have been submitted to the airspace regulator in what could lead to a city-wide drone network. Continue reading
– Skyryse has announced a new partnership with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) focused on strengthening firefighting technology, operations and training programs. With SkyOS, the first universal operating system for flight, Skyryse will enable firefighting aircraft to more effectively and safely execute its mission to strengthen wildfire resilience, protecting California’s most vulnerable communities. Continue reading
Abu Dhabi has launched its first test flight for a cutting-edge drone parcel delivery service, marking a significant step forward in efforts to modernise the emirate’s transport network and boost efficiency. Continue reading
Thursday night, the sky above Irving was lit up with more than just fireworks. About 525 drones took flight as part of Sky Elements‘ highly anticipated show at the city’s Sparks and Stripes Fourth of July celebration. The North Texas-based company was aiming to set a world record for the largest aerial image of a cowboy hat. Continue reading