EHang Holdings Limited announced that it participated in a flood emergency response exercise recently organized by the local government in Shaoguan, China. EHang fully demonstrated the efficiency, automation, and centralized management of its AAV technology in an emergency application by exercising large-scale and centralized AAV operations. Continue reading
Category Archives: Non-Military & Commercial UAS
Drone Mapping a UNESCO Archeological Site
SimActive Inc., a developer of photogrammetry software, announced that its Correlator3D product is used to map the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Halin in Myanmar.
Drone Light Show Thanks Healthcare and Essential Workers
On Tuesday evening, Verge Aero, the leader in high performance drone light shows, delivered a unique aerial tribute to medical staff and essential workers on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
First Commercial BVLOS Drone Delivery in Singapore
F-drones has completed the first commercial BVLOS drone delivery in Singapore on 19 April 2020. The drone delivered 2 kg of vitamins over 2.7 km in 7 minutes, to a ship managed by Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS). Continue reading
UK Delays Applicability Date of EU UAS Regulation
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has announced Updated Guidance New European UAS Regulations. Because of the ongoing disruption caused by the COVID19 outbreak, it has been decided that we will postpone the introduction of the new EU UAS Regulations within the UK by a period of at least four months. Continue reading
Rise in Drones Involved in Air Accidents in Australia
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has released its latest Aviation Occurrence Statistics report, covering the 10-year period from 2010 to 2019. Continue reading
Centrik and Flock Team to Reduce Risk in Commercial Drone Operations
Operational management system supplier Centrik and specialist drone and eVTOL insurance provider Flock have formed a strategic alliance to raise safety standards and reduce risk in commercial drone operations. Continue reading
UPS and CVS to Deliver Prescriptions by Drone in Florida
UPS Flight Forward And CVS Drone Delivery
UPS and CVS Health Corporation said that UPS subsidiary UPS Flight Forward (UPSFF) will use drones to deliver prescription medicines from a CVS pharmacy to The Villages, Florida for the largest U.S. retirement community, home to more than 135,000 residents. The service will use Matternet’s M2 drone system. Continue reading