Matternet, a pioneer in drone delivery for medical applications, announced the company’s partnership with Robotic Skies, a global maintenance network for commercial Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), to provide field service and repair support for operators who fly the Matternet M2 drone logistics system. Continue reading
Category Archives: Non-Military & Commercial UAS
Black Swift Unveils Aerial System for Turbine Inspection
Black Swift Technologies (BST), a specialized engineering firm based in Boulder, CO, announced availability of the Black Swift E2 UAS, an American-made, advanced unmanned aerial system (UAS) specifically designed for automated industrial and structural inspections. Continue reading
Drone Replaces Van in Cross-Location Factory Logistics
In a project that is unique in Germany, the Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences (Frankfurt UAS), Merck and the drone manufacturer Wingcopter are currently designing and testing the use of delivery drones in cross-location factory logistics. Continue reading
Drone and AI Technology Predicts Algal Blooms
The Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) has developed a technology for analyzing water quality with drones and using artificial intelligence (AI) to predict the level of algal bloom. The technology is expected to reduce public anxiety about algal blooms that reoccur each summer and help manage drinking water safety. Continue reading
Aeroydne Announces Key Strategic Partnerships
Malaysia-headquartered drone-based enterprise solutions provider Aerodyne Group announced that it has raised an additional undisclosed amount in its Series B funding round backed by North Summit Capital, Arc Ventures, and Leave a Nest, powering its entry into China, India and Japan. Continue reading
SkyGrid Adds Hyper-Local Weather Data for Safer Drone Operations
SkyGrid, a Boeing, SparkCognition company, announced that it is integrating multiple data layers, including hyper-local weather data, into its aerial operating system to enable safer drone operations. Continue reading
High Eye Upgrades Long-Range Unmanned Helicopter
The High Eye team is working vigorously to finalize and test all new features of the brand-new HEF 32 Airboxer. Over the last few months, many important milestones have been achieved. The newest HEF 32 Airboxer model features updates in all parts of its construction, leading to a vastly improved performance envelope and a class-leading reliability. Continue reading
Kigali Forum Highlights Importance of Drone Operations to Sustainable Development in Africa
Stressing the importance of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations to sustainable development, ICAO highlighted the significance of Africa’s global leadership in this area during last week’s African Drone Forum in Kigali, Rwanda. Continue reading







