Award-winning Australian autonomous mapping and data analytics startup Emesent is ready to execute its ambitious global expansion plans after closing an oversubscribed AUD 32 million (USD 23M) Series A round. Continue reading
Category Archives: Non-Military & Commercial UAS
Taiwan Experts Warn Chinese Drones May Send Data Back to Beijing
The National Communications and Communication Commission (NCC) released a test report on the Chinese-made Xiaomi Mi 10T 5G mobile phone sold in Taiwan in early January, and found that the mobile phone will conduct text censorship for specific words, which has the effect of preventing Internet access or connecting to the Internet. Concerns related to the return of browsing behavior. Continue reading
Singapore Consortium to Use Unmanned Aircraft for Shore-to-Ship Parcel Delivery
ST Engineering, Sumitomo Corporation and Skyports have announced the formation of a consortium to provide Unmanned Aircraft (UA) services for shore-to-ship parcel delivery in Singapore. Continue reading
Pittsburgh Drone Tech Company Provides Bridge Evaluation Resources
A Pittsburgh-based company is using its innovative drone technology to scan bridges and partner with engineers and policymakers to help identify infrastructure and stability issues. Continue reading
NFL Drone Show Lights Up Downtown Los Angeles
The NFL put on an amazing light display in Downtown Los Angeles that could be seen miles away. Here are some of the photos and videos if you missed it. Continue reading
Drones Help Port of Antwerp Clean Up Floating Debris
The Port of Antwerp has deployed drones to help clean up floating debris around the port area. According to the port, around 50 tonnes of debris is collected from the docks every year. This is made up of plastics, wood, cardboard, organic material, and mooring lines. Continue reading
India Tests Drones for Transport of Tumeric from Inaccessible Regions
The Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced that it is promoting use of drones for transportation of famous Lakadong turmeric from Meghalaya to other parts of the country. Continue reading
AIRT and APSA Collaborate to Support NIST Test Methods for sUAS
The Airborne Public Safety Association (APSA), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with over 50 years of experience supporting public safety aviation, and the Airborne International Response Team (AIRT), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization supporting the use of drones and robotic systems for public safety and disaster response, have entered into an agreement of cooperation to support the implementation of the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) Test Methods for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) to enhance safety and remote pilot proficiency surrounding public safety drone operations. Continue reading