Swoop Aero is launching its most advanced aircraft – the Kite. But it is only one cog that makes the wheel turn in the advanced technology platform, which provides the full technology stack, including hardware, software, and supporting infrastructure, real-time tracking, supply chain data, capture, and analytics are provided within an integrated technology platform. Continue reading
Category Archives: Non-Military & Commercial UAS
SkyStar 180 Tactical Aerostat Systems Deployed at Tokyo Olympic Games
RT– a designer, developer and manufacturer of the family of SkyStar aerostat systems – has announced the use of its SkyStar 180 tactical aerostat systems for the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, with the local Police being the ultimate user. Continue reading
Amazon’s Drone Delivery Dream Evaporates
Amazon has triggered mass redundancies and transfers as it winds down a huge part of its UK drone delivery business. Continue reading
Blue Bear launches Air Druids Medical Delivery Programme
Blue Bear Systems has announced the successful completion and flight demonstration of its Air Druids medical delivery programme. This programme has been enabled by funding through the government’s Future Flight programme. Continue reading
Nordic Unmanned Gets €20M EMSA Contract
Nordic Unmanned has received a conditional letter of award from European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) regarding fixed-wing RPAS (drone) services carrying out long-range general maritime surveillance, with tender name EMSA/OP/46/2020. Continue reading
Drones Are a Lost Dog’s Best Friend
Graham Burton from Pontypridd is the mastermind behind the Facebook group called Drone SAR for Lost Dogs UK which has helped locate thousands of lost pets. He started the group in 2017 after hearing of a lady in Devon who was being asked for £800 per day from a drone pilot to look for her missing dog. Continue reading
Drone Delivery Canada Gets Domestic Cargo Licence
Drone Delivery Canada Corp. has announced that it has become the first publicly traded drone delivery company to be granted a domestic cargo licence under the Canada Transportation Act (“CTA”) and Air Transport Regulations (Canada). This licence, normally issued to airlines that provide passenger or cargo services, is a critical step to the continued expansion and scaling of DDC operations. Continue reading
China’s Wing Loong Adapted for Disaster Relief
The State-owned defense conglomerate Aviation Industry Corp of China, manufacturer of China’s Wing Loong series, said the powerful machines are not only suited for theater reconnaissance and precision strikes, but can also serve a host of civilian purposes. Continue reading







