Known for results and innovation, the Northern Plains UAS Test Site marks its 10th anniversary this year. The Federal Aviation Administration-designated test site provides a crucial collaboration with the FAA and the unmanned aircraft system (UAS) industry, developing systems, rules, and procedures to safely integrate UAS into the National Airspace System. Continue reading
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FAA Grants Civil UAS Operations Waiver for University Operated Nevada Autonomous Test Site
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted the Nevada Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Test Site (UASTS) a waiver (Waiver No. 44803-7) issued under the authority of Title 49 of the United States Code (49 U.S.C.) 44803(c) for civil (non-public) UAS operations at a 1,000 square mile test site area located north of Reno, Nevada. Continue reading
ANRA Technologies and Estonian Aviation Academy to Establish U-space Test Center in Estonia
ANRA Technologies, a global provider of uncrewed traffic management and operational solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with the Estonian Aviation Academy, a state-owned institution with a mission to educate and train future aviation talent. Continue reading
Inaugural Oregon UAS Accelerator Cohort is Open for Applications
The Oregon UAS Accelerator has announced the opening of applications for its inaugural cohort, commencing June 3rd and concluding on September 10th with the Pendleton Investor Roundup. Participants can extend their stay at the Pendleton UAS Test Range until the end of 2024 to continue testing their innovation. Continue reading
AEROVOLT to Provide Multiple Charging Systems at Snowdonia Aerospace Centre
Snowdonia Aerospace Centre, the UK’s leading large scale drone and soon to be eVTOL testing facility has selected AEROVOLT (partnered with EATON) to provide multiple charging systems for aircraft development and future flight technologies. Continue reading
EDGE Unveils the Gulf Region’s First Multi-Domain Test Range
EDGE, one of the world’s leading and fastest growing advanced technology and defence groups, announced the launch of the ‘X RANGE’, the first international defence, aerospace and commercial products testing, evaluation and training ground facility in the GCC region. The range will provide exclusive, end-to-end, and state-of-the-art testing services and facilities for platforms, systems and subsystems across the air, land, sea, and electronic warfare (EW) domains. Continue reading
Choctaw Nation Breaks Ground on Emerging Aviation Technology Center
The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for its Emerging Aviation Technology Center (EATC). The state-of-the-art facility, located near Redden, OK, will serve as a hub for cutting-edge research, development, testing, and evaluation for crewed and uncrewed aerial system technologies. Continue reading
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Expands Drone Program at Corpus Christi’s Airport
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi’s unmanned aerial systems program is growing, with new additions in the form of aircraft. The university has recently signed a lease agreement with city officials to expand its footprint at Corpus Christi Airport. Continue reading