On 31 March 2021, the official launch of the German Aerospace Centre (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) National Experimental Test Centre for Unmanned Aircraft Systems and a Europe-wide network for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) research and testing took place. Continue reading
Category Archives: Test Ranges
Malta Drone Centre Launches with £500k Investment
With the launch of the Malta Drone Centre and an Innovation Ecosystem, Malta is primed as a hub for the international drone industry. Hawk Aerospace COO Roger Xuereb Archer and Vantage UAV founder Richard Scriven, co-founders of Malta Drone Centre Ltd, have joined forces, taking the next step to propel drones into the future of the corporate world. Continue reading
Drone Test and Development Area in Liverpool City Region
Drone Major Group has announced the launch of the first ever drone technology ‘Test and Development Area’ project, to be created in the Liverpool City Region. The project is to be delivered in partnership with Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) and is expected to put the region on the path to become a global leader in the deployment of cutting-edge drone technology. Continue reading
NDDOT and Northern Plains UAS Test Site Announce Partners for FAA BEYOND Program
The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) and the Northern Plains UAS Test Site (NPUASTS) are partnering with major players in the commercial UAS industry to execute the goals of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) BEYOND program. Continue reading
New York UAS Test Site Completes Advanced Drone Operations for FAA Drone Integration Program
The New York UAS Test Site at Griffiss International Airport in Rome, New York has completed phase two of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) unmanned aircraft traffic management pilot program (UPP). UPP Phase Two (UPP2) showcased capabilities and services that will support safe, high-density unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) or drone operations. Continue reading
Snowdonia Aerospace Launches Public Consultation on Proposed Airspace Change at Test Site
Snowdonia Aerospace has launched a public consultation, open to everyone, on a proposed change to the airspace designation around Llanbedr Airfield. The consultation begins on Monday 7th December 2020 and will run for 7 weeks before closing on Friday 22nd January 2021. Continue reading
University at Buffalo Builds Outdoor Drone Test Facility
The royal blue poles stand upright, like birthday candles on a cake.They support a massive enclosed netted complex where University at Buffalo professors, students and partners will conduct experiments on unmanned aerial vehicles. Continue reading
Jaguar Land Rover’s Future Mobility Campus Includes UAV Corridor
Jaguar Land Rover is partnering with global software, mobility and telecoms companies to create a smart city hub that will allow real-world testing of connected technology where self-driving vehicles share the streets with cars, pedestrians and cyclists. Continue reading