The Aviation Development Directorate has developed a system enabling an air mission commander to manage multiple unmanned aerial systems simultaneously, resulting in faster completion of mission tasks without increasing operator workload. Continue reading
Keynote Speakers Announced for Drone World Expo
Many companies are exploring the potential use of UAS, or drone technology for unmanned travel with programs to develop self-driving cars and pilotless passenger planes and everything in between. The keynote sessions at this year’s Drone World Expo will explore these developments for applications in the commercial drone industry and offer bold predictions for the future. Continue reading
FAA Offers Registration Deletion and Refund for Hobbyists
The FAA is providing the following updated information regarding the Small UAS Registration and Marking interim final rule as a result of a recent decision (PDF) by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit regarding the small UAS registration program. Continue reading
Airspace Approval for Delivery Drones in China
Chinese logistics giant SF Express obtained the country’s first airspace approval for logistics drones. Continue reading
Skylark Crashes in Southern Gaza
A small Israeli drone crashed in the southern Gaza Strip overnight Tuesday, the army said, in the third such incident this year. Continue reading
Portable UAV Landing Zone
Indianapolis-based Ocelleye LLC, a commercial drone operator in North America, has released its UAV Landing Zone for vertical takeoff and landing unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) weighing under 25 pounds. Continue reading
Drone Causes Disruption at UK’s Gatwick Airport
A drone flying close to Gatwick Airport led to the closure of the runway and forced five flights to be diverted. An airport spokesman said the runway had been closed for two periods on Sunday – of nine and five minutes – after the drone was sighted. Continue reading
Army Independence Day Parade in Minsk
A parade of the Minsk garrison forces and civilian machines and vehicles took place in Minsk on 3 July in honour of Belarus’ Independence Day, BelTA has learned. About 3,500 military personnel took part in the parade. Continue reading