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uAvionix along with its partner R Cubed Engineering, has announced the AIMS Mk XIIB certification of the RT-2087/ZPX-1 (ZPX-1), the World’s first AIMS-certified Mode 5 Micro-IFF (Identification Friend or Foe) Combined Transponder Receiver (CTR) and the first ever Mode 5 CTR to be AIMS-certified when paired to the newly certified KIV-79. Continue reading
Altitude Angel, a global UTM (Unified Traffic Management) technology provider, has announced that Twente Airport, in collaboration with drone innovation cluster Space53, is to deploy its Approval Services platform – allowing drone operators, and in the future eVTOL pilots, the ability to submit flight requests and pay for operations within Twente Airport’s airspace digitally and at the touch of a button. Continue reading
DARPA’s AdvaNced airCraft Infrastructure-Less Launch And RecoverY program, known as ANCILLARY, shows six design concepts for a low-weight, large-payload, long-endurance VTOL uncrewed X-plane. The innovative configurations and critical technology designs come from a wide array of performers, from small start-up to legacy aerospace companies, broadening the network of partners contributing to the program. Continue reading
Grand Forks County, in collaboration with GrandSKY, has announced the launch of Project ULTRA (UAS Logistics, Traffic, Research, and Autonomy), an innovative initiative aimed at enhancing the Department of Defense’s (DoD) capabilities through advanced unmanned aerial systems technology. Continue reading
BRINC, a pioneer in drone technology for first responders, unveils the first ever purpose-built hardware designed for Drone as First Responder (DFR) operations. BRINC’s integrated DFR solution marks a major advancement in drone technology, featuring the cutting-edge Responder drone and Responder Station charging nest. Continue reading
Lithuania said last Friday that the Baltic state and five other NATO members neighbouring Russia had agreed to build a “drone wall” to defend their borders from “provocations”. Continue reading
Aerit, a Swedish company in the field of drone technology for last mile deliveries, including food, parcels, medicines, and other goods, has announced that it has filed for bankruptcy. Nils Åberg, Advokatfirman Carler, has been appointed administrator. Continue reading
UNVEX’24 will gather the leading experts in drones on 4 and 5 June in Barcelona. Representatives of the institutions related to the sector, from regulation to users, including integration, at all territorial levels, will debate the most important issues in the sector. Continue reading