General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. recently completed a series of test flights for the FAA to demonstrate mature Detect and Avoid (DAA) technology for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Continue reading
Germany’s Top Electronics Retailer Removes DJI Drones
MediaMarkt, the largest electronics retailer in Germany, has removed drones made by Chinese firm DJI from its shelves. Continue reading
DroneShield Achieves UK MOD SAPIENT Compliance
DroneShield Limited has advised that it has reached compliance with UK Ministry of Defence (UK MOD) SAPIENT format. SAPIENT is a common operating format for defence devices (with similar principles to the US Department of Defense ATAK system), originally developed by the UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL).
EASA Publishes Design Specifications for Vertiports
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency published the world’s first guidance for the design of vertiports, the ground infrastructure needed for the safe operation of Urban Air Mobility services such as air taxis in locations across Europe, including in urban areas. Continue reading
Port of Rotterdam to Allocate Airspace for Drone Use
The Port of Rotterdam Authority will start a pilot on regulations and traffic control in the so-called ‘very low-level airspace’ to ensure that increased drone traffic over the Rotterdam port area is coordinated properly. Continue reading
Airbus Selects Avio Aero Engine Solution for Eurodrone
Following a competitive tender process as well as an extensive technical analysis phase, Airbus has selected Avio Aero from Italy to power the Eurodrone unmanned aerial system with its engine and propeller solution, dubbed Catalyst. Continue reading
UK Consortium to Build 165 Mile Drone ‘Superhighway’
A consortium led by Reading-based UTM (Unified Traffic Management) software provider Altitude Angel, is planning to build the world’s largest and longest network of ‘drone superhighways’ which would link towns and cities across the UK – initially connecting the Midlands with the Southeast and those urban conurbations along the UK’s south coast. Continue reading
Galaxy Aerospace Collaborates with Pen Aviation for Drone Authorised Service Centre
Sharing the vision of growing the drone industry, Galaxy Aerospace (M) Sdn. Bhd (GAM) collaborates with Pen Aviation Sdn. Bhd to become the worldwide-first Pen Aviation UAV Authorised Service Centre (ASC) for Pen Aviation’s Unmanned Aircraft System (PEN UAS). The signature of this collaboration has been taken place at the Selangor Aviation Show. Continue reading