Iranian-made unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are stationed in Venezuela, on the northeast tip of South America, where some 2,000 kilometers (1,243 miles) separate them from skyscrapers in Miami. Continue reading
Doosan Partners with Iris Automation, Drone America for Safe Use of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology
Long distance inspections conducted by drones
Doosan Mobility Innovation (DMI) has signed agreements with Iris Automation and Drone America to pursue Doosan’s hydrogen fuel cell technology to enhance scalable systems for long range, autonomous beyond line of sight (BVLOS) UAS operations. Continue reading
NUAIR & NYUASTS Unlock 35 Miles of BVLOS Airspace
NUAIR and the New York UAS Test Site have received authority from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to fly unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly referred to as drones, beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) across 35 miles of airspace within New York’s 50-mile Drone Corridor. Continue reading
Poland Approves Long-Awaited Contract for Mini Drones
E-310 Short-Range UAS
Poland has approved a contract for the procurement of mini unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) under the country’s Wizjer program. The Wizjer program was scheduled to identify drones for the military in 2016 but got delayed. Delivery of the systems is now expected to take place between 2024 and 2027. Continue reading
NYC Study Finds that Drones Could be Utilized During Façade Inspections
The Department of Buildings announced the release of a new comprehensive report on the potential use of unmanned aircraft systems in New York City to aid in safety inspections of our City’s built environment. This agency report provides a deep dive into the regulatory landscape affecting drone use in New York City, the use of drones in other jurisdictions, and how drones could potentially be used for building façade inspections within the five boroughs. Continue reading
Kratos Gets $50M Contract for 65 Production BQM-177A Aerial Target Drones from US Navy
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. announced that, following the Government announcement, Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems (KUAS) has been awarded a $50,917,490 contract modification (P00007) to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N0001920C0075). Continue reading
UK’s Largest Drone Light Show as London Welcomes in the New Year
London welcomed the new year with a dynamic broadcast show that took place across the city, celebrating its diverse cultural heritage and spreading a message of hope and positivity for 2022. SKYMAGIC, the drone light show specialists, worked with Jack Morton, the global brand experience agency, who created and produced the live show on behalf of the Mayor of London. Continue reading
Aeronautics and Senior Execs Charged with Violating Export Law
Israeli drone-maker Aeronautics and three of its senior employees were charged on Wednesday with violating the law regulating defense exports in its dealing with one of its most prominent clients. Continue reading