In 2019, the European Union (EU) passed regulations for the aviation safety of civilian drones. They are aimed to foster innovation and ensure the safe integration of drones, of all sizes, into European airspace. Continue reading
Australia’s First MQ-4C Triton Takes Shape
Northrop Grumman Corporation recently completed a significant milestone in the production of Australia’s first MQ-4C Triton high-altitude, long-endurance (HALE) aircraft when the aircraft fuselage was mounted onto Triton’s unique one-piece wing. Continue reading
Dedrone Secures $30.5 Million Series C Investment
Dedrone, a supplier of smart airspace security systems, announced that it has closed a $30.5 million Series C financing round led by Axon, the global leader in connected public safety technologies. Continue reading
The European USE Initiative – A Focus on Current & Future Drone Operators & Operations
United Systems Europe (USE) is a foundation with the objective to contribute to the creation and growth of a safe, harmonized, sustainable and societally acceptable European market for manually operated, automated & autonomous vehicle (MAA) systems in the aerial, terrestrial, nautical and space domains. Continue reading
Legislation Could Mandate DOD to Review How it Categorizes Drones
Recently proposed legislation would require the Defense Department to review its official framework for categorizing drones – and establish whether terms used reflect up-to-date commercial unmanned aircraft system technologies. Continue reading
Turkey Tests World’s First Laser-Equipped Drone
The world’s first Turkish-made Eren laser-powered drone has successfully fired at distances of 500, 300 and 100 meters. Eren will be transferred to the Turkish Armed Forces inventory after completing all test phases. Continue reading
Airobotics and ShotSpotter Partner to Offer Integrated Gunshot Detection and Real-time Aerial Video
Airobotics, an Israeli manufacturer of autonomous Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and aerial data systems, announced that it has signed an exclusive agreement with the American company ShotSpotter to sell and deploy its gunshot detection technology in Israel. Continue reading
MARSS and Thales Collaborate to Protect Infrastructures Against UAS
MARSS has announced a collaboration with Thales for the delivery of system solutions to provide protection of critical infrastructures against multiple threats. Continue reading