Citadel Defense has received a follow-on urgent contract award from the U.S. Department of Defense to protect servicemen and servicewomen from small drone threats. Continue reading
Altitude Angel Launches Next-Generation Airspace Management Solution for Airports
Altitude Angel, a global UTM (Unified Traffic Management) technology provider, announced that it is bringing to market a next-generation
NASA Microphone Detects Turbulence Hundreds of Miles Away
The HiDRON glider carries scientific instruments to the upper reaches of the atmosphere
Whether it’s in the wake vortex of airplanes taking off or in seemingly calm air, there are few issues more meddlesome to flight than turbulence. Not only can these “horizontal tornadoes” make air travel uncomfortable and possibly dangerous, but attempts to avoid them can consume large amounts of fuel. Researchers at NASA have developed technology to find these zones, and with some engineering ingenuity, they could revolutionize both flight planning and aeronautical research. Continue reading
Nordic Unmanned Enters European Fixed Wing Drone Market with Textron
Nordic Unmanned has teamed up with Textron Systems Corporation, a Textron Inc. company, to enter the fixed wing segment of the European drone market. The first commercial opportunity for the team is already targeted, as Nordic Unmanned is competing for a contract with the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) with Textron Systems as its supplier of platform and lifecycle support. Continue reading
Transport Canada Publishes Drone Strategy to 2025
Transport Canada’s Drone Strategy to 2025 is the first of its kind in Canada and provides our strategic vision for drones, with a focus on raising awareness of the significance of drones, the untapped economic potential of the sector, and the priorities that will drive Transport Canada going forward. Continue reading
Police Scotland Given Criminals’ Drone After Case
The drone was passed to Police Scotland by the Crown Office after being used in evidence in a criminal case. It was no longer required and due to be destroyed. However, the drone was of the same type as those used by Scotland’s national force so was offered to officers instead.
Textron Sets Up eAviation Division
Bell Nexus electric air taxi
Textron is formalizing its presence in the electric aircraft market with the formation of a new division called eAviation. The company confirmed that long-time senior executive Rob Scholl has been named to head the unit in a senior v-p role that reports directly to Textron chairman and CEO Scott Donnelly. Scholl previously was the senior v-p of sales and marketing at Textron Aviation. Continue reading
Two-Way Aerial Audio Created for Drones
Dotterel Technologies in New Zealand has developed a two-way aerial audio meaning that rescuers will be able to have two-way conversations with the person or people they are seeking. Continue reading