AirMap is now an approved provider of geo-awareness services to operators of unmanned aerial systems in Australia. Continue reading
KDDI and LG Uplus to Launch CIRC’s Drone G6.0 and Smart-Drone Platform in Japan and South Korea
In summer 2020, KDDI Corporation and LG Uplus will launch Coretronic Intelligent Robotics Corporation‘s G6.0, a drone compatible with smart drone platforms, in Japan and South Korea. Continue reading
ESA Funds Safe Drone Navigation Project
The European Space Agency (ESA) has funded Ampyx Power, developer of a next-generation wind energy technology, and Omnisense, developer of locating and tracking solutions, to develop a robust fail-safe navigation system. Continue reading
Dornier 335 – Hitler’s Steel Arrow
One of WWII’s strangest aircraft was also one of its best. The Dornier Do 335 Pfeil (“Arrow”) was a Nazi Germany World War II heavy fighter built by the Dornier company. Continue reading
Near Earth’s Autonomous Resupply for US Military
The Pittsburgh-based company, Near Earth Autonomy (Near Earth) has developed unmanned aerial contingency management systems as part of a Joint Capabilities Technology (JCTD) Unmanned Logistics Systems Aerial (ULS-A) Demonstration. Near Earth’s technology offers obstacle avoidance for safe flight and landing enabling reliable cargo delivery in dynamic environments. Continue reading
Stealth Air Taxi Startup Drives Up Cost of UAM Engineers
A stealth-mode startup working on electric aircraft is luring engineering talent away from other urban air mobility (UAM) companies with higher salaries, according to sources within the industry. Continue reading
Starburst Aerospace Accelerator’s Selection Committee Virtual Event
Skyways Autonomous Mission
A group of entrepreneurs presented their nascent products and discoveries during a virtual pitch meeting on April 8 held as part of Starburst Aerospace Accelerator’s latest Selection Committee event. Headquartered in Paris, Starburst’s U.S. team brought in 10 hopeful companies, all vying for partnership agreements, venture capitalist funding and a chance to join Starburst’s Accelerator Program. Continue reading
Kenya Finally Approves Drone Operations
The Civil Aviation (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) Regulations, 2019 Act has been approved, meaning that Kenyans can now buy and operate drones without fear or breaking the law. Continue reading