Commercial
UK Surveillance Camera Commissioner Tony Porter QPM LLB has awarded Crowded Space Drones the first-ever private sector certificate of compliance in relation to surveillance camera systems and the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 for the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems in surveillance-related applications. This certification has been granted following a
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The winning ticket of the US presidential election celebrated with fireworks and a drone show in Wilmington, Delaware. After President-elect Joe Biden gave a victory speech, he and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris were joined by their families. They celebrated with a full a fireworks display and drones spelled out the
Military
The U.S. State Department has cleared the potential sale of four sophisticated U.S.-made aerial drones to Taiwan in a formal notification sent to Congress, a congressional aide said on Tuesday, the last step before finalizing a weapons sale that will further anger China. The $600 million deal
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Elistair, a provider of tethered drone solutions, has announced the development of its new Orion 2 tethered unmanned system for military, government, and industry users. Unlike other multi-rotor drones, the Orion 2 hexacopter delivers round-the-clock surveillance for up to 24 hours at a time, making it a true persistent surveillance
Research
Researchers at London’s Imperial College have created drones that can attach sensors to trees to monitor environmental and ecological changes in forests. Sensors for forest monitoring are already used to track changes in temperature, humidity and light, as well as the movements of animals and insects through their habitat.
Military
BAE Systems has been awarded multiple contracts from the U.S. Army to develop key technologies for the Advanced Teaming Demonstration Program (A-Team). BAE Systems was the only company awarded contracts for three of the program’s four focus areas, designed to advance manned and unmanned teaming (MUM-T) capabilities that
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A new Danish traffic management platform for drones, paving the way for integration of drones into Danish Airspace, is currently being tested on Funen. The so-called UTM platform serves to ensure safe and efficient flight of thousands of commercial drones, in full integration with conventional air traffic. In the coming
C-UAS
The Pentagon has identified a lack of institutionalised training when it comes to defeating drone threats and is developing a common regimen across the joint force, according to an official with a new office dedicated to countering small unmanned aircraft systems. The gap was identified during an assessment completed earlier
UAM/UTM
Flying taxis and skyports could become a reality over the next 20 years, according to Shin Jaiwon, Hyundai Motor Group's executive vice president and head of the newly established Urban Air Mobility division. Speaking at the fifth Mobility Innovators Forum 2020, held virtually on Oct 29-30 and organized
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UAV Factory has announced the release of the Penguin C Mk2 system - the company’s most advanced small tactical UAS. The Penguin C Mk2 has successfully completed its validation flight program and the company has started deliveries to customers. The Penguin C Mk2 is available in Group 2 or
Business
RADA Electronic Industries Ltd. has announced the receipt of $20 million in accumulated new orders since mid-September 2020. To date, the aggregate amount of new orders since the beginning of 2020 has reached $79 million, compared to $41 million received over the same period in 2019, showing an increase of
Military
China has unveiled its new Wing Loong-10 attack drone at the Nanchang Airshow 2020, which started on Saturday. The aircraft is a ground-attack version of Wing Loong. It uses a ZF850 engine that costs about $ 57,000, according to Chinese media reports Developed by the Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group, the