AirMap has launched a new platform to help commercial drone users manage their assets. While drone operators must abide by all public airspace regulations, they
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Author: Jenny Beechener
Kongsberg Geospatial partners with AiRXOS to develop BVLOS unmanned traffic services
AiRXOS, part of GE Aviation, has integrated the real-time airspace picture from the Kongsberg Geospatial IRIS airspace management application into the AiRXOS’ Air Mobility Platform
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EU funding for counter drone research proposed at high level conference
Participants in the high-level international conference on countering the threats posed by unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) called for more action on drone threat mitigation in
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Norwegian flight demonstrates cross border capabilities of drones
The Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI) conducted a long-distance flight in June 2019 to demonstrate unmanned aircraft can support long-range drone applications such as surveillance,
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Certified RPAS operates over people and with manned aircraft in Canada
A GNSS drone survey of Okotoks Air Ranch Airport, Canada, was carried out by drone operator IN-FLIGHT Data using senseFly’s fixed-wing drone and geomatics specialist
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AirMarket teams with TELUS to deliver UTM services
Canadian data provider AirMarket has signed a letter of intent with communications company TELUS to form a strategic alliance with the aim of accelerating the
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RPAS categories updated in line with risk-based approach at JARUS meeting
Members of the Joint Authorities for Rulemaking on Unmanned Systems (JARUS) updated the categories which apply to Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) at the recent bi-annual
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US proposes counter-drone coordinator appointment
The House of Representatives has put forward a bill to set up a new position within the Department of Homeland Security described as “Countering Unmanned Aircraft
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UK extends confidential reporting to include drone operations
The UK Confidential Human Factors Incident Reporting Programme (CHIRP) has extended its safety reporting system to include drone operations. The CHIRP October newsletter announced the
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Airborne Response offers BVLOS testing in the Caribbean and Latin America
The new test programme called AirborneBeyond is offering access to various test ranges including coordinated UAS fight testing at certified aviation facilities in Colombia, the Dominican
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