The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has launched a consultation on flightworthiness and a SAIL Mark for uncrewed aerial systems (UAS). Proposals will form part
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Author: Kylie Bielby
Thales orders additional radars from HENSOLDT for German Navy
HENSOLDT has received a further order from Thales for the delivery of TRS-4D multi-threat targeting radars for the German Navy’s F126 frigates. This brings the
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Walmart ‘ends drone deliveries in three states’ to focus on Dallas operation
Axios has reported that Walmart will cease its drone deliveries in three states in order to focus efforts on the recently expanded service in Dallas.
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CASA authorises utility to conduct BVLOS inspection flights at night
SA Power Networks has been authorised by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to conduct long-range nighttime drone operations in South Australia. In the late
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Iran’s nominated Defence Minister proposes use of AI ‘to enable drone swarm operations’
The Iranian president’s nominee for the country’s next defence minister proposes advancing artificial intelligence across the country’s drone fleet to enable swarm flight operations, Iran’s
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How 5G technology could contribute to the safe integration of drones
Researchers, industry and organisations have demonstrated how 5G technology could be harnessed to integrate drones into the airspace, enabling safe operations alongside manned airspace. In
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US Homeland Security seeks C-UAS proposals as part of its strategic research programme
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has released a new Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (LRBAA), which is
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NATO selects drone detectors from MyDefence
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has selected MyDefence to provide drone detection technology for NATO member nations. The agreement, signed between COBBS BELUX,
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Kea Aerospace completes BVLOS test flight in controlled airspace
Data collection by drone developer Kea Aerospace has completed its first beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) flight in controlled airspace in New Zealand. Operating
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NASA and FAA consider safe integration of public safety UAS with commercial drone activity
The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) recently gathered representatives from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), police and fire departments, and commercial industry to
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