The Saudi Press Agency (https://www.spa.gov.sa/viewstory.php?lang=en&newsid=1770131) reports that an air defence unit assigned to Abha International airport has destroyed a drone attack on the airport. According
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Author: Philip Butterworth-Hayes
Japan “to allow rural BVLOS drone delivery flights by year end”
Transport Topics (http://www.ttnews.com/articles/drone-deliveries-ready-soar-japan-issues-linger) reports that the government in Japan is this year preparing to deregulate its drone laws to allow beyond visual line of sight
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“FAA should develop new safety monitoring mechanisms for sUAS operations” – GAO report
The Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) should establish a mechanism, such as an internal review procedure, to ensure that FAA’s management of safety
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ENAV selects Leonardo as its UTM partner
Leonardo has been selected by ENAV, the company that manages civilian air traffic in Italy, as its industrial partner for the development of an air
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PwC/Agoria report highlights regulatory barriers and enablers to Belgian drone operations
Prohibitions on drone operations along air traffic service (ATS) routes, beyond visual line of sight operations (BVLOS), shedding of items or sprinkling during flight, towing
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New Zealand drone operators worry about safety says new report
New Zealand’s drone services market is taking off but safety is a major concern according to a new state of the industry report released today
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UK pilots, controllers draw up drone collision avoidance guidelines
In response to the rise in drone near-misses, UK pilot and air traffic control bodies have worked together to create guidance in avoiding collision. The
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DroneShield C-UAS equipment “compatible with US airport operations”
DroneShield Ltd has announced that independent certification by 360°RF, a US based specialised radiofrequency testing laboratory, has shown is counter-UAS systems as being compatible (that
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Sierra Nevada and partners to demonstrate C-UAS capabilities to US special operations forces
Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) and its partners, Ascent Vision and RADA Technologies, will participate in the SOFWERX ThunderDrone Rapid Prototyping Event (RPE) III demonstration at
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Workhorse Inc “making drone deliveries to homes via integrated truck system”
Workhorse Group Inc (http://workhorse.com/newsroom/2018/05/workhorse-horsefly-autonomous-drone-package-delivery-pilot-underway-cincinnati) reports that its HorseFly truck-launched Autonomous Drone Package Delivery System is now making package deliveries to homes in the Cincinnati area
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