From 1 February of 2018, all drones under 150 kg will have to be operated within new rules drawn up by the Swedish Transport Agency
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Vahana electric air-taxi completes first successful test flight
On 1 February A³ by Airbus announced that its Vahana all-electric, self-piloted, vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft completed its first full-scale flight test, reaching
Read moreSESAR researchers to simulate large-UAS airport operations in 2019
Real-time simulations are planned in 2019 to validate simulated large drone airport operations as part of the SESAR Integrated Surface Management (SUMO) project. SESAR members
Read moreSouth Korea adopts layered counter-drone approach to Olympic security
South Korea’s security protection procedures for the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, starting on 9 February, incorporate a layered response to drone incursions over prohibited areas.
Read moreSwift Aero gets permit to fly drones near Vegas airport and in controlled airspace
Swift Aero Aerial Systems (Swift Aero) (http://www.swift.aero/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Swift-Aero-Press-Release-Final-Jan-31-2018.pdf) an aerial service provider specializing in cinematography, broadcasting, mapping, photography and surveying services, has received permission from the
Read moreIndian government organises counter-drone competition
The Hindustan Times (https://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi-news/anti-drone-technology-to-be-tested-in-delhi-from-next-month/story-FrJWUijMkLtxZo0LXqKgwO.html) reports that government security agencies will hold field trials in February along with civil aviation officials on a number of competing
Read moreH.P. Marketing & Consulting Wüst provide drone jammers to Davos summit
WetalkUAV (https://www.wetalkuav.com/anti-drone-tech-deployed-davos-world-economic-forum/) reports that H.P. Marketing & Consulting Wüst (https://www.hp-jammer.de/jamming-products_e.php) supplied the drone jamming equipment at this year’s Davos summit of world leaders. The HP
Read moreAurora, Socionext launch drone radar-enabled collision protection system
Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing company is collaborating with Socionext Inc, a radar sensor manufacturer, to provide a radar-enabled collision protection system for consumer drones.
Read moreSESAR JU launches call for EUR9.5 million UTM demonstrator programmes
The SESAR Joint Undertaking (SESAR JU) has launched a call for proposals for studies, including demonstrations, on drone traffic management in Europe. The call is
Read more“Only 20 commercial drone operator certificates issued in South Africa” – CUAASA AGM report
UVS International, the global UAV association, reports that the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has issued only 20 Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Operating Certificates
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