UTM company AirMap has developed its Deep Linking tool to allow third-party flight planning companies to access the automated LAANC, the Low-Altitude Authorization and Notification
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UTM company Altitude Angel attracts USD4.5 million funding boost
Altitude Angel, the drone management platform and airspace integration start-up, has today announced a USD4.5 million Series A funding round led by the Seraphim Space
Read moreCanada defence agency seeks laser-powered drone countermeasure system
The Defense Research and Development Canada (DRDC) agency is requesting industry feedback regarding the procurement of a solid-state laser based optical system, defined as a
Read moreEuropean airports call for drone safety rulebook
European airport trade body ACI EUROPE has today issued a policy paper on integrating drones within airports. It has made four major recommendations in the
Read moreSteep rise in FAA Part 107 waiver approvals
The last two months have seen a steep rise in successful Part 107 waiver applications – with over 400 applications granted by the US Federal
Read moreTaiwan government considering new drone laws
Tawain’s Taipei Times (http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2018/01/29/2003686630) has reported the Cabinet is considering new drone operation development policies and whether drone flights should be supervised by the science
Read moreIMI Red Sky 2 Drone Defender protected royal Thai funeral
IMI Systems of Israel has announced its Red Sky 2 Drone Defender System was chosen to protect thousands of participants in the royal funeral ceremony
Read moreUAE registers 4,100 drone operators, launches second awareness campaign
The Ministry of Interior will launch the second phase of its awareness campaign on unmanned aerial vehicles on 28 January, according to Gulf News (http://gulfnews.com/).
Read moreSwiss researchers develop AI autonomous urban drone navigation system
Researchers of the University of Zurich and the National Centre of Competence in Research NCCR Robotics have developed an algorithm that can safely drive a drone through the
Read moreChina: “Dramatic drone industry growth prompts government intervention”
China’s ECNS news agency (http://www.ecns.cn/2018/01-22/289335.shtml) and UAS Vision (https://www.uasvision.com/2018/01/23/china-wants-more-uav-regulation/) report that the Chinese government is planning to increase its centralised, coordinating role in the country’s
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