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.
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Swift 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
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Indian 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
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H.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
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Aurora, 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.
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SESAR 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
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“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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AirMap provides LAANC digital airspace authorization for third-party flight planners
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
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Canada 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
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