Top UAV Experts Meet at UNVEX’24

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UNVEX’24 will gather the leading experts in drones on 4 and 5 June in Barcelona. Representatives of the institutions related to the sector, from regulation to users, including integration, at all territorial levels, will debate the most important issues in the sector. The UNVEX’24 conference programme is structured in four theatres covering the main applications. […]

UK’s Bold Plan to Generate Electricity from Drones gets Research Grant

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Using drones to harvest wind energy could play a significant role in the UK’s net-zero mission. University of Bristol’s Lecturer in Flight Dynamics and Control Dr Duc H. Nguyen has landed a £375,000 grant from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) to conduct further research into the emerging field of Airborne Wind Energy Systems (AWES). By tethering […]

Aurora’s Latest X-Plane Design Speeds Ahead

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Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing company, recently completed conceptual design review for a game-changing, high-speed, vertical lift X-plane and has been selected to continue development of a preliminary design review. The aircraft is being developed for a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) program called Speed and Runway Independent Technologies (SPRINT), which “aims to design, […]

Czech Republic to Equip Army with FPV Drones

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The Czech Republic is planning to equip ground units with small FPV drones for reconnaissance and strikes. The new Concept for the Construction of the Army of the Czech Republic (KVAČR) was approved in February of this year, however, there is little and vague talk about the massive deployment of drones and protection against this […]

Unifly Selected to Support FAA Project ASSURE

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Unifly, a provider of UAS Traffic Management (UTM) solutions, has announced its participation as an industry partner in a ground-breaking project initiated by the Federal Aviation Administration in collaboration with the Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence (ASSURE) and partner universities. ASSURE, comprised of 29 of the world’s leading research institutions and […]

FAA Reauthorization Act Extends ASSURE UAS Program and Establishes ASSUREd Safe

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The FAA Reauthorization Act 2024, signed by President Biden last week, signifies a substantial advancement in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) technology and safety. A key component of the act is the extension of the Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence (ASSURE), FAA’s Center of Excellence for UAS programs, which promotes innovation and […]

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Osage Nation Begins Construction of WindShape UAS Testing Facility at Skyway36

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New 19,000 Square Foot Facility to Advance Aerospace Research and Development Osage Nation’s Skyway36 Droneport and Technology Innovation Center has commenced the construction of WindShape’s new 19,000 square foot unmanned aerospace (UAS) testing facility. This development marks a significant advancement in WindShape’s efforts to innovate within the aerospace sector through comprehensive research, development, testing, inspection, […]

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Flowcopter Successfully Tests Heavylift Cargo Drone at HCA Airport

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Scottish Company Conducts First Outdoor Trials in Denmark In recent weeks, Scottish company Flowcopter has conducted successful tests of its heavylift cargo drone in the dedicated drone airspace at HCA Airport in Odense, Denmark. These tests mark Flowcopter’s first outdoor flight trials, with the company selecting HCA Airport as its European test base. Flowcopter tested […]

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BRINC Unveils First Purpose-Built 911 Response Drone

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BRINC’s New Platform Enhances Emergency Response with Rapid Drone Deployment BRINC, a leader in drone technology for first responders, has announced the launch of the Responder drone and Responder Station, marking a significant advancement in Drone as First Responder (DFR) operations. This new platform is designed to assist first responders in arriving at emergency scenes […]

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