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Fast-Track BVLOS Testing Now Available at H.C. Andersen Airport in Denmark

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UAS Denmark Test Center and Scandinavian Drone Solutions streamline process for smaller drone operations The UAS Denmark Test Center at H.C. Andersen Airport has introduced a streamlined process for testing smaller drones on Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations. This new initiative, made possible through a collaboration with Scandinavian Drone Solutions (SDS), drastically reduces […]

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BAE Systems Australia Conducts First VTOL Flight of New STRIX System

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– BAE Systems Australia’s (BAESA’s) STRIX Uncrewed Aerial System has conducted its first vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) flight, with the company saying the flight was made using the aircraft’s autonomous onboard system. STRIX is a multidomain, multirole unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) being developed for deep strike, anti-submarine warfare (ASW), intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and […]

Kazakhstan Seeks International Collaboration to Boost Military Aviation and Drone Industry

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Kazakhstan’s Deputy Defense Minister Shaykh-Khasan Zhazykbayev has called on foreign military agencies to cooperate with his country in developing its military aviation, including the drone industry. He made the remarks at a briefing held for foreign military diplomats at the Kazakh Defense Ministry’s National Military and Patriotic Centre on December 9, according to the Kazakh […]

Ascent Aerosystems Spirit Awarded AUVSI Green UAS Certification

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– Ascent AeroSystems, a leading manufacturer of compact, high-performance, coaxial unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) drone systems, announced today that its flagship Spirit platform has been named to the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) Green UAS Cleared list. AUVSI’s Green UAS program builds on the standards set forth by the National Defense Authorization Act […]

Green UAS Certification Expands Secure Drone Options for Public Safety and Critical Missions

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AUVSI Adds Four UAS Platforms to Green UAS List The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has announced Green UAS certification for four new platforms: Ascent AeroSystems’ Spirit, AgEagle’s Ebee Tac, and Inspired Flight’s IF1200A and IF800 Tomcat. These certifications expand the options for secure, NDAA-compliant drones suitable for public safety, critical infrastructure, and […]

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How Hover UAV is Simplifying Remote BVLOS Operations and Shaping the Future of Drones, on the Drone Radio Show!

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Hover UAV: Jackie Jujmovic talks BVLOS flight and the future of commercial operations on this episode of the Drone Radio Show! Jackie Dujmovic is founder and CEO of Australian based Hover UAV.  Hover UAV is a trailblazer in the drone industry, helping clients advance their operations and navigate the complexities of drone regulations. By understanding each […]

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FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker to Step Down

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Whitaker’s resignation leaves the FAA without a confirmed leader as the agency faces ongoing safety and infrastructure issues. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Mike Whitaker has announced his resignation, effective January 20, 2025, coinciding with President Donald Trump’s inauguration day. Whitaker’s departure leaves the FAA, already grappling with significant challenges, without a confirmed leader at […]

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FBI and DHS Debunk New Jersey Drone Reports: Misattribution Blamed

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Agencies say they “have uncovered no such malicious activity or intent at this stage.” by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb In an update to the ongoing reports of drones flying above New Jersey, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Homeland Security have released a joint statement attributing most of the reports […]

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