DJI has today announced plans to launch an Unmanned Aerial Systems Training Center (UTC) program across North America. The Chinese industry leader is partnering with industrial UAV experts RMUS to open eight training centers. DJI’s motivation for the move is clear. In a blog post published by the company today, …

image courtesy Fortem Technologies Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) is a critical step in full integration of drones into the airspace.  Until a robust framework that allows manned aircraft pilots and airports to feel confident that they know exactly what’s in the airspace, commercial drone applications will be limited – and …

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Two U.S. senators on Monday urged U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao to finalize a long-delayed rule that would require the remote identification of unmanned aircraft systems, or drones. FILE PHOTO: A drone hovers at a viewpoint overlooking the Space Needle and skyline of tech hub Seattle, Washington, …

On the heals of Sunday’s re-routing of three planes from Gatwick airport.   DroneShield Ltd today issued a press release announced that on addition to a Teaming Agreement with Thales Spain, whereby Thales would utilize and promote DroneShield’s products in its defence and security contract bids in Spain and other countries …

julie corsi from Palos Heights, IL, USA [CC BY 2.0 ] If you’re headed to AUVSI’s Xponential in Chicago today, get ready for a huge show of all things unmanned.  Xponential is one of the biggest shows in the industry, with so much to see and hear that attendees are spoiled …

Daniel Axelrod Times Herald-Record @dan_axelrod NEW WINDSOR – Eric Noll spent five years confused till this spring. Sure, the former U.S. Army drill sergeant and infantryman felt that various private, federal, state and local government agencies wanted to help the military veteran’s leatherworking business succeed. Yet, business questions kept swirling …

Parrot-owned SenseFly has announced approval for what will be Brazil’s first beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone flights. The project is in collaboration with drone engineering and consulting specialists AL Drones, environmental technology company Santiago & Cintra and Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC). SenseFly’s drones, which include the …

This is a rush transcript from “Fox News Sunday,” April 28, 2019. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated. CHRIS WALLACE, ANCHOR: I’m Chris Wallace. Another deadly shooting at a house of worship in this country, and President Trump faces new foreign policy challenges …

Cowboy builders who rip off homeowners are to be targeted by drones in a new bid to protect the public. The devices will help council staff investigate complaints about rogue workmen and inspect shoddy jobs. Cameras fitted to the drones will stream live footage of roofs and other hard-to-reach spots …

James Hunter, a marine archaeologist with the maritime museum, said “the ocean was probably the last unexplored territory on this planet”. “There are areas of our own oceans that we know nothing about,” Dr Hunter said. “We know more about the moon that we do about our own oceans.” Dr …