Drones in the News

The FAA has granted the New York Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Test Site at Griffiss International Airport a new civil authority to advance the research, development, and commercialization of drone operations, which will make it easier for the test site to accommodate larger drones testing commercial operations. As a result …

Aeronautics Signs Mid-Life Upgrade Contract with Finnish Defense Forces for Orbiter 2 Mini UAS Array by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) leader Aeronautics Ltd. has announced its signing of a mid-life upgrade contract with the Finnish Defense Forces (FDF) for its Orbiter 2 Mini UAS …

Don’t miss this episode of the Drone Radio Show Podcast, as host Randy Goers interviews Ben Levinson, CEO and Co-Founder of Heven Drones about the company’s innovative hydrogen fueled UAVs and the promise and future of hydrogen propulsion systems. Listen here: Ben Levenson is Co-founder and CEO of Heven Drones, …

From Amsterdam Drone Week, experiencing Anarky Labs’ AIRHUD augmented reality solution for drone pilots. The concept of drone flight within visual line of sight or with visual observers points out a significant issue for drone pilots.  Pilots must maintain an understanding of the data on their controller while also being aware …

image: public domain MIT Researchers Develop Algorithm Preventing Midair Drone Collisions by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby In 2020, MIT researchers presented MADDER, a system designed to prevent crashes between drones occupying the same airspace. Continue reading below, or listen: The multiagent trajectory-planner enables a group of drones to …

Spain’s Alpha Unmanned Systems Closes First Investment Round by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Madrid-based unmanned helicopter (UAV) manufacturer, Alpha Unmanned Systems (AUS),  has announced the closing of its first seed round of external investment capital. The round was led by UAV Factory co-founder Dr.Joseph Menaker, with participation from …

AeroDefense Integrates O.W.L.’s Radar for Layered Airspace Security System by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today, drone detection solutions provider AeroDefense announced that its AirWarden™ system will be integrating Observation Without Limits (O.W.L.) radar ground and air detection capability. The integration will support the O.W.L. GroundAware® family of 2D …

News and Commentary.  Today, Wing CEO Adam Woodworth testified before Congress on the need for drone regulations that support commercial operations – and American leadership in the industry. In his testimony, Woodworth laid out 9 points for Congress to consider in the FAA Reauthorization Bill, a vehicle that allows Congress …

PrecisionHawk fixed wing AI Drone Tech Company PrecisionHawk Announces Merger with European Geospatial Tech Leader Field by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Artificial intelligence and drone technology company PrecisionHawk has merged with European geospatial technology leader Field. This new partnership supports the international growth strategy of both companies, enabling …

Don’t miss the April 4 episode of the Public Safety Drone Review, presented by DRONERESPONDERS and DRONELIFE, with guests from tethered drone company Elistair and imaging experts Sony!  The Public Safety Drone Review is a new monthly resource for the public safety community.  This free event will be held live …