Category Archives: Non-Military & Commercial UAS

UAS Center at SBD Supports Drone-Enabled Bridge Inspections

The Inland Valley Development Agency (IVDA) engaged a team of professional drone pilots to work with a certified structural engineer on an aerial inspection of San Bernardino’s Mountain View Avenue bridge. The collaboration was made possible through the UAS Center at SBD, located at the San Bernardino International Airport, which encourages the adoption of drone technology by public sector entities. Continue reading →

Drone Delivery Canada Gets Government Contract for Heavy-Lift Drone Trials

Drone Delivery Canada Corp. has announced that, with the assistance of its sales agent Air Canada, it has signed a contract with the Canadian Government to work with Transport Canada in operating and evaluating DDC’s proprietary drone delivery platform using DDC’s heavy-lift Condor remote piloted aircraft, the largest drone currently being developed by DDC. Continue reading →

What Licenses are Required to Fly and Spray with an Agricultural Sprayer Drone in the US?

Agricultural sprayer drones are becoming increasingly popular among farmers and crop dusters in the United States. These unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are capable of spraying crops with precision, reducing the amount of pesticides needed, and increasing efficiency. However, to operate an agricultural sprayer drone and spray chemicals aerially, you need to obtain specific licenses from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and your state’s regulatory agency. Continue reading →

Skyports Drone Services Successful Drone Delivery Proof of Concept in Kaga City, Japan

Skyports Drone Services has successfully completed a drone delivery proof of concept (PoC) in partnership with Kaga City and Kanematsu Corporation. Kanematsu Corporation has partnered with Kaga City since 2021 for the promotion of regional revitalisation through the use of drones and aerial vehicles. Continue reading →

Quantum-Systems & Partners Launch AI-based Forest Monitoring Project

Quantum-Systems GmbH, an aerial intelligence company that provides multi-sensor data collection drones to government agencies and commercial customers, has announced the joint launch of a project on the early detection of forest fires using artificial intelligence, data, drones and decision support systems, in cooperation with The [ui!] Urban Mobility Innovations, the Technical University of Deggendorf, the University of Bayreuth as well as the State Fire Brigade School Würzburg. Continue reading →

Zipline Unveils New Autonomous System Capable of Quiet, Fast and Precise Home Delivery

Zipline has unveiled its new platform that provides quiet, fast and precise autonomous delivery directly to homes in cities and suburbs. The company’s next generation home delivery platform is practically silent (designed to sound like wind rustling leaves), and is expected to deliver up to 7 times as fast as traditional automobile delivery, completing 10-mile deliveries in about 10 minutes. Continue reading →