Category Archives: Non-Military & Commercial UAS
Port Authority of New York’s UAS Program
The Port Authority Office of Emergency Management (OEM), like many other government agencies, maintain an Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) Program to support of the OEM mission. Continue reading
Seed-Planting Drones are Reforesting Canada with Lightning Speed
Brothers Cameron and Bryce Jones have one ambitious goal: Plant one billion trees in Canada and across the world by 2028. With the help of technology, they’re well on their way to achieving that goal. Their startup Flash Forest deploys drones to shoot “seed pods” onto fire-damaged land to grow biodiverse, tree-rich landscapes. Continue reading
World’s 1st AI-Powered Drones for Police Patrol Units
Police patrols in the Middle East may soon be equipped with AI-powered drones capable of traffic and crowd analysis, 360 situational awareness, and more. The AI EagleEye Intelligent Patrol technology is the world’s first lightbar-embedded AI drone, launched by Dubai Police’s intelligent light-bars developer, Zenith Technologies. Continue reading
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