Cranfield University is partnering with LIPTON Teas and Infusions, the world’s largest tea group, to begin field trials testing climate change mitigation and resilience practices. Continue reading
Category Archives: Non-Military & Commercial UAS
Nordic Unmanned Starts Offshore Logistics Services in Brazil
Nordic Unmanned, Omni Táxi Aéro and OHI Unmanned have announced that ANAC has issued the permit to fly Class 1 UAV in BVLOS flights in Brazil for Omni’s offshore missions and operations for offshore drone logistics for Petrobras have begun. Continue reading
4th of July Sparks and Stripes Drone Show in Texas
The Sparks & Stripes celebration in Irving, Texas, featured a two-day event starting on July 3, 2024, with an evening of music, food, and a dazzling drone and fireworks show at Levy Event Plaza over Lake Carolyn. Continue reading
Rantizo Gets FAA Approval for Advanced Drone Operations
The largest drone spraying network in the country, Rantizo, has achieved a significant milestone in drone operations with the approval of an amendment to Exemption No. 18929B, allowing Rantizo service hub operators to swarm up to 3 drones over 55 pounds, without a visual observer, and at night. Continue reading
Fireworks vs Drones for the 4th of July
Reviews are mixed and some municipalities are going back to fireworks. Continue reading
Shield AI Gets US Coast Guard V-BAT Contract for Cutter-Based UAS Capability
The United States Coast Guard awarded a contract on June 26, 2024, to Shield AI Inc. of San Diego for unmanned aircraft system (UAS) capability that can be deployed from Coast Guard cutters. The indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity firm fixed-price contract runs through 2029 and is structured as five one-year ordering periods. Continue reading
Wing Starts Drone Delivery in South Dublin
Wing and Apian have partnered with Blackrock Health and St. Vincent’s Private Hospital in Dublin along with leading healthcare technology company, Medtronic to launch an innovative drone delivery trial demonstrating the benefits drones could offer in healthcare logistics. Continue reading
Glastonbury Festival Opens with Drone Art Show
A drone show has been held at Glastonbury Festival to mark the start of the event. Drone art show company, Celestial, created an immersive light display in the sky depicting the Tor, some of the festival’s most iconic artwork, and the Glastonbury sign in its signature font. Continue reading