Back in November 2020, China North Industries Group Corporation Limited (NORINCO) announced that its Golden Eagle CR500 vertical take-off and landing UAV had completed final inspections and been cleared for delivery to an undisclosed costumer. Continue reading
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Skeyetech Gets Autonomous Flight Authorisation in Denmark
With its Skeyetech drone-in-box solution, Azur Drones recently obtained its first autonomous flight authorisation in Northern Europe, thereby opening the path to an operational deployment on an Oil&Gas sector major player’s site. The French autonomous drone will carry out safety and operations support missions there. Continue reading
North Carolina Conducts First Drone Bridge Inspection
Last week, the Marc Basnight Bridge over Oregon Inlet became the first bridge in the state inspected using a drone as part of the regular biennial inspection process. Continue reading
Honda Files Patent for Drone-Equipped Motorcycle
Honda Motorcycles has just filed a patent application for a motorcycle-mounted drone with four rotors that sits in a housing in the extended tail of a motorcycle. It is intended to be completely autonomous so that it can be released on command and return automatically to the bike when needing a recharge. Continue reading
Drones Protect Rare New Zealand Dolphins
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New Zealand’s endangered Maui dolphins swim just below the surface of a small stretch of ocean off the west coast of the North Island. They’re being followed overhead by drones tracking their each and every movement, as part of a new government-backed project aimed at protecting the beloved sea creatures. Continue reading
Drone Tour of Porsche Museum in Stuttgart
In 2020, the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart, Germany was forced to close its doors to visitors. It reopened last May and meanwhile has been obliged to close again, but it will reopen on March 9. For those who won’t be able to visit due to travel restrictions, Porsche has provided a unique virtual tour filmed with a drone camera in one epic, seamless shot. Continue reading
Royal Marines Test Drones for Future Commando Force
The UK Royal Marines have tested “game-changer” drone technology as they develop Future Commando Force capabilities on the Cyprus shores. Continue reading
Medical Drone Deliveries Trials Planned for Queensland
In what will be a first for regional Australia, planning is underway for pharmacy chain TerryWhite Chemmart to trial the delivery of medicines via remotely operated drones in the coming months. Continue reading