Altitude Angel, a global UTM (Unmanned Traffic Management) technology provider, announced it is to provide UTM services to Canada’s leading drone flight operations and training institute, Sugu Drones. Continue reading
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New Drone Regulations Facilitate Dubai Sky Dome
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA), said the issuance of Law No. (4) of 2020 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, regulating the operations of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) or drones in the emirate, establishes the framework for Dubai to be one of the world’s leading cities in shaping the future of civil aviation. Continue reading
4 Houthi Drones Targeting Saudi Arabia Downed
Arab coalition spokesperson Col. Turki Al-Maliki gives a press conference in Riyadh on July 2, 2020, alongside showcased alleged Iranian weapons seized from Yemen’s Houthis
The Arab coalition intercepted and destroyed four explosive-laden drones launched by the Houthis in the direction of the Kingdom on Friday. Continue reading
Arrests in Spain for Smuggling Autopilots to Pakistan
A police patrol, during an operation in Alicante.
Police in Alicante, Spain, have detained two people accused of smuggling operations estimated at up to four million euros. Continue reading
Shark-Detecting Drones Replace Helicopters in Australia
The New South Wales Government has announced its new $8 million strategy to protect beachgoers from sharks this year, investing in improved drone technology and the continued use of SMART drumlines at high-risk locations. Continue reading
Elbit Systems Hermes 900 StarLiner
Elbit Systems has built the Hermes 900 StarLiner—a UAV that is fully compliant with NATO’s Standardization Agreement known as STANAG 4671. It can be integrated into NATO members airspace and certified for civilian airspace. Continue reading
FLIR Gets $10M US Marines R80D SkyRaider Contract
FLIR Systems, Inc. announced it has been awarded a $10 million contract to deliver dozens of its SkyRaider Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) to the United States (U.S.) Marine Corps. Continue reading
Drone Video of Blue Whale Under Boat off San Diego
Drone footage recorded on June 19 captured a curious blue whale swimming close to a boat off of the coast of San Diego. Continue reading