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FIXAR Sponsors Latvian Space Modeling Team
Latvian drone software and hardware developer fixer announced the sponsorship of the Latvian team. 2023 FAI Space Model World Championships. Held July 1-8 in Austin, Texas, the event will see teams from 19 nations compete to build lightweight rockets designed for specific flight times across a variety of aircraft categories.
Australia introduces 40-question BVLOS test for operations in uncontrolled airspace
Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has introduced a new test that allows remote pilots to operate BVLOS in uncontrolled airspace. This 40-question, multiple-choice exam covers BVLOS, aeronautics, instrumentation, and human factors content and can be taken in place of the previously required instrument evaluation exam. Australia, the first country to enact drone-specific legislation in 2002, has remote pilot aircraft operators…
Inspection without stopping wind turbines: Japanese company demonstrates drone technology
At the recent Tsukaba Forum in Japan, Tokyo-based Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT) recently unveiled a new technology for non-stop inspection of wind turbines, showcasing its innovative approach. A demonstration experiment was announced. Conventional inspection methods require the turbine to be completely stopped before inspection, which is difficult and has a significant impact on power generation efficiency. NTT’s new process uses two of his autonomous drones with relatively small commercial radio transmitters to transmit weak radio signals between them (no federal license required).
DroneShield Releases DroneLocator Remote ID Technology to Detect Various Signals
drone shield announced the release of a major firmware update for its Global Fleet of Counter Drones (C-UAS) device. With the global introduction of remote ID laws, drone manufacturers have developed their own remote ID approaches, which are becoming increasingly important in managing low-level airspace.
This SUV-sized flying car has a $50 million pre-order: ASKA A5 eVTOL begins FAA type approval process
air mobility company ASKA‘s four-passenger eVTOL became the first ever flying vehicle to begin the type certification process with the FAA. The ASKA™ A5 prototype has received a Certificate of Authorization (COA) and Special Airworthiness Certificate from the FAA and has begun flight testing. ASKA has been conducting ground tests since 2022, and will start road tests in the first quarter of 2023. This special airworthiness certificate proves that the ASKA™ A5 meets all FAA safety requirements. The company is currently working closely with the FAA on type certification. the design is compliant Meets all airworthiness, noise, fuel and emissions standards.
Top 3 Challenges Facing the Drone Industry: Elsight and P3Tech’s 2023 Drone Market Study
Drone Connectivity Solution Provider Elsiteand industry experts P3 Tech Consulting partnered to produce 2023 Drone Market Researchis a free downloadable white paper that provides key insights into the current state of the drone ecosystem. The global survey asked participants to share their thoughts on BVLOS operations, target markets, business models, use cases, and more.
Halo Streams Crowd Drone Data to Combat Crime and Terrorist Activity at Sporting Events
hello solutionIncident and threat management platform Halo (V5), developer of Halo (V5), has deployed live streaming drone technology Halo Stream to major sporting events to monitor protester activity, people of interest, ticket touts and crowd safety. I’m here. Using live-streaming technology with Halo (v5) greatly enhances its capabilities, making it an important tool for aiding intelligence gathering, surveillance, countering protests at major sporting events, and counter-terrorism surveillance and reconnaissance. A link is provided.
AI-powered UAV Swarming technology steps up from science fiction to real-world scenarios
Airbus Defense and Space GmbH, Quantum-Systems GmbH and Spleenlab GmbH were honored with research from the USA. german military planning office Demonstrate and analyze the necessary AI elements for a tactical UAS swarm in real-world scenarios. A project known as KITU 2 (Künstliche Intelligenz für taktische UAS; Artificial Intelligence for Tactical UAS), which focuses on the effectiveness of tactical UAS, is funded by the German Ministry of Defense. The partnership will enable each company to play to its key strengths.
Miriam McNabb, editor-in-chief of DRONELIFE and CEO of professional drone services marketplace JobForDrones, is a keen observer of the emerging drone industry and drone regulatory environment. Miriam is an international speaker and industry recognized figure, with over 3,000 articles focused on the commercial drone space. Miriam has a degree from the University of Chicago and he has over 20 years of experience in high tech sales and marketing new technologies.
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