Author: neusos

Regulatory Moves Against Drones – Australia Introduces New BVLOS Inspections DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian McNabb 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 flight, 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 issued a Remote Pilot Certificate for companies wishing to operate drones commercially and a Remote Pilot Certificate for drone operators themselves. It operates a comprehensive licensing program…

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This article was published in collaboration with JuidaJapan UAS Industry Promotion Association Japanese company showcases first non-stop wind turbine inspection technology using drones DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb 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…

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DroneShield Releases New DroneLocator RemoteID Technology DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby 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. Using DroneShield’s DroneLocator technology, the company’s devices are now able to detect a variety of remote ID signals, including those previously only available through the DJI AeroScope product. DroneLocator can display important information such as drone position, home location, serial number, speed, and…

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