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Collins Aerospace, NASA entering final stage of project to integrate UAS safely into NAS

February 13, 2020
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Collins Aerospace Systems is entering the final stages of a nine-year project with NASA to facilitate the safe operations of UAS in the National Airspace System (NAS). The project is expected to be completed in September of this year.

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FAA and AUVSI to Co-Host 5th Annual FAA UAS Symposium, June 16-18, 2020, in Baltimore, MD

February 13, 2020
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For Immediate Release: Feb. 13, 2020FAA Contact: Marcia Alexander-Adams; marcia.adams@faa.gov; 202-267-3488AUVSI Contact: Tom McMahon; tmcmahon@auvsi.org; 571-255-7786 FAA and AUVSI to Co-Host 5th Annual FAA UAS Symposium,June 16-18, 2020, in Baltimore, MD WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) will co-host the 5th Annual FAA Unmanned Aircraft... Continue reading

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UAVOS completes testing of new version of main rotor blades for unmanned helicopters

February 12, 2020
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UAVOS has finished testing the new version of the main rotor blades that will be installed on unmanned helicopters that have a take-off mass of 50 kilograms and a rotor diameter of 2600 millimeters.

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Auterion, Quantum-Systems bring Vector and Scorpion small UAS to U.S. Government Defense and Security markets

February 10, 2020
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Auterion Government Solutions Inc (AGS Inc) and Quantum-Systems GmbH have partnered to bring the Vector and Scorpion small UAS (sUAS) to the U.S. Government Defense and Security markets.

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Iris Automation customer granted first BVLOS waiver in South Africa

February 7, 2020
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Iris Automation has announced that its customer, United Drone Holdings (UDH), has been granted the first beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone waiver in South Africa, which allows UDH to conduct long-range commercial flights with vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft.

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NASC successfully completes test flight of NASC TEROS UAV; UAV featured in Super Bowl commercial

February 6, 2020
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Navmar Applied Sciences Corporation (NASC) successfully completed a test flight of the NASC TEROS UAV, Technology Demonstrator at the NASC Unmanned Aerial Systems Flight Operations and Training Center at the Griffiss International Airport in Rome, New York.

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SenseFly shifts from start-up to leading manufacturer of professional fixed-wing drones with financial backing from Parrot

February 6, 2020
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Through its parent organization Parrot, senseFly has “recapitalized its balance sheet and funding,” the company has announced, which will allow it to have a healthy operational outlook as it continues its growth path in the arena of fixed-wing drones.

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Boeing, U.S. Navy use Growler as mission controller for two unmanned Growlers

February 5, 2020
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Boeing and the U.S. Navy successfully flew two autonomously controlled EA-18G Growlers as UAS, and used a third Growler as a mission controller for the other two.

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UK’s Maritime & Coastguard Agency to explore how UAS can help make lifesaving missions safer

February 5, 2020
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A new project in the United Kingdom will explore if UAS could “boost missions” by visiting rescue sites ahead of air, sea or land based recovery teams, and provide a full picture of the situation to help develop the appropriate response.

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Implementing drones to inspect electric utility wires

February 3, 2020
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It’s plotting a new course to the destination utilities are already sailing to (a proactive condition based asset management) and that this new course or technology is often seen as a disruption first before realizing it as an opportunity. Q&A with Ilkka Hiidenheimo, CEO, Sharper Shape Tell us about Sharper Shape and the company’s focus.Sharper... Continue reading

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