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Declaring EASA STS If you are not yet active in the Specific category but aspire to be, it's worth knowing that from January 1, 2024, you can use an EASA Standard Scenario (STS). To do this, fill out a declaration and send it to your national Civil Aviation Authority. Upon confirmation of a fully completed declaration, you can start flying as an op...

DJI has long been a leader in the drone industry, setting benchmarks for innovation, performance, and ease of use. As technology continues to advance, the next generation of DJI drones is expected to integrate cutting-edge features that will redefine aerial photography, industrial applications, and consumer experiences. Here are some of the key technological trends we can anticipate in future DJI models.

A family farmer in Grovespring, Missouri, has embraced drone technology to transform his cattle management practices, according to a recent report by KY3.

Discover how UAVOS's SD-1 Actuator has achieved EU compliance certification from TSU, enhancing its market readiness and reliability for unmanned systems. Learn more at UASweekly.com.

Wing - the drone delivery firm owned by Google's parent company Alphabet - offers a detailed look at the US grocery delivery landscape.

Acecore Technologies implements Drone Rescue Systems' drone parachute safety systems with their flagship drone platforms.

A new image leaked by drone insiders Jasper Ellens, OsitaLV and Igor Bogdanov on X has set the drone community abuzz, hinting at the possible design of the

Advanced Protection Systems (APS), a Polish leader in counter-drone technology whose products are helping protect Ukraine's skies, has unveiled an interceptor drone that autonomously tracks and knocks down unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) through direct collision, a powerful and cost-effective solution to the threat. The new interceptor is part of APS's SKYctrl anti-drone system, which integrates…

An innovative drone system aims to transform the inspection of railways and bridges for more efficiency and safety of cargo and passengers.

Restricted Airspace Temporary Birmingham ndash 28 September - 2 October 2024 Restriction of Flying Regulations at Birmingham between 28 September...

Merseyside police have confiscated three drones flying in restricted airspace during the Labour party conference in Liverpool. The incident, reported by The

The US drone industry is in turmoil as professionals criticize Skydio's marketing and lobbying efforts. The controversy, unfolding on LinkedIn, centers on

Drone fleet management platform AirData has announced integration with Teledyne FLIR’s dual payload professional aircraft SIRAS. The partnership aims to enhance public safety and industrial missions by streamlining data management and operational readiness for drone users.

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So, 2024 is quickly shaping into the year of ultra-capable yet ultra-lightweight nano drones. After HoverAir X1 Pro Max and , drone maker Vantage Robotics has unveiled Trace, a new pocket-sized drone for covert aerial reconnaissance. Trace weighs only 153 grams but carries a multi-camera system and can fly for up to 30 minutes with a single battery.

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The US House of Representatives has approved a bill to ban the operation of new drones from Chinese manufacturer DJI in the United States. This legislation — HR 2864 or the Countering CCP Drones Act — is part of a broader wave of measures directed at China, which lawmakers are reviewing this week.

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DJI has released new firmware updates for its popular and Air 3 drones, adding a feature many users will appreciate — support for the newly launched remote controller, which was introduced alongside the indoor-friendly DJI Neo drone.

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DJI has rolled out a huge firmware update for its professional-grade cinematography drone, the Inspire 3. The update brings a host of new features and enhancements aimed at improving flight performance, camera capabilities, and user experience for filmmakers, photographers, and drone enthusiasts alike.

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Harvest joins Inmarsat’s Velaris Partner Network, providing highly reliable, ultra-low bandwidth C2 data and HD live stream capabilities for unmanned aerial vehicles

Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, today expanded the partner network for its ground-breaking Velaris connectivity solution with the addition of Harvest Technology Group (Harvest), an Australia-based specialist in ultra-low bandwidth live streaming technology.

H3 Dynamics has announced a new Robots-as-a-service solution for autonomous solar farm monitoring in partnership with Sitemark, a specialist AI-analytics company from Belgium.

The new partnership combines the DBX drone-in-a-box robots from H3 Dynamics with visual & thermal analytics from Sitemark to automate and scale up remote monitoring operations in large solar farm installations. Sitemark’s solutions have been deployed by Total, Bouygues, EDF, Engie and Orix to inspect over 30,000 ha of solar PV parks in 35 countries.

LMT, Latvia’s leading mobile operator and tech innovator, has become Europe’s first mobile operator to obtain certification to educate and examine pilots to receive licenses.

The country’s Civil Aviation Agency has certified LMT as a recognized organization to provide lessons and examinations, after which the applicant can receive a Remote Pilot Certificate of Competency in the A2 Open category of drone licenses, which includes personal and sports drones from 0.5-2kg in weight.