NAV CANADA signs strategic agreement with Unifly

February 26, 2020, OTTAWA/ANTWERP – NAV CANADA has entered into an agreement with Unifly, a strategic technology partner, in the deployment of a national system that provides digital services for safely operating and managing drones in Canadian airspace. The system has an intuitive user interface and will enable Canadian drone pilots to access web and mobile […]

UK Drone Rules & Regulations 2020

It is very important to stay up to speed when it comes to the latest drone rules and regulations. Not only are certain rules in place to protect a drone user and the people and places around them whilst actively using a drone, but they are also there to help prevent people from causing any […]

Top Drones with Longest Flight Time for 2020

Guest post by John William Most first-time drone buyers are skeptical about which drones they should invest in. An excellent way to make the best buying decision is to apply a comparative score to flight time and cost. We realize that the one thing that every drone pilot can agree on is a long flight […]

Announcement of New Dates for GEO Connect in Asia

Singapore, 14 February 2020 – Following the cancellation of Geo Connect Asia 2020, in view of health and travel safety concerns connected to the still-evolving Covid-19 situation, organisers Montgomery Asia have announced that Southeast Asia’s inaugural geospatial event will return on 24th & 25th March in 2021. Taking place at Suntec Convention & Exhibition Centre in Singapore, the […]

Drones Being Used to Tackle Plastic Pollution

Guest post by Emily Folk Plastic pollution, especially in our planet’s oceans, is one of the biggest problems we’re facing today. Conservationists have found plastic in the stomachs of 60% of seabird species, and 100% of sea turtles examined. These native animals mistake drifting plastics for a meal and fill their bellies. Afterwards, they starve […]

5G and Drones Part 1: What is 5G?

By Lukas Schroth of DRONEII. Originally published: January 2020 The global market for commercial drones has grown significantly over the last decade and is expected to grow from $17.8 USD in 2019 to $46.4 USD in 2025. According to our calculations, the number of functional drones will grow from 12.2 million last year to over 18.1 million […]

Terra Drone’s group company helps fighting Corona virus with drones

Zhejiang – February 7, 2020 – 9:00 a.m. on February 6, an medical delivery drone flying from the people’s Hospital of Xinchang County to the disease control center of Xinchang County successfully completed the whole process of air transportation, marking the launch of the first “urban air transportation channel” to help to fight the corona virus  (2019-nCoV) which […]

Sky Power introduces new Heavy Fuel (HF) engine

The new heavy fuel engine SP-210 HF FI TS was developed based on the existing gasoline engine SP-210 FI TS. Sky Power’s first HF engine is marking the beginning of the subsequent development of HF engines which are based on completely new HF technology.  The new HF engine from Sky Power runs on a kerosene-oil […]

senseFly Enters 2020 With Landmark Show of Support From Parrot

CHESEAUX-SUR-LAUSANNE, Switzerland, 06, February 2020 – senseFly, through its parent organization Parrot (PARRO : FP), has recapitalized its balance sheet and funding, guaranteeing a healthy operational outlook as it continues its growth path as the global leader in fixed-wing drones. The financial backing comes at a particularly meaningful time for senseFly – an Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) […]

Flock partners with African Drone Forum 2020 to enable the drone operations of tomorrow

Today Flock announces it is the exclusive risk partner of African Drone Forum 2020 which launches this week. The UK insurtech will be using its world-leading understanding of air mobility risk to provide a custom insurance policy for the flight competitions during the event.  All flights during African Drone Forum 2020, including a range of […]

How Drones Are Transforming Big Data Analytics

Guest Post by Indiana Lee As more and more drones take to the skies to survey land, map neighborhoods, assess crops and monitor traffic, they are generating enormous amounts of data. The market for unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly referred to as drones, is expected to grow from $17.2 billion in 2017 to $48.9 billion by […]

FlytNow Offers Ultra Low Latency for Drone Video Streams and Remote Fleet Management over 4G/5G

California, USA, February 4, 2020 — Commercial drones are making rapid inroads into almost every industrial sector – such ‘eyes in the sky’ are turning out to be invaluable for inspecting critical infrastructure, high-value assets, public events, large farms, and even underground mines. The combination of commoditized hardware, intelligent automation software and proactive regulation is […]

Terra Drone Europe and British-Dutch Transnational Consumer Goods Giant Unilever Collaborate to Deliver Ice Cream in New York

New York – February 4, 2020 – Terra Drone Europe, a group company of Japan-headquartered Terra Drone Corporation, and the British-Dutch transnational consumer goods giant Unilever have joined forces to explore drone-delivery of ice creams in New York. In a program undertaken at Unilever’s recent annual investor event, Ben & Jerry’s ice cream cups were delivered to a pre-decided destination by drone. […]

Industry Support for South East Asia’s Inaugural Geospatial Show & Conference Builds Momentum

Singapore, 4 February 2020 – An expanding list of industry leaders will be joining South East Asia’s first-ever geospatial services and location intelligence event taking place on 18 and 19 March at Suntec Singapore. Gracing Geo Connect Asia 2020 will be Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, the Singapore government’s Minister-in-Charge of The Smart Nation Initiative, who will open the […]

Drone Racing League Launches 2020 DRL SIM Tryouts

Gamers and drone racing fans around the planet are getting ready to fly pro. The Drone Racing League (DRL), the global, professional drone racing circuit, opened registration today for the 2020 DRL SIM Tryouts, the world’s only player-to-pilot esports tournament. FPV (First Person View) pilot hopefuls across the world can download the DRL Simulator, a true-to-life drone […]

What Drone Technology Can Contribute To The Warehousing Industry

Guest Post by Angelo Castelda Warehouses’ testing of drones to carry sensors and go around their facility to assist their inventory is nearing a decade. These tests are done to assess what drone technology can contribute to the warehousing industry. It is a technological innovation that has been long targeted for supply chain use.  These […]

Exhilarating Drone Simulation Game Takes off on Consoles This Year

Dusseldorf, Germany, January 31, 2020 – LuGus Studios and astragon Entertainment have announced that Liftoff: Drone Racing, a brand new, fast-paced, action-packed drone racing simulation game, will launch on Playstation®4 and Xbox One later this year. First details, screenshots and a trailer have been shared alongside today’s announcement. Media representatives and visitors of PAX East in Boston […]

Sky Power receives ISO 9001:2015 recertification

Highest quality, excellent customer care and an efficient, sustainable, lean manufacturing process are the focus of the UAS engine manufacturer Sky Power GmbH from Germany. This has now been confirmed with the successful ISO recertification. “The recognition is important for us as an international company” explains managing director Karsten Schudt of Sky Power GmbH. ISO […]