Hidden Level, a leading developer of scalable sensor infrastructure capable of monitoring low-altitude airspace, has emerged as a leading SaaS provider in the drone industry and the world’s first low-altitude air traffic data service. Through its distributed sensor network, the Syracuse-based company provides situational awareness of possible unauthorized drones in public spaces and ensures the […]
Unmanned Systems
Unmanned Systems
Zipline Receives FAA Part 135 Air Carrier Certification, Initial Flights to Be Conducted in North Carolina
Zipline has received U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 135 air carrier certification to operate in the U.S. Although concern still exists by pilots of fixed and rotary-wing aircraft, Zipline is now authorized to complete the longest range on-demand commercial drone deliveries in the U.S., with operations covering the largest area and greatest distance of […]
Innovative NSP Drone Program Highlighted by Governor
Photo above – A Nebraska State Patrol drone orbits a staged crashed scene outside of NSP headquarters. Last week, Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts highlighted the Nebraska State Patrol’s (NSP) innovative drone program during a press conference held at NSP Headquarters. Drone operators performed a live demo at the conclusion of the event. “The Nebraska […]
Oklahoma Ranked #1 regarding State Readiness for Drone Commerce
In a Mercatus Special Study released this week, Oklahoma was ranked #1 in the United States regarding state readiness for drone commerce. In “Is Your State Ready for Drone Commerce?” Brent Skorup identified the strengths and improvement markers presented by George Mason University and compiled a state-by-state scorecard. Currently, the best place for drone commerce […]
MissionGO Provides Michigan’s First Real-World Cargo Delivery Operations via UAS
MissionGO Unmanned Systems, a global leader in uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) production and operations, and Airspace Link, a leading UAS technology and infrastructure company, teamed up for Michigan’s first real-world cargo delivery operations via UAS. Working in collaboration with Beaumont Health Spectrum Health (BHSH), Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), NextEnergy, and metropolitan Detroit community leaders, […]
DroneUp Appoints Andy Thurling to Lead UAS Airspace Innovation
DroneUp, LLC, announced the appointment of Andy Thurling, an accomplished commercial drone policy and safety expert and the company’s first Vice President of Airspace Innovation. In this role, Thurling will lead the development and execution of DroneUp’s airspace and Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) strategies. He will also help create standards and policies that […]
NCDOT Encourages Summer Drone Safety
National Drone Safety Day is Saturday, and North Carolina officials are bracing for one of the busiest summers yet for the wildly popular devices. Across the state, there are about 15,000 registered recreational drones and more than 9,500 registered commercial drones, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. But these unmanned aircraft systems can be dangerous […]
Zipline Unveils First Onboard, Acoustic Detection & Avoidance System for Autonomous Drones
Zipline, has unveiled its new Detection and Avoidance (DAA) system. A first for the industry, the new system uses onboard acoustic-based technology to enable safe and autonomous flights in complex, and even uncontrolled airspaces. This technology marks a significant step forward in realizing commercial autonomous deliveries at scale. Zipline’s new DAA system relies on a […]
Unilever’s The Ice Cream Shop Partners with Flytrex for Airborne Ice Cream Delivery
The Ice Cream Shop, Unilever’s first-ever digital storefront, announced it has partnered with Flytrex, a leader in on-demand, ultrafast delivery for food and retail, to offer ice cream delivery via drone across all of Flytrex’s U.S. locations: Holly Springs, Fayetteville and Raeford, North Carolina, and Granbury, Texas. Orders from The Ice Cream Shop will be […]
UAS Drone’s Subsidiary, Duke Robotics, to Move Operations to a Science & Industry Park with Adjacent Drone Testing Zone
UAS Drone Corp. announced it has signed a lease for a new facility at the recently built Mevo Carmel Science and Industry Park complex near Yokneam, Israel, which has a large adjacent area for drone flying, takeoffs and landings. “As we continue to evaluate additional applications for our technology, including for its use in the […]
