On the heels of recent U.S. government efforts to ban Chinese drones for official use, Japan this week announced a similar plan. According to a Reuters report, several government insiders say the initiative would shut out China from selling any drones to Japanese agencies in an effort “to protect sensitive information … as part of a broad effort to bolster national … [Read more...] about Japan Moves to Ban Chinese Drone Sales to Government Agencies
Drone Firm Unifly Joins Canadian BVLOS Project
SkySensus, a Canadian drone research project, is flying high after it was selected to fulfill Canada’s official Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) Traffic Management Service Trials. SkySensus will partner with Belgium-based Unifly, one of Europe’s big names in unmanned traffic management (UTM). Funded by national-security firm Peraton Canada, SkySensus is a project … [Read more...] about Drone Firm Unifly Joins Canadian BVLOS Project
Drone Light Show Helps Launch Deutsche Telekom’s 5G network
AO Drones dialed up an aerial light drone show over Munich’s Olympic Park last month to kick off the launch of Deutsche Telekom’s 5G network. The GPS-guided swarm of 300 drones performed a 10-minute night-sky performance, creating Deutsche Telekom’s logos and messages in white and magenta. The Dubai-based AO Drones team partnered with AO Creative and Düsseldorf-based event … [Read more...] about Drone Light Show Helps Launch Deutsche Telekom’s 5G network
Drone Racing League Wagers Success on Betting Deal
Genius Sports is betting on the success of drone racing. The global sports data company signed a licensing agreement with the Drone Racing League to launch DRL into the skies of sports betting. “The multi-year partnership will reimagine the gaming landscape, marking an initial step towards creating a first-ever, league-approved drone racing product in the United States,” … [Read more...] about Drone Racing League Wagers Success on Betting Deal
Drone Delivery Canada COVID Prevention Project Has Taken Flight
Lifesaving flights are in the air for Drone Delivery Canada after the Toronto-based community announced COVID-relief projects with two Canadian First Nation groups are operational. In June, Drone Delivery Canada announced a collaboration with GlobalMedic and Air Canada to deliver COVID-treatment cargo to Christian Island, a remote territory governed by the Beausoleil First … [Read more...] about Drone Delivery Canada COVID Prevention Project Has Taken Flight
