MVT Geo-solutions has partnered with Iris Automation in a successful bid to receive the first Beyond-Visual-Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) Special Flight Operations Certificate by Transport Canada using only onboard Detect-and-Avoid. The approval was granted based on deployment of Iris Automation's DAA system, Casia. The solution provides commercial drones with automated collision … [Read more...] about Drone Partners Earn Canadian BVLOS Certification
Firepoint: Three Academic Teams Will Compete to Design Army Drones
The FirePoint C3 Challenge will see three academic teams collaborate remotely to design next-generation drone systems for the U.S. Army. Presented by the FirePoint Innovations Center at Wichita State University and sponsored by the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation and Missile Center, the challenge develops new UAV innovation as well as up-and-coming … [Read more...] about Firepoint: Three Academic Teams Will Compete to Design Army Drones
NOAA Launches Expanded Drone Program
NOAA is predicting clear skies for a new drone program the agency rolls out this week. In a media statement, the agency announced the launch of the Unmanned Systems Operations Program. “The new program will promote the safe, efficient and economical operation of unmanned systems NOAA uses to collect high-quality environmental data for the agency’s science, products and … [Read more...] about NOAA Launches Expanded Drone Program
Amazon Taps Ex-Boeing Exec to Helm Drone Delivery
Amazon is bringing a veteran aviation exec on board to run its drone-delivery subsidiary as the retail giant continues to push for 30-minute aerial shipping. On Monday, CNET reported David Carbon, former VP of 787 operations for Boeing, will lead Prime Air, Amazon’s UAV-delivery service. He replaces Gur Kimchi, who headed the division for the past seven years. “We’re very … [Read more...] about Amazon Taps Ex-Boeing Exec to Helm Drone Delivery
PrecisionHawk Deploys Drones to Keep the Lights On
Despite stay-at-home orders in more than 25 states due to the coronavirus pandemic, utility workers (including drone operators) remain on the job as the first line of defense of critical power infrastructure. Pilots with Raleigh-based drone company PrecisionHawk have been deployed around the country to ensure uninterrupted utility service. Under guidance from the … [Read more...] about PrecisionHawk Deploys Drones to Keep the Lights On
