GoPro officially exited the drone business in early 2018 after the disastrous launch of the action-cam manufacturer's first and only drone: the GoPro Karma. This week, the company's remaining pilots have been left grounded, struck by a related issue to what was last year dubbed the 'GPS Week Number Rollover' glitch - an avoidable design quirk that effectively prevents older … [Read more...] about The GoPro Karma is Letting Pilots Down From Beyond the Grave
Altitude Angel Wins Nationwide UTM Contract in the Netherlands
UK UTM provider Altitude Angel has announced the company has been awarded a contract to provide the Netherlands’ air traffic control authority, Luchtverkeersleiding Nederland (LVNL), with a nationwide UTM platform. Altitude Angel's solution will provide the Netherlands with a UTM platform aimed at safely integrating drones into Dutch airspace. The move could pave the way for … [Read more...] about Altitude Angel Wins Nationwide UTM Contract in the Netherlands
DJI’s AeroScope Passes Evaluation by UK’s National Infrastructure Protection Agency
The UK has had its fair share of drone-related disruption, most notably with the grounding of flights across several days at London's Gatwick airport - around this time last year. Ever since, the UK government has been grappling with the issue of drone misuse. New legislation has been passed enforcing drone registration for hobbyists, while airports around the country have … [Read more...] about DJI’s AeroScope Passes Evaluation by UK’s National Infrastructure Protection Agency
AlphaPilot Challenge: Winning Team’s AI is Slower than DRL Pilot… For Now
Last year Lockheed Martin and The Drone Racing League (DRL) announced the AlphaPilot Challenge, a contest that would explore the boundaries of robotics and AI by inviting teams from around the world to develop software capable of piloting a racing drone. On Friday at an old newspaper printing plant in Austin, the fourth and final race took place on DRL's Artificial … [Read more...] about AlphaPilot Challenge: Winning Team’s AI is Slower than DRL Pilot… For Now
The UK’s New Drone Registration & Education Scheme: Everything You Need to Know
The registration deadline has now passed for drone pilots in the UK. As of November 30th, the CAA's registration and education scheme is mandatory. The new rules apply to drones and model aircraft that weigh between 250g and 20kg and are used outdoors. Drone owners must visit Register-drones.caa.co.uk to register their aircraft. Registering your drone in the UK There are … [Read more...] about The UK’s New Drone Registration & Education Scheme: Everything You Need to Know
