DroneUp acquires AirMap: combining global airspace management with DroneUp's network, fleet, and infrastructure. Tom Walker, DroneUp's CEO, doesn't do things by halves. DroneUp has grown swiftly as a drone services provider; developing proprietary software, infrastructure, and a robust, well-trained pilot network. They've been instrumental in defining the boundaries of what … [Read more...] about DroneUp Acquires Airmap: Another Move Towards Drone Ops on a Very, Very Big Scale
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AirMap LAANC Capability Off-Line: Company Not Currently Listed as FAA Provider
The AirMap LAANC capability appears to be off-line currently, and the company name does not appear at this time on the FAA's list of approved providers. (Image below from FAA website.) In a drone pilot chatroom last Friday, Lead Drone Pro for the FAA Safety Team in North Texas Adrian Doko mentioned that several service providers had reached out to the Safety Team with … [Read more...] about AirMap LAANC Capability Off-Line: Company Not Currently Listed as FAA Provider
UTM Pilot Program Completes Second Phase: the Future of Safe and Scalable Drone Operations [VIDEO]
The UTM Pilot Program has ended it's second phase, with a group of industry players demonstrationg the production ready technologies that will help enable drone integration. "The FAA’s Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management Pilot Program (UPP) completed its second phase with the Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership (MAAP) at a final demonstration in Virginia this week," says … [Read more...] about UTM Pilot Program Completes Second Phase: the Future of Safe and Scalable Drone Operations [VIDEO]
AirMap Defense Group: AirMap Develops New Unit to Supply U.S. DoD
AirMap is a major name in the industry, and has been a leader in airspace intelligence and UTM for several years. While the company started out offering one of the first airspace intelligence apps to consumers, in recent years they've expanded to focus on the enterprise market and unmanned traffic management (UTM) systems. Now, AirMap announces AirMap Defense Group (ADG), "a … [Read more...] about AirMap Defense Group: AirMap Develops New Unit to Supply U.S. DoD
U.S. DoD Invests in Drone Companies through CARES Act
Five U.S. drone companies have been awarded over $13 million under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), money appropriated to save jobs and support the economy during the current COVID-19 crisis. The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) announced $13.4 million in Title III investments "As part of the national response to COVID-19, and to support … [Read more...] about U.S. DoD Invests in Drone Companies through CARES Act
