DJI has announced an update to its European geofencing technology. The Geospatial Environment Online (GEO) 2.0 system is being rolled out across 32 European countries with new measures placed around airports with help from UK drone services platform Altitude Angel. DJI to deploy "bow tie" safety zones around European airports Read more: UK Government Releases Report on Drone … [Read more...] about DJI Rolls Out GEO 2.0 Across Europe With New Partner Altitude Angel
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DJI Supports UK UTM Tests
Much has been made about the need for an unmanned traffic management (UTM) system if we are to explore the potential of drone technology. The concept covers a range of capabilities that together could further integrate drones into the national airspace. Among them are the ability to identify drones remotely, the ability to provide that information in real-time to other … [Read more...] about DJI Supports UK UTM Tests
DJI, KittyHawk and More: FAA Announce Nine New LAANC Partners
The FAA has announced nine partner additions to its Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) initiative. The collaborative program between the FAA and drone industry stakeholders provides near real-time processing of airspace authorizations for Part 107 drone operators seeking to fly in controlled airspace. The five-month onboarding process started in … [Read more...] about DJI, KittyHawk and More: FAA Announce Nine New LAANC Partners
Altitude Angel fills out Senior Aviation and Regulatory Leadership
The following is a press release from UK-based Altitude Angel. Altitude Angel is significant to the drone industry because of its leading role in the development of the UK's UTM system, moving towards drone integration. Europe’s leading UTM software provider and airspace integration start-up, Altitude Angel, is expanding its senior leadership team with the appointment of … [Read more...] about Altitude Angel fills out Senior Aviation and Regulatory Leadership
UK Air Traffic Services Provider Partners with Altitude Angel for UTM Exploration
Air traffic services provider NATS and drone traffic management company Altitude Angel have signed a strategic partnership to develop a UK UTM. Established in the UK in 1962, NATS now provides air traffic solutions in several countries around the world. The company handled 2.45 million flights in 2016, including air traffic services at 14 UK airports. The deal with … [Read more...] about UK Air Traffic Services Provider Partners with Altitude Angel for UTM Exploration