(News and commentary.) Europe stands at a critical juncture in defense technology development, with two massive initiatives promising to reshape the continent's military capabilities. The €800 billion Readiness 2030 plan and the €7.953 billion European Defence Fund (EDF) represent unprecedented investments in European defense autonomy. But will these programs successfully … [Read more...] about Will Readiness 2030 and the European Defence Fund Fuel European Drone Industry Growth?
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JEDA Hosts Annual General Assembly in Croatia
Drone leaders from across Europe meet in Zadar to expand collaboration and unify airspace integration efforts The Joint European Drone Association (JEDA) gathered representatives from across Europe’s drone industry on June 6 for its Annual General Assembly in Zadar, Croatia. The event welcomed national drone associations from over 15 countries, including Ireland, Austria, … [Read more...] about JEDA Hosts Annual General Assembly in Croatia
The Airspace of the Future Consortium: 9 UK Drone Organizations Join Forces to Integrate Drones into Transport Systems
Nine drone and aerospace organisations in the UK have joined forces to respond to the UK Research and Innovation's Future Flight Challenge (FFC.) The Airspace of the Future (AoF) Consortium includes Thales, Cranfield University, Cranfield Airport Operations, Inmarsat, Altitude Angel, Ocado Group, Blue Bear, Satellite Applications Catapult, and Connected Places Catapult. The … [Read more...] about The Airspace of the Future Consortium: 9 UK Drone Organizations Join Forces to Integrate Drones into Transport Systems
European Drone Industry: Terra Drone and Skytools Create Rotterdam Drone Hub
Japan's global drone services powerhouse, Terra Drone, has invested in Dutch drone services company Skytools to create a major European drone hub in Rotterdam. The new venture will include drone training facilities and a research and development center. Terra Drone Corporation provides commercial clients with end to end drone solutions, and is rapidly gaining market share … [Read more...] about European Drone Industry: Terra Drone and Skytools Create Rotterdam Drone Hub
London’s Commercial UAV Show: DJI Europe’s Dr. Barbara Stelzner on Drones for Good, Data Security, and Bad Press
Drone show season continues, and this week London hosts the Commercial UAV Show. For a global audience that includes many from the U.K., DJI's Dr. Barbara Stelzner offered a consistent message: despite media coverage to the contrary, drones are an indispensable tool. DJI is taking the stage all over the world to get the message out, as industry headwinds gather. Public … [Read more...] about London’s Commercial UAV Show: DJI Europe’s Dr. Barbara Stelzner on Drones for Good, Data Security, and Bad Press
