A new FAA aircraft-agnostic waiver lets Frontier Precision fly any NDAA-compliant drone under 55 pounds across more than 5,000 square miles of Vantis-managed airspace. Vantis, North Dakota's beyond-visual-line-of-sight system, has onboarded Frontier Precision as its second champion operator. Frontier Precision secured a new FAA waiver that expands BVLOS operations through the … [Read more...] about Vantis BVLOS System Adds New Partner, FAA Waiver Across 5,000 Square Miles
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Who is Building North Dakota’s BVLOS Network? Vantis and Thales Announce Partnership
Vantis and Thales Partner to Build North Dakota's BVLOS Network, the Nation's First. Vantis is North Dakota’s Statewide Unmanned Aircraft Systems Network. Since launching, Vantis has received major buzz - and major investment. Vantis is a first for the U.S.: and they've now announced that global tech company Thales has won the contract to build out drone infrastructure … [Read more...] about Who is Building North Dakota’s BVLOS Network? Vantis and Thales Announce Partnership
North Dakota’s BVLOS Drone Network Snags $20-million boost
North Dakota’s official, statewide drone system is growing after lawmakers recently approved a $20 million grant. The network, known as Vantis, is the first of its kind in the U.S. The network uses multiple radar posts, surveillance sensors and command-and-control-radios to give drone pilots a “drone’s-eye” view of their surroundings, much like being in a cockpit. Once fully … [Read more...] about North Dakota’s BVLOS Drone Network Snags $20-million boost
North Dakota Has Invested Millions in Building Out Drone Infrastructure. Vantis is the Payoff.
The North Dakota drone industry just got a big advantage with Vantis, the nation’s first statewide UAS beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) network. "With Vantis’ unique statewide ecosystem supporting UAS, North Dakota is primed to become the nation’s epicenter of commercial UAS activity," says a press release. “North Dakota has a rich aviation history, and Vantis is a catalyst … [Read more...] about North Dakota Has Invested Millions in Building Out Drone Infrastructure. Vantis is the Payoff.
Drone Delivery Relief Comes to North Dakota
Drone delivery relief is coming to a North Dakota city to promote social distancing. Israeli UAS startup Flytrex is partnering with EASE Drones, the Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation and the City of Grand Forks to deliver food, medicine and other essential goods to residents’ backyards. The program operates under the Northern Plains Unmanned Aerial System … [Read more...] about Drone Delivery Relief Comes to North Dakota
