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
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European Consortium Tests Long-flying Hydrogen-cell Drones
French tech company Thales, Drones-Center and ZenT have teamed up to demo a hydrogen-powered drone. Organized to test industrial and operational feasibility, the demonstration is another in a growing number of drone projects using hydrogen cells to extend flight time. “Drones used in professional applications need to combine operational efficiency with the highest levels … [Read more...] about European Consortium Tests Long-flying Hydrogen-cell Drones
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
NHS Scotland Drone Delivery Trial Supports Covid-19 Response
An NHS Scotland drone delivery trial will support the U.K.'s COVID-19 response - and help prove the case for drone delivery between remote healthcare facilities. Thales SOARIZON, providers of drone operations management solutions, has partnered with U.K. drone delivery provider Skyports to work with Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP), the integrated … [Read more...] about NHS Scotland Drone Delivery Trial Supports Covid-19 Response
Skyports Drone Delivery Joins U.K. CAA “Regulatory Sandbox” to Trial BVLOS Flights
Flight beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) continues to move forward for the global drone industry. In the U.K., drone delivery service provider Skyports will work with regulators to test BVLOS flight in airspace shared by other aircraft. Skyports is working with onboard detect and avoid technology provided by Iris Automation, which could negate the need for ground-based … [Read more...] about Skyports Drone Delivery Joins U.K. CAA “Regulatory Sandbox” to Trial BVLOS Flights
