AI & AutonomyZipline Gets FAA Approval for BVLOS Drone Deliveries The Federal Aviation Administration has granted authorization to Zipline International, Inc., to initiate commercial package deliveries using drones that operate beyond the operator’s visual line of sight (BVLOS) around Salt Lake City…
AI & AutonomyA Path to Safe Drone Operations: The Latest from EASA This week, EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) released a drone directory of uncrewed aircraft that fit within the "open category" and have been labeled with specific class marks, such as "C1"…
ConnectivityEnabling Safe and Efficient BVLOS Operations Iridium Communications, a global mobile voice and data satellite communications network, recently published the results of an uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) flight trial that highlighted beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) capabilities.…
ConnectivityHoneywell Unveils VersaWave with 5G for UAS Honeywell Aerospace recently unveiled its latest small satcom system, called VersaWave with 5G, designed specifically for advanced air mobility (AAM) vehicles and uncrewed aerial systems (UAS). This innovative system combines satellite communication…
ATM ModernizationVolatus Selects the Velaris Connectivity Solution from Inmarsat Volatus Aerospace recently selected Inmarsat's Velaris solution to expand offerings for its customers in public safety, drone cargo delivery, inspection, and other sectors. The integration of Velaris' satellite connectivity for small, remotely…
AI & AutonomyNorth Dakota: The Silicon Valley of Drone Innovation In a conversation with Avionics International, Josh Teigen, the Department of Commerce Commissioner for North Dakota, and Frank Matus, Director of Digital Aviation Solutions for Thales Group, talked about how the state…
ATM ModernizationUnmanned Traffic Management in 2023: Insights from the CEO of Unifly Unifly, an unmanned traffic management (UTM) system provider, has developed a platform for managing the integration of drones and other advanced types of aircraft into low-altitude airspace. Avionics International covered some updates…
UnmannedSkydio Announces New Regulatory Services for BVLOS Drone Operations Today, U.S. drone manufacturer Skydio introduced a new offering—Skydio Regulatory Services—for its customers. Skydio’s regulatory team will partner with organizations to work through the necessary documentation and waiver applications to enable autonomous…
AI & AutonomyKongsberg Geospatial Advances Solutions for Airspace Monitoring and Managing Unmanned Traffic Kongsberg Geospatial, based in Canada, develops software for geospatial visualization and situational awareness that is used for air traffic control and air defense applications. One of Kongsberg's products is IRIS UxS, an…
UnmannedFAA Selects New York UAS Test Site for UTM Project In a recent announcement, the New York UAS Test Site was chosen by the Federal Aviation Administration for a project that supports safe drone integration and the development of a new traffic…