The FAA authorized Phoenix Air Unmanned to operate SwissDrones SVO 50 V2 drones beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS)for aerial work, aerial photography, survey and powerline and pipeline patrol and inspection. The authorization allows these operations below 400 feet altitude over certain roads and sparsely populated areas below pre-planned flight paths.

The FAA issued the approval after …

DroneShield has launched  SensorFusionAI (SFAI), a sensor-agnostic, 3D data fusion engine for complex environments.
DroneShield has developed a true AI-based sensorfusion engine, initially for its own DroneSentry-C2 command-and-control system, including all common drone detection modalities (RF, radar, acoustics, camera).
This separation enables third party C2 manufacturers (including primes) to add SFAI to their C2 systems, on a subscription basis …

CHC Navigation (CHCNAV) has introduced the AlphaAir 10 (AA10), an innovative airborne mapping system that seamlessly integrates high-precision LiDAR technology, accurate GNSS positioning, IMU orientation, and an industrial-grade full-frame orthophoto camera. 

The AA10 features a lightweight, compact design and effortless compatibility with a wide range of UAV platforms. The AlphaAir 10 can detect up to 8 target echoes …

Skydio has announced Skydio Remote Flight Deck, a new offering that enables remote flight for Skydio X10 drones via a browser, anywhere over a cellular network. The solution offers a seamless handoff of flight control between local and remote pilots, allowing for fluid operations and uninterrupted situational awareness through live streaming. For the first time, operators can launch …

UP42, a leading geospatial developer platform and marketplace, and GLOBHE, the world’s premier on-demand drone data marketplace, have announced their partnership to make high-quality drone data available through UP42. The agreement expands UP42’s current offer of satellite, aerial, elevation, weather, AIS and RF data.

Based in Stockholm, Sweden, GLOBHE relies on 9500+ local professional drone operators …