A2Z Drone Delivery launches BVLOS drone dock network

A2Z Drone Delivery has launched multiuse drone dock network operating beyondvisual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) with a single operator managing a fleet of four drones simultaneously. Conducting both autonomous patrol of protected urban waterways, supporting water rescue, and expediting regional retail delivery, the deployment marks the company’s first as a drone service provider. In this first phase of the network rollout, A2Z Drone Delivery is partnering with the Anji Bureau of Water Resources to conduct autonomous aerial patrol of the Bureau’s protected waterways and reservoirs that weave through the urban setting of Anji City, China. www.a2zdronedelivery.com

BAE Systems’ Phasa 35 drone completes stratospheric test flights

BAE Systems has completed a round of flight tests with its Phasa 35 stratospheric drone, crucially demonstrating its ability to be launched, flown, landed and relaunched again quickly. Designed to operate as a high-altitude, long-endurance surveillance and reconnaissance platform the aircraft – defined as a High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS) Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) – has been designed by BAE Systems subsidiary Prismatic, a division of the company’s FalconWorks R&D arm. Alongside reconnaissance, the aircraft has the potential to be used to deliver communications networks for a range of applications, such as disaster relief etc. www.baesystems.com

Arcsky launches the X55 V2 The X55 V2

The X55 V2 drone now incorporates dual Here 4 GPS modules for improved accuracy and redundancy. It also offers an optional moving baseline RTK feature, powered by the professional-grade u-blox F9P dual-band RTK GNSS module. This feature is particularly beneficial for areas with magnetic field anomalies as well as during high-voltage power line inspections, and allows the GPS system to be used for yaw estimation, rather than relying on compasses. The drone platform’s main body, which is still precision-machined from a single aluminum block, has been redesigned to significantly enhance stiffness and reduce vibration. www.arcskytech.com

Testing drone-based transport of research blood in Japan

ITOCHU Corporation, Japan, have tested the transport of research blood using Wingcopter’s delivery drone in a research project. Together with ANA Holdings and the local blood center of the Japanese Red Cross, research blood was flown between the cities of Urasoe and Nago in Okinawa Prefecture. wingcopter.com

CHCNAV introduces the X500 Multirotor Drone

CHC Navigation (CHCNAV) has launched the X500 Multirotor Drone, a professional drone designed for precision aerial operations. It is equipped with dual GNSS, triple IMU redundancy, and millimeter-wave radar for precise obstacle detection. Its video transmission system delivers stable HD video feeds over a range of up to 20 km, while V-SLAM visual positioning ensures accuracy for tasks such as landing on moving platforms. www.chcnav.com

Nationwide UTM Network to be Implemented in Norway

Thales has partnered with Avinor to implement Norway’s next-generation nationwide Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) system, which will enhance airspace management for both unmanned and manned aircraft while ensuring full compliance with European regulatory standards.

This strategic partnership with Avinor, the Norwegian air navigation service provider and airport operator, will enable the deployment of Norway’s nextgeneration nationwide Unmanned Traffic Management system. It also signifies a key milestone for Thales in the integration of AstraUTM, a recently acquired leader in cutting-edge UTM software development. www.thalesgroup.com