Oklahoma State, Vigilant Aerospace Kick off BVLOS Drone Research
Vigilant Aerospace Systems recently partnered with Oklahoma State University (OSU) to conduct beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone flights in a...
Unmanned Traffic Management Partners Come Together in New York
The Northeast UAS Airspace Integration Research Alliance (NUAIR) hosted its first official unmanned traffic management (UTM) kickoff meeting with partners in Syracuse,...
North Dakota Governor Proposes $30 Million for UAS Infrastructure
Gov. Doug Burgum, R-N.D., has announced a $30 million proposal to build out infrastructure that would support beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations...
Key UAS Detect-and-Avoid System Tested Successfully in N.Y.
The Northeast UAS Airspace Integration Research Alliance (NUAIR) has announced the successful demonstration of a new airborne collision avoidance system (ACAS) for small unmanned...
Newly Opened Deseret UAS Partners with ElectraFly
Deseret UAS has signed a memorandum of understanding with unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) company ElectraFly.Deseret UAS recently opened its Utah headquarters, providing a space...
New Deseret UAS Facility Opens its Doors in Utah
Deseret UAS has opened its Utah headquarters, providing a space for unmanned aircraft system (UAS) flight simulations, UAS test ranges and collaborative meeting spaces.Located...
PAE ISR Partnering with NASA to Conduct Large-Drone Demo
Sterling, Va.-based PAE ISR LLC, original equipment manufacturer of the Resolute Eagle unmanned aircraft system (UAS), has signed a cooperative agreement with NASA to...
Alaska Partners OK’d for BVLOS Drone Testing
The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) and its partners recently received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to routinely test drones beyond the visual...
NUAIR Beefs up UTM Capabilities at New York UAS Test Site
The Northeast UAS Airspace Integration Research Alliance (NUAIR) has signed a multiyear collaboration agreement with Thales, a provider of air traffic management.The agreement supports NUAIR’s...
State Farm Granted Key Drone Permissions for Florence Damage Assessment
U.S. insurer State Farm has been granted a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) waiver for unmanned aircraft system (UAS) operations to assess damage in communities...