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DJI

DJI Releases Mining Automation White Paper With Australian Case Studies Showing 60% Efficiency Gains

DJI Enterprise has published a comprehensive white paper providing mining operations with a practical roadmap for transitioning from manual drone flights to fully automated Beyond Visual Line of Sight workflows using DJI Dock systems. The guide features real-world case studies from Australian mining operations that demonstrate dramatic productivity improvements and enhanced worker safety. The timi

Haye KestelooNov 18

Aloft

Terra Drone’s Unifly Demonstrates Advanced Collision Avoidance At European U-Space Project In Romania

Terra Drone subsidiary Unifly has successfully demonstrated collision avoidance and flight separation management technologies at the SPATIO Project Open Day in Romania, showcasing systems that enable drones to share airspace safely through automated traffic management. The October 29 demonstrations at INCAS Strejnicu Flight Base validated technologies designed to prevent mid-air collisions during

Haye KestelooNov 5

Zipline

Australian Drone Operator Sphere Scores Rare Self-Assessment BVLOS Approval

Sydney-based Sphere Drones has secured approval under Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) new Broad Area Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Self-Assessment framework, becoming one of the first operators nationwide authorized to independently evaluate operational areas for autonomous drone flights. The milestone approval dramatically accelerates deployment timelines from months to d

Haye KestelooNov 3

Hong Kong Drones Slash Medical Delivery Times to Islands

Amazon

Hong Kong Just Gave Drones Their Own Airwaves — and Left the FAA in the Dust

While the FAA drafts its 700‑page BVLOS rule, Hong Kong’s drones are already flying under their own spectrum. Hong Kong’s Communications Authority has launched a dedicated frequency license specifically for drone communications, marking a significant infrastructure investment in the city’s rapidly expanding low-altitude economy. The 1430-1444 MHz band (1.4 GHz band) will provide an alternative…

Haye KestelooOct 27

Skydio

Hong Kong Railway Operator Cuts Tunnel Inspection Time By Two-Thirds With Automated Drones

Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation is testing automated drones to inspect railway tunnels, slashing inspection times from 30 minutes to less than 10 minutes per kilometer. The trial, conducted in the tunnel between Admiralty and Exhibition Centre stations on the East Rail line, is part of Hong Kong’s ambitious 38-project regulatory sandbox program designed to accelerate…

Haye KestelooOct 25

Drone Delivery

Skyways Autonomous Drone Cuts Offshore Wind Supply Time from 2 Hours to 26 Minutes

Skyways has successfully completed the world’s first repeated autonomous cargo drone deliveries directly to offshore wind turbines, proving that long-range unmanned aircraft can handle the harsh conditions and precision requirements of real-world renewable energy operations. In partnership with German energy operator RWE and BVLOS specialist Skyports Drone Services, the Austin-based autonomous air

Haye KestelooOct 16

FAA

Reliable Robotics Secures $17.4M Air Force Deal As FAA Approves Fully Autonomous Aircraft Testing

The future of autonomous aviation just got a major boost. Reliable Robotics has secured a $17.4 million contract with the US Air Force to integrate its fully autonomous flight system onto a Cessna 208B Caravan, marking a significant milestone in the push toward certifiable pilotless aircraft operations. The California-based company successfully completed FAA-approved test flights…

Haye KestelooOct 15

FAA

News Organizations Challenge FAA Drone Rules That Would End Urban Journalism

News organizations have formally challenged the FAA’s proposed drone regulations before the October 6 comment deadline, warning that the rules would effectively ban aerial journalism in America’s cities and raise serious First Amendment concerns about government restrictions on newsgathering. The News Media Coalition’s challenge comes as press freedom advocates fight on multiple fronts against dro

Haye KestelooOct 13

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