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Sweden Drones: Explore drone regulations, news, and developments in Sweden. Stay updated on how drones are shaping the nation’s industries.
Drone Sightings Halt Air Traffic at Stockholm’s Arlanda Airport
In a recent incident, drone sightings led to a temporary halt of air traffic at Stockholm’s Arlanda Airport, Sweden’s largest airport. The disruption, which occurred overnight on September 8-9, 2024, highlights the growing concerns about drone safety and security near…
Aerit Shutdown: Why Europe’s Top Drone Delivery Service Couldn’t Keep Flying
Aerit, a Swedish drone delivery startup, recently ceased operations despite leading Europe in drone delivery. Known for its efficient service, Aerit struggled to secure funding due to its modest marketing and the challenging hardware startup environment. The Rise of Aerit…
Canada and Allies Bolster Ukraine’s Drone Capabilities Amidst Ongoing War
As the war in Ukraine continues, Canada and its allies are stepping up their efforts to provide the country with advanced drone technology to aid in its defense against Russian aggression. The Ukrainian Defense Ministry has announced that Canada will…
Australia Soars into the Drone Coalition: A Boost for Ukraine’s Defense
Australia has formally joined the Drone Coalition, a partnership between Latvia and the United Kingdom that aims to improve Ukraine’s defense capabilities through cutting-edge drone technology. Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles and UK Secretary of State for Defense Grant Shapps…
Sky’s the Limit: Europe’s Drone Delivery Game Changer
The Dawn of a New Delivery Era in Europe In an exciting leap forward for logistics and technology, Swedish startup Aerit has partnered with food delivery giant foodora and telecommunications leader Tele2, ushering in a groundbreaking drone delivery service across…
Soaring Concerns: The Drone Regulation Dilemma in the Nordic Region
A Regulatory Gap in the Sky At the Unmanned Nordic Conference UNC2024 in Oslo, Norway, a striking disparity in drone regulation compliance was revealed, raising significant concerns over flight safety in the Nordic region. The panel discussion, led by Jonas…
Drone News: Air 3 & Mini 4 DOC, Percepto Drone Swarm Waiver, Defibrillator Drones, and Texas Zoning
John McBride: Welcome to your weekly UAS Newsy updatey thing. Apparently we have a lot of drone stuff to talk about. I have no idea what we’re talking about, but let me go get the guy. Greg: John, are you…
Defibrillator Drones Outpace Ambulances in Emergency Response
Speeding Up Cardiac Arrest Response with Defibrillator Drones Recent research has unveiled a significant advancement in emergency medical response: drones equipped with automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are reaching cardiac arrest scenes faster than traditional ambulances. This breakthrough has substantial implications,…
IKEA Gent has recently started using Verity drones for inventory counts
IKEA Ghent recently started using Verity drones at night to help count inventory in the warehouse. The drones fly entirely autonomously. The IKEA store in Ghent is the first one in Belgium to do so. There are plans to expand…
Is Russia stealing Swedish speed cameras to use them in their military drones?
Here’s an interesting drone rumor. Could it be that Russia is behind the disappearance of Swedish speed cameras? Is the Russian army so equipment-strapped that they have resolved to steal the cameras along the Swedish backroads so they can use…
Foodora tests fast food delivery by drone in Sweden
The Scandinavian food delivery service Foodora has conducted a pilot project with McDonald’s Sweden on food delivery by drone. People on the beach at Gustavsberg (near Stockholm) could order McDonald’s via the Foodora app and have it delivered to a…
Turkish Bayraktar drones arrive in Ukraine to aid in the fight against Russia
Ukraine received fresh supplies of the Turkish Bayraktar drones as well as anti-tank weapons to help fight off the Russian invasion. A number of European countries including Germany, The Netherlands, and Turkey have sent military supplies to Ukraine. A shipment…