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Solar-Powered Zephyr Drone Soars for Months in the Stratosphere
In a remarkable feat of engineering, the solar-powered Zephyr drone has achieved record-breaking flights in the stratosphere, reaching altitudes of up to 75,000 feet and staying aloft for an impressive 64 days, reports the BBC. This strange beast of an…
Airbus Expands Drone Portfolio with Aerovel’s Flexrotor Acquisition
Airbus, a major player in aerospace, has completed its purchase of Aerovel, a U.S.-based company known for the Flexrotor unmanned aerial system (UAS). This acquisition marks a significant expansion in Airbus’ tactical unmanned solutions, spotlighting the growing role of drones…
Airbus’s High-Flying Drone Unit Eyes Potential IPO
Aalto HAPS CEO Reveals Possible Public Offering After Commercial Launch A little-known Airbus subsidiary that develops solar-powered, high-altitude drones called Zephyrs could consider an initial public offering (IPO) in the coming years, according to its chief executive, reports The WSJ.…
Near-Miss Incident Raises Concerns Over Drone Safety
British Airways Flight Narrowly Avoids Collision with Drone at 10,000 Feet A British Airways flight carrying around 180 passengers recently experienced a close call with a drone while approaching London Heathrow Airport. The incident, which occurred on January 3, has…
Swarm Aero Selects Northwest Arkansas for Advanced Manufacturing of Drones
Drone Developer Swarm Aero Finds New Home in Arkansas Swarm Aero, a leading developer of large uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) swarms, has selected Northwest Arkansas as the site for its advanced, high-volume manufacturing of drones. The company’s decision comes after…
Zayed International Airport Celebrates Rebranding with Unprecedented Drone Show
A New Dawn at Abu Dhabi’s Gateway In a groundbreaking event that captivated onlookers and marked a significant milestone, the newly rebranded Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi became the stage for an awe-inspiring display of technology and creativity. The…
Airbus to Set Up Innovative Drone Hub in Kenya
Airbus Advances into Drone Technology with High-Altitude Base in Kenya Airbus, a global leader in aeronautics, is set to revolutionize the drone industry with its latest venture in Kenya. The company has announced plans to establish a cutting-edge drone base…
DJI Leaks? Possible Midair with Drone, Remote ID and the Super Bowl
Welcome to the Weekly UAS News update. We have three stories for you this week. The first one concerns DJI leaks for the DJI Mini 4. We also have a report of a drone that allegedly hit an Airbus in…
Emirates Airbus A380 Possibly Damaged by Drone on Landing in Nice
A recent landing at Nice Airport, France, might have been more eventful than anticipated. On August 18th, an Airbus A380-800, flying as flight EK77 from Dubai to Nice under Emirates Airlines, might’ve collided with a “large drone,” according to the…
AAM Document from FAA, SCARY Iowa State Bill, Aloft Air Boss Function
Welcome to the weekly UAS News update. We have three stories for you. The first one is about Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), something is happening with the FAA, and we’ll talk about that. We also have a bill in Iowa…
Drone News: Drone Layoffs, Cessna 172 Drone Crash, and Investors for Airbus’ Zephyr Project
This week in Drone News, we have three stories for you. Amazon and other drone companies are laying off employees. This is sad news, a follow-up on a crash that happened between a drone and a Cessna 172. There’s more…
Airbus Zephyr drone crashes in Arizona just shy of breaking longest flight record
After 64 days in the air, an Airbus Zephyr drone crashed this month. The solar-powered, fixed-wing drone, part of a US Army test, crashed in Arizona after almost breaking the world record for the longest flight. It is the longest…