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Netherlands

EASA: operator number on drone may also be in the form of QR code

This does not necessarily have to be done using a sticker or plate with numbers and letters that can be read by humans. According to EASA, the

Wiebe de JagerSep 15

EASA reports a significant decrease in (near) drone collisions

Netherlands

EASA reports significant decrease in (near) drone collisions

The report shows that the number of (near) drone collisions has fallen sharply since 2018. In 2021, only one serious incident was recorded.

Wiebe de JagerSep 5

EVTOL

Experimental passenger drone goes up in flames during test flight

During a recent test flight, a passenger drone or EVTOL designed for passenger transport by the American company Aura Aerospace caught fire.

Wiebe de JagerJul 28

EASA

EASA publishes regulations for drone taxis in urban environments

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency is the first aviation authority in the world to publish draft regulations for the use of drone taxis in urban

Wiebe de JagerJul 1

Belgium

Medical drone BVLOS flight over urban area takes place in Belgium

The first medical drone flight over an urban area and out of sight of the pilot was carried out last Wednesday according to the new EASA rules.

Wiebe de JagerJun 24

Europe

Snap Pixy may be the first drone with a C0 classification

Recently, Snap, announced the Pixy, a mini drone with a C0 classification, that should be seen as a kind of flying selfie stick rather than a 're

Wiebe de JagerMay 24

Netherlands

EASA: ‘Presence of Cx label is no guarantee that drone meets requirements’

European aviation organization EASA has released a statement stating that the presence of a Cx label 'does not guarantee' that a drone complies.

Wiebe de JagerFeb 16

Parrot

EASA introduces standard for European drone map to clear confusion

EASA made an update available on the European regulations for drones, which includes a European drone map as a standard for the introduction

Wiebe de JagerFeb 16

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