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DJI

AVSS Completes ASTM F3322-24a Testing for DJI M30 Series, Enabling Legal Flight Over People

Canadian aerospace company AVSS (Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions) completed third-party testing requirements for its PRS-M30 parachute recovery

Haye KestelooMar 31

Amazon

Manna Drone Delivery Claims Profitability Edge Over Industry Giants with Innovative Design and Operations

Dublin-based drone delivery startup Manna has announced a fresh $30 million funding round, valuing the company at over $150 million, while making the bold claim that it’s the only drone delivery service currently turning a profit on each delivery. The company, which primarily delivers coffee and other small items in select Dublin suburbs, is challenging…

Haye KestelooMar 30

Weaponized drones

Ukrainian Long-Range Drone Completes 1,864-Mile Test, Signals Escalation in Aerial Capabilities

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that a new long-range drone successfully completed a 3,000-kilometer (1,864-mile) test flight

Haye KestelooMar 19

Russian President Vladimir Putin toured a drone manufacturing facility at the Special Technology Centre in St. Petersburg on September 19, 2024. The image was captured by Valery Sharifulin for Sputnik and distributed through the Reuters news agency.

Ukraine

Ukraine’s Drone Warfare Revolution Signals Trouble for Europe’s Unprepared Militaries

As the United States withdraws military aid from Ukraine amid political friction, Kherson’s governor, Oleksandr Prokudin, has issued a dire warning about the future of warfare. In an interview with The Independent, Prokudin highlights how Russia’s technological advancements in drones and weaponized robotics have outstripped Europe’s military preparedness, exposing vulnerabilities that could reshap

Haye KestelooMar 6

EASA

DCRO: Drone Flyaway Risks Overstated in SORA 2.5

Dutch Association of Certified RPAS Operators challenges probability assumptions for drone flyaways in Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA) 2.5.

Haye KestelooMar 3

DJI

DJI Faces New Pressure as Vance Warns of Foreign Tech Risks

Regulatory storm surrounding DJI drones in the US shows no signs of clearing. VP JD Vance's comments at the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit

Haye KestelooFeb 11

Finland

ANRA Technologies Selected for Finnish National U-space Implementation at VTT

ANRA Technologies will deliver Finland’s U-space services through a newly announced contract with VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, marking a strategic expansion of drone traffic management capabilities in Northern Europe. The selection was confirmed by both organizations on February 10, 2025. Under the agreement, ANRA will deploy its new Noon UTM platform to provide…

Haye KestelooFeb 11

Germany

DJI Brings Drone Technology Experience to E-Bike Drive Systems

DJI’s entry into the e-bike market leverages familiar technology from its drone business, according to Ferdinand Wolf, Creative Director of DJI Studio Europe. The company’s new Avinox drive system, offering up to 1000 watts in boost mode with 120 Newton metres of torque, emerged from a four-year development process, reports Bike EU. “Technology-wise, it was…

Haye KestelooFeb 11

Europe

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