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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.
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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
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…
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…
Airport
Latvia Accelerates Counter-Drone Capabilities Following Riga Airport Security Breach
In a decisive response to recent drone incursions at Riga International Airport, Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa has mandated a comprehensive overhaul of the nation’s drone detection and countermeasure capabilities. The directive, issued following multiple airspace violations on January 13th, sets a February 5th deadline for the Ministry of Transport to present enhanced security protocols…
Germany
Germany Authorizes Military to Shoot Down Unidentified Drones Near Critical Infrastructure
In a significant shift in drone defense policy, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s cabinet has approved legislation authorizing the country’s armed forces to shoot down unidentified drones near military installations and critical infrastructure, reports Bloomberg. This amendment to the Aviation Security Act represents a substantial escalation in Germany’s approach to countering potential aerial threa
FAA
DJI Overhauls Geofencing System, Shifts to FAA Data Integration
DJI, the global leader in civilian drone technology, has announced a significant update to its GEO (geofencing) system, marking a fundamental shift in how the company approaches airspace restrictions in the United States. The update, effective January 13, 2025, represents a strategic alignment with FAA data and follows similar implementations across European markets. Major System…
Ukraine
Sweden Accelerates Drone Swarm Development Amid NATO Integration and Ukraine War Lessons
Sweden advances autonomous drone swarm capabilities through a partnership between the Swedish Armed Forces and defense giant Saab
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