CustomWeather Announces Partnership With TruWeather Solutions To Offer Forecasts For UAS/Drone Operators

CustomWeather, Inc., a premier, specialized provider of high-resolution weather data and alert services, announces that it has entered into a partnership with TruWeather Solutions, LLC to produce unique, high resolution forecasts to support UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System). Also known as drones, ...

Solar Electric “StratoAirNet” Prototype Completes Additional Flights

Several additional test flights of the “StratoAirNet” solar-electric technology demonstrator prototype for Bye Aerospace’s family of medium-altitude aircraft systems took place Oct. 15-17 at Northern Colorado Regional Airport.The prototype made six short flights, with further data ...

AUVSI Launches Trusted Operator Program For UAS Operators

The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today launched the Trusted Operator Program(TOP), a new certification program available to remote pilots and UAS training organizations. Through TOP, operators and organizations can distinguish themselves in a growing marketplace ...

Northwest UAV Completes First Phase Towards FAA 14 CFR Part 21 Type Certification

Northwest UAV (NWUAV), the largest UAV propulsion system manufacturer in the U.S., has successfully completed the first phase towards Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 14 CFR Part 21 Type Certification in support of the NW44 type certification program.Members of the FAA team, which compri...

Terra Drone Corporation Expands Into South African Market

Terra Drone Corporation established a new branch in South Africa specializing in drone solutions for underground and surface mining. Terra Drone is a leading global commercial drone technology company focused on providing cutting-edge, smart-mining solutions, which improve safety, reduce down-time, ...

Important CAA Safety Announcement Regarding TB50 & TB55 Batteries

Small Unmanned Aircraft DJI Battery TB50 and TB55 In-Flight Power FailuresIntroduction1.1 This Safety Notice supersedes and revokes Safety Notice SN–2018/008.1.2 This Safety Notice applies to operators of multi-rotor small unmanned aircraft utilising DJI battery model TB50 or TB55, ...