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Drones
Ukraine builds electronic warfare shield over Kyiv against remotely controlled Shahed drones
Serhii Beskrestnov, adviser to Ukraine's president on defence technology, says a protective electronic warfare "cylinder" now covers Kyiv. It disrupts radio links between Russian operators and Shahed drones.
Unmanned Airspace · 33 min ago
Drone procurement in Europe, 5 November: 1 tender, 1 planned procurement
On 5 November the EU procurement journal TED published 1 notice on drones, unmanned systems and services delivered with them. In Latvia: 1 notice.
TED un IUB (iepirkumu atvērtie dati) · 36 min ago
Ukraine expands private companies' role in counter-drone defence
Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers has approved six changes to its experimental private air-defence programme. Companies will be able to protect other firms' facilities, and the use of interceptor drones is more tightly regulated.
Unmanned Airspace · 1 h ago
MBDA and Terma develop containerised air defence system able to counter drones
European defence firms MBDA and Terma are developing SPIMM, a containerised system to protect ships, offshore platforms and land sites against drones, cruise missiles and other air and surface threats. It fits in a standard ISO container and needs only a power supply.
Unmanned Airspace · 1 h ago
Drone procurement in Europe, 4 November: 3 tenders, 4 awards
On 4 November the EU procurement journal TED published 6 notices on drones, unmanned systems and services delivered with them. In Latvia: 1 notice. Largest by value: Finland, Huoltovarmuuskeskus, 11,000,000 EUR.
TED un IUB (iepirkumu atvērtie dati) · 1 h ago
AirData to Automatically Sync Drone Pilot Certificates and Skills From Pilot Institute
Drone flight-logging platform AirData has partnered with training provider Pilot Institute to import pilot certificates and related skills automatically. The integration is aimed at drone fleet managers and is available on all AirData subscription tiers.
DroneDJ · 4 h ago
NASA Student Challenge Helps Launch a Drone Entrepreneur's Company
Michigan State University graduate Gavin Gardner credits NASA's University Student Research Challenge for skills that helped him found AG3 Labs, which builds drones for U.S. Army training.
UAS Vision · 5 h ago
Pano AI Wildfire Cameras Will Now Alert Drone Companies to Smoke
US company Pano AI has opened its wildfire detection platform to drone providers so cameras can send fire coordinates straight to a drone operator. Launch partners are Seneca, Rain, BRINC and Censys Technologies.
DroneXL · 8 h ago
Viture Pro 2 XR Glasses Let the DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly With an Immersive View
Drone enthusiast Shawn of Air Photography tested Viture Pro 2 XR glasses with the DJI Mini 5 Pro, a drone that was never made compatible with DJI goggles. The glasses connect to the DJI RC 2 controller with one cable and draw power from it.
DroneXL · 9 h ago
ASU Students Design 100-Drone Light Show for Mesa's Holiday Event
Arizona State University students designed a 100-drone show for a city holiday event in Mesa, USA. Pulse Drone Light Shows produced it, launching a partnership between the city, the university and the company.
DroneLife · 12 h ago
St. Louis Police Cleared to Fly Drones to 911 Calls
The St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners voted 4-1 to approve rules for a new drone unit that will respond to select 911 calls. The mayor voted no, and the camera-angle pledge appears only in an FAQ, not in the order itself.
DroneXL · 12 h ago
Westborough Withdraws Zoning Ruling on Amazon Drone Delivery Pad
The building commissioner of Westborough, Massachusetts, vacated an August zoning ruling on Amazon's drone pad after the company withdrew its own application. Amazon says it will file a revised project, which will need a new zoning review.
DroneXL · 12 h ago
DJI Mic 3 Wireless Microphone Shown in Ten Unconventional Uses
Video creator Jake Sloan demonstrates how the compact DJI Mic 3 wireless microphone can be used beyond a shirt clip: in cars, hats, as a makeshift boom and as a standalone recorder.
DroneXL · 12 h ago
Wing Told Manchester "No Photos," but Its Privacy Policy Mentions Them
A representative of drone delivery company Wing told officials in Manchester, Missouri, that its drones take no photos or live video, yet the company's privacy policy lists low-resolution overhead photos. The mayor said no drone deliveries will happen in the city this year.
DroneXL · 12 h ago
FAA Tells YouTuber His Human-Carrying YiVTOL Drone Breaks Ultralight Rules
YouTuber Jimmy of Jimmy's World says the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) raised three problems with the YiVTOL S-Zero Plus electric aircraft he flew. The central question is whether it stays under the 254-pound ultralight limit once its batteries are counted.
DroneXL · 12 h ago
iFootage Shark Slider Pico Pro: A Pocket-Sized Slider That Drives DJI Pocket Camera Moves
Creator Jake Sloan has reviewed iFootage's compact motorized Shark Slider Pico Pro, built for small cameras including the DJI Pocket line. The device stores repeatable camera moves and can also control the gimbal of a DJI Pocket.
DroneXL · 13 h ago