Wingcopter and the African Drone and Data Academy recently entered a hackathon organised by German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the
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Drones could ‘fly solo’ from mainland to Isle of Wight
The expert developing the drone being trialled on the Isle of Wight says research is underway to allow it to ‘fly solo’ by taking the
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Congressman introduces bill barring feds from using drones to monitor citizens
According to a foxnews.com report, Rep. Andy Biggs R-Ariz., is introducing a bill to prevent the federal government from using drones to spy on U.S.
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EBAA calls for safe integration of drones in European airspace
Non-profit organisation The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA), along with Europe’s aviation associations, has urged the European Commission (EC) to create a new approach to
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“Germany to become pioneer in use of drones” says country’s transport minister
“Germany Is to Become a Pioneer in the Use of Drones,” declared a recent n-tv.de headline. According to trumpet.com, Transport and Digital Infrastructure Minister, Andreas Scheuer, said
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Volansi Wins Airmanship Award from African Drone Forum
Volansi, the leader in autonomous VTOL UAV manufacturing and cargo delivery services, announced this week it has received the Airmanship Special Award from the African
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Greece tourist beaches under drones’ watchful eye: Is this the norm post-lockdown?
As Southern Europe begins to emerge from lockdown, new rules of tourism take shape, report theguardian.com. On Friday, in what was seen as a crucial test
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Top French judges ground COVID-19 police drones after privacy complaint
Top French judges have now banned the use of surveillance drones used by the police to monitor public compliance with coronavirus-related restrictions, citing privacy issues,
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US Defense Department to award Carbon Consultants/Zepher VTOL research contract
The US Department of Defense has announced it will award a HUBZone sole source contract to will focus Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aerial
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US DoJ publishes guidance on police use of drones and highlights drone threats
The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) has released a guide on police use of drones as well as the
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