DJI has announced an important certification update for its Matrice 4D drone series in Europe. The company’s enterprise drones are now covered by C6 certification even when operated directly with the DJI RC Plus 2 Enterprise controller, rather than exclusively through the DJI Dock 3.
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When Europe’s drone rules changed in recent years, manufacturers had to rethink not just hardware, but compliance. Under the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) framework, drones are assigned C-class labels (C0 through C6), each tied to specific operational privileges and limits in the Open and Specific categories. Now, Swiss drone manufacturer Wingtra says its latest mapping platform, WingtraRAY, has secured both C3 and C6 certification, potentially expanding how surveyors operate across Europe.
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Drone operators in Europe now have more room to fly safely and legally, thanks to a new announcement from aerospace safety company ParaZero. The Israeli firm has expanded its compliance for DJI’s Mavic 3 drone line, adding full Class C5 certification for the Mavic 3 Pro and Mavic 3 Pro Cine models.
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Flying DJI drones in busy city areas in Europe just got a whole lot easier — at least for operators using ParaZero’s SafeAir safety system. The aerospace company has announced that its parachute-based safety tech, integrated with DJI’s Matrice 350, Mavic 3T, and Mavic 3E, has officially met CE Class C5 compliance under European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) rules.
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German air taxi pioneer Volocopter has hit a financial snag, filing for insolvency as it struggles to secure new funding. The company, known for its cutting-edge electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, says operations will continue while it seeks investors to stay on track for a planned market debut in 2025.
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Autel Robotics says its popular EVO Nano and EVO Lite series drones have achieved critical European certifications — C0 and C1, respectively — aligning with the European Drone Regulation (EU) 2019/945. But what do these certifications mean for drone enthusiasts, and why are they a big deal? Let’s break it down.
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EU Drone Port, a specialized testing center based in Barcelona, has been officially recognized by the European Commission as a Notified Body for drone certification. This recognition follows accreditation by the National Accreditation Entity and notification by the State Aviation Safety Agency, making it one of five drone certification gateways in Europe.
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have pledged to work together to meet the challenges of a fast-changing and evolving aviation industry and the increasing speed of development of future technologies.
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DJI has released a new firmware update for the Air 2S drone. The software package brings good news for users who wish to obtain a C1 class identification label for their aircraft under Europe’s new drone regulations.
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Autel Robotics says its EVO Max drone series has received the coveted Class C2 type certificate under the new European drone regulations. For drone operators, Max’s C2 certification involves a firmware update to ensure compliance with the latest regulatory standards of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
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The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has introduced a digital space to enable exchange between stakeholders of future advanced air mobility (AAM) craft – from drones to air taxis – and act as a resource for interested members of the public who’ll ultimately be using their services. The question now is, will José and Jacques Q. Public actually consult the platform?
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German electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) plane startup Lilium has obtained authorization from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) that will allow it far greater flexibility and range in developing its future battery-powered air taxi toward certification.
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Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions (AVSS) has announced the public release of PRS-M350, an ASTM F3322-compliant parachute recovery system for the DJI M350 RTK drone. Priced at $3,600, the product complies with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) M2 Mitigation Means of Compliance requirements and will enable complex flight operations for commercial drone operators.
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AgEagle Aerial Systems says its eBee line of fixed-wing mapping drones has been designated with the C6 class identification label in accordance with Europe’s new drone regulations.
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From January 1, 2024, the European Union’s revamped drone regulations will become fully applicable and the open category will benefit from drones with a class identification label. This system categorizes drones based on their weight, capabilities, and intended use, and requires operators to obtain certification for certain categories of drones. The good news is that DJI has already placed several compliant drones on the EU market.
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German air taxi developer Volocopter has inked a deal with international aviation services company Bristow Group, covering 80 of the startup’s VoloCity aircraft for services planned in both the US and UK.
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The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has presented its proposal for air taxi and other next-generation aircraft regulation in a text now awaiting approval or amendment into law by the bloc’s executive body.
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Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developers Joby and Lilium have announced completion of important steps in their respective work to obtain air taxi certification from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
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German electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) manufacturer Lilium announced it has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its proposed basis of air taxi certification, making it what the company says is the first power-lift aircraft developer to obtain that all-clear by both US and European Union regulators.
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With the recent increase in activities related to advanced air mobility (AAM) using electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to move people and cargo between places, national regulators are also finding ways to coordinate a safe and harmonized introduction of new technologies in the civil aviation system. The latest development in this direction comes from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
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The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published its final guidelines explaining how UAS manufacturers and government agencies can measure the noise level of their drones, ensuring they are not a nuisance to people and wildlife.
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French drone and sensor developer Delair has revealed its UX11 craft has become the world’s first enterprise UAV to receive European Union C6 categorization, allowing it to be operated for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) flights without previous authorization from regulators.
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Czech UAV tech company Dronetag is starting 2023 with the rollout of its new Direct Remote ID (DRI) product, designed as an ultra-small internal component for incorporation by drone manufacturers around the world.
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German fixed-wing drone manufacturer Quantum-Systems has racked up another accomplishment in what has already been an eventful year by obtaining the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) C3 certification of its Trinity F90+ UAV.
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