Drone threats aren’t slowing down in Europe, and neither is DroneShield. The Australia-based counter-drone and electronic warfare specialist has officially opened its new European headquarters in Amsterdam, signaling a deeper, more permanent push into one of its fastest-growing markets.
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Drone operations at one of Europe’s busiest ports just got a serious upgrade. Unifly and SkeyDrone have rolled out a major update to the UAS Traffic Management (UTM) platform used at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges — a move that further strengthens safety, usability, and scalability for large-scale drone operations.
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Europe’s skies are in turmoil once again, not from storms or strikes, but from a surge of so-called drone sightings that have forced major airports from Copenhagen to Munich to ground flights. In the past two weeks, air traffic has been repeatedly disrupted as officials chased mysterious flying objects: some now found to be stars, planes, or even balloons. The panic has revived memories of the 2018 Gatwick Airport shutdown, where no drone was ever found, and sparked fresh fears of Russian “hybrid” interference despite a lack of evidence. Experts warn that Europe’s growing obsession with drones may be fueling a dangerous cycle of overreaction.
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In a major push to enhance Europe’s drone defense capabilities, Maxar Intelligence and Saab have announced a strategic partnership focused on the development of next-generation autonomous systems for multi-domain military operations, including drones that don’t rely on GPS.
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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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Responding to a surge in demand for counter-drone technology, Australia’s DroneShield is expanding its presence across Europe. The Sydney-based company says it has added a specialized team of experts to bolster its support network in Europe, with a strong focus on Denmark and Germany.
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American defense technology company Anduril Industries and German technology group Rheinmetall are joining forces to design, develop, and produce new layered counter-drone air defense systems, primarily targeting the European markets.
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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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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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Leading global drone manufacturer DJI is hitting the ground running in 2024 with a major update of its GEO geofencing application for users in the European Union and UK – part of its ongoing responses to changes the new year is bringing.
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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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The European Union organization researching, testing, and validating urban air mobility (UAM) services, AiRMOUR, has issued a guide to assist businesses, communities, and member nations to facilitate the integration of next generation aviation tech into daily activities.
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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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Drone pilots in the European Union who are frustrated with the 120-meter altitude limit built into DJI’s latest Mini 4 Pro operating system now have a chance to soar considerably higher using a firmware update – though they’ll need to take action fast and be certain they’re ready to stick with their decision.
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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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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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The world’s largest drone camera and enterprise applications manufacturer DJI says it will attend the 2023 IFA consumer electronics trade show in Berlin that starts Friday, the first time the company has participated in the event since the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, and timed as the giant weathers turbulence from protectionist blacklisting in the US.
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The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) is deploying another aerial drone to monitor boat activity in France’s English Channel waters, expanding the number of UAVs the organization has scouring shipping lanes for – among other things – emissions violations.
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German UAV manufacturer and service provider Wingcopter has received a major cash infusion from the European Investment Bank (EIB) of €40 million ($43.8 million), designed to fund scaling of the company’s international drone delivery activities.
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The European Commission, the executive body of the 27-member European Union (EU), is soliciting input from various actors in the UAV sector to help formulate unified guidelines and identify effective counter-drone platforms to mitigate potential threats from small aircraft.
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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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The European Union (EU) has announced the operational launch of the High Accuracy Service (HAS) positioning system from its Galileo global navigation satellite platform – a location-fixing application that becomes available free of charge to myriad users worldwide, including drone operators.
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DJI has launched the application process for Mavic 3 and Mavic 3 Cine users who wish to obtain the C1 class identification label for their aircraft under the new European drone regulations. Here’s how to get one for your drone…
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