Drone operators have been warned to always be prepared for remotely piloted vehicles to “do something unexpected”, after a near-encounter with a taxiing drone and bystanders.
Airservices Australia has selected European aerospace company Thales to lead a new drone surveillance trial around Sydney Airport, to detect rogue drones - and their pilots.
Winning bidder XTEK said the parts to be purchased would be held in its state-of-the-art SUAS repair facility in Canberra.
Australian Aviation provides a recap of the biggest drone stories of the past 12 months, as we prepare to recognise the best professionals and companies in the sector.
As the drone industry grows in Australia, we are urging all operators to enter the Remotely Piloted Aircraft Professional of the Year category at the inaugural Australian Aviation Awards.
Sydney-based drone company Aerologix has secured $4.2 million in its latest capital funding round, which will see it expand its "Uber-style" drone platform internationally.