A New India Milestone for ANRA Technologies and Drone Manufacturers: Drone Tracking In order to address safety and security concerns of the Indian government, ANRA Technologies, in partnership with ideaForge and Asteria, carried out the first-ever flight test utilising new technology that allowed live tracking of drones via the internet. Along with ideaForge and Asteria Aerospace, ANRA Technologies, a pioneer in integrated airspace, mission management, and delivery systems for uncrewed aircraft, reached a new milestone for drone tracking in India’s national airspace. The demonstrations showed the adaptability of the system by showcasing a small strap-on hardware module and a software plugin. Accessed by participating drones wirelessly connected to ANRA’s SMARTWAYZ Tracker Platform, these features allowed authorised users to see and track concurrent drone operations in Bangalore and the National Capital Region. Each drone flown by ideaForge, Asteria, and ANRA was tracked in real-time, with its locations shown on the SMARTWAYZ Tracker app. Only authorised individuals could observe the tracking, and drone operators had the choice to switch it on or off. Along with ideaForge and Asteria Aerospace, ANRA Technologies, a pioneer in integrated airspace, mission management, and delivery systems for uncrewed aircraft, reached a new milestone for drone tracking in India’s national airspace. The demonstrations showed the adaptability of the system by showcasing a small strap-on hardware module and a software plugin. Accessed by participating drones wirelessly connected to ANRA’s SMARTWAYZ Tracker Platform, these features allowed authorised users to see and track concurrent drone operations in Bangalore and the National Capital Region. Each drone flown by ideaForge, Asteria, and ANRA was tracked in real-time, with its locations shown on the SMARTWAYZ Tracker app. Only authorised individuals could access the tracking data, and drone pilots had the choice to turn it on or off. Amit Ganjoo, the founder and CEO of ANRA Technologies, said, “Today, we advanced the drone sector for India by showcasing with our partners a solution that answers critical operational challenges for the government of India. “Our SMARTWAYZ Tracker platform is network-based, allowing authorised users to monitor live flight tracking of drones from anywhere in India.” Small drones can be challenging to track using conventional techniques like radar, and not all drones are connected with a system that sends their information to a network where it is then shared. A new alternative is to use strap-on gear or a software plugin at the drone’s control station that periodically electronically shares the drone’s position and other relevant information. Today’s demonstration successfully demonstrated this capability in two distinct cities. Concerning ANRA Technologies For managers and operators of unmanned aircraft, ANRA Technologies provides global airspace management systems. For operations including Uncrewed Traffic Management (UTM)/U-space and Urban Air Mobility (UAM), ANRA provides sophisticated and modular traffic management software capabilities. ANRA provides MissionManager, an enterprise-class drone operations solution, for businesses in need, and DELIVERY, a delivery service, for businesses. Regarding ideaForge ideaForge is a UAV systems firm with a product-focused approach that creates drone solutions for a range of uses. Drones made by ideaForge are years ahead of those made by other equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in terms of performance, safety, reliability, and autonomy. IdeaForge strives to push the limits of UAV technology and promote its use in order to maximise our impact on improving productivity and security for our clients. IdeaForge was founded on a solid foundation of interdisciplinary engineering. Concerning Asteria Aerospace An unincorporated organisation called Asteria Aerospace is attempting to create strong rockets and create and construct spaceships that will one day travel to space. Our team strives to provide original solutions based on defying accepted design conventions in the aerospace sector. We don’t just work on the actual hardware for High Power rockets; we’ve also started to explore other areas of study, like design work on more complex systems that could be able to get into space, and in some cases, the early development of those same systems.
A new 10-year contract between Bristow and current rotary and fixed-wing services creates a fully integrated, ground-breaking solution.Bristow Helicopters Ltd. (NYSE: VTOL) (“Bristow”), the world leader in innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, has been awarded a £1.6 billion 10-year …
Opportunities for Australian SAR agencies to tap into mobile phone technology innovation were highlighted in a presentation by Dr. Kim Blacker, the founder of Stratelo, during the AAUS ROTORTECH 2022 Conference, held on June 22–23. Tuggerah, New South Wales, Australia, June 2022 According to Kim Blacker MD, founder of Stratelo, based north of Sydney, who will present on SAR technology innovation at AAUS ROTORTECH 2022 Conference, in Brisbane, on June 22, mobile phones hold the key to quick and precise location of people who are lost and offer a key opportunity to augment search and rescue (SAR) services in Australia. According to the Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience, Australia’s search and rescue system saves an average of 2,000 individuals each year who would have otherwise died on the oceans, in the highlands, or in the desert and returns them to their families. The SAR system is utilised every day of the year, according to the Australia National SAR Council, with five events on average occuring each day. SAR is a crucial service that brings together a number of authorities, including Commonwealth, Federal and State, across civilian, police, and defence resources because of Australia’s enormous area, frequently harsh environment, and mainly unpopulated interior. Kim Blacker will describe how a UAV mounted cellular search and rescue solution can use a mobile phone as a rescue beacon to quickly and affordably geolocate the person or people of interest and, if they are conscious and able, communicate with them. “Many people who are lost, injured, or in a disaster area are in possession of a working mobile phone, even if they are in an area with no mobile coverage,” Blacker says. Weighting as little as half a kilogramme, cellular-based search and rescue instruments like Smith Myers’ ARTEMIS solution have been fitted onto very cheap commercial UAVs up to bigger air-certified systems for manned fixed and rotary winged aircraft. The talk features use scenarios for border security, disaster assistance, and search & rescue. The topics discussed will include geolocation methods and how the range of geolocation can change depending on geography, the cellular environment, and the strength of the deployed cellular search and rescue solution from a few kilometres to tens of kilometres.
One would have questioned a year ago whether the Indian drone industry could offer a secure profession to individuals looking for a fulfilling work. However, many people today are certain that this business may actually experience a long-awaited boom. The demand for professional and seasoned personnel is increasing along with the drone ecosystem. Tata STRIVE and DroneAcharya Aerial Innovations have teamed together to offer skill-based training to young people from marginalised communities in the drone industry because they recognise the potential of talent generation for the sector. The association serves as a first step in making drone pilot training and related courses accessible to and well-known by the general public. DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) certified drone pilot training, drone construction, drone repair and maintenance, drone data processing with GIS, Python coding for automation, and tailored industrial training for agriculture, mining, logistics, surveillance, security, and disaster management are among the courses on the list. Anita Rajan, CEO of Tata, discussed the traction and reach that these courses could muster.According to STRIVE, “These courses have the potential to make a person job-ready and marketable.”the moment a person earns certification. DroneAcharya and Tata STRIVE are thrilled to collaborate.to provide our nation’s youth with means of support in this developing area. These programmes would be essential in making India a hub for drone technology in addition to spreading awareness.National Highways has official mining activity guidelines from the Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM).In order to map India using drones, the Authority of India for Road Assessments and the Survey of India Drone builders, data specialists, drone repair and maintenance personnel, and pilots are all in high demand just going to increase.
The need for aerial intelligence platforms has grown significantly as international tensions rise. Sadly, the majority of commercial platforms are helpless against the most recent jamming technology; their GPS and communication lines are jammed even before they can take off. One of the most sophisticated anti-jamming GPS systems currently on the market has been successfully integrated by DeltaQuad’s R&D team during the past few months. One of the most potent military jamming systems was used to test the solution, and the DeltaQuad received a flawless score. In close proximity to an operational military jamming system, the DeltaQuad outfitted with the novel anti-jamming GPS technology was flown autonomously. The system continues to function even when directly targeted by a military-grade GPS jamming platform. maintained a strong GPS lock, and the vehicle was able to continue its mission on its own. The ruggedized GPS system was installed alongside the regular GPS system for testing purposes. The ruggedized system retained an incredible number of satellite locks, even while flying straight over the jammer at close range, but the regular solution immediately lost all positional awareness as the vehicle came within range of the GPS jamming equipment. The DeltaQuad UAV is built to retain live aerial intelligence even in the harshest settings, in addition to the ruggedized GPS technology. Therefore, the transmission system on the DeltaQuad employs redundant video and communication channels in addition to Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) techniques to counteract attempts to interfere with the communication links. Concerning the DeltaQuadAn industrial-grade, vertical takeoff and landing fixed-wing UAV called the DeltaQuad does entirely autonomous surveillance missions. The technology provides a live video stream from a surveillance sensor for in-the-moment reconnaissance missions and is incredibly simple to mount and operate. Because of its high endurance capabilities, several long-range connectivity choices, and integration of intelligent technologies like object following, organisations favour DeltaQuad.
ARLINGTON – North Carolina officials are preparing for one of the busiest summers yet for the massively popular devices in advance of National Drone Safety Day on Saturday. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, there are around 9,500 registered business drones and about 15,000 registered recreational drones in the entire state. But if not used appropriately, these unmanned aircraft systems might be harmful. In order to enjoy a happy and safe summer, the N.C. Department of Transportation is urging everyone to abide by drone safety requirements. According to NCDOT Director of Aviation Bobby Walston, “In North Carolina, we are continuously looking for new methods to push the limits of how we may employ drones, but safety remains our first priority.” “Drones can be entertaining and helpful, but they can also be harmful if used improperly.” To ensure that pilots are flying safely and legally, NCDOT’s Division of Aviation has offered the following advice: Never fly higher than 400 feet above the ground.Keep the drone in your line of sight at all times.Be mindful of others’ privacy.Never fly straight over people; avoid flying over crowds or events.Never fly over or close to any airports or prisons.Without adequate training and lighting, avoid nighttime flying.Drone operators are urged to take the time to familiarise themselves with local legislation in their area as well as state and federal regulations that apply to drones. The N.C. Division of Aviation must issue a permit to anyone wishing to use a drone in North Carolina for either commercial or official purposes. Prospective users must complete the NCDOT UAS Knowledge Test before applying. The permitting system, which went into effect in 2016, is intended to provide drone owners with a clearer understanding of the limitations on their use through a quick and easy online procedure.
In NEW DELHI: IoTechWorld Aviation, situated in Gurugram and one of India’s top kisan drone manufacturers, received the first “type certificate” (TC) under the Drone Rules, 2021, on Tuesday from Union Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. After submitting its online application on the DigitalSky Platform of the DGCA on May 11, 2022, IoTech received the TC in 34 days. The aviation ministry stated in a statement that this is true “despite the fact that the Drone Rules, 2021 allow 60 days to the Quality Council of India (QCI) or the Certification Bodies (CB) and 15 days to the DGCA for issuing the Type Certificate (i.e. 75 days in total), provided all the necessary documents and test reports are as per specifications. The concept of “minimal government, maximum governance” is something Scindia stated his ministry is working on. India has established a goal of being a hub for drones by 2030, and the type certificate’s issuance in a record-breaking 34 days is a step in that direction. He stated that certification would soon be given to the other drone prototypes as well. The “certification scheme for unmanned aircraft systems” (CSUAS) for acquiring TC for drones was announced this January after the “drone rules, 2021” were announced last August. Three reputable certification bodies, TQ Cert, UL India, and Bureau Veritas, have been approved by QCI. Manufacturers of drones are able to approach any Certification Body to have their drone prototype tested, according to a statement from the ministry. The Quality Council of India worked with drone startups, the industry, academics, and defence professionals to design the drone certification programme that would go into effect in January 2022. “Drone certification process is anticipated to develop an ecosystem that will allow high-quality drones to be produced in India and sold worldwide. The certification tests are now being performed on 14 drone prototypes. Over the next three years, there may be more than 100 Type Certified prototypes, according to the statement.
The Agribot, India’s first government-approved drone, was authorised in just 35 days, providing the most recent proof of the nation’s desire to encourage domestic drone manufacture and establish itself as a centre for drone manufacturing worldwide. The first Type Certificate issued under the 2021 Drone Rules has been given to Gurugram-based IoTechWorld for their precision agriculture tool Agribot by India’s Union Aviation Minister.IoTechWorld wins, and the Indian drone industry also benefits. In order to make it simpler for manufacturers to gain type certification, the Ministry of Civil Aviation reportedly released new regulations for drone certification in January. Just 34 days after the company’s online application was submitted on India’s DigitalSky platform, India’s first government-approved drone got Type Certification (TC). The DGCA must grant certificates in 15 days, and the Quality Council and Certification Bodies must process applications in 60 days under India’s 2021 Drone Rules. An effective type certification procedure, in the government’s opinion, will promote a healthy drone manufacturing ecosystem. “The drone certification programme is anticipated to establish an environment that will allow India to produce and export top-notch drones to all corners of the globe. The certification tests are now being performed on 14 drone prototypes. Over the next three years, there may be more than 100 Type Certified prototypes, according to a news statement from the Ministry. IoTechWorld Avigation Pvt Ltd received the first Type Certificate (TC) under the Drone Rules, 2021, according to a statement made on this occasion by Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia. The Hon. Prime Minister’s goal of “Minimum Government, Maximum Governance” is being pursued, he claimed, by the Ministry of Civil Aviation. The central government of India has passed a system of rules, subsidies, and incentives to aid the developing domestic drone sector in addition to the type certification procedure. A “green zone” allowing drone flight up to 400 feet covers about 90% of India’s airspace. Government subsidies are also used to encourage the purchase of agricultural drones, which further supports drone production. The 2022 Union Budget includes a “Drone Shakti” programme to support drone startups and drone-as-a-service companies. To make it simpler for new pilots to get started, the regulations requiring a drone pilot licence have been eliminated. An absolute restriction on the import of foreign drones for domestic use, coupled with a more liberal import framework for drone components, is what most strongly supports India’s aim to become a global drone powerhouse. “Almost every sector of the business can profit greatly from drones. These include geospatial mapping, defence, infrastructure, emergency response, transportation, agriculture, mining, and law enforcement. Due to their reach, adaptability, and usability, particularly in India’s rural and inaccessible areas, drones can significantly contribute to the creation of jobs and economic growth. India has the potential to become a worldwide drone powerhouse by 2030, according to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, given its historic strengths in innovation, information technology, and cost-effective engineering; supportive laws, financial incentives, and a sizable local market base.
China has created a ship without a crew that can transport many drones.The ship, Zhu Hai Yun, has an artificial intelligence system that allows it to travel on its own.China has debuted the first crewless drone carrier in history, which utilises AI to find its way on its own on open ocean. The ship has the potential to be employed as a military vessel, according to some experts, despite Beijing’s official description as a tool for marine research. According to the shipbuilder, CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipping Co., the autonomous vessel, the Zhu Hai Yun (seen here), is around 290 feet long, 45 feet wide, and 20 feet deep and can transport dozens of aerial, maritime, and …
Experts say India’s drone sector could play a key role in public services such as agriculture, defence, healthcare, and infrastructure maintenance in the future, despite some reservations about the safety and privacy of these unmanned aerial vehicles. Drones are small pilotless aircraft that may be controlled remotely using basic equipment such as a smartphone app.These unmanned vehicles need significantly less work, time, and energy to operate, and can travel over long distances and through tough terrains while being controlled remotely by a single person. Drone technology is gaining popularity and adoption across geographies and industries, and India is no exception. India will require around one lakh drone pilots in the coming years, according to Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. Drones are small pilotless aircraft that may be controlled remotely using basic equipment such as a smartphone app.These unmanned vehicles need significantly less work, time, and energy to operate, and can travel over long distances and through tough terrains while being controlled remotely by a single person.Drone technology is gaining popularity and adoption across geographies and industries, and India is no exception. India will require around one lakh drone pilots in the coming years, according to Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. Over 1,600 delegates attended the Bharat Drone Mahotsav, a two-day event held in the capital on May 27 and 28, comprising government officials, foreign embassies, PSUs, private firms, and drone startups, among others.The firms displayed unmanned vehicles that are ready for use in industries such as defence, agriculture, and survey mapping, as well as prospective cutting-edge concepts that would see drones carrying patients in crises and delivering goods and supplies on a large scale.Theta Enerlytics, a drone manufacturer based in New Delhi, and Vega Aviation Products displayed their endurance and hard body drones during the festival. “These drones can be used for a variety of applications, including agriculture, forest management, town and city planning, revenue and planning departments, police services, smart cities in the public sector and industries, power plants, mining companies, and construction companies, to name a few,” said Karan Dhaul, Chairman and co-founder of Theta Enerlytics.“Our drones are composed entirely of composite materials, allowing them to fly longer than any other drone in their class. Our Theta Falcon can fly for up to 150 minutes and carry up to 1 kilogramme of sensors and payloads in a single flight “Dhaul said to PTI. ‘Theta Falcon’ is perfect for mapping applications, monitoring, and border security, according to him. The drone takes off vertically, similar to a helicopter, before transitioning to horizontal flight, similar to an aeroplane.The ‘Hexacopter Theta Lotus,’ another drone on display at the event, can carry a weight of up to 10 kg in optimum conditions and is also capable of stringing guidewires for transmission lines, ropeway bridges, and cable cars.“On a single charge, the Lotus can fly for up to 70 minutes,” Dhaul claimed. According to Suhas Chandak, proprietor of Karnataka-based Vega Aviation Products, “many of the drones shown at the festival have a distinct and strong use case and would sell well due to the burgeoning demand in the country.”“Drone companies in India are already providing services worth 100 crores, and that number is expected to grow tenfold,” Chandak told PTI. “As a result, it’s feasible that India could soon have very cost-effective services in numerous areas such as agriculture, delivery systems, project monitoring, and the health sector,” he added.Singh believes that extremely stable and precise drones with good coverage capability could play an important role in public services as India strives to become a global powerhouse for drone technology by 2030.The professor stated that India has adequate infrastructure, a strong supply chain, and high technical capacity for drone deployment, but that there are still certain problems. “Privacy, hidden monitoring or eavesdropping, and drone crashes are some of the risks that could stymie their widespread use,” he added.According to Chandak, the government is well aware of these worries, and the country’s zoning into green, orange, and red zones has handled the majority of anxieties and concerns, particularly those related to privacy.“However, as an industry, we must ensure failsafe against equipment failure or human error, because a single accident can change an operator’s fate,” Chandak said. “It would be useful if the government made it simpler for indigenous production and deployment of anti-drone systems and jammers to assist protect infrastructure from antisocial elements as a deterrent to rogue drones,” he added.