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DJI launches new geofencing solution to protect planes from drones

Recently there has been a spate of 'drone attacks' on airports around the world, which DJI is looking to tackle with its latest solution.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2019

AR, VR & Metaverse

Wellington International Airport gets its own VR experience

The experience takes the user on an interactive journey in a first class seat on board a Singapore Airlines Boeing 777...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Oct 2017

Global Stories

Airport stories

Marketing Technologies

NRMA Insurance gains exclusive airport ad presence with JCDecaux

NRMA Insurance secures exclusive advertising at Sydney and Adelaide airports through JCDecaux deal, reaching over 50 million passengers yearly.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2025

Firewalls

Unification for better efficiency, flexibility, and so much more than security

Integrated systems in physical security may soon be outdated as unified solutions offer better efficiency and adaptability, as well as actionable business intelligence.

By George Moawad • 7 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024

Airlines

Airline CIOs look to technology to aid in COVID-19 recovery

Airport and airline CIOs are increasing IT budgets to support recovery from COVID-19, with digitalization and sustainability as key priorities.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Jan 2022

Customer Relationship Management

Darwin International Airport invests in Elenium Automation self-service solutions

Elenium Automation has been selected by Darwin International Airport to deploy its self-service technology and improve passenger experience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Aug 2021

Surveillance

Japan rolls out more facial recognition gates at airports

More airports around Japan will soon be rolling out automated facial recognition gates for travellers passing through immigration and passport control.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2019

Airways Corp of New Zealand

Invercargill to roll out NZ's first digital air traffic control system

They work from above and keep travellers safe, but air traffic controllers in Invercargill may now be able to keep their feet on terra firma.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2019

Drones

DJI tightens drone no-fly areas around Europe's airports

If you're heading to Europe and taking your drones with you, you might want to stay away from Europe's airports if you have any DJI equipment.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Feb 2019

Google

Serko Mobile to change the way employees travel

Serko Mobile is the first purpose-built mobile app that allows business travellers to make real-time changes to their travel plans using their mobile.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2015

Apps

App of the Week: Corporate Cabs

Hate booking taxis over the phone? Sick of waiting half an hour or more for them to arrive? This is the app for you.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Feb 2012

Stories from Other Regions

Airport stories

IT Automation

IFSAS to deliver security & automation at new Crete airport

IFSAS will install advanced security, fire safety and automation systems at New Heraklion International Airport, Greece's second largest airport in Crete.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025

DevOps

Arcadis enhances site inspections with Autodesk Build

Arcadis has adopted Autodesk Build to streamline site inspections in Australia, cutting reporting times by over 50% for major projects like Western Sydney Airport.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024

Surveillance

How facial recognition secures and simplifies immigration checkpoints in Indonesia

Facial recognition tech at Batam Center's Autogates reduces wait times and enhances security, revolutionising border crossings for Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia.

By HID • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2024

Airport

Fake Wi-Fi hotspots in Australian airports threaten data security

Free Wi-Fi networks at Australian airports have been found to be set up with malicious intent to steal data, warns SearchInform's analyst Sergio Bertoni.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024

Digital Entertainment

Ipsotek to boost Romanian airports' security with AI tech contracts

Ipsotek, an affiliate of Eviden Business, lands three contracts to apply AI video analytics technology at Romanian airports, boosting safety and operational efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024