EVTOL
Chinese Firm Unveils Massive Tiltrotor Drone with 2-Ton Payload Capacity
In a significant development for the drone industry, a Chinese aviation company has rolled out the first prototype of a large tiltrotor drone capable of carrying a whopping two-ton payload. Wuhu News reports that Shenzhen-based United Aircraft completed assembly of…
German Air Taxi Startup Lilium Fights for Survival, Seeks €100M State Lifeline
Lilium, the ambitious German air taxi startup, is facing a critical juncture in its quest for financial stability. The company, known for its innovative electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has been in talks with the German government for…
Toyota Invests $500M in Joby Aviation’s Electric Air Taxi
Toyota Motor Corporation is doubling down on its investment in electric air taxis, announcing a $500 million investment in Joby Aviation. This move aims to support the certification and commercial production of Joby’s electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.…
Moya Aero’s Bold Move: Middle-Mile eVTOL Drone Market
Game-Changing Partnership for Middle-Mile eVTOL Moya Aero, a Brazilian drone manufacturer, is making headlines with its plan to enter the middle-mile eVTOL drone market. The company has reportedly partnered with Aeromot to develop drones capable of tackling challenging terrains, like…
Bayraktar KALKAN Drone Unveiled at Ephesus Military Exercise
Turkey is making waves in the aviation industry with the debut of the Bayraktar KALKAN drone, a Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) UAV, showcased at the Ephesus Military Exercise. This event underscores Turkey’s progress in developing advanced drone technology, marking…
Lilium and UrbanLink Forge New Path in U.S. Air Mobility
In a groundbreaking move for American aviation, Lilium N.V., a leading innovator in electric flight, has secured a substantial order from UrbanLink for 20 cutting-edge Lilium Jets, marking a significant shift towards sustainable air travel in the U.S. A New…
MightyFly Achieves FAA Flight Corridor Approval for Autonomous Cargo eVTOL Testing
Breaking New Ground in Autonomous Aerial Logistics MightyFly, a pioneering company in the autonomous cargo aircraft sector, has reached a significant milestone as the first large autonomous cargo eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) company to secure an FAA flight…
Wingcopter’s Composite Drone Takes Flight Towards Type Certification in Japan
In a groundbreaking move, Wingcopter, a German company specializing in unmanned electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) delivery drones, has applied and received acceptance for opening the type certification process of its Wingcopter 198 delivery drone in Japan. This reportedly…
China Grants First Production Certificate for Passenger eVTOL Aircraft
EHang’s EH216-S Autonomous Aerial Vehicle Cleared for Mass Production Chinese drone maker EHang Holdings Limited has obtained the first production certificate in China for a passenger-carrying autonomous aerial vehicle, the EH216-S. This milestone marks a significant step forward for the…
China’s Low-Altitude Economy Soars with Minimal Government Interference
China has given the go-ahead for increased activity by drones and other aerial vehicles, triggering enthusiasm for the vast potential offered by the technology seen as crucial for boosting the country’s rapidly growing “low-altitude economy”. The Civil Aviation Administration of…
Arctech Charge Unveils the BCS-M136 for Improved Battery Care
A Leap Forward in Battery Technology In a significant advancement for battery care technology, Arctech Charge has proudly announced the completion of its Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract with AFWERX Agility Prime. The Utah-based company has delivered…
EHang Sets New Horizons in Urban Air Mobility with EH216-S UAV Launch in China
In a significant leap towards the future of urban air mobility (UAM), EHang Holdings Limited, a global leader in UAM technology, has unveiled the retail price for its pioneering EH216-S passenger-carrying unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system. At an official suggested…