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Morgan Stanley: Tesla Could Revolutionize U.S. Drone Manufacturing
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Morgan Stanley: Tesla Could Revolutionize U.S. Drone Manufacturing

Morgan Stanley has proposed that Tesla could become a major force in drone manufacturing, potentially addressing a critical gap in the U.S. industry. While Tesla has not confirmed any plans to enter the sector, the investment bank reportedly believes the company’s expertise could transform the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) market, especially amid growing…

Slovak Startup InoBat Unveils E10 Battery for Military Drones Amid European Defense Surge
Europe

Slovak Startup InoBat Unveils E10 Battery for Military Drones Amid European Defense Surge

Slovak battery manufacturer InoBat announced the launch of its E10 cell, a high-performance battery designed specifically for military drones and unmanned aerial systems. This move comes as European nations ramp up defense spending in response to geopolitical pressures, creating a growing demand for advanced drone technology. Reuters reported on the development, highlighting InoBat’s strategic piv

Vertical Aerospace Announces Long-Range Hybrid VX4 Air-Taxi Program
EVTOL

Vertical Aerospace Announces Long-Range Hybrid VX4 Air-Taxi Program

On May 12, 2025, Vertical Aerospace announced it is developing a hybrid-electric variant of its VX4 air-taxi, aiming to dramatically expand range and payload capabilities for defense, logistics, and broader commercial markets. This marks a significant step for the electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) sector, as reported by Reuters and official company statements. Hybrid…

DJI Fly App Update 1.16.4: Enhanced Home Point Control Boosts Flight Safety
DJI

DJI Fly App Update 1.16.4: Enhanced Home Point Control Boosts Flight Safety

The latest update to the DJI Fly app, version 1.16.4, rolled out on March 6, 2025, introduces a significant new feature that enhances flight safety and flexibility for drone pilots. According to details from the official DJI download center, this update allows users to manually update the Home Point when the One-Tap Return-to-Home prompt appears,…

Wingcopter LiDAR, Man Accused of Breaking TFR, Pelican 2, Skyebrowse Interior Update
Wingcopter

Wingcopter’s New LiDAR Drone Can Survey 37 Miles in One Flight

Wingcopter, the German drone manufacturer behind the FAA certification-pending Wingcopter 198, announced its expansion into long-range LiDAR surveying solutions at Geo Week 2025 in Denver, Colorado. The company’s proven eVTOL platform will now carry advanced laser scanning systems designed for power line, pipeline, railway, and road inspection, as well as mapping terrain and vegetation in…

Pipistrel’s Nuuva V300 Drone Achieves First Successful Hover Test
NASA

Pipistrel’s Nuuva V300 Drone Achieves First Successful Hover Test

Pipistrel has achieved a significant milestone with the successful first hover test of its Nuuva V300 hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft. In a newly released video, the aircraft can be seen breaking free from gravity to achieve stable hover flight, marking a crucial step forward in the development of autonomous cargo delivery capabilities for the aviation industry.…

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