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Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have five stories for you this week, and this is going to be a long one, so make sure that you’re nice and comfortable and that you have your favorite drink. The…
New Drone Innovations, Update to Part 137, and DJI Air 3 Leaks
Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update. We have three stories for you this week. The first one is two new cool drone techs that we found, an update on the agricultural spraying approval – that’s part 137 if you’re…
Dufour’s Aero 2 Breaks Barriers in Drone Technology
Dufour Aerospace, the Swiss-based eVTOL aircraft developer, has revealed the final design for its Aero 2 cargo drone. This unveiling came after the successful maiden flight of its third prototype, dubbed the X2.2, at the Dübendorf airfield near Zurich in…
Archer Aviation Soars: Ex-FAA Head Powers eVTOL Progress
Today, Archer Aviation, an air taxi manufacturer, announced the appointment of former Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) acting administrator Billy Nolen as their new Chief Safety Officer. This noteworthy addition to their team underlines the company’s commitment to safety as they…
Autel Robotics Poised to Unveil Next-Gen Drones at Houston Summit
Autel Robotics, is set to reveal its latest innovations at the forthcoming 7th Annual Energy Drone & Robotics Summit, slated for June 12-14 in Houston, Texas. Occupying booth #413, the centerpiece of the event, the company will present new groundbreaking…
DroneUp and Wonder Robotics Join Forces to Boost Drone Delivery Operations
Autonomous drone delivery provider DroneUp and Israeli startup Wonder Robotics, an expert in autonomous solutions for drones and eVTOLs, have successfully completed an initial operational evaluation on DroneUp’s platform. This collaboration aims to enhance autonomy and safety, allowing DroneUp to…
FAA Greenlights Guardian Agriculture’s Drone System for Nationwide Use
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Guardian Agriculture the go-ahead to operate its drone system throughout the country. This milestone makes Guardian Agriculture the first Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) commercial entity authorized to function in the…
Wingtra Soars to New Heights with $22M Funding Boost for Commercial Drone Expansion
Wingtra, the world’s largest commercial vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drone producer, has secured $22 million in a series B funding round, setting the stage for accelerated growth and product innovation. The funding round included DiamondStream Partners, EquityPitcher Ventures, Verve…
Successful Completion of US Navy Drone Delivery Trials Between Ships and Shore
The US Navy’s Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) successfully conducted groundbreaking drone delivery trials to transport supplies between ships and shore. The Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems program (PMA-263) worked with the US Navy to show how cargo…
Updated IEDO 2022 report published on use of drones by first responders
The International Emergency Drone Organization (IEDO) was established in 2018 with the goal of alerting first responders throughout the globe about the possibilities that drones provide to help their work. This is accomplished, among other ways, via an annual conference…
The first test flight with a manned air taxi over Rome Airport is a fact
Last week, Volocopter successfully completed a manned test flight with the VoloCity air taxi over Rome’s international airport. The plan is to create a regular connection between the airport and the city center of Rome by the end of 2024.…
Longest drone flight in Europe started in the Netherlands
A drone took off in the Frisian Oranjewoud in the Netherlands on Wednesday that aims to make the longest civilian drone flight so far in Europe. The goal is for the drone to fly to Copenhagen within four days. The…