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FAA

MightyFly Achieves FAA Flight Corridor Approval for Autonomous Cargo eVTOL Testing

MightyFly becomes first large autonomous cargo eVTOL company to secure FAA flight corridor approval in the U.S., establishing itself as a leader

Haye KestelooMay 1

Australia

Innovative Medical Drone Project Secures $2M in Funding

A groundbreaking medical drone project at the University of Sydney has been awarded $2.3 million in funding. The Wildu Aero Project, supported by a strategic partnership between the university and ASAC Consultancy, aims to develop a sustainable, hydrogen-fueled vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capable of transporting medical cargo over long distances.…

Haye KestelooApr 30

Wingcopter

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 marks the first time a foreign company’s drone and the first time a fixed-wing drone…

Haye KestelooApr 13

EHang

China Grants First Production Certificate for Passenger eVTOL Aircraft

Chinese drone maker EHang has obtained the first production certificate in China for a passenger-carrying autonomous aerial vehicle, the EH216-S.

Haye KestelooApr 10

China

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 China (CAAC) has promised to improve support services and refine the airworthiness certification system to…

Haye KestelooApr 1

Drone Delivery

Revolutionizing Food Delivery: Drones and Robots Take on the “Last Mile” in Arlington

A Leap Towards Future Food Banks: Arlington’s Pilot Program In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tarrant Area Food Bank (TAFB) became a lifeline for many, dishing out around 1 million meals weekly through their “mega-mobile” centers. Yet, despite the seemingly endless rows of cars, Stephen Raeside, TAFB’s chief external affairs officer, noticed a…

Haye KestelooMar 14

Technology

Sustainable Solutions: How ‘Stressed’ Drone Batteries Can Still Add Value

It carries the potential for refining battery operation in high-stress uses like drones and for the prospective recycling of these drone batteries in less

Haye KestelooMar 3

EVTOL

Arctech Charge Unveils the BCS-M136 for Improved Battery Care

Arctech Charge completed Phase II SBIR contract with AFWERX Agility Prime, unveiling the revolutionary BCS-M136. This state-of-the-art Battery

Haye KestelooFeb 22

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