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Red Cat Appoints Shawn Webb as FlightWave President to Drive Military Drone Innovation
Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCAT) has named Shawn Webb as the new President of its subsidiary, FlightWave Aerospace Systems. This strategic move aims to strengthen the company’s military drone production capabilities. With over 25 years of aerospace experience, Webb’s…
3D-Printed Stallion Drone Offers DIY Fixed-Wing Flight with Optional VTOL Capability
A refreshed version of the fully 3D-printable Stallion fixed-wing drone has been unveiled, featuring twin motors, V-tail configuration and optional VTOL capabilities for versatile flight operations. The aircraft boasts a wingspan of just over 130cm (51 inches) and measures nearly…
New VTOL Drone JUMP 20-X Boasts 115-Mile Maritime Range
AeroVironment has introduced its next-generation JUMP 20-X vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aircraft system, designed for maritime operations, the company announced at IDEX 2025 in Abu Dhabi. The U.S. Group 3 VTOL drone integrates advanced autonomous capabilities with extended…
Flock Safety Taps Drone Expert McBride to Lead DFR Innovation
Flock Safety has reinforced its public safety drone initiative by bringing aboard Jon McBride, former co-founder of commercial drone company RMUS and a notable figure in drone technology development. The announcement, shared by Brett Kanda on February 7, 2025, comes…
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…
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…
DJI Plans Massive New R&D Hub in Ambitious Shenzhen Expansion
DJI, the global leader in consumer drone technology, is set to significantly expand its presence in Shenzhen with plans for a new global headquarters dedicated to intelligent aviation systems according to recent announcements from Shenzhen municipal authorities. The ambitious project…
Archer Aviation Set to Launch World’s First Commercial eVTOL Service in Abu Dhabi
Archer Aviation is positioning Abu Dhabi to become the world’s first city with a commercial electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi service, with operations scheduled to begin in 2025. The California-based company recently secured crucial agreements with eight…
NC A&T to Lead $2M Advanced Air Mobility Research Initiative with State Transportation Department
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T) has secured a leadership role in a significant new drone and advanced air mobility research initiative, backed by an initial $2 million investment from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)…
Revolutionary Drone Design Takes Flight: Scientists Successfully Mimic Pigeon Aerodynamics Using Natural Feathers
In a remarkable fusion of biology and aerospace engineering, researchers have achieved a significant breakthrough in drone technology by creating a bird-like drone that flies without a vertical tail, perfectly mimicking pigeon flight mechanics. This groundbreaking research, led by aerospace…
Shield AI Partners With Indian Firm to Manufacture V-BAT Drones Locally
Shield AI has joined forces with India’s JSW Defence to produce their advanced V-BAT drones in India, marking a significant step in Indo-US defense collaboration, according to The Defense Post. Major Investment in Local Production JSW Group is putting serious…
Australian Drone Maker Carbonix Gets Nationwide BVLOS Approval in US
The Volanti drone, an advanced VTOL UAV from Australian manufacturer Carbonix, just cleared a major regulatory hurdle in the United States. The company secured a nationwide waiver for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations in uncontrolled airspace across America…