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Sustainable Solutions: How ‘Stressed’ Drone Batteries Can Still Add Value
With continual advancements in the realm of aerial electric vehicles, such as those boasting vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) capabilities, the durability and efficiency of lithium-ion batteries (LiBs) matter significantly. New findings presented in ACS Energy Letters highlight a significant…
Elevating Research: IUP’s Innovative Step into Drone Technology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania Leverages Hybrid Drone for Advanced Geospatial Studies In a groundbreaking move, Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) has positioned itself at the forefront of drone research and education. Recognized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as a…
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…
Farming’s Future: Drones for Greener and Safer Crop-Dusting
Drones: Revolutionizing Agriculture with Precision and Safety Gone are the days of traditional crop-dusting planes, as the future of agriculture embraces the technological prowess of drones. Guardian Agriculture, leading this revolution, recently launched commercial operations with its autonomous eVTOL (electric…
Cargo Drones: The Next Big Leap in Air Logistics?
Houston’s very own Bristow Group is making some major waves in the world of vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft. Once known primarily for helicopters, they’re now pushing the envelope with the introduction of some high-tech cargo drones. The Buzz…
Wisk Aero’s Autonomous Air Taxi Soars in First Public Demo at Oshkosh 2023
Wisk Aero, a pioneer in Advanced Air Mobility, accomplished a remarkable feat in aviation history as it publicly demonstrated the world’s first fully autonomous, electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) fixed-wing air taxi. This demonstration took place at EAA AirVenture,…
New Drone Advocacy Alliance, NEW FAA Admin Nominee, NEW PHAK, FAA Mess Up, DJI Update!
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…