Urban Air Mobility
Coventry Advances Drone Research for Emergencies
Coventry University has started a new research program to explore how drones can support emergency operations in crowded cities, and the Urban Ascent project brings together Coventry City Council, Skyfarer, The Manufacturing Technology Centre and Slink Tech to test how…
Flying Cars Have Officially Arrived—But There’s a Catch
The era of personal flying vehicles isn’t coming—it’s already here. The Pivotal BlackFly, a single-seat electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has quietly become the first ultralight “flying car” to reach actual consumers in the United States, racking up…
DronePort and Wingbits Launch AI Airspace Platform for Airports and Cities
DronePort Network and Wingbits announced today a partnership to launch meerir, an AI-powered airspace intelligence platform designed to give smaller airports, city planners, and insurers access to real-time flight data previously available only to major aviation institutions. The conversational AI…
Amazon Prime Air Drone Delivery Nears Reality in Italy with ENAC Partnership
In a significant step toward modernizing logistics, Amazon Prime Air and Italy’s Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) met on June 19, 2025, to advance drone delivery operations in San Salvo, Italy. The coordination meeting, led by ENAC President Pierluigi Di Palma…
DJI Matrice 400 Parachute System Boosts Safety and Compliance for Drone Pilots
A new parachute recovery system for the DJI Matrice 400 drone, launched by AVSS – Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions Inc., promises to transform safety and regulatory compliance for enterprise drone operators. The PRS-M400 enables pilots to legally fly over people,…
Trump’s Executive Orders Boost Drone Innovation and Airspace Security in the U.S.
On June 6, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed two pivotal Executive Orders aimed at advancing U.S. leadership in drone technology while strengthening airspace security. These directives, outlined in a White House fact sheet, address the growing role of unmanned…
FAA Staff Exodus Threatens Drone Industry Growth and Regulatory Progress
A significant wave of resignations and retirements at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is creating uncertainty for the unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) community, potentially disrupting critical regulatory processes and safety oversight that the drone industry relies on. According to a…
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…
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…
AVSS Unveils PRS-M4DT: A New Safety Net for DJI Dock 3 and Matrice 4D Drones
On a chilly morning in Canada, AVSS – Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions Inc. dropped news of their latest innovation: the PRS-M4DT, a parachute recovery system tailored for the DJI Dock 3. Announced via their official channels, this system—along with its…
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…
ASTM Leaders Detail How Drone Standards Are Shaping Aviation’s Future
In a revealing episode of ASTM International’s “Taking to the Skies: Drone Standards” podcast recorded in January 2025, industry veterans Phil Kenul and Mark Blanks provided an extensive look at how drone standards are revolutionizing aviation and shaping future developments.…