FAA Awards Contract for Automated Cargo Network Flight Trials in Alaska
The Merlin Pilot will be the first automated flight control system to secure NAS integration, and aims to reduce workloads amid the ongoing pilot shortage.
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Dubai International Unveils ‘Flight to Your Flight’ Vertiport Plan
Skyports and Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority are aiming for development of a “network of vertiports for air taxi services” beginning in 2026.
Florida Lawmakers Add to Growing List of DJI Drone Restrictions
A new Florida rule prohibits local government and law enforcement agencies from using Chinese-made drones, including those from global leader DJI.
Zipline Drone Delivery Just Got a Massive Upgrade
The company’s next-generation Platform 2 will enable 10-mile deliveries in 10 minutes.
UP.Partners’ Moving World Report Highlights Aviation Trends, Insights
Autonomous cargo drones are taking up some of the slack from the ongoing pilot shortage, according to the report.
Flytrex Granted FAA Approval for Long-Range Commercial Drone Deliveries
The firm joins Wing, UPS, Amazon, Zipline as the newest Part 135 drone operator.
Amazon Layoffs Hit Drone Division
People familiar with matter say Prime Air drone unit is experiencing ‘significant’ layoffs.
Elroy Air Tops $2B in Purchase Demand for Chaparral eVTOL With LCI Deal
Firm now boasts orders for more than 900 autonomous cargo drones
Ford Patent Filing Could Put Drones Over Public Roads
Drones would use advanced communication tech to avoid crashes with people, other obstacles.
Wing Drones Deliver DoorDash Orders in Australia
Could U.S. be next up for DoorDash drone delivery pilot?
