Industry Stakeholders Take On the FAA
Get an update on FAA rulemaking, DJI’s new delivery drone, an ex-Wisk Aero executive’s latest move, and more in this week’s Future of FLYING newsletter.
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One-Seat eVTOL Needs No Certificate to Fly—and It’s Ready for Piloted Tests
Rotor X Aircraft has completed hundreds of unmanned flights of its kit-built, ultralight Dragon and is ready to add the pilot.
India Becomes Fourth Nation to Put a Lander on Moon Following Russian Crash
The successful Chandrayaan-3 mission also marked the world’s first landing in the moon’s south polar region.
Former Wisk CEO Joins Flying Car Racing Company Airspeeder
Gary Gysin helmed the self-flying eVTOL company’s rise to relevance and will join Airspeeder as a board member.
Reliable Robotics Demos Automated Flight System in FAA Trials
The company flew its continuous autopilot system aboard a modified Cessna 208 Caravan, including in simulated Class B airspace.
Autonomous eVTOL Maker EHang Says It’s on the Cusp of Type Certification
The Chinese firm wrapped up flight-testing for China’s Civil Aviation Administration and had its cloud software approved for trials.
DJI Already Dominates Consumer Drones; Now It’s Getting into Delivery
The Chinese manufacturer’s first delivery drone, the FlyCart 30, immediately becomes one of the largest last-mile drones on the market.
Who Won, Archer Aviation or Wisk Aero?
Get an update on Archer, Wisk, Skydio, and more in this week’s Future of FLYING newsletter.
GAMA and Other Industry Groups Cast Shade on FAA Powered Lift Pilot Proposal
A collection of industry stakeholders rallied against the FAA’s proposed rules for powered-lift pilot certification.
Alphabet’s Wing to Begin Medical Drone Deliveries in Ireland
The Google parent’s drone delivery subsidiary has already delivered hundreds of thousands of food, convenience, grocery, and e-commerce items.
