Guardian Agriculture’s SC1 eVTOL can cover up to 60 acres per hour, the company claims. [Courtesy: Guardian Agriculture]
Key Takeaways:
Guardian Agriculture completed the first commercial eVTOL flight in the U.S., autonomously spraying crops in California, marking a significant operational milestone for the technology.
Lilium has begun production of its eVTOL Jet, delivering the first fuselage for assembly, with flight testing planned for 2024 and aiming for type certification by 2025.
Key U.S. agencies and industry groups are actively preparing for advanced air mobility (AAM), with NASA and the Air Force partnering to develop a digital operations center and AUVSI launching an initiative to help states prepare infrastructure and policy.
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Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.
