EASA Charts Future of Drone, AAM Industry With Proposed Framework
The European regulator released a 58-page proposal to craft rules and regulations for drones and eVTOL aircraft, including air taxis.
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Our Drones Will Blot Out the Sun
A drone partnership with the world’s largest retailer, an update on a crashed eVTOL, and the U.S. plan to build an army of drones and other autonomous systems—all that and more in this week’s Future of FLYING newsletter.
Vertical Aerospace Shares Details on eVTOL Crash, Gears Up for Crewed Testing
The company explained what went wrong during the August accident, and it plans the next phase of testing for 2024.
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.
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.
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.
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.
