MightyFly Obtains ‘Industry First’ FAA Flight Corridor Approval in California
The company says its 2024 Cento is the first large, self-flying, electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) cargo drone to receive the consent.
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Vertiport Developer Skyportz to Launch Operations as Wilbur Air
The wholly owned subsidiary will operate advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft, including hybrid-electric short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft from Electra.
Drone Delivery Firm RigiTech Looks to Expand U.S. Operations with FAA Approval
The company has a partnership with U.S.-based Spright, the drone delivery subsidiary of Air Methods, to deploy its Eiger drone worldwide.
U.S. Navy Awards Contract for Long-Range, Solar-Powered Stealth Drone
Kraus Hamdani Aerospace will supply U.S. Navy and Marine Corps personnel with its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) K1000ULE.
FAA Approves Hylio Commercial Agricultural ‘Drone Swarm’ Exemption
The Texas-based manufacturer asked for the exemption to help it make drone aerial application economically viable.
Walmart Partner DroneUp Introduces Autonomous Ecosystem
The DroneUp Ecosystem includes a next-generation drone platform, autonomous software, and ground infrastructure.
FAA Creates No-Fly Zone Following Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse
Aircraft and drones are restricted from flying within 5 nm of the site of the collision in Baltimore as rescue helicopters search for victims.
DJI Launches Dock 2 Automated ‘Drone in a Box’
The enterprise solution is designed to automate routine tasks that would normally require a drone pilot, such as surveying and inspections.
Wing Partners with DoorDash for Wendy’s Drone Delivery in Virginia
The partners will begin flying out of a single Wendy’s location in Christiansburg, Virginia, with plans to expand the service to other U.S. cities later this year.
U.K. Releases Blueprint for Electric Drone, Air Taxi Operations by 2028
The U.K. Department for Transport publishes guidance for the country’s growing drone and air taxi industries, aiming for routine service within the next five years.
