Drone Manufacturer AATI Claims First-of-Its-Kind FAA Approval
American Aerospace Technologies Inc. says its AiRanger is the first drone of its size to be approved for commercial beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations.
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U.S. Marines to Get Autonomous Cargo Drone Demo This Summer
Flight testing of Elroy’s Chaparral, a hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing (hVTOL) design, is scheduled to begin in July.
Pyka, SNC Partner to Offer Massive Cargo Drone to U.S. DOD
The partners are modifying Pyka’s flagship Pelican Cargo aircraft, an uncrewed, fully electric drone, for use by DOD customers.
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.
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.
Air Force Secretary Plans to Get in Cockpit of Self-Flying Fighter Jet
The Air Force is building an army of artificial intelligence-powered warfighters, each of which will command a fleet of small, buzzing drones.
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.
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.
