First look at Japan’s SKYDRIVE aircraft as company targets commercial flight in 2025 SkyDrive’s SD-05 Takes Flight at Expo 2025 Vertiport SkyDrive Inc., a Japanese eVTOL (electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing) aircraft developer, successfully conducted a public demonstration flight of its SKYDRIVE SD-05 aircraft on April 9, 2025. The event took place during the Media Day at … [Read more...] about SkyDrive Showcases Public Flight of SD-05 eVTOL at Osaka-Kansai Expo
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Mayman Aerospace Demonstrates Breakthrough in Autonomous Flight with RAZOR P100 and TBX Drones
Test flights at USMC Twentynine Palms showcase SKYFIELD AI control system, extended BVLOS range, and next-gen capabilities for contested environments by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb California-based drone developer Mayman Aerospace recently announced that their RAZOR P100 drone had completed a recent series of test flights to demonstrate its autonomous flight … [Read more...] about Mayman Aerospace Demonstrates Breakthrough in Autonomous Flight with RAZOR P100 and TBX Drones
U-ELCOME Project Advances U-Space Integration with Large-Scale Drone Demonstrations in Spain
Recent trials in Valencia and Seville showcase how U-space services enhance emergency response, logistics, and infrastructure monitoring in complex port environments. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb As Europe continues its project of unifying its airspace to include drone operations, the U-ELCOME project continues to make significant strides in aiding these efforts … [Read more...] about U-ELCOME Project Advances U-Space Integration with Large-Scale Drone Demonstrations in Spain
Pioneering the Skies: UAE Approves First Commercial Vertiport for Air Taxis
Dubai's DXV Facility Sets the Stage for Advanced Air Mobility with Skyports and GCAA's Vision for Urban Transport Transformation by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb The rapid progress of the middle eastern drone industry received a big boost from Dubai with the recent news that the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has granted technical design approval for the … [Read more...] about Pioneering the Skies: UAE Approves First Commercial Vertiport for Air Taxis
Drone Collision with Firefighting Aircraft Highlights Safety Risks in Restricted Airspace
FAA Urges Drone Pilots to Avoid Wildfire Areas to Prevent Accidents and Delays in Firefighting Efforts A drone collided with a firefighting aircraft over the Palisades fire on Thursday, grounding the firefighting aircraft and raising concerns about drone safety near active wildfires. The FAA and local officials are emphasizing the dangers of unauthorized drone flights in … [Read more...] about Drone Collision with Firefighting Aircraft Highlights Safety Risks in Restricted Airspace