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
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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
FAA Issues Final Rule for Powered-Lift Aircraft: A Major Milestone for eVTOL and Advanced Air Mobility
Industry Leaders React to New Pilot and Operational Standards as the U.S. Takes a Critical Step Toward Scaling eVTOL and AAM Innovations by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab The Federal Aviation Administration’s recent issuance of the final draft of its Special Federal Aviation Regulation for powered lift aircraft regulations has drawn comment and positive reactions from … [Read more...] about FAA Issues Final Rule for Powered-Lift Aircraft: A Major Milestone for eVTOL and Advanced Air Mobility
SkyDrive and Osaka Metro Collaborate on Future eVTOL Implementation Post-Expo 2025
Agreement Focuses on Exploring Feasibility of eVTOL Use in Osaka Area SkyDrive Inc. and Osaka Metro Co., Ltd. have entered into an agreement to explore the practical use of eVTOL (electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing) technology in the Osaka area following the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. This collaboration aims to determine how eVTOLs could integrate into the urban … [Read more...] about SkyDrive and Osaka Metro Collaborate on Future eVTOL Implementation Post-Expo 2025
UAVOS Tests AI-Driven Autopilot System for GNSS-Denied Environments
Autonomous Helicopter Successfully Navigates Using Computer Vision in Day and Night Conditions, Paving the Way for Advanced Drone Applications by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Silicon Valley-based autonomous helicopter developer UAVOS recently announced that they had successfully tested their autopilot system using computer vision in collaboration with a client. This … [Read more...] about UAVOS Tests AI-Driven Autopilot System for GNSS-Denied Environments
