By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill Although the future of jet-propelled cars whizzing across the sky, as portrayed in The Jetsons, is still some time in the future, the era of flying taxis and other next generation aerial vehicles moved a little bit closer with the launch, by the federal Department of Transportation and the FAA, of the new eVTOL Integration Pilot … [Read more...] about DOT and FAA Launch eVTOL Integration Pilot Program
Delivery
Dublin Hospitals Test High-Speed Drone Delivery With Manna
A new simulation in Dublin highlights how medical drone delivery could reshape inter-hospital transport of critical supplies in Ireland. Rotunda Hospital led the clinical design, while Manna Air Delivery supplied software and drones built in Ireland for the trial flight scenario. The partners simulated a drone route from Rotunda Hospital to Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown. … [Read more...] about Dublin Hospitals Test High-Speed Drone Delivery With Manna
NASA Explores Airspace Prioritization for Public Safety Drone Operations
New testing examines how emergency responders can maintain priority access to airspace as commercial drone traffic grows As drone operations expand across the United States, managing shared airspace has become a key challenge. During the DRONERESPONDERS National Public Safety UAS Conference in Williamsburg, Virginia, on March 10, 2026, NASA researchers discussed new efforts to … [Read more...] about NASA Explores Airspace Prioritization for Public Safety Drone Operations
Grubhub and Dexa Launch New Jersey’s First Drone-Powered Food Delivery Program
Three-month pilot at Wonder’s Green Brook location will test drone delivery for local diners Grubhub has announced a new drone delivery test program in partnership with Dexa. The initiative will serve customers ordering from Wonder’s Green Brook, New Jersey location. The program marks the first time commercial drone technology will be used for food delivery in the … [Read more...] about Grubhub and Dexa Launch New Jersey’s First Drone-Powered Food Delivery Program
From Drones to Helicopters: Robinson, Ascent Build a Scalable Autonomous Rotorcraft Ecosystem
In an exclusive interview with Ascent AeroSystems CEO Paul Fermo: how Robinson and Ascent aim to scale autonomy from small drones to full-size helicopters The rotorcraft industry is entering a new phase as established helicopter manufacturers move deeper into autonomous aviation. A recent announcement revealed a collaboration between Sikorsky and Robinson Helicopter Company to … [Read more...] about From Drones to Helicopters: Robinson, Ascent Build a Scalable Autonomous Rotorcraft Ecosystem
