A NASA-sponsored working group is pushing forward efforts to make autonomous, multi-drone fleet operations a routine part of the national airspace, and it's looking for new members to help. The Routine Autonomous Multi-Aircraft Operations (RAM-AO) Working Group, formerly the m:N Working Group, meets March 3–5 at NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View, California. Aptima, … [Read more...] about NASA Working Group Targets Autonomous Multi-Aircraft UAS Operations
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Auterion and Airlogix Partner to Scale Autonomous Drone Production
German drone software provider Auterion and Ukrainian defense company Airlogix have formed a joint venture to produce AI-guided unmanned aerial systems for Ukraine and allied nations. The announcement, made during the Munich Security Conference, marks one of the largest European initiatives in autonomous drone production for Ukrainian defense. The governments of Germany and … [Read more...] about Auterion and Airlogix Partner to Scale Autonomous Drone Production
UK MOD Selects Seven Partners for Project NYX Apache Wingman Drone Project
The UK Ministry of Defence has invited seven industry partners to advance designs for autonomous drones designed to operate alongside Apache attack helicopters under Project NYX, marking significant progress toward a new operational concept for British military aviation. The loyal wingman drones will perform complex tasks including reconnaissance, surveillance in contested … [Read more...] about UK MOD Selects Seven Partners for Project NYX Apache Wingman Drone Project
Archer Aviation Launches Multiple Applications for eVTOL Integration Pilot Program
Archer Aviation has announced partnerships with multiple U.S. cities to submit applications under the White House's eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), designed to accelerate electric air taxi operations across the nation. Established through President Trump's "Unleashing Drone Dominance" Executive Order, the program creates operational pathways for leading American eVTOL … [Read more...] about Archer Aviation Launches Multiple Applications for eVTOL Integration Pilot Program
Wisk Aero Announces First Flight of Sixth Gen Aircraft
Autonomous aviation company Wisk Aero has successfully completed the first flight of its Generation 6 aircraft, marking a significant milestone in its effort to deliver the first FAA-certified autonomous passenger-carrying eVTOL to market in the United States. The Generation 6 aircraft performed its initial vertical takeoff, hover, and stabilized flight maneuvers at Wisk's … [Read more...] about Wisk Aero Announces First Flight of Sixth Gen Aircraft
