New U.S.-Made quadrotor targets defense, public safety, and commercial operations with modular design and lower cost Applied Aeronautics has introduced SkyBeam, a new heavy lift quadrotor platform designed for defense, public safety, and commercial operations. The company says the aircraft focuses on endurance, payload flexibility, and rapid deployment for demanding field … [Read more...] about Applied Aeronautics Launches SkyBeam Heavy Lift Drone Platform
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SkyDrive Signs First Japanese Helicopter Operator for SD-05 eVTOL
Tohoku Air Service, owned by Tohoku Electric Power, signs a letter of intent for one SKYDRIVE SD-05 with delivery targeted for 2028. SkyDrive has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Tohoku Air Service (TAS) for the purchase of one SKYDRIVE SD-05 eVTOL. The Toyota-based manufacturer announced the deal on May 13, 2026. SkyDrive aims to deliver the aircraft in 2028. The … [Read more...] about SkyDrive Signs First Japanese Helicopter Operator for SD-05 eVTOL
NASA Picks Pierce Aerospace for Bay Area Remote ID Sensor Network
Pierce Aerospace to Build Remote ID Network for NASA Across Silicon Valley and Bay Area Metis Technology Solutions taps the Indiana firm to deploy YR1 and YR2S sensors supporting NASA's drone and air taxi research at Ames. Pierce Aerospace will build a Remote ID network for NASA across Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area. Metis Technology Solutions selected the … [Read more...] about NASA Picks Pierce Aerospace for Bay Area Remote ID Sensor Network
WaiV Robotics Debuts Maritime VTOL Landing Pad with $7.5M Seed Round
The London-based maritime startup unveils a gyro-stabilized landing pad that recovers VTOL drones on vessels as small as 10 meters in high sea states. WaiV Robotics has launched the first fully automatic landing and takeoff platform for VTOL drones operating at sea. The London-based company introduced the system on May 5, 2026, backed by $7.5 million in seed funding. The … [Read more...] about WaiV Robotics Debuts Maritime VTOL Landing Pad with $7.5M Seed Round
A Smarter City Model: Harrow’s Digital Twin Delivers Real-World Results
New approach reduces maintenance costs and improves planning, engagement, and public services The London Borough of Harrow has launched an expanded digital twin of the city, using drone data to improve maintenance, planning, and public engagement. The project combines high-resolution drone imagery with existing lower-resolution data to create a more detailed and cost-effective … [Read more...] about A Smarter City Model: Harrow’s Digital Twin Delivers Real-World Results
