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
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Vector Announces Warfighter-Focused Hammer F1 Quadcopter Drone
Vector has introduced the Hammer F1, a foldable quadcopter designed to combine reconnaissance and strike capability in a single, compact platform. The system targets U.S. defense authority requirements and frontline operator needs, with a focus on speed, modularity, and contested-environment performance. Hammer F1: Designed for the Edge The Hammer F1 is a 10-inch foldable … [Read more...] about Vector Announces Warfighter-Focused Hammer F1 Quadcopter Drone
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
Michigan Announces $40 Million in AAM Funding in New Report
Michigan's Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME) released its inaugural Advanced Air Mobility annual report, documenting $42 million in public and private sector investment directed toward AAM-related initiatives throughout 2025. The report outlines progress across six strategic pillars established under Governor Gretchen Whitmer's Executive Directive 2025-4, … [Read more...] about Michigan Announces $40 Million in AAM Funding in New Report
Autel Drones Made in U.S.: What “Made in America” Means for the Drone Industry
Today's announcement about Autel Enterprise Made in USA EVO II Dual Bundles - Autel drones manufactured in U.S. - signals a significant drone industry trend. "Made in America" now has new importance for the drone industry: and a more specific meaning. Autel's EVO II has been a compelling competitor to other commercial off the shelf (COTS) aircraft for the drone industry, … [Read more...] about Autel Drones Made in U.S.: What “Made in America” Means for the Drone Industry
