Partnership will study tourism and regional transportation routes for the three-seat SKYDRIVE aircraft Japanese eVTOL developer SkyDrive has partnered with South Korea’s Verty to prepare for commercial Advanced Air Mobility operations in South Korea. The companies signed a memorandum of understanding covering the planned introduction of SkyDrive’s three-seat SKYDRIVE, … [Read more...] about SkyDrive and Verty Target Commercial eVTOL Operations in South Korea by 2028
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Robinson’s “Era of Both” Expands from Tactical Drones to Heavy-Lift UAS
Full-size unmanned helicopter demonstrates deck landings and cargo operations as Robinson shows off range: from small tactical drones to heavy-lift autonomous aircraft Robinson Unmanned is emerging as a significant participant in the growing U.S. unmanned defense and logistics sector. Now, the company is demonstrating how that strategy extends well beyond small … [Read more...] about Robinson’s “Era of Both” Expands from Tactical Drones to Heavy-Lift UAS
Archer, AEG Plan Downtown Los Angeles Vertiport at L.A. LIVE
Proposed site would become the first announced downtown node in Archer’s planned Los Angeles air taxi network ahead of the LA28 Games Archer Aviation and sports and entertainment company AEG have announced plans to develop a vertiport at L.A. LIVE in downtown Los Angeles. The companies have entered an exclusive, multi-year partnership for the project. Under the agreement, … [Read more...] about Archer, AEG Plan Downtown Los Angeles Vertiport at L.A. LIVE
Uber-Style Pricing Could Be the Missing Piece for Profitable Air Taxis, Researchers Say
UC Berkeley research presented in Korea finds that dynamic fares could strengthen the business case for airport air taxi service Can Urban Air Mobility (UAM) work? Research presented at Korea Drone and UAM Expo suggests dynamic pricing could make airport air taxis economically viable. While much of the urban air mobility (UAM) conversation has focused on aircraft … [Read more...] about Uber-Style Pricing Could Be the Missing Piece for Profitable Air Taxis, Researchers Say
ANRA Technologies Surpasses 55,000 Commercial Drone Operations Per Month
ANRA says its Mission Manager X platform now supports more than 1,800 BVLOS commercial drone operations per day across delivery, utilities, and public sector missions. ANRA Technologies has announced that its Mission Manager X (MMX) platform now enables more than 55,000 commercial drone operations each month across the United States, equating to more than 1,800 operations per … [Read more...] about ANRA Technologies Surpasses 55,000 Commercial Drone Operations Per Month
