NARMA, a developer of dual tilt-rotor VTOL uncrewed aircraft systems, announced plans to expand its U.S. presence following the Federal Communications Commission's recent expansion of the Covered List, which restricts certain foreign-produced UAS from domestic operations. The company has already begun participating in the AUVSI Green UAS Cleared process, an independent review … [Read more...] about NARMA Focuses On US Clearance Strategy To Expand Footprint
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SkyDrive Secures 20-Unit Order from Dubai’s AeroGulf Services
Japanese eVTOL manufacturer SkyDrive Inc. announced a significant commercial milestone, reaching a general understanding with AeroGulf Services Company LLC for the potential purchase of 20 SkyDrive SD-05 eVTOL aircraft. The agreement outlines delivery of 10 units in 2028 and an additional 10 units in 2029, marking SkyDrive's first detailed exploration of commercial parameters … [Read more...] about SkyDrive Secures 20-Unit Order from Dubai’s AeroGulf Services
Government Moves to Provide Safer Skies Above World Cup events
By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill (Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of stories on efforts to establish new counter-UAS protocols in the U.S. to protect high-profile sporting events and critical infrastructure from the potential threats posed by drones flown by careless or hostile actors. The first installment will examine a government push to expand the … [Read more...] about Government Moves to Provide Safer Skies Above World Cup events
Wingcopter 198 Drones to Support Aerial Surveying in Japan
Wingcopter’s long-range Wingcopter 198 drone will be deployed for aerial surveying in Japan under a new collaboration between ITOCHU Corporation, PASCO Corporation, and YellowScan Japan Co., Ltd. The partners have signed an MOU to apply the platform to disaster management, terrain mapping, and post-event restoration tasks. The Wingcopter 198 combines vertical takeoff and … [Read more...] about Wingcopter 198 Drones to Support Aerial Surveying in Japan
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
