By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill Although the future of jet-propelled cars whizzing across the sky, as portrayed in The Jetsons, is still some time in the future, the era of flying taxis and other next generation aerial vehicles moved a little bit closer with the launch, by the federal Department of Transportation and the FAA, of the new eVTOL Integration Pilot … [Read more...] about DOT and FAA Launch eVTOL Integration Pilot Program
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Galaxy 1 and Viasat Partner to Scale UAV Satellite Connectivity for BVLOS Operations
Galaxy 1 Communications has announced a partnership with Viasat to expand delivery of Velaris, Viasat's dedicated satellite communications service for UAVs and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) aircraft. The collaboration centers on Galaxy 1's Distribution Partner-as-a-Service (DPaaS) model, which adds a managed operational layer to Viasat's existing UAV satellite connectivity … [Read more...] about Galaxy 1 and Viasat Partner to Scale UAV Satellite Connectivity for BVLOS Operations
NASA Working Group Targets Autonomous Multi-Aircraft UAS Operations
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
What a Medical Drone Delivery Pilot Reveals About Rural Healthcare Logistics
Traverse City testing shows how drones can reduce transport time and improve reliability Medical drone delivery is often discussed as a future capability. A recent pilot program in Traverse City, Michigan, suggests it is already delivering practical value. Results from the Munson Healthcare Medical Drone Delivery Pilot Project show that uncrewed aircraft can reliably transport … [Read more...] about What a Medical Drone Delivery Pilot Reveals About Rural Healthcare Logistics
Tennessee Drone and AAM Symposium Discusses Future of Mobility
by DRONELIFE Contributor T. Seth Ford (Drone615, Nashville, TN) The 2025 Tennessee Drone & AAM Symposium at the Vanderbilt Loews Hotel in Nashville underscored the state’s push toward a “three-dimensional” transportation ecosystem that integrates surface, air, and digital networks. Hosted by Vanderbilt University with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) as … [Read more...] about Tennessee Drone and AAM Symposium Discusses Future of Mobility
