New Initiative Aims to Transform Urban Transportation The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched an initiative to develop air corridors and regulatory frameworks for piloted and autonomous air taxis and cargo drones. This effort, led by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) in collaboration with the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) entities—Technology … [Read more...] about UAE Maps Air Corridors for Air Taxis and Cargo Drones
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SkyDrive Secures Certification Basis for eVTOL from Japan Civil Aviation Bureau
Company Releases First Photos Ahead of Expo 2025 Demonstration Flights All images courtesy SkyDrive Inc. SkyDrive Inc. has reached a significant milestone in the certification process for its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) has issued a G-1 certification basis for the 'SKYDRIVE' eVTOL. This agreement outlines … [Read more...] about SkyDrive Secures Certification Basis for eVTOL from Japan Civil Aviation Bureau
NASA Advances Drone Technology for 24/7 Wildfire Response
Testing Portable Airspace Management Systems for Safer, More Effective Aerial Firefighting NASA is working with the wildfire response community to develop new technologies that will enhance aerial firefighting operations, particularly at night. These advancements could enable drones, both remotely piloted and autonomous, to assist in wildfire suppression around the clock, even … [Read more...] about NASA Advances Drone Technology for 24/7 Wildfire Response
Skyway and MatrixSpace Partner to Enhance Vertiport Safety and Air Traffic Management
Collaboration Aims to Improve Unmanned Aircraft Detection and Airspace Efficiency Skyway and MatrixSpace have announced a strategic partnership to integrate advanced air traffic management and unmanned aircraft detection systems. The collaboration aims to improve safety, efficiency, and scalability in the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) … [Read more...] about Skyway and MatrixSpace Partner to Enhance Vertiport Safety and Air Traffic Management
Dufour Aerospace’s Aero2 Completes Historic Hybrid-Electric Test Flights
The Aero2 Self-Charges Batteries Mid-Flight, Setting a New Standard for Sustainable Cargo and Remote Sensing Solutions by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab Swiss drone manufacturer Dufour Aerospace recently announced the completion of its first flight test campaign with their in-house hybrid electric powertrain for its Aero2 drone. The Aero2 flew several test flights in … [Read more...] about Dufour Aerospace’s Aero2 Completes Historic Hybrid-Electric Test Flights
