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
Advanced Air Mobility
FCC Proposes New Spectrum Rules to Advance Air Mobility Technologies
Updated Guidelines Aim to Enhance Safety, Innovation, and Growth in Crewed and Uncrewed Aviation The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a new initiative to modernize spectrum rules for advanced air mobility systems, a sector that combines crewed and uncrewed aircraft for efficient transportation of people and cargo. The FCC's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking … [Read more...] about FCC Proposes New Spectrum Rules to Advance Air Mobility Technologies
Neuromorphic Cameras and Pilotless Air Taxis on Weekly Wings!
In this week's episode of drone news podcast Weekly Wings, Paul Rossi and Terry Neff delve into a variety of exciting developments in drone technology, autonomous systems, and advanced air mobility. The episode kicks off with the Sprayhawk, an automated agricultural helicopter developed by Rotor Technologies and AG Nav. The hosts discuss its potential to … [Read more...] about Neuromorphic Cameras and Pilotless Air Taxis on Weekly Wings!
SkyDrive and SAI Flight Collaborate on Electric Air Taxi Routes in South Carolina
New partnership introduces plans for eVTOL-based air travel, including a pre-order for 10 aircraft SkyDrive Inc., a Japanese electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft manufacturer, has partnered with South Carolina-based SAI Flight and Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) to explore commercial air taxi routes and other innovative applications. The collaboration, … [Read more...] about SkyDrive and SAI Flight Collaborate on Electric Air Taxi Routes in South Carolina
SkyDrive Partners with FEAM Aero to Bring eVTOL Maintenance Infrastructure to the US
New collaboration combines SkyDrive's eVTOL expertise with FEAM Aero's extensive line maintenance network, paving the way for regional air mobility integration across U.S. aviation systems. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Japanese eVTOL developer Skydrive recently announced a new strategic partnership with F&E Aircraft Maintenance (Miami), LLC to provide a … [Read more...] about SkyDrive Partners with FEAM Aero to Bring eVTOL Maintenance Infrastructure to the US
