We often think of drone deliveries as being most useful in remote, hard-to-reach locations. Usually, that involves providing a cargo-carrying alternative in rural areas or a link to places cut off by natural disasters. But 'hard-to-reach' can also apply in some of the world's busiest ports. A drone delivery project with a difference has taken off in Singapore, as part of a … [Read more...] about Wilhelmsen and Airbus Launch Singapore Maritime Drone Delivery Trials
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Airbus Publishes Study into Public Perception of Urban Air Mobility
Airbus - one of several players in the race to make Urban Air Mobility (UAM) a reality - has delved into how open the public is to the idea of getting from A to B using unmanned aircraft. The report can be read in full, here. The study's headlines are fairly positive. The researchers put questions to respondents in four locations around the world: Los Angeles, Mexico … [Read more...] about Airbus Publishes Study into Public Perception of Urban Air Mobility
Audi and Airbus Show off Modular Drone Taxi in Amsterdam (and it’s Awesome)
Audi and Airbus took center stage this week at Amsterdam Drone Week, showing off their concept of modular drone taxis with live demos. Amsterdam Drone Week has had a heavy focus on smart cities and smart mobility, exploring concepts of Mobility as a Service (MaaS) and 3D transportation solutions (moving up, not out.) Between the discussions of … [Read more...] about Audi and Airbus Show off Modular Drone Taxi in Amsterdam (and it’s Awesome)
DJI, KittyHawk and More: FAA Announce Nine New LAANC Partners
The FAA has announced nine partner additions to its Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) initiative. The collaborative program between the FAA and drone industry stakeholders provides near real-time processing of airspace authorizations for Part 107 drone operators seeking to fly in controlled airspace. The five-month onboarding process started in … [Read more...] about DJI, KittyHawk and More: FAA Announce Nine New LAANC Partners
25 days, 23 hours, 57 minutes: Airbus’ Solar-Powered Drone Completes Record Maiden Flight
Airbus has announced the smooth landing and world record flight of the first production aircraft of its Zephyr programme, the Zephyr S HAPS (High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite). The solar-powered drone took off on July 11th in Arizona and landed over 25 days later. Airbus said in a statement that "This maiden flight of the solar-powered Zephyr S proves the system's capabilities … [Read more...] about 25 days, 23 hours, 57 minutes: Airbus’ Solar-Powered Drone Completes Record Maiden Flight
