In an exclusive interview with Ascent AeroSystems CEO Paul Fermo: how Robinson and Ascent aim to scale autonomy from small drones to full-size helicopters The rotorcraft industry is entering a new phase as established helicopter manufacturers move deeper into autonomous aviation. A recent announcement revealed a collaboration between Sikorsky and Robinson Helicopter Company to … [Read more...] about From Drones to Helicopters: Robinson, Ascent Build a Scalable Autonomous Rotorcraft Ecosystem
autonomous aircraft
Archer Aviation Brings Starlink Connectivity to Midnight Air Taxi
Archer Aviation announced on February 27, 2026 that it will integrate Starlink's low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite internet system into its Midnight electric air taxi aircraft. The collaboration marks Starlink's first entry into the urban air mobility sector. Starlink Connectivity in the Midnight eVTOL: Technical Details Midnight is a piloted eVTOL designed to carry up to … [Read more...] about Archer Aviation Brings Starlink Connectivity to Midnight Air Taxi
Zipline Surpasses 2 Million Deliveries with Expansion to Houston and Phoenix
Autonomous logistics company Zipline has reached a significant milestone, surpassing 2 million commercial deliveries as it expands its drone delivery operations to Houston and Phoenix in early 2026. The achievement reflects the accelerating demand for autonomous on-demand delivery across the United States. The South San Francisco-based robotics company announced the milestone … [Read more...] about Zipline Surpasses 2 Million Deliveries with Expansion to Houston and Phoenix
ISight Drone Services Achieves Statewide BVLOS Authorization for Vantis System in North Dakota
ISight Drone Services has received FAA approval to conduct beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) operations across all four operational volumes of Vantis, North Dakota's statewide BVLOS system. The Part 107 BVLOS waiver expands the operator's authorized service areas into eastern North Dakota, enabling operations across more than 5,000 square miles. The approval marks a … [Read more...] about ISight Drone Services Achieves Statewide BVLOS Authorization for Vantis System in North Dakota
Electric UAS Demonstrates Relay-Extended Connectivity and Tactical Cross-Country Flights
Kraus Hamdani Aerospace (KHA) has completed a series of cross-country electric unmanned operations at Pendleton UAS Range (PUR) using its K1000ULE platform in direct support of the U.S. Army's 1st Multi-Domain Task Force (1MDTF). The demonstration validated operational workflows for distributed defense missions requiring launch and recovery at different geographic … [Read more...] about Electric UAS Demonstrates Relay-Extended Connectivity and Tactical Cross-Country Flights
