Funding will support international growth and further development of AI-driven maintenance solutions Donecle, a France-based company specializing in automated aircraft inspection, has raised €10 million in a new funding round. The round was led by IRDI Capital Investissement and SWEN Capital Partners, with participation from GSO Innovation and ARIS Occitanie. The company … [Read more...] about Donecle Raises €10 Million to Expand Drone-Based Aircraft Inspection Platform
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AI Tech Holds Promise for Drone Users, But There Are Limits
By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill As artificial intelligence (AI) tools are rapidly driving the pace of technological innovation across a wide swath of industries, a controversy is brewing over which AI tools the commercial drone industry should embrace and how quickly that adoption should take place. Currently, military drone applications, which are increasingly … [Read more...] about AI Tech Holds Promise for Drone Users, But There Are Limits
Archer Aviation Launches Multiple Applications for eVTOL Integration Pilot Program
Archer Aviation has announced partnerships with multiple U.S. cities to submit applications under the White House's eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), designed to accelerate electric air taxi operations across the nation. Established through President Trump's "Unleashing Drone Dominance" Executive Order, the program creates operational pathways for leading American eVTOL … [Read more...] about Archer Aviation Launches Multiple Applications for eVTOL Integration Pilot Program
Wisk Aero Announces First Flight of Sixth Gen Aircraft
Autonomous aviation company Wisk Aero has successfully completed the first flight of its Generation 6 aircraft, marking a significant milestone in its effort to deliver the first FAA-certified autonomous passenger-carrying eVTOL to market in the United States. The Generation 6 aircraft performed its initial vertical takeoff, hover, and stabilized flight maneuvers at Wisk's … [Read more...] about Wisk Aero Announces First Flight of Sixth Gen Aircraft
Pendleton UAS Range Partners With Strativ Group for Drone Pro Recruitment
Pendleton UAS Range (PUR) has announced a strategic partnership with Strativ Group, a global recruitment firm specializing in aerospace and advanced technologies. The collaboration aims to provide PUR customers with access to specialized talent across multiple disciplines critical to unmanned aviation operations. Recruitment Solutions for UAS and Aerospace Operations Under … [Read more...] about Pendleton UAS Range Partners With Strativ Group for Drone Pro Recruitment
