A New Chapter for Autonomous Middle-Mile Logistics Windracers has unveiled its latest self-flying cargo aircraft, the ULTRA MK2, at a launch event in London. Designed to enhance middle-mile logistics, the ULTRA MK2 offers double the power output, a 50% increase in payload capacity, and a significant reduction in fuel costs compared to its predecessor. “The launch of ULTRA … [Read more...] about Windracers Introduces ULTRA MK2 Cargo UAV: More Power, Payload, and Efficiency
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Ziyan’s GreyWhaleG1: Raising the Bar for Unmanned Cargo Helicopters
Ziyan Unveils New Generation Cargo Unmanned Helicopter: GreyWhaleG1 Ziyan is ringing in the new year of 2024 with the release of its latest innovation, the GreyWhaleG1. This new generation cargo unmanned helicopter is set to revolutionize air transport solutions across challenging terrains. Announced on the company's Facebook page, the GreyWhale G1 is designed for … [Read more...] about Ziyan’s GreyWhaleG1: Raising the Bar for Unmanned Cargo Helicopters
Autonomous Loading and Unloading for Cargo Drones: MightyFly Wins Air Force SBIR Phase II Contract
MightyFly awarded the Department of the Air Force SBIR Phase II contract and received investment from Draper Associates Applications for small drone delivery of food and retail goods are developing around the world - but the opportunity for cargo drones, autonomous eVTOL aircraft with larger payload capacity, may be even greater. Today, MightyFly announced new investment and … [Read more...] about Autonomous Loading and Unloading for Cargo Drones: MightyFly Wins Air Force SBIR Phase II Contract
MightyFly Will Demo Drone Delivery of 100 Pounds in Cargo: The Future of Express Delivery
MightyFly makes a long-range, autonomous cargo drone that can carry more than 100 pounds in cargo - a development that could revolutionize express delivery shipments for a wide range of industries. The following is a guest post by Single Seat Consulting founder, Bill Johnson. DRONELIFE neither makes nor accepts payment for guest posts. MightyFly Wins $150K Demo Grant to … [Read more...] about MightyFly Will Demo Drone Delivery of 100 Pounds in Cargo: The Future of Express Delivery
Volocopter’s VoloDrone Takes Flight: Electic, Heavy-Lift Utility Aircraft
Volocopter’s VoloDrone Successfully Completes First Public Flight by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today at ITS Hamburg 2021, Volocopter’s electric heavy-lift VoloDrone completed its first public flight. Alongside international logistics leader DB Schenker, Volocopter, the urban air mobility (UAM) pioneer, showcased VoloDrone’s seamless integration into the … [Read more...] about Volocopter’s VoloDrone Takes Flight: Electic, Heavy-Lift Utility Aircraft