This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. The Tokyo company's new multicopter pairs auxiliary wings with its 4D GRAVITY airframe to extend range and payload performance for SkyHub deliveries. Aeronext has introduced a new logistics drone prototype built around ActiveWing, a structural technology … [Read more...] about Aeronext Unveils ActiveWing Logistics Drone Prototype for Long-Range Delivery
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From The Floor of XPONENTIAL: AIRO and Jaunt Reveal Dual-Use VTOL Aircraft for Defense and Cargo Missions
Jaunt Air Mobility's autonomous slowed-rotor platform targets defense ISR, cargo logistics, and remote operations in two mission variants. AIRO Group Holdings has publicly unveiled its full-scale autonomous VTOL aircraft at AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2026 in Detroit. The Nasdaq-listed aerospace and defense company announced the reveal on May 12, 2026. The aircraft comes from AIRO's … [Read more...] about From The Floor of XPONENTIAL: AIRO and Jaunt Reveal Dual-Use VTOL Aircraft for Defense and Cargo Missions
Dronamics Opens Japan Subsidiary, Names Asia Air Survey as First Japanese Investor
Dronamics has announced a strategic investment from Asia Air Survey Co., Ltd. (TSE: 9233). The company is also establishing a Japanese subsidiary, Dronamics Japan Holdings Co., Ltd. Asia Air Survey, investing through its Corporate Venture Capital arm, becomes the first Japanese investor in Dronamics. Black Swan Drone Targets Japan's Geospatial Sector Founded … [Read more...] about Dronamics Opens Japan Subsidiary, Names Asia Air Survey as First Japanese Investor
From Drones to Helicopters: Robinson, Ascent Build a Scalable Autonomous Rotorcraft Ecosystem
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
Autoflight Unveils First 5-Ton Heavy Lift eVTOL Aircraft
AutoFlight has introduced Matrix, the world's first 5-ton eVTOL aircraft, successfully completing a public full transition flight demonstration at its low-altitude flight test facility in Kunshan, China on February 5, 2026. 5-Ton eVTOL Achieves Historic Flight Milestone During the demonstration, Matrix flew alongside AutoFlight's 2-ton CarryAll cargo eVTOL, completing the … [Read more...] about Autoflight Unveils First 5-Ton Heavy Lift eVTOL Aircraft
