New aircraft expand University of Alaska Fairbanks’ capabilities for long-range unmanned operations The University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration (ACUASI) has added two large-payload Windracers ULTRA drones to its fleet. The aircraft will be used for testing cargo delivery and emergency response operations across Alaska’s … [Read more...] about ACUASI Adds Heavy-Lift Drones for Cargo and Emergency Trials
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Skyways Completes Historic Cargo Drone Flights for U.S. Military
Project ULTRA Demonstration Validates Safe BVLOS Operations in Controlled Airspace Skyways has completed a series of historic cargo drone flights under the Department of Defense’s Project ULTRA, marking a major step forward in Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations. Over 12 days, the Texas-based company conducted medium-range flights between Grand Forks Air Force Base … [Read more...] about Skyways Completes Historic Cargo Drone Flights for U.S. Military
Skyports Drone Services Acquires Redbird Aero, Launches Operations in Australia
Acquisition supports healthcare, logistics, and infrastructure inspection across rural and remote region Skyports Expands Global Footprint with Australian Entry Skyports Drone Services, a global leader in drone delivery and inspection, has announced the acquisition of Redbird Aero, a top large cargo drone operator in Australia. This move marks Skyports’ official entry into … [Read more...] about Skyports Drone Services Acquires Redbird Aero, Launches Operations in Australia
Dufour Aerospace’s Aero2 Completes Historic Hybrid-Electric Test Flights
The Aero2 Self-Charges Batteries Mid-Flight, Setting a New Standard for Sustainable Cargo and Remote Sensing Solutions by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab Swiss drone manufacturer Dufour Aerospace recently announced the completion of its first flight test campaign with their in-house hybrid electric powertrain for its Aero2 drone. The Aero2 flew several test flights in … [Read more...] about Dufour Aerospace’s Aero2 Completes Historic Hybrid-Electric Test Flights
Integrating Drone Cargo Delivery with Manned Aircraft Cargo Services: Dronamics, Qatar Airways Ink Agreement
Revolutionizing Global Cargo Logistics: Dronamics and Qatar Airways Cargo Forge Groundbreaking Interline Agreement for Seamless and Efficient Transport Networks Dronamics, the cargo drone airline with operational licensing in Europe, has entered into an interline agreement with Qatar Airways Cargo, the prominent international cargo carrier. This collaboration marks the … [Read more...] about Integrating Drone Cargo Delivery with Manned Aircraft Cargo Services: Dronamics, Qatar Airways Ink Agreement
