At Commercial UAV Expo, Juan Plaza outlined how drones supported rescue, damage assessment and recovery after the June earthquakes, while warning that disaster response requires a plan for coordinating the aircraft overhead. When two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, 2026, drones were in the air within minutes. They gave authorities an early view of widespread … [Read more...] about Venezuela Earthquakes Show the Power of Drones, and the Challenge of a Crowded Sky
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Drone System Gives Landslide Responders a 3D Map Before They Send in Crews
JOUAV demonstrates real-time mapping technology that helps emergency managers assess hazards and plan safer rescue operations When landslides strike, emergency crews face an immediate challenge. They need to know where it is safe to send responders. Following a landslide in Pengshui County, Chongqing, on July 17, JOUAV demonstrated how real-time drone mapping can help … [Read more...] about Drone System Gives Landslide Responders a 3D Map Before They Send in Crews
Robodex and Tokyu Land Open Japan’s First Hydrogen Drone Port in Hiroshima
This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. Robodex and Tokyu Land Corporation are opening a fixed hydrogen drone port on the Seto Inland Sea coast to link Hiroshima's mainland with Osakikamijima and surrounding islands. Robodex and Tokyu Land Corporation have partnered to install Japan's first … [Read more...] about Robodex and Tokyu Land Open Japan’s First Hydrogen Drone Port in Hiroshima
SkyDrive Signs First Japanese Helicopter Operator for SD-05 eVTOL
Tohoku Air Service, owned by Tohoku Electric Power, signs a letter of intent for one SKYDRIVE SD-05 with delivery targeted for 2028. SkyDrive has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Tohoku Air Service (TAS) for the purchase of one SKYDRIVE SD-05 eVTOL. The Toyota-based manufacturer announced the deal on May 13, 2026. SkyDrive aims to deliver the aircraft in 2028. The … [Read more...] about SkyDrive Signs First Japanese Helicopter Operator for SD-05 eVTOL
Korean eVTOL Developer Airbility Partners on UAV Public Safety in Thailand
South Korean eVTOL developer Airbility has signed a four-party Memorandum of Understanding to deploy UAV systems for public safety and border security in Thailand. The MoU partners include Thailand's NT iBuzz, SmartOkO Thailand, and Singapore-based KILSA Global. Integrated UAV Public Safety Solution The partnership combines four distinct capabilities into a single system. … [Read more...] about Korean eVTOL Developer Airbility Partners on UAV Public Safety in Thailand
