Swiss mapping drone developer Flyability recently announced their new Elios 3 Tether Power Unit, a new ground power system that delivers continuous power for uninterrupted inspections. The Tether Power Unit connects to a wall outlet, generator, or compatible portable power station, converting 100–240 V AC into high-voltage DC. Power is transmitted through a 50 m (164 ft) … [Read more...] about Flyability Announces New Elios 3 Tether Power Unit
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Veterans Bring Mission Mindset to the Drone Industry
Across the United States, veterans are taking their mission-driven skills from military service into the fast-growing drone industry. With experience in discipline, technology, and leadership under pressure, they are building businesses and advancing commercial UAV applications from inspections to emergency response. In this guest post, Rahman “Ray” Richardson shares how … [Read more...] about Veterans Bring Mission Mindset to the Drone Industry
From the Other Side: A Small Business Owner on the Potential Impacts of a Ban on Chinese Drones
As the debate over proposed bans on Chinese drone platforms continues, we present this guest post from Michael Thompson, drone pilot, FAA Safety Team representative and the founder and lead instructor of a drone business, Connecting Skies, LLC. Here, Michael writes about how a ban on Chinese drone platforms could impact the pilots and business owners like him who currently … [Read more...] about From the Other Side: A Small Business Owner on the Potential Impacts of a Ban on Chinese Drones
Why Major Airlines Are Investing in Advanced Air Mobility
United, Delta, and Republic Airways see AAM as a solution to infrastructure, access, and efficiency challenges At the AUVSI Drone and AAM Policy Symposium held in Washington, D.C., on July 29–30, 2025, aviation and policy leaders gathered to discuss the future of flight. One panel focused on why some of the biggest names in manned aviation—United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and … [Read more...] about Why Major Airlines Are Investing in Advanced Air Mobility
Shell Renews Multi-Million Dollar Contract with Cyberhawk
Expanded partnership highlights growing value of drones in large-scale industrial projects Shell has renewed its multi-million dollar, five-year global agreement with Cyberhawk, a leader in drone-based inspection services and visual data management. The renewed contract reinforces Shell’s commitment to Cyberhawk’s iHawk™ platform, which supports digital transformation across … [Read more...] about Shell Renews Multi-Million Dollar Contract with Cyberhawk
