By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill Although the future of jet-propelled cars whizzing across the sky, as portrayed in The Jetsons, is still some time in the future, the era of flying taxis and other next generation aerial vehicles moved a little bit closer with the launch, by the federal Department of Transportation and the FAA, of the new eVTOL Integration Pilot … [Read more...] about DOT and FAA Launch eVTOL Integration Pilot Program
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Skyportz Unveils Modular Vertipad Prototype to Advance Air Mobility Infrastructure
Aeroberm™ aims to overcome downwash, fire risk and noise to support scalable eVTOL operations Infrastructure designed for the AAM era Australian infrastructure developer Skyportz today introduced its new vertipad prototype, the Aeroberm™, at the EVTOL Show in Palo Alto. The company described the milestone as a “major milestone in the company’s mission to create safe, … [Read more...] about Skyportz Unveils Modular Vertipad Prototype to Advance Air Mobility Infrastructure
Blade to Sell Passenger Division to Joby Aviation
Rebranded Strata to Focus Solely on Medical Logistics and Services Blade Air Mobility has announced it will sell its passenger division to Joby Aviation for up to $125 million. The move marks a major shift for Blade, which will now focus entirely on its growing medical transport and logistics business. The restructured company will rebrand as Strata Critical Medical and … [Read more...] about Blade to Sell Passenger Division to Joby Aviation
Stellantis Boosts Investment in Archer Aviation by $55 Million
Strategic Funding to Accelerate eVTOL Aircraft Production Stellantis N.V. and Archer Aviation Inc. have announced a significant $55 million investment from Stellantis, under the companies’ strategic funding agreement. This follows the achievement of Archer's transition flight test milestone last month and adds to Stellantis’ prior $39 million in open market purchases of Archer … [Read more...] about Stellantis Boosts Investment in Archer Aviation by $55 Million
Joby Aviation on the Drone Radio Show: Answering the Number 1 Question on Urban Air Mobility
Don't miss Joby Aviation on this episode of the Drone Radio Show! Host Randy Goers speaks with Joby product manager Eric Allison about the question on everyone's mind: How close are we to hailing an air taxi? Listen here: Drone Radio Show · How Close Are We to Hailing an Electric Air Taxi? Eric Allison is Chief Product Officer at Joby Aviation. Joby builds … [Read more...] about Joby Aviation on the Drone Radio Show: Answering the Number 1 Question on Urban Air Mobility
