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
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SkyDrive Secures 20-Unit Order from Dubai’s AeroGulf Services
Japanese eVTOL manufacturer SkyDrive Inc. announced a significant commercial milestone, reaching a general understanding with AeroGulf Services Company LLC for the potential purchase of 20 SkyDrive SD-05 eVTOL aircraft. The agreement outlines delivery of 10 units in 2028 and an additional 10 units in 2029, marking SkyDrive's first detailed exploration of commercial parameters … [Read more...] about SkyDrive Secures 20-Unit Order from Dubai’s AeroGulf Services
Monterey Bay Secures $7.4 Million to Build California’s First FAA-Compliant Multi-Airport Flight Corridor
Central Coast initiative will support drones, eVTOLs, and clean-energy aircraft The Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) has received $7,450,000 from the California Jobs First Council to establish the first FAA-compliant multi-airport California drone flight corridor network. The project, known as the California Advanced Air Mobility Corridors Initiative (CAAMCI), will … [Read more...] about Monterey Bay Secures $7.4 Million to Build California’s First FAA-Compliant Multi-Airport Flight Corridor
SkyDrive Showcases Public Flight of SD-05 eVTOL at Osaka-Kansai Expo
First look at Japan’s SKYDRIVE aircraft as company targets commercial flight in 2025 SkyDrive’s SD-05 Takes Flight at Expo 2025 Vertiport SkyDrive Inc., a Japanese eVTOL (electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing) aircraft developer, successfully conducted a public demonstration flight of its SKYDRIVE SD-05 aircraft on April 9, 2025. The event took place during the Media Day at … [Read more...] about SkyDrive Showcases Public Flight of SD-05 eVTOL at Osaka-Kansai Expo
ALTI Unmanned Enters the All-Electric Era with New Transition eVTOL Drone
South African Drone Developer Unveils Long-Endurance, Low-Cost Electric UAV for Defense and Commercial Applications by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb South Africa-based drone developer ALTI Unmanned recently unveiled their new Transition electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) drone, their first foray into the burgeoning all-electric space. With over 3 hours of … [Read more...] about ALTI Unmanned Enters the All-Electric Era with New Transition eVTOL Drone
