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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SkyDrive Partners with FEAM Aero to Bring eVTOL Maintenance Infrastructure to the US
New collaboration combines SkyDrive's eVTOL expertise with FEAM Aero's extensive line maintenance network, paving the way for regional air mobility integration across U.S. aviation systems. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Japanese eVTOL developer Skydrive recently announced a new strategic partnership with F&E Aircraft Maintenance (Miami), LLC to provide a … [Read more...] about SkyDrive Partners with FEAM Aero to Bring eVTOL Maintenance Infrastructure to the US
Why the FAA Reauthorization Bill Wins Praise from Drone Industry
Boosting the Skies: Drone Industry Celebrates FAA Reauthorization Bill By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (The following is the first in a series of articles on how the recent passage of the bill to reauthorize the FAA positively impacts the drone and eVTOL industries.) In a move expected to dramatically boost the growth of commercial and recreational drone usage, … [Read more...] about Why the FAA Reauthorization Bill Wins Praise from Drone Industry
Unifly, Terra Drone, and Aloft Technologies Forge Alliance for Global Air Traffic Management
New Partnership Aims to Enhance Advanced Air Mobility with Unified UAS Traffic Management System Unifly, a leader in Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) technology, has joined forces with Terra Drone Corporation and Aloft Technologies Inc. to develop a global UAS Traffic Management (UTM) infrastructure. This collaboration, announced on April 25, 2024, in … [Read more...] about Unifly, Terra Drone, and Aloft Technologies Forge Alliance for Global Air Traffic Management
How Are Unmanned Traffic Management Systems Being Implemented Around the World?
Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) systems, commonly referred to as U-Space in Europe, are a critical piece of the ecosystem that will enable commercial drones and eVTOL to integrate safely and seamlessly with existing air traffic. UTM is not a single system: it's a complex structure of regulations, technologies, and relationships working together to provide new levels of … [Read more...] about How Are Unmanned Traffic Management Systems Being Implemented Around the World?
