In this week's episode of Weekly Wings, hosts Paul Rossi, Samuel Stansberry, and Terry Neff cover a range of cutting-edge drone innovations and industry updates. The episode starts with a recap of Paul’s experience at the Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas, including highlights from live flight demonstrations. Percepto's industrial inspection drones received FAA type … [Read more...] about Drone Certifications, Combat Tech & BVLOS on the Weekly Wings Drone Podcast!
FAA type certification
Joby Applies for Type Certification in Australia for eVTOL Aircraft
Santa Clara-Based Developer Aims to Enhance Urban Mobility with Electric Air Taxis in Melbourne and Sydney by 2025 by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Santa Clara-based electric drone taxi developer Joby recently announced that it had applied for type certification in Australia for its eVTOL aircraft, designed to enhance urban mobility in congested … [Read more...] about Joby Applies for Type Certification in Australia for eVTOL Aircraft
SkyDrive Begins FAA Type Certification: Paving the Way for eVTOL Innovations in American Airspace
Japanese Developer SkyDrive Collaborates with JCAB and FAA to Bring the SD-05 to Market, Targeting 2026 for North American Expansion by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Japanese “flying car” eVTOL (electronic vertical takeoff and landing) developer Skydrive recently announced that the FAA had accepted their application for type certification for their three-seater … [Read more...] about SkyDrive Begins FAA Type Certification: Paving the Way for eVTOL Innovations in American Airspace
Matternet M2 Delivery Drone Receives Amendment to Type Certification, Highlighting Platform Updates
As the FAA continues to develop the process for granting type certifications for unmanned vehicles, Matternet's M2 delivery drone receives the first amendment to type certification, as the platform has evolved. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Continue reading below or listen: DroneLife · Matternets - Amendment - To - Type - Certification - For - M2 - Delivery - … [Read more...] about Matternet M2 Delivery Drone Receives Amendment to Type Certification, Highlighting Platform Updates
Lilium Jet Becomes First eVTOL with Both EASA and FAA Certification Basis
As eVTOL companies race to commercialization, type certification is one of the biggest hurdles. Type certification for eVTOLs is particularly challenging as standards are being developed as companies engage in the process. Now, having taken one of their first flights in Germany back in 2017, the Lilium Jet has become the First eVTOL with both EASA and FAA certification basis - … [Read more...] about Lilium Jet Becomes First eVTOL with Both EASA and FAA Certification Basis
