The integration syncs Pilot Institute certificates and their associated skills into AirData, alongside the flight records that pilots and fleet managers already keep there. AirData UAV and Pilot Institute have announced an integration that automatically syncs pilot training records and skills into AirData. With the link in place, pilots can keep their qualifications in the … [Read more...] about AirData and Pilot Institute Integration Automates Drone Pilot Training Records
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Purdue’s Windracers ULTRA First Flyer in Indiana Drone Corridor
The heavy-lift aircraft flew more than 50 miles during the corridor's opening event at Terre Haute. Purdue will make it available to test emergency supply drops for flood-affected communities. Windracers announced on November 2, 2026 that a Windracers ULTRA autonomous aircraft owned by Purdue University was the first autonomous aircraft to complete a beyond visual line of … [Read more...] about Purdue’s Windracers ULTRA First Flyer in Indiana Drone Corridor
New State Drone Laws Create Patchwork of Restrictions, Raising Concerns for Operators
New restrictions in California, Arizona, and Alabama highlight differences in state regulations and raise questions about federal airspace authority. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill As states and local municipalities push to impose regulations to protect event venues from unwanted UAV incursions, drone operators and industry advocates are concerned that the new rules … [Read more...] about New State Drone Laws Create Patchwork of Restrictions, Raising Concerns for Operators
Percepto Launches Hardware-Agnostic Axion Platform for Infrastructure Inspection Data
The software-as-a-service platform applies more than 160 AI models to inspection data from third-party drones, sensors and archives. A new leadership team will lead Percepto's software-first expansion. Percepto launched Axion, a hardware-agnostic Physical AI platform for mission-critical infrastructure operators, on October 27, 2026. The Austin, Texas company designed Axion to … [Read more...] about Percepto Launches Hardware-Agnostic Axion Platform for Infrastructure Inspection Data
FAA Releases Draft Design Standards for Vertiports and Vertical Flight Facilities
Updated guidance addresses landing areas, charging infrastructure, and airport integration as advanced air mobility moves toward commercial operations. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released updated draft design standards for facilities supporting vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft. The proposal marks another step toward building the infrastructure … [Read more...] about FAA Releases Draft Design Standards for Vertiports and Vertical Flight Facilities
