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
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Skydio Unveils F10 Lightrunner Fixed-Wing Drone and MegaDock at Ascend 2026
The company's first fixed-wing aircraft flies up to 100 mph across a 30-mile radius from a five-aircraft robotic dock, alongside two new industry-specific software platforms. Skydio announced the F10 Lightrunner, its first fixed-wing aircraft, on September 24, 2026 at its annual Ascend conference in Summerlin, Nevada. The San Mateo, California drone manufacturer also … [Read more...] about Skydio Unveils F10 Lightrunner Fixed-Wing Drone and MegaDock at Ascend 2026
Delair Unveils DT61 Long-Range Drone with Multi-Mission Capability
New fixed-wing VTOL platform expands Delair's reach in civilian and defense applications Delair Introduces the DT61 for Extended-Range Operations Toulouse-based drone manufacturer Delair has announced the launch of its newest drone, the DT61, expanding its portfolio with a heavy-lift, long-range aircraft designed for both civilian and defense missions. The announcement was … [Read more...] about Delair Unveils DT61 Long-Range Drone with Multi-Mission Capability
Aeromao’s VT-Naut Drone: Bridging the Gap Between Land and Sea
First of its kind, fixed wing VTOL water landing drone Aeromao has launched the VT-Naut, a groundbreaking fixed-wing VTOL drone with the unique ability to land on water. This innovative feature sets the VT-Naut apart: the company says that VT-Naut is the first drone of its kind. The VT-Naut VTOSL (Vertical Takeoff and Short Landing) is a versatile aerial solution designed … [Read more...] about Aeromao’s VT-Naut Drone: Bridging the Gap Between Land and Sea
Mysterious Drone Swarm Baffles Colorado Police
A series of nighttime flights of what appears to be a drone swarm has northeastern Colorado police scratching their heads in puzzlement. According to a report in the Denver Post, at least 17 fixed-wing drones with a six-foot wing span, regularly fly what appear to be search or mapping missions. Phillips County Sheriff Thomas Elliot told the Post the drones … [Read more...] about Mysterious Drone Swarm Baffles Colorado Police
