Skyways will fly its autonomous V2 aircraft from a Shell facility in Louisiana to an offshore platform. The flight will combine a pipeline inspection with a simulated equipment delivery. On November 9, 2026, the Federal Aviation Administration said it had issued an authorization for a drone to fly beyond the operator's visual line of sight from the U.S. coastline over the … [Read more...] about FAA Grants First Authorization for BVLOS Drone Operations Over Gulf
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Drone Solutions Wins BVLOS Approval for Medical Deliveries in Zimbabwe
CAAZ authorization clears the way for long-range KITE operations linking regional health facilities with central laboratories Drone Solutions International has received approval to conduct beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone deliveries in Zimbabwe. The company plans to begin with medical and pathology logistics. The flights will connect regional health facilities with … [Read more...] about Drone Solutions Wins BVLOS Approval for Medical Deliveries in Zimbabwe
New Factorial-Tulip Flight Test Shows 30% Gain for Solid-State Batteries
Boston-based Factorial Energy and Netherlands-based Tulip Tech move from flight testing into commercialization of lithium-metal UAV battery packs. Factorial Energy Inc. (Nasdaq: FAC) announced July 13, 2026, a strategic partnership with Tulip Tech Group B.V. to accelerate commercial deployment of solid-state and lithium-metal batteries for next-generation drones. Initial … [Read more...] about New Factorial-Tulip Flight Test Shows 30% Gain for Solid-State Batteries
Wingcopter Uses Ansys Simulation to Improve Drone Delivery of Medical Supplies [VIDEO]
Partnership Enhances Flight Range and Design for Remote Healthcare Acces Wingcopter Optimizes Drone Design for Long-Range Medical Delivery Wingcopter, a developer of delivery drones for critical healthcare supplies, has partnered with Ansys to improve the design and performance of its aircraft. With support from Ansys and its channel partner CADFEM Germany GmbH, Wingcopter is … [Read more...] about Wingcopter Uses Ansys Simulation to Improve Drone Delivery of Medical Supplies [VIDEO]
Skyways Lands $37M USAF Contract to Scale Autonomous Cargo Drones
AFWERX funding propels mass production of long-range, heavy-lift uncrewed aircraft Skyways to Transition from Prototype to Full Production Skyways, an Austin-based manufacturer of long-range autonomous cargo drones, has secured a $37 million contract from the U.S. Air Force’s innovation unit, AFWERX. The funding will help Skyways move its V3 cargo drone from prototype to … [Read more...] about Skyways Lands $37M USAF Contract to Scale Autonomous Cargo Drones
