Tohoku Air Service, owned by Tohoku Electric Power, signs a letter of intent for one SKYDRIVE SD-05 with delivery targeted for 2028. SkyDrive has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Tohoku Air Service (TAS) for the purchase of one SKYDRIVE SD-05 eVTOL. The Toyota-based manufacturer announced the deal on May 13, 2026. SkyDrive aims to deliver the aircraft in 2028. The … [Read more...] about SkyDrive Signs First Japanese Helicopter Operator for SD-05 eVTOL
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From the Floor of Intergeo 2025: Xer Showcases Their Hybrid-Electric X8 Infrastructure Inspection Drone
Swiss manufacturer Xer Technologies presented its Xer X8 hybrid-electric unmanned aircraft system at Intergeo 2025 in Frankfurt, demonstrating the platform's advanced capabilities for large-scale infrastructure monitoring operations. The Xer X8 addresses critical operational limitations of battery-powered drones through innovative hybrid propulsion technology. Xer X8 Technical … [Read more...] about From the Floor of Intergeo 2025: Xer Showcases Their Hybrid-Electric X8 Infrastructure Inspection Drone
JOUAV Introduces Fixed + Mobile UAS Inspection System for Power Grids
Autonomous Drone Solution Enhances Efficiency and Coverage in Rugged Terrain JOUAV, a manufacturer of industrial unmanned aerial systems (UAS), has partnered with the Guangxi Power Supply Bureau to launch China's first "Fixed + Mobile" UAS autonomous inspection system for power grid operations. This solution sets a new standard in power line inspections by improving efficiency … [Read more...] about JOUAV Introduces Fixed + Mobile UAS Inspection System for Power Grids
Australian First: Carbonix Partners with SA Power for BVLOS Powerline Inspection
Australia Approves BVLOS Powerline Inspection with Drones In an advancement for the Australian drone industry, Carbonix has partnered with SA Power Networks to successfully complete a pioneering mission that involved inspecting 150 kilometers of powerlines in remote South Australia using drones flying Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLoS). This marks a significant step … [Read more...] about Australian First: Carbonix Partners with SA Power for BVLOS Powerline Inspection
