Carbonix says it is the first company in Australia to receive SAIL III certification for a drone, clearing a path to scalable long-range BVLOS operations. Sydney-based autonomous aviation company Carbonix has become the first company in Australia to achieve Safety Assurance Integrity Level (SAIL) III drone certification, according to the company. Carbonix says the milestone, … [Read more...] about Carbonix and CASA Certify First SAIL III Drone in Australia
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Archer Aviation Brings Starlink Connectivity to Midnight Air Taxi
Archer Aviation announced on February 27, 2026 that it will integrate Starlink's low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite internet system into its Midnight electric air taxi aircraft. The collaboration marks Starlink's first entry into the urban air mobility sector. Starlink Connectivity in the Midnight eVTOL: Technical Details Midnight is a piloted eVTOL designed to carry up to … [Read more...] about Archer Aviation Brings Starlink Connectivity to Midnight Air Taxi
Orkid Unveils All-in-One Drone Combining LiDAR, Photogrammetry, GNSS, and Starlink
Orkid has announced a new variant of its ORKID 260 vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drone, bringing together four of the most advanced aerial data capture technologies into one integrated, NDAA-compliant system. The ORKID 260VTOL integrated drone combines LiDAR, photogrammetry, GNSS, and Starlink satellite connectivity onboard, allowing all systems to operate … [Read more...] about Orkid Unveils All-in-One Drone Combining LiDAR, Photogrammetry, GNSS, and Starlink
Asylon Robotics Deploys Gas-Sniffing Security Robots at the Indy 500
Robots Enhance Security with Real-Time Chemical Detection at Major Event Asylon Robotics successfully deployed gas-sniffing security robots at the Indianapolis 500 this year, helping ensure the safety of over 300,000 attendees. The deployment was made possible through collaboration between Asylon Robotics, 908 Devices, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, … [Read more...] about Asylon Robotics Deploys Gas-Sniffing Security Robots at the Indy 500
A Drone Mobile Tower for Disaster Response: the Starlink Connected Solution
Vocus and NSW Telco Authority Test Starlink-Connected Drone Mobile Tower for Disaster Response by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby In partnership with NSW Telco Authority, specialist fiber and network solutions provider Vocus has revealed a new method for granting crucial 4G/5G mobile connectivity in emergencies utilizing an innovative tethered drone. Through the use of … [Read more...] about A Drone Mobile Tower for Disaster Response: the Starlink Connected Solution
