Mixed Signals from Public and Private Sectors at AUVSI New England Summit The Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry faces a funding shift as venture investment declines but public interest rises. At the AUVSI New England UAS and AAM Summit in Cambridge, Massachusetts, experts gathered to discuss the state of AAM funding. With a conference theme of "If We Build It, Will They … [Read more...] about Who’s Investing in Advanced Air Mobility?
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DRONELIFE’s Media Picks at FIX2024: Highlighting Global Tech Innovations
FIX2024 Media Picks Awards Showcases Cutting-Edge Solutions, with Top Honors for rgblab, MORAI, and Hyundai Elevator Co. The FIX2024 conference, South Korea's premier technology showcase held in Daegu, brought together innovators from around the world. Known as the country's version of CES, FIX2024 highlighted groundbreaking technologies across various sectors, from autonomous … [Read more...] about DRONELIFE’s Media Picks at FIX2024: Highlighting Global Tech Innovations
Archer Aviation Unveils Plans for Los Angeles Air Taxi Network
Los Angeles air taxi network aims to reduce travel time with 10-20 minute electric flights across Southern California by 2026 Archer Aviation Inc. has announced plans to establish an air mobility network in Los Angeles, aiming to transform the way residents and visitors commute and travel in Southern California. The network is designed to significantly reduce travel time, … [Read more...] about Archer Aviation Unveils Plans for Los Angeles Air Taxi Network
Skyportz Secures Orders for Over 1,000 Vertipads After Farnborough Airshow
Innovative Modular Vertipad Design Garners Strong Interest from Air Taxi Industry Skyportz has secured more orders for more than 1,000 units for its new modular vertipad solution, following its release at the Farnborough International Airshow last month. The innovative design aims to support the growing air taxi industry by addressing key concerns such as passenger safety, … [Read more...] about Skyportz Secures Orders for Over 1,000 Vertipads After Farnborough Airshow
FAA Approves First Category 2 Drone for Flying Over People
AVSS PRS-M3DT Parachute Enables DJI Dock 2 Flights Without Waivers The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the first Category 2 drone for operations over people. Commercial drone operators using the DJI Dock 2 equipped with the AVSS PRS-M3DT drone parachute can now fly over people without needing to submit an FAA 107.39 flight over people waiver. Aerial … [Read more...] about FAA Approves First Category 2 Drone for Flying Over People