By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill Although the future of jet-propelled cars whizzing across the sky, as portrayed in The Jetsons, is still some time in the future, the era of flying taxis and other next generation aerial vehicles moved a little bit closer with the launch, by the federal Department of Transportation and the FAA, of the new eVTOL Integration Pilot … [Read more...] about DOT and FAA Launch eVTOL Integration Pilot Program
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Wisk Aero Announces First Flight of Sixth Gen Aircraft
Autonomous aviation company Wisk Aero has successfully completed the first flight of its Generation 6 aircraft, marking a significant milestone in its effort to deliver the first FAA-certified autonomous passenger-carrying eVTOL to market in the United States. The Generation 6 aircraft performed its initial vertical takeoff, hover, and stabilized flight maneuvers at Wisk's … [Read more...] about Wisk Aero Announces First Flight of Sixth Gen Aircraft
Why Amsterdam Drone Week is a Game-Changer in the Drone Industry
Amsterdam Drone Week has been one of the European drone industry's most important shows since it's inception. ADW is co-located with the EASA high level conference on drones: it draws the industry's most prominent thought leaders from around the globe to hear and contribute to discussions with European lawmakers. This concentration of high level stakeholders has always made … [Read more...] about Why Amsterdam Drone Week is a Game-Changer in the Drone Industry
Aviation Milestone in New Zealand: Successful Integration of Uncrewed Aircraft into Controlled Airspace
Aviation Consortium Achieves Milestone in Uncrewed Aircraft Integration in Controlled Airspace in New Zealand An aviation collaboration, led by Wisk Aero, has successfully concluded a groundbreaking trial in New Zealand, evaluating the integration of uncrewed aircraft into controlled airspace. The trial, conducted under the New Zealand Government's Airspace Integration Trial … [Read more...] about Aviation Milestone in New Zealand: Successful Integration of Uncrewed Aircraft into Controlled Airspace
Wisk Aero on the Drone Radio Show!
Curious about urban air mobility? Don't miss Wisk Aero on the Drone Radio Show with host Randy Goers. Wisk CEO Brian Yutko talks about the progress the company is making to develop and deploy autonomous air taxis, including the results of a recent successful air taxi flight demonstration at the Long Beach Airport. Drone Radio Show · Autonomous Air Taxis Are Coming! - … [Read more...] about Wisk Aero on the Drone Radio Show!
