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NASA Advances Drone Technology for 24/7 Wildfire Response

Testing Portable Airspace Management Systems for Safer, More Effective Aerial Firefighting NASA is working with the wildfire response community to develop new technologies that will enhance aerial firefighting operations, particularly at night. These advancements could enable drones, both remotely piloted and autonomous, to assist in wildfire suppression around the clock, even in low-visibility conditions. Enhancing […]

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Skyway and MatrixSpace Partner to Enhance Vertiport Safety and Air Traffic Management

Collaboration Aims to Improve Unmanned Aircraft Detection and Airspace Efficiency Skyway and MatrixSpace have announced a strategic partnership to integrate advanced air traffic management and unmanned aircraft detection systems. The collaboration aims to improve safety, efficiency, and scalability in the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) sectors. Enhancing Situational Awareness in Vertiport […]

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Dufour Aerospace’s Aero2 Completes Historic Hybrid-Electric Test Flights

The Aero2 Self-Charges Batteries Mid-Flight, Setting a New Standard for Sustainable Cargo and Remote Sensing Solutions by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab Swiss drone manufacturer Dufour Aerospace recently announced the completion of its first flight test campaign with their in-house hybrid electric powertrain for its Aero2 drone. The Aero2 flew several test flights in […]

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FCC Proposes New Spectrum Rules to Advance Air Mobility Technologies

Updated Guidelines Aim to Enhance Safety, Innovation, and Growth in Crewed and Uncrewed Aviation The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a new initiative to modernize spectrum rules for advanced air mobility systems, a sector that combines crewed and uncrewed aircraft for efficient transportation of people and cargo. The FCC’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), […]

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Neuromorphic Cameras and Pilotless Air Taxis on Weekly Wings!

In this week’s episode of drone news podcast Weekly Wings, Paul Rossi and Terry Neff delve into a variety of exciting developments in drone technology, autonomous systems, and advanced air mobility. The episode kicks off with the Sprayhawk, an automated agricultural helicopter developed by Rotor Technologies and AG Nav. The hosts discuss its potential to […]

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SkyDrive and SAI Flight Collaborate on Electric Air Taxi Routes in South Carolina

New partnership introduces plans for eVTOL-based air travel, including a pre-order for 10 aircraft SkyDrive Inc., a Japanese electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft manufacturer, has partnered with South Carolina-based SAI Flight and Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) to explore commercial air taxi routes and other innovative applications. The collaboration, formalized through a Memorandum of […]

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SkyDrive Partners with FEAM Aero to Bring eVTOL Maintenance Infrastructure to the US

New collaboration combines SkyDrive’s eVTOL expertise with FEAM Aero’s extensive line maintenance network, paving the way for regional air mobility integration across U.S. aviation systems. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Japanese eVTOL developer Skydrive recently announced a new strategic partnership with F&E Aircraft Maintenance (Miami), LLC to provide a framework for future eVTOL […]

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The Security of the National Airspace and the Future of AAM Require Increased Airspace Awareness

At DRONELIFE, we are proud of our partnership with DRONERESPONDERS, an international public safety drone community.  Here, we are please to present this guest post by Charles Werner, Director of DRONERESPONDERS, on the need to equip first responders with counter drone technology, training, and authority. DRONELIFE neither accepts nor makes payments for guest posts. Empowering Local Responders […]

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Building the Backbone for Advanced Aviation: Industry Experts Discuss Infrastructure Needs

Key Stakeholders Outline the Path Forward for UAS and AAM Networks At the AUVSI New England UAS and AAM Summit held today in Cambridge, MA, industry leaders gathered to address a pressing question: “If We Build It, Will They Come?” The panel discussion, titled “Infrastructure Supporting Advanced Aviation Operations,” brought together experts to explore the […]

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Who’s Investing in Advanced Air Mobility?

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 […]

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