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AutoFlight Delivers World’s First One-Ton eVTOL Aircraft with Full Airworthiness Certification

China’s AutoFlight achieves a world-first with certified heavy-lift eVTOL drone, paving the way for large-scale low-altitude operations. Historic Delivery of Certified Heavy-Lift eVTOL Shanghai-based advanced air mobility company AutoFlight has made aviation history by delivering the world’s first electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft with a maximum take-off weight exceeding one ton. The aircraft, […]

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DIU Expands Blue sUAS List to Include Green sUAS Platforms, Clarifies Certification Pathways

The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has announced substantial changes to its Blue sUAS program, now immediately recognizing Green UAS certified platforms as eligible for Blue UAS Cleared status. These updates represent a more inclusive approach to certifying secure unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for governmental and Department of Defense (DoD) use. Major Context: Hegseth’s Memo and […]

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Pentagon Transfers Blue sUAS Program to DCMA, Opens Door to More Drone Companies

Major Changes Coming to the Pentagon’s Blue sUAS Drone Program The Pentagon is making sweeping changes to its Blue sUAS program that could transform how the military buys and uses small drones. These reforms, outlined in a new Defense Secretary memo from July 2025, aim to speed up drone purchases and support American companies while […]

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Wingcopter Uses Ansys Simulation to Improve Drone Delivery of Medical Supplies [VIDEO]

Partnership Enhances Flight Range and Design for Remote Healthcare Acces Wingcopter Optimizes Drone Design for Long-Range Medical Delivery Wingcopter, a developer of delivery drones for critical healthcare supplies, has partnered with Ansys to improve the design and performance of its aircraft. With support from Ansys and its channel partner CADFEM Germany GmbH, Wingcopter is using […]

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DIU’s Dual Announcements: Project G.I. Challenge and Blue UAS Overhaul Reflect Shifting Landscape for Trusted Drone Certification

The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has announced two significant initiatives: the $20 million Project G.I. Challenge to fast-track next-generation UAS solutions, and a new framework inviting third-party assessors to support Blue UAS NDAA compliance. While these developments are designed to modernize and accelerate secure drone adoption for defense, they also highlight ongoing discussion about the […]

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ANRA Technologies Becomes First EASA-Certified U-space Service Provider

Milestone Achieved at Airspace World Marks Major Step Forward for Europe’s Drone Airspace Integration ANRA Secures First-Ever EASA Certification for U-space Services ANRA Technologies has become the first company certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) as a U-space Service Provider (USSP), marking a significant step forward for Europe’s drone integration efforts. The […]

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WarrenUAS Receives FAA Approval to Train Students on Large Drones

New exemption allows Warren County Community College to expand its advanced UAS training capabilities WarrenUAS, the unmanned systems training program at Warren County Community College in New Jersey, has been granted a major federal exemption. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved WarrenUAS to train students on large drones—those weighing more than 55 pounds—in the […]

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DEXA Earns FAA Part 135 Certification and S-1 Drone Approval

Milestones clear the way for national expansion of autonomous drone delivery in the U.S. Dayton-based drone logistics company DEXA (Drone Express) has reached two major milestones in its mission to bring autonomous drone delivery to consumers across the United States. The company announced that it has received FAA Part 135 Air Carrier Certification and that […]

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Argentech Solutions and S-PLANE Partner to Advance Drone Assurance and Autonomous Capabilities

Strategic collaboration aims to deliver certified hardware and software for advanced drone operations Argentech Solutions has announced a strategic partnership with S-PLANE, a company known for autonomous aviation and avionics systems. This collaboration will merge Argentech’s operational expertise with S-PLANE’s advanced technologies, offering innovative solutions for drone operations, including advanced ISR (intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance) […]

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Green UAS Certification Expands Secure Drone Options for Public Safety and Critical Missions

AUVSI Adds Four UAS Platforms to Green UAS List The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has announced Green UAS certification for four new platforms: Ascent AeroSystems’ Spirit, AgEagle’s Ebee Tac, and Inspired Flight’s IF1200A and IF800 Tomcat. These certifications expand the options for secure, NDAA-compliant drones suitable for public safety, critical infrastructure, and […]

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