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Kawasaki Heavy Industries Tests Unmanned K-RACER-X2 VTOL for High-Altitude Deliveries in Japan’s Mountainous Regions

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This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Minato City-based industrial conglomerate Kawasaki Heavy Industries recently successfully tested their helicopter-like “K-RACER-X2” VTOL at Ina Ski Resort, Nagano, Japan. Due to the declining population of Japan’s mountainous regions and the poorly maintained ground infrastructure, […]

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EHang’s EH216-S Passenger Aerial Vehicles Successfully Complete Commercial Flight Demonstrations in Guangzhou and Hefei, Paving the Way for Aerial Mobility Integration in China

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EHang’s EH216-S Passenger-Carrying Aerial Vehicles Successfully Conducted Commercial Flight Demonstrations in Guangzhou and Hefei: Moving Aerial Mobility in China Forward EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH), a global leader in urban air mobility (“UAM”) technology, has announced the successful debut commercial flight demonstrations of its certified EH216-S pilotless passenger-carrying aerial vehicles in Guangzhou and Hefei. These […]

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Nordic Unmanned to Sell CAMCOPTER Assets Back to Schiebel in a Non-Cash Transaction

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Nordic Unmanned’s Flight Services business has come to an agreement with Schiebel Aircraft GmbH to settle outstanding payables in a non-cash transaction where Schiebel buys back one CAMCOPTER  asset (Air Vehicle plus spare-parts). The delivery of the equipment will be executed in Q1 2024. The value of the transaction is EUR 927,000 and will result […]

Honeywell’s Advanced Air Mobility Unit on the Drone Radio Show!

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Don’t miss this opportunity to hear David Shilliday, VP and GM of Honeywell‘s Advanced Air Mobility unit on the Drone Radio Show with host Randy Goers as they discuss the recent award of $10 billion in AAM related contracts and what this means for the future of advanced air mobility. Drone Radio Show · Honeywell’s […]

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Aeromao’s VT-Naut Drone: Bridging the Gap Between Land and Sea

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First of its kind, fixed wing VTOL water landing drone Aeromao has launched the VT-Naut, a groundbreaking fixed-wing VTOL drone with the unique ability to land on water. This innovative feature sets the VT-Naut apart: the company says that VT-Naut is the first drone of its kind. The VT-Naut VTOSL (Vertical Takeoff and Short Landing) […]

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Guardian Agriculture Soars into Commercial Operations: A New Era of Sustainable Farming Takes Flight

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Massachusetts-based company becomes the first eVTOL manufacturer to commence commercial operations, marking a significant milestone in sustainable farming and eVTOL technology. Guardian Agriculture, a Massachusetts-based company specializing in electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) systems for sustainable farming, announces that they are the first eVTOL manufacturer to commence commercial operations. The company has recently deployed […]

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Rotor Unveils R550X Uncrewed Helicopter and Begins Production

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Rotor Technologies, Inc., a developer of autonomous vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft, unveils the R550X, the largest uncrewed civilian helicopter on the market, and begins production. The R550X is an uncrewed helicopter based on the Robinson R44 Raven II. It is designed to lift heavy loads up to 1,200 pounds, or 550 kilograms, with […]

eVTOL Companies Want to Change the Future of Commuting. Can They Do It? And When?

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As eVTOL companies announce funding raises and airworthiness certificates, how far away is commercialization? Doroni Aerospace wants to change the future of commuting.  As the Doroni H1 eVTOL receives an FAA Special Airworthiness Certificate, the company moves a step closer to realizing that goal. Doroni Aerospace performed their first manned aircraft flight last summer, and […]

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Revolutionizing Defense: Shield AI’s V-BAT Teams Enable Autonomous Surveillance in Hostile Environments

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Shield AI’s V-BAT Teams system allows autonomous operations under challenging conditions By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill As the U.S. Department of Defense searches for ways to use advanced technology to counter growing threats from international adversaries, a California robotics and software company has introduced a system that will allow warfighters to launch swarms of […]

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Phenix Solutions Soars to New Heights with Prestigious US Air Force Contract

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Phenix Solutions Secures US Air Force Phase II Contract for Ultra 2XL Heavy Lift VTOL Aircraft Aerospace company Phenix Solutions has recently been awarded a Phase II contract by the United States Air Force for Agile Manufacturing of the Ultra 2XL Heavy Lift VTOL Aircraft. This significant milestone marks a collaboration between Phenix Solutions and […]

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