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Skyports and Unified Aviation Partner to Boost Global Vertiport Network

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New Agreement to Enhance Skyports’ Strategic Growth in Advanced Air Mobility Infrastructure Skyports Infrastructure (Skyports), a leader in vertiport infrastructure for the advanced air mobility (AAM) industry, has entered into a partnership with Unified Aviation, specialists in vertical aviation. This collaboration aims to provide cost-effective, versatile infrastructure for air taxi take-off and landing, supporting the […]

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Red Cat to Acquire FlightWave Aerospace Systems

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Red Cat Holdings, Inc. , a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government, and commercial operations, announced it has entered into a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the planned acquisition of FlightWave Aerospace Systems Corporation a provider of Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) drone, sensor, and software solutions. Edge 130, FlightWave’s Blue […]

US Navy’s MQ-8C Fire Scouts Retire Just Two Years After Entering Operational Service

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US Navy (USN) budget documents reveal that the service plans to retire the newest variant of an unmanned helicopter it spent more than a decade and nearly $1.5 billion developing. The Northrop Grumman MQ-8C Fire Scout was to perform a range of surface warfare, airborne mine countermeasures, and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions from […]

US Navy’s MQ-8C Fire Scouts Retire Just Two Years After Entering Operational Service

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US Navy (USN) budget documents reveal that the service plans to retire the newest variant of an unmanned helicopter it spent more than a decade and nearly $1.5 billion developing. The Northrop Grumman MQ-8C Fire Scout was to perform a range of surface warfare, airborne mine countermeasures, and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions from […]

Airbus Displays VSR700 Unmanned Helicopter for Naval Operations at ILA 2024

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At the International Aerospace Exhibition and Air Show (ILA) 2024, Airbus displayed its latest unmanned aerial system, the VSR700. Designed primarily for naval applications, this rotary-wing aircraft combines advanced technology with operational flexibility to meet modern maritime needs. The VSR700 is an unmanned helicopter developed to provide real-time intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. It […]

Titra to Integrate Airbus’ DeckFinder Airbus on ALPiN Drone for Naval Missions

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Turkish drone-maker Titra is teaming with Airbus to modify the ALPiN unmanned helicopter so it can operate from naval platforms as well as take off and land autonomously, the former announced last week. The unmanned helicopter was first used during Turkish operations in the northern region of Iraq, Titra’s chief executive Abdulkadir Sener told reporters […]

Scott Howe on NASA’s Innovative Leap in Autonomy Software for Sikorsky Helicopters: A Glimpse into the Future of Air Taxis

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Revolutionizing Urban Air Mobility: NASA, Sikorsky, and DARPA’s Leap into Autonomous Flight Technology by DRONELIFE Contributing Editor Paul Rossi Don’t miss Paul with co-pilots Terry and Samuel on the new Weekly Wings podcast! Drone news from the pilot perspective. NASA’s relentless pursuit of technological innovation has reached a new milestone with its recent collaboration with […]

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Lilium Partners with UrbanV and ACA to Launch eVTOL Network in South of France by 2026

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Revolutionizing Regional Air Mobility: Zero-Emission Lilium Jets to Connect Key Destinations Across the French Riviera, Including Monaco, Nice, Cannes, and Marseille by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Lilium, the German eVTOL (electronic Vertical Takeoff and Landing) jet developer, recently announced a partnership with Italian vertiport network operator UrbanV and Aéroports de la Côte d’Azur […]

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JOUAV Unveils Next-Gen VTOL Hangar JOS-C800 at Drone World Congress 2024

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New “drone-in-a-box” solution aims to optimize automated aerial operations. At the 8th Drone World Congress 2024, civil drone manufacturer JOUAV introduced its latest advancement in VTOL hangar drone technology, the JOS-C800. This second-generation “drone-in-a-box” solution is set to improve fully-automated drone operations across various industries, offering a smarter and more versatile approach to routine aerial […]

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Wilbur Air Partners with FlyNow to Expand Electric Aircraft Fleet

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New Australian e-Airline to Integrate FlyNow Aircraft for Freight and Passenger Services Electric air taxi infrastructure start-up, Skyportz, has announced the establishment of Wilbur Air, a wholly owned subsidiary that will operate electric and hybrid aircraft from its network of vertiports across Australia. Wilbur Air will have priority access to Skyportz vertiport locations, which are […]

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