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Archer eVTOL Granted New FAA Status by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today, Archer Aviation Inc. announced that the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) has granted it a Special Airworthiness Certificate authorizing the company to begin flight testing its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) Maker aircraft. With this final …

Avy Launches World’s First Drone Response Network by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Dutch aviation technology pioneer Avy has launched the first Drone Response Network to combine docking stations with autonomous aircraft that possess vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capabilities. The network’s implementation provides ‘drone coverage’ within a certain …

EHang 216 AAV Completes Debut Flight Demo for Aerial Sightseeing in Indonesia by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby EHang 216, the world’s leading autonomous aerial vehicle (“AAV”), has completed its debut flight demonstration for aerial sightseeing in Bali, Indonesia. The demonstration flight was carried out by EHang in cooperation …

Small drone without exposed rotor blades suited for use in tight, hazardous spaces By Jim Magill Looking like a micro-sized version of the Death Star, the Dronut X1, which Boston-based start-up Cleo Robotics released for commercial use earlier this month, is the first professional-grade bi-rotor ducted-fan drone – a drone …

Pick up deals on the top drones Black Friday – or Cyber Monday.  Some of the world’s top manufacturers have already announced holiday sales.  Whether you’re looking to augment your commercial fleet or buy a recreational drone (for yourself or some deserving friend) it’s a great time to get a …

AeroScope / DJI How will companies and citizens handle monitoring drones and keeping track of activities in the air, as commercial applications like retail drone delivery expand? The following is a guest post by Sergio Rodriguez at Access Partnership,  global policy consultants unlocking new markets for the world’s newest technology.  DRONELIFE …

Walmart drone delivery is rapidly becoming a reality.  In partnership with drone technology and services provider DroneUp Walmart drone delivery is launching three full-time DroneUp airport “Hubs.” “The first operation has already taken flight at a Walmart Neighborhood Market in Farmington, Arkansas,” says a DroneUp press release. The “hubs” will …

Zipline delivers for Walmart: Instant Delivery Service Launches by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today, Walmart and Zipline announced the launch of their new instant delivery service in Pea Ridge, Arkansas, where the service will make on-demand deliveries of select health and wellness and consumable items from the Walmart …

Percepto Launches New Drone and AI-Powered Analytics for AIM Platform By DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today, Percepto, the leading autonomous inspection and monitoring solution provider, announced the launch of its upgraded 2022 Autonomous Inspection & Monitoring (AIM) platform, as well as its new Air Mobile drone. Percepto, recently …

AIR CEO envisions future featuring people flying personal eVTOL vehicles By Jim Magill From George Jetson to Prof. Brown in the Back to the Future movies, the dream of owning one’s own flying car has captured the public imagination. However, in recent years, planners envisioning urban air mobility solutions have …