EHang Holdings Limited announced the cancellation of the EHang Yunfu Investor Day due to the latest tightening COVID-19-related travel and group gathering restrictions by the local governmental authorities following the recent Delta variant outbreak in China. Continue reading
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North Carolina Signs as First Collaborative State User for Virginia FIX
The Virginia Department of Aviation has signed the North Carolina Department of Transportation Division of Aviation as the first state to collaborate, coordinate and disseminate information as a user of the Virginia Flight Information Exchange. Continue reading
Linebird’s Osprey NPS Enables Direct Contact Measurements on Live Power Lines
Linebird Payload Ohmstik
Linebird, a drone technology company on a mission to revolutionize electric transmission line maintenance, announced the launch of its Osprey Nonconductive Payload System, known as Osprey NPS. Continue reading
UAV Factory Releases Penguin C-Mil Mk2 VTOL UAS
UAV Factory LLC has announced the release of its production-ready Penguin C Mk2 Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) long-endurance aircraft. Based on the operationally proven and reliable catapult-launched Penguin C UAS, the Penguin C Mk2 VTOL platform is a complete, turnkey solution providing unmatched endurance and performance. Continue reading
Swoop Aero and Skyports Extend Drone Delivery Partnership
After having contributed to the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) COVID-19 response, Australian drone logistics company Swoop Aero and UK advanced air mobility (AAM) company Skyports are extending their partnership to deploy drone delivery networks across the Americas and Europe. Continue reading
Swift Tests VTOL UAS at High-Altitude Density
Swift Tactical Systems, a subsidiary of Swift Engineering, recently completed over two dozen flights at Leach Field, 1V8, Alamosa County, CO, to collect data on the high-altitude density performance of the Swift021 VTOL UAS to validate real-world capabilities. Continue reading
Intel Drone Show Teases ‘Alchemist’ PC Graphics Card
Intel provided a sneak peek at its “Alchemist” PC gaming graphics card through a drone light show. Continue reading
GENIUS NY Announces Round Five Finalists
GENIUS NY, a business accelerator program at CenterState CEO’s Tech Garden, has announced the five finalists companies selected for its fifth round. These startup unmanned systems and robotics companies will participate in the year-long program and will compete for a total of $3 million in direct investment, with one grand prize of up to $1 million and four $500,000 awards. Continue reading