Japan has run a cargo-carrying drone test in the first government-designated air corridor north of Tokyo. The 150-kilometer route runs along power lines and a dam in the mountainous Chichibu area of Saitama Prefecture.
Category Archives: Non-Military & Commercial UAS
Japan Opens ‘Sky Paths’ for Drones to Inspect Power Lines
Japan is moving to open government-approved ‘sky paths’ for drones above the power lines that span the country, as utilities seek safer, faster ways to inspect infrastructure in mountainous regions. Continue reading
AirData Launches Public Safety Program for Drone Fleets
AirData is the leading drone flight data and fleet management platform, trusted by more than 444,000 pilots worldwide across 232 countries with over 60,000,000 uploaded flights. The company has just announced the launch of AirData’s Public Safety Program, a dedicated initiative designed to give law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency response agencies access to the tools, resources, and community already powering some of the most recognized drone programs globally – now spanning 60 regions.
Sikorsky and Robinson Helicopter Company Integrate MATRIX Autonomy into Robinson R66 TURBINETRUCK
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, and Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) have unveiled the R66 TURBINETRUCK, an autonomous cargo helicopter that pairs Sikorsky’s MATRIX autonomy system with Robinson Unmanned’s new cargo UAS platform. Continue reading
Garuda Selects Airbus Flexrotor to Expand its UAS Leasing Portfolio
Airbus Helicopters and Garuda Technologies Inc. have signed a contract for the delivery of up to 18 Flexrotor Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). Continue reading
TEKEVER Gets $35M EMSA Contract for AR5 Fixed-Wing UAS Deployment
TEKEVER has secured a new framework contract valued at €30 million ($35M) with the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) to provide Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for maritime operations. Continue reading
U S Military Downs Border Patrol Drone
The U.S. military shot down a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) drone with a laser over Texas last Thursday, triggering expanded airspace restrictions near the U.S.-Mexico border. Continue reading
MightyFly Closes $10M Financing to Scale Autonomous Hybrid eVTOL Aircraft for Expedited Logistics
MightyFly, an autonomous air logistics company developing hybrid eVTOL cargo aircraft for expedited delivery, has closed $10 million in new funding from Draper Associates, At One Ventures, and 500 Global. The round brings the company’s total funding to $15 million to date. Continue reading