Textron is formalizing its presence in the electric aircraft market with the formation of a new division called eAviation. The company confirmed that long-time senior executive Rob Scholl has been named to head the unit in a senior v-p role that reports directly to Textron chairman and CEO Scott Donnelly. Scholl previously was the senior v-p of sales and marketing at Textron Aviation. Continue reading
Two-Way Aerial Audio Created for Drones
Dotterel Technologies in New Zealand has developed a two-way aerial audio meaning that rescuers will be able to have two-way conversations with the person or people they are seeking. Continue reading
Skycatch Raises $25M in Funding
Skycatch has announced a $25 million raise, led by ADB Ventures and Wavemaker. Founded in 2013, the Bay Area-based company provides centimeter-accurate 3D scanning services, primarily for construction sites and mining operations. Continue reading
Global UAS OPS Survey Conclusions Online
The conclusions of the survey on Global UAS Operations, conducted by Blyenburgh & Co, France in English, French and Spanish, are now online and can be downloaded free-of-charge. Continue reading
airBaltic and LMT to Collaborate on Drone Innovations
Latvian national airline airBaltic and LMT have signed an agreement for collaboration within the drone industry. The agreement foresees a joined development of various drone solutions overseen by general aviation and the development of LMT’s learning program for drone pilots. Both companies will also collaborate on testing the mobile network coverage in the air space. Continue reading
TindAIR Consortium Plans Large-scale Demonstrations on Urban Air Mobility
A group of innovative companies and research laboratories from France, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom, coordinated by Innov’ATM under the aegis of the SESAR Joint Undertaking, have teamed up to launch TindAIR, a series of very large-scale demonstrations on urban air mobility, with a focus on strategic deconfliction. Continue reading
Amazon Prime Max Van Imagined with Own Fleet of Drones
The future of vehicles from tech companies won’t just be aimed at making motorists’ lives easier. Brands like Amazon will be much more focused on how they can create vehicles that streamline their delivery service even more. Continue reading
Turkish Shepherd Herds Goats with Drone
A technology-savvy Turkish shepherd in western Turkey uses a drone to herd his around 600 goats. Cemil Coban is an unusual shepherd in the Bodrum district of Mugla province as he takes his drone with him every morning when he rides on his motorcycle to herd his goats in the rural area. Continue reading






