Smart Drones & AI: Assessing Crop Health
At the University of Missouri, researchers are harnessing drones equipped with specialized sensors (including near-infrared and red-edge bands) to assess…
Month: August 2025
Electra and Surf Air Mobility Complete First Commercial Demonstrations of Ultra Short Aircraft at Virginia Tech
A series of “breathtakingly short” takeoffs and landings showcase how Electra’s hybrid-electric aircraft will unlock the new era of Direct…
AUVSI Hampton Roads Advanced Air Mobility Exposition
When: September 24–25, 2025 Where: Hampton Roads (Virginia), U.S. What to Expect: A two-day in-person exposition bringing together industry leaders,…
Training Pipeline Launches for Rural AAM Technicians
New certificate program builds rural AAM workforce.
County Approves Microgrid to Power Future Vertiport
County greenlights solar+storage microgrid for vertiport charging.
Autonomy Waiver Expands Rural Cargo Corridor
BVLOS waiver accelerates rural medical deliveries.
New eSTOL Routes Connect Farm Hubs to Regional Airports
eSTOL links boost middle-mile, cold-chain logistics for rural producers.
State DOT Funds First Rural Vertiport Pilot
State DOT backs a rural vertiport pilot with microgrid and EMS integration.
FAA’s MOSAIC Rule Opens Doors for Rural eVTOL & Powered-Lift Innovations
The FAA’s newly finalized MOSAIC rule (Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification) represents a leap forward for rural air mobility, breaking…
Drone Zone Debuts at Illinois Farm Progress Show
The Farm Progress Show is adding a new aerial dimension to its annual lineup with the debut of a dedicated…