The BVLOS Tipping Point: Why 2026 Is the Year Rural Drone Ops Go Mainstream
For years, beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations have been the promise that never quite arrived. The technology…
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Joby Flies First FAA-Conforming eVTOL – For-Credit Testing Begins
Joby Aviation has begun flight testing its first FAA-conforming electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, a milestone that marks the…
FAA Selects 8 eVTOL Pilot Projects Across 26 States – Rural Routes Included
The Federal Aviation Administration and U.S. Department of Transportation have selected eight pilot projects spanning 26 states to test electric…
Why Rural Operators Should Watch the EV Charging Summit This Week
The EV Charging Summit and Expo opens tomorrow in Las Vegas — and while the agenda skews toward urban fleets…
North Dakota’s VANTIS System Plugs Into FAA Radar – A First for UAS Test Sites
North Dakota’s statewide drone infrastructure network has achieved a milestone that no other UAS test site in the country can…
Bipartisan Bill Targets FAA Certification Reform for eVTOLs
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced legislation aimed at streamlining parts of the FAA’s type certification process, with a…
Kansas Invests $3M in Agricultural Drone Expansion
Kansas has committed $3 million to expand agricultural drone operations across the state, building on a track record that includes…
Diamond Aircraft Acquires Volocopter – New Life for a Troubled eVTOL Program
Diamond Aircraft has acquired Volocopter out of insolvency, giving the German eVTOL developer a second chance under new ownership after…
Reliable Robotics Lands $17.4M Air Force Deal for Autonomous Cessna Caravan
Reliable Robotics has secured a $17.4 million contract with the U.S. Air Force to integrate its fully autonomous flight system…