DJI Neo versus HOVERAir X1: which hand-launch drone is best?
The consumer drone world has three new hand-launch drones to pick from — all of which were announced in the past two weeks. At the end of August 2024, ZeroZero Robotics announced the HOVERAir X1...
Archer Tops 400 Flights with Midnight Aircraft – AIN, Sept. 3
Archer Aviation completed 402 flight tests thus far in 2024 with its Midnight eVTOL air taxi prototype, AIN reported. The company is seeking to gain FAA certification in 2025 and enter into service...
U.S. Air Force Trials Autonomous Flights with Joby, Reliable Robotics – AIN, Aug. 26
Joby and Reliable Robotics demonstrated military uses for their remotely piloted Cessna Grand Caravans during the Air Force Agile Flag 24-3 exercise in early August, AIN reported. The service’s...
Part Two in a series looking at the status of Enhanced Flight Vision Systems (EFVS), which provide greater situation awareness and improved visual clarity for enhanced navigational safety and...
With the arrival of the multi-orbit era and airlines making decisions on how they will use satellite connectivity going forward, the market for in-flight connectivity (IFC) has entered an exciting...
Lockheed Martin is receiving $5.1 billion in three contracts for the F-35 Lightning II fighter, including Block 4 related upgrades, DoD said on Aug. 28. The largest contract–$3.9 billion through...
