The eVTOL sector, commonly known as air taxis, is currently in a state of rapid growth. This technology requires a series of components to enable the flight of these vehicles while ensuring the necessary safety guarantees.
Market demands have led Embention to develop the Mission Computer project. This technology will be responsible for enabling the safe operation of eVTOL systems for commercial use. This project has been carried out with the financial support of the Generalitat Valenciana and the AVI (Valencian Agency of Innovation).
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AUVSI New England UAS and AAM Summit: Industry Implications for Evolving Regulations
Last week, Max Rosen from AUVSI Headquarters attended AUVSI New England’s UAS and AAM Summit 2023. AUVSI New England is an active AUVSI Chapter that includes individuals and member companies all across the New England region.
Max participated in a panel discussion moderated by Jeffrey Vincent, Executive Director of the UAS Integration Office and a key FAA champion on UAS and AAM issues. He also had the opportunity to engage with several state-level aviation and aeronautics officials who took a keen interest in AUVSI’s Drone Prepared campaign. Below is his recap of top takeaways from the event:
Northwest UAV’S NW-230 Heavy-Fuel UAV Engine Commences Flight Operations
McMinnville, OR: Northwest UAV is proud to announce that its newest heavy-fuel UAV engine, the NW-230, has achieved first flight operations with an undisclosed customer. The flight was conducted on a hybrid vertical take-off and landing (HVTOL) UAV.
These successful flight operations elevate the NW-230 engine system to a Technical Readiness Level (TRL) of 7 for flying in an operational environment under end-user mission control.
Continued flight operations with the engine are on-going including active flight demonstrations being executed for end-users with real-world missions.
MADDOS VTOL 600h equipped with SP-210 TS ROS as hybrid solution from Sky Power International
The product portfolio of Polish UAS manufacturer MADDOS includes two VTOL solutions. In addition to the MADDOS VTOL 350e, which flies purely electrically, the VTOL 600h is also offered, which has been equipped with a hybrid propulsion concept. In addition to the four rotors for vertical take-off and landing, the VTOL 600h also has a tail drive for horizontal flight. Here, the Polish company relies on two-stroke technology from Germany. The SP-210 TS ROS carburetor engine from Sky Power International was selected, with an integrated starter and a generator for power production. The SP-210 TS ROS is a 2-cylinder engine that develops 17.1 hp (12.6 KW at 6000 rpm) from a displacement of 210 cc.
U.S. ARMY AWARDS NEAR EARTH AUTONOMY AND KAMAN AIR VEHICLES CONTRACT TO DEMONSTRATE HEAVY LIFT VTOL CAPABILITY
Multi-Functional UAS will Address Modern Combat Needs and Resupply Challenges
Pittsburgh, PA – (October 4, 2023) – Near Earth Autonomy (Near Earth) and Kaman Air Vehicles, a division of Kaman Corporation (NYSE: KAMN), announced today that they have been awarded a contract by the U.S. Army to demonstrate a resupply uncrewed aerial system (UAS) capable of moving loads with a minimum of 800 pounds and flying distances over 100 miles. This heavy-lift vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) UAS will take Soldiers out of harm’s way and supplement resupply trips through added uncrewed lift capacity.
Dawn of Drones | Episode 114: TruWeather Solutions
October is “Tech Ecosystem” Month on the Dawn of Drones podcast!
This week, we kick it off with our month sponsor, TruWeather Solutions CEO, Don “The Weather Don” Berchoff and special host, Samantha Scully Founder and Principal of Scully Staffing Solutions. Don’s extensive expertise and lifelong fascination with weather continues playing a pivotal role in propelling advancements in weather intelligence to move the UAS and AAM industry forward.
TruWeather catalyzes innovation and provides tailored weather intelligence for drones and eVTOL stakeholders. The company’s unparalleled Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform integrates micro-weather data, analytics, weather forecasting seamlessly into complex decision matrices for enhanced safety and productivity.
AUVSI Attends NASAO 2023 Annual Convention and Tradeshow
Last week, AUVSI staff attended the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) 2023 Annual Convention and Tradeshow in Rogers, Arkansas.
NASAO is “dedicated to representing the interests of the states and the public before policymakers at the federal level,” and is the “only organization deeply invested in representing the public interest in all facets of aviation and airports.”
Dawn of Drones | Episode 110: Toni Drummond, Titan Aviation
September is “Future of Flight” Month on the Dawn of Drones podcast! This week, we kick it off with our month sponsor, Titan Aviation, founded in 2004 in Dubai, by aviation experts. Titan Aviation began with modest goals and an enduring mission. Today, it stands as a premier aviation service provider with a global presence, offering aircraft management solutions for traditional and advanced aviation and cost-effective charters with an extensive fleet. Titan ensures safety, quality, and convenience through a comprehensive crew, one-stop operations support, and superior 135 Certificate/Private Management expertise.
AUVSI Submits AAM Regulatory Comments
The world is entering an exciting new era of aviation, but for the benefits of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) to be realized, U.S. companies need more support and regulatory clarity.
The safe integration of AAM into the airspace will increase U.S. global competitiveness by supporting domestic workforce growth and technology innovation and manufacturing.
AAM: Community Engagement
The AAM Summit featured a breakout workshop on Community Engagement, fostering a discussion on the need to bring voices to the table in a meaningful way and ways to identify collaborative opportunities.
Moderated by Raquel Girvin, FAA’s Western-Pacific Regional Administrator, the panel featured Erik Amend, Regional Administrator, FAA’s Great Lakes Region; Yolanka Wulff, Community Air Mobility Initiative; Mike Romanowski, Archer Aviation; and Nancy Mendonca, NASA’s AAM Mission Integration Manager (Acting).
