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⏭ Moya’s hybrid cargo UAV/drone marks the start of the company’s flight testing phase before entering 2026 service. ☑ Carries 440 pounds ☑ Range 186 miles.  ☑ Target usage long haul deliveries and agricultural crop dusting ☑ Designed for difficult to access/remote places. ☑ Hybrid propulsion system to optimize fuel consumption & energy use, ☑ Reduced operational costs and a lower carbon footprint "Moya Aero has introduced a new hybrid cargo drone the company says will expand its drone operations range and improve efficiency all while maintaining a 440-pound payload capacity. We have identified the necessity for a solution that addresses the limitations of traditional electric drones, particularly in terms of range and operational efficiency. Our hybrid cargo drone combines electric and conventional propulsion technologies, offering superior performance and reliability.” https://lnkd.in/edxzvU3W #uavdronehybrid #uavdronecargo #uavdroneservices https://lnkd.in/edtU5B2U

The Drone Industry Insights state of the drone report for 2024 is out https://lnkd.in/dG-HDMGz

The prospects for future developments in the drone business in the years to come are very vast! Amazon is at the forefront of drone #innovation, which appears to have a very bright future! After being approved by the FAA in October 2024, Amazon's MK30 delivery drone just finished its first test flights in Italy. This is a significant advancement for Amazon's drone delivery program, Prime Air. Amazon started building and evaluating# drones ten years ago, and in 2016, it made its first drone delivery in Cambridge, UK. After receiving FAA certification, the MK30 is expected to increase Prime Air's reach, with recent launches taking place in Tolleson, Arizona. Highlighting the importance of this milestone, Prime Air Chief Project Engineer Stephen Wells said, "This is the first drone we've developed from the ground up using a requirements-based process with more stringent criteria, allowing us to eventually serve up to half a billion customers annually." What makes the MK30 so special? - BVLOS (beyond visual line of sight) operations with a range of 24 km (15 miles)—double that of its predecessor, the MK27. - The ability to deliver packages up to 2.2 kg (5 lbs), covering 90% of Amazon’s product catalog. - A cutting-edge detect-and-avoid system to ensure safe navigation. - Optimized propellers to reduce noise for quieter operations. Over eight months, the MK30 was tested with an emphasis on its #aerodynamic performance, noise reduction, and ability to withstand harsh weather conditions, such as rain and strong winds. Amazon has referred to this operational accreditation as a " huge milestone " as part of its goal to deliver 500 million items worldwide by the end of the decade. I'm excited about how drone technology could change customer convenience and #logistics in the years to come! Find out more about this story: https://buff.ly/4024fAq https://buff.ly/3VX5Bd9

"With so much change taking place, and to mark another year of operations, I thought it would be a good time to take stock of where the drone industry stands and how Skyports Drone Services is navigating it all... 2025 will be a year of continued (and measured) growth for us. We will keep expanding in areas where we believe drones deliver meaningful value." Alex Brown, Director of Skyports Drone Services, put pen to paper for our latest blog post, sharing his outlook for the year ahead, and reflecting on what the last 24 months has taught us. Click the link below to read more on: industry consolidation, the drone use cases we're focused on scaling, regulatory progress, and priorities for the organisation in 2025. #droneservices #drones #2025

As #drone #technology continues to advance and revolutionize industries, mastering drone operations becomes increasingly important to ensure safe and effective flights. Check out this TechBullion article to learn the best practices for mastering safe drone operations. https://ow.ly/rKXe50RNX3c

JOUAV UAS Solutions, a leading civil drone manufacturer, has unveiled its latest VTOL hangar drone 2nd generation, the JOS-C800, at the 8th Drone World Congress 2024. This cutting-edge "drone-in-a-box" solution revolutionizes automated drone operations across industries, offering enhanced efficiency and versatility. The JOS-C800 system, comprising an automated hangar, VTOL fixed-wing drone CW-15V, and Jocloud management platform, enables seamless cloud-based remote operations. Key features include autonomous takeoff and landing, intelligent flight planning, automatic charging, and data analysis, facilitating fully automated drone operations. Compared to its predecessor, the JOS-C800 boasts enhanced design, extended communication range, upgraded algorithms, and innovative operation modes. These improvements optimize performance, reduce power consumption, and enable multi-drone, multi-hangar operations for maximum efficiency. The Overseas Marketing Director of JOUAV, highlighted the system's transformative impact on automated aerial tasks in complex environments, offering a smarter and cost-effective solution for businesses. Read the full article on our blog to explore the groundbreaking features of the JOS-C800 and its potential applications in diverse industries. #AvfoilNews #JOUAV #DroneTechnology #JOSC800 #VTOL #Automation #Innovation #DroneWorldCongress #RemoteOperations #Efficiency #Jocloud #FutureTech

Digital Drone Infrastructures by DragonFlyPads As Drones as a Service (DaaS) begins to emerge, the demand for robust drone infrastructure is more pressing than ever. We must act swiftly with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) preparing to establish U-Space regulations governing uncrewed flights beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). Digital Drone Infrastructure refers to a comprehensive network of technologies and systems designed to support the efficient operation of drones in both urban and rural environments. This infrastructure features advanced software solutions that integrate with UTM providers, enabling drone communication and delivering critical information about ground facilities to enhance safe autonomous operations. DragonFlyPads is pioneering the development of this digital ground infrastructure, acting as a “Booking.com” for drones. Our agnostic software will accommodate all drone manufacturers, operators, and various drone infrastructures—be it drone-in-a-box, vertipad, drone port, or vertiport—facilitating seamless air-to-ground operations. This flexibility is essential as we move toward automated BVLOS flights, allowing multiple drones to operate safely and simultaneously within controlled airspace. Why Do We Need Digital Drone Infrastructure? Imagine a future where drones navigate complex urban environments, performing deliveries, monitoring infrastructure, and responding to emergencies—all without visual contact. Achieving this vision requires: 🚀Advanced Uncrewed Traffic Management (UTM): To oversee and facilitate the increasing number of drones while ensuring safety and efficiency. 🚀Detect and Avoid (DAA) Technologies: To enable drones to autonomously avoid obstacles and other aircraft in real-time. 🚀Seamless Integration: To manage various drones and operational needs in crowded airspace. We will soon announce our first investment round! If you want to be among the pioneers shaping the future of digital drone infrastructure, send me a message! #DroneInfrastructure #EASA #Dragonflypads #AviationSafety #AerialLogistics #BVLOS #InvestInInnovation #UAS #Drones #Vertipads Région Ile de France Hub Drones Systematic Kepler Digitals

"Market Opportunities While China is already the leading commercial drone market, the full potential of UAV/Drones in the country has yet to be realized. Large-scale advanced operations, such as Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS), nighttime flights, and flights over people, are still in the early stages. Given China’s vast population of 1.41 billion and its leading economy, the opportunities for drone applications are immense." "The composition of Chinese drone companies reveals unique insights. Unlike the rest of the world, where Drone Service Providers (DSPs) are typically the most common, Chinese companies primarily focus on Components & Systems (29%) and Hardware Manufacturing (22%), with DSPs only making up 17% of the market. This emphasis on hardware and components underscores China’s reputation as a manufacturing powerhouse. Moreover, Chinese UAV/Drone companies tend to be larger than their global counterparts. An estimated 61% of these companies have over 50 employees, and 16% have over 500 employees. This contrasts sharply with other countries, where drone companies are generally smaller operations." "Unique Market Dynamics Despite the slight dip in optimism among Chinese UAV/Drone companies compared to the global average, the market is expected to continue its growth trajectory, leading both Asia and the world. The report highlights other high-performing Chinese companies such as JOUAV, Autel Robotics, and XAG. Notably, EHang, a leading eVTOL company, has begun operations within China, reflecting the unique regulatory environment facilitated by the country’s centralized government. The insights from DRONEII’s report underscore the unique and powerful nature of the Chinese drone market. As the industry continues to evolve, China’s role as a leader in drone technology and innovation is expected to grow even further." #droneuavmarket #droneuavchina #uavreport https://lnkd.in/e2UNbAVN

"The insights from DRONEII’s report underscore the unique and powerful nature of the Chinese drone market. As the industry continues to evolve, China’s role as a leader in drone technology and innovation is expected to grow even further." Meanwhile, America's Innovation Agency rapidly allows some of Autel Robotics' lightly examined patent applications: 18/372,216 entitled Image Fusion Method and Bifocal Camera 14 days after being docketed to the examiner 17/938517 entitled High Dynamic Range Image Synthesis Method and Apparatus, Image Processing Chip and Aerial Camera 29 days after being docketed to the examiner and 17/130,766 entitled Method and Device for Upgrading TPMS Diagnostic Tool 42 days after being docketed to the examiner. Also see US Patent 11,833,442, directed to a remote control, which issued Dec. 2023 following a 35 day exam, US Patent 11,805,220 directed to an Image Fusion Method and Bifocal Camera which issued after a 42 day exam and US Patent No 11,669,109 entitled Method and Apparatus for Yaw Fusion and Aircraft, which issued June 2023 following a 24 day exam. #droneuavmarket #droneuavchina #uavreport