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EHang has introduced the EH216-EK, a pilotless electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft designed for aerial firefighting. It features a multi-channel payload release system capable of deploying up to 160 kg of fire-extinguishing agents, suitable for early-stage forest fires and industrial emergencies. The aircraft’s redundant propulsion and advanced flight control enable stable hovering in challenging thermal and wind conditions
The first batch has completed assembly at EHang’s Wencheng Smart Manufacturing Center, supporting ongoing product validation and application development. This initiative advances EHang’s efforts to expand advanced air mobility applications in emergency response scenarios
Source: Urban Air Mobility News
eVTOL Insights announced the approaching deadline for early bird entries to its Global Advanced Air Mobility Awards 2027, with discounted entry fees available until December 31, 2026. The awards feature over 30 categories recognizing achievements in aircraft technology, infrastructure, certification, and individual and company contributions to the advanced air mobility sector
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Galaxy 1 Communications and Viasat have commenced commercial production of their jointly developed UAV connectivity platform following two years of development and testing. The platform leverages Viasat’s L-band satellite network to provide connectivity and operational services for uncrewed and autonomous aircraft operating in remote areas
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Japan’s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama visited SkyDrive’s flight test facility in Yamaguchi City to observe a demonstration of the company’s pilotless electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The flight lasted approximately six minutes, covering 2.2 kilometers at a maximum speed of 78 km/h and altitude of 30 meters
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