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Archer and Stellantis Advance Operation of First-ever Mass eVTOL Aircraft Manufacturing Facility DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby At the 2023 Paris Air Show, Archer Aviation Co., Ltd..and Stellantis Announced the progress of a strategic manufacturing partnership. Construction is currently underway on the world’s first high-volume eVTOL aircraft manufacturing facility located on a nearly 100-acre campus based in Covington, Georgia. Recently, Stellantis increased its strategic holdings with a series of public market purchases of Archer shares. “Stellatis and the Archer team are in full speed ahead in execution mode to ensure we reach our goal of bringing scalable manufacturing of…

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See new drone technology and connect with experts: join us in Miami next month! Register now DRONELIFE Reader Discount! Drone Geek to Host Drone Tech Industry Conference in July 2023 Don’t miss the first-ever industry conference hosted by Drone Nerds. ElevateUAV Summit. The conference is a premier event aimed at bringing together drone manufacturers, companies, pilots, developers, enthusiasts and more. From agriculture to construction to public safety to energy, industries around the world are leveraging innovative drone technology to transform workflows for more agile production, safer operations and comprehensive decision-making. I’m here. Drones are designed to create impact, disrupt tradition,…

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As geopolitical tensions escalate and natural disasters become more frequent than ever, drones are increasingly being used as diplomatic tools. Deploying drones for mapping and delivery after a natural disaster is commonly accepted as a much-needed aid, but can the same deployment be used later for surveillance and intelligence gathering? , will drones become a less intrusive means of data collection, or a threat to the sovereignty of individual countries? Small unmanned aerial vehicles themselves provide a new means of international diplomacy. The donation of commercial drones to Ukraine has become a way of providing military support and aid without…

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wing expand Wins seven-figure U.S. Air Force contract to develop fire detection software for 7-foot packable drone ruggedization. WingXpand’s unique features are reflected in its name. The wings of what appears to be a fixed-wing drone extend from a form factor small enough to be carried in a backpack to literally seven feet. This design has significant advantages, offering the portability of a quad and the flight endurance of a fixed wing.Now the US Air Force has allowed wing expand The company’s press release says it has a contract “for customization and increased durability of its unique 7-foot backpackable aircraft.”…

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