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Oct- 2025 -

8 October

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Lockheed’s New VTOL Drone Blurs the Line Between Helicopter and Plane

Nomad is Lockheed Martin Sikorsky’s new VTOL drone family, blending helicopter agility with fixed-wing speed, twin proprotor, hybrid-electric power, and MATRIX autonomy.

Aug- 2025 -

4 August

Air

Electric vertical takeoff and landing air taxi. Photo: Joby Aviation

Rojoef Manuel

L3Harris, Joby Partner on Manned-Unmanned VTOL Aircraft for Defense Missions

L3Harris Technologies has partnered with Joby Aviation to develop a next-generation vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) defense aircraft with human-machine hybrid piloting technology.

Mar- 2025 -

4 March

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Nuuva V300 hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial system

Rojoef Manuel

Pipistrel Completes Maiden Flight of Nuuva V300 VTOL Logistics Drone

Textron Systems segment Pipistrel has completed the initial flight of its Nuuva V300 hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial system.

Dec- 2024 -

6 December

Air

Electric vertical takeoff and landing air taxi

Rojoef Manuel

Joby Aviation Completes Air Taxi Maintenance Training for US Air Force

Joby Aviation has trained the US Air Force in maintaining electric-powered air taxis as part of a contract with the service.

Nov- 2024 -

14 November

Land

Bell Textron officials at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the company's renovated office in Huntsville, Alabama. Photo: Bell Textron

Rojoef Manuel

Bell Textron Expands Center in Alabama

Defense contractor Bell Textron has completed the expansion of its center in Huntsville, Alabama, that will support administrative tasks for the company and its partners.

Oct- 2024 -

9 October

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion