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Li-S Energy said a single lithium-sulfur battery pack powered the Pegasus long-endurance drone through a test flight of almost two hours over Queensland. The result indicates the pack met the aircraft’s expected performance with capacity remaining at landing.
Ørsted and Skyports Drone Services completed a four-week trial using large cargo drones to carry maintenance equipment to offshore wind turbines. The test shows a potential logistics method for servicing offshore assets.
A2Z Drone Delivery has been chosen as the technology partner for a beyond-visual-line-of-sight drone delivery pilot in Bali, Indonesia. The selection marks a step toward commercial drone delivery trials in the country.
The US Department of War has awarded Amprius a $75 million grant to convert a civilian EV battery production line for military drone batteries. The move matters because it redirects battery manufacturing capacity from electric vehicles to defense use.
Amprius Technologies has received a grant of up to $75 million from the U.S. Department of War to convert production for drone batteries. The funding is relevant because it supports manufacturing capacity for aviation-related battery supply.
Grey Jay, Montana First Nation and Mundialis have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a community-owned drone and satellite partnership. The agreement signals cooperation on remote sensing, but the input does not give further operational details.