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MightyFly Obtains ‘Industry First’ FAA Flight Corridor Approval in California

Flying Magazine

A self-flying electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) drone for the cargo logistics industry has obtained a first-of-its-kind approval, according to its manufacturer. MightyFly says the approval, obtained in March, is the first for a large, self-flying cargo eVTOL in the U.S.

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Aviation at the leading edge of science

Air Facts

He died when it blew up at an altitude of 3,000’ AGL. static heaviness”), any large cargo that was off-loaded had to be immediately replaced with something of equal weight or the lift gas had to be vented. One would think that the name—‘inflammable air’—might have given him some pause. The leading edge of science can be dangerous.

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Air Taxis, Drone Delivery, and the Future of Aviation

Learn to Fly

of this ConOps, which continues to focus on UTM operations below 400 feet above ground level (AGL). AAM aircraft will be used to transport cargo and passengers, help with firefighting, provide search and rescue operations, and connect underserved and rural communities. In 2022, the FAA released version 2.0 This ConOps 2.0

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