China’s jet-powered VTOL drone: a naval aviation breakthrough

China develops world's first jet-powered VTOL drone

China has unveiled a pioneering advancement in naval aviation with the development of the world’s first jet-powered vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) drone.

Advancements in hypersonic drone carrier technology

drone carrier

China is advancing aerospace innovation by revisiting a transformative concept from the 1970s, originally explored by NASA (accessed August 18, 2025, confirming active and accessible content).

Electric air taxi milestone: Joby Aviation’s historic U.S. flight

Joby Aviation

On Thursday, Joby Aviation completed a groundbreaking 12-minute piloted flight of an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft between Marina Municipal Airport and Monterey Regional Airport in California.

Antigravity A1: Redefining aerial storytelling with 8K 360-degree capture

Antigravity A1

The Antigravity A1, a pioneering consumer drone developed through a collaboration between Insta360 and third-party partners, introduces a transformative approach to aerial videography.

What are the dominant eVTOL business models?

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The electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) sector is rapidly evolving, promising to reshape urban mobility, logistics, and specialized services. As companies transition from prototype development to commercial operations, distinct business models are emerging to capitalize on this transformative technology.