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This week brought a sharper picture of where rural AAM will start: state-backed deployments, existing airports, distributed infrastructure, and drones that can work beyond the city edge.
The vast landscapes of rural America, often characterized by long distances and limited infrastructure, have long presented unique challenges for critical logistics and delivery services. Tradition…
At the University of Missouri, researchers are harnessing drones equipped with specialized sensors (including near-infrared and red-edge bands) to assess corn health across extensive fields. These …
When: September 24–25, 2025 Where: Hampton Roads (Virginia), U.S. What to Expect: A two-day in-person exposition bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators focused on the futu…
New certificate program builds rural AAM workforce.
The Farm Progress Show is adding a new aerial dimension to its annual lineup with the debut of a dedicated Drone Zone, the first time large spray applicator drones will fly as part of the event. Th…
Michigan is taking a major step in shaping the future of aerial mobility. Newlab, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), the Michigan Economic Development Corporation…
Cambria County, Pennsylvania, is preparing to launch one of the nation’s first programs using drones to deliver emergency medical supplies—a system designed to save lives when minutes matter most. …
In a bold stride toward healthcare innovation, a pilot program in rural Georgia has successfully tested drone delivery of medications to residents in “pharmacy deserts.” Launched by the Georgia Rur…
Salt Lake City, UT — February 12, 2025 — A new statewide study has identified advanced air mobility (AAM) as a transformative opportunity for Utah’s rural communities, highlighting the potential fo…
In December 2024, a coalition of North Carolina universities and the state’s Department of Transportation launched an ambitious initiative to prepare rural communities for the future of advanced ai…
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