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Archer, United announce air taxi link between Chicago and O’Hare

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California electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL) developer Archer Aviation has extended its partnership with longtime investor United Airlines in a deal that will launch air taxi services between downtown Chicago and O’Hare International airport – the second route in a planned US network.

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Swiss UAV startup Jedsy brings new thinking (and tech) to drone deliveries

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Swiss drone delivery company Jedsy is small compared to the rapidly scaling sector giants like Zipline, DroneUp, Wing, or Flytrex, but the little UAV that could has developed interesting and unorthodox aerial and docking tech that’s attracting new clients.

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How much are drone pilots paying for insurance? What should drone insurance cost?

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While there’s no law that mandates you to buy insurance if you operate drones in the US, having it is the smart, and right, thing to do. Drone incidents can happen because of multiple reasons – hardware malfunction, pilot error, or even factors beyond your control – and they can carry significant liability risks. So, an insurance policy is definitely a worthwhile investment, but how much should you spend for coverage?

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Skydio For All report details drone maker’s global social impact

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Skydio has officially launched its social impact program, Skydio For All, along with a report that details the US drone maker’s community-focused projects so far across STEM education, veterans support, cultural and historical preservation, wildlife conservation, as well as the war in Ukraine.

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Verifly (Thimble) insurance to end drone coverage on March 24

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Verifly, which was one of the first companies to offer on-demand insurance to drone pilots, has announced it will be shutting down on March 24, 2023.

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AIRTAXI World Congress to gather AAM sector in San Francisco

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UK-based Global Travel Investments Limited has announced the program for its fourth AIRTAXI World Congress, which this year will be bringing together the main players in advanced air mobility (AAM) craft, infrastructure, tech, and investment activity in San Francisco – home to several leading next-generation electric aircraft developers.

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