This integration will enable drone operators and, eventually, eVTOL pilots to digitally request and manage their flight operations within the aerodrome's airspace.

Equipped with a spray nozzle and tethered to a ground-based paint supply, these drones are set to revolutionize how we maintain our urban infrastructure.

The company's intensive flight testing over the past four years involved more than 1,500 flights and covered over 33,000 miles, demonstrating significant advancements in range, speed, and noise reduction.

The collaboration, which began in 2022, recently advanced with ASL's purchase of 30 units of Reliable's autonomous flight system for the Cessna 208B Caravan.

This collaboration underscores Embention’s role in enhancing the safety of drone operations, providing critical hardware and software designed to ensure each flight is secure and reliable.

Simpson, who joined Vertical Aerospace in 2023, moves into the CEO role from Avast, where he served as Group CFO and played a pivotal role in the company’s $9 billion merger with NortonLifeLock in 2021. His previous experience includes senior positions at Royal Mail Group, General Motors, Rolls Royce, and Bentley Motor Car Company.

This latest iteration builds on the success of its predecessor, widely utilized by public safety and government agencies across the United States including police, fire departments, and emergency management agencies.

The partnership will focus on helping agencies across the country obtain necessary waivers and clearances, such as the FAA Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA), to deploy drone programs effectively. Additionally, BRINC and Skyfire will offer comprehensive training and support to scale these critical initiatives.

This contract, tailored specifically for public safety, intelligence surveillance, and reconnaissance missions, is valued at approximately $3.4 million and represents a significant milestone for AgEagle's fiscal year 2024.

Eve’s inclusion in the committee marks a significant step in its efforts to influence and drive forward the urban air mobility (UAM) landscape not just in Japan but globally.