UAV News Talk, formerly The UAV Digest, is your go-to source for drone, UAV, UAS, and eVTOL news. We cover the latest developments in drone regulations, pilot certification, emerging tech, advanced air mobility (AAM), and real-world use cases across industries. Whether you’re a drone pilot, developer, policy maker, or just an aviation enthusiast, you’ll find something in every episode to keep you informed and ahead of the curve. We talk about both commercial and military applications from all perspectives.
UAV News Talk – Drone News, eVTOLs, UAS Policy & Air Mobility
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UAV News Talk, formerly The UAV Digest, is your go-to source for drone, UAV, UAS, and eVTOL news. We cover the latest developments in drone regulations, pilot certification, emerging tech, advanced air mobility (AAM), and real-world use cases across industries. Whether you’re a drone pilot, developer, policy maker, or just an aviation enthusiast, you’ll find something in every episode to keep you informed and ahead of the curve. We talk about both commercial and military applications from all perspectives.
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Recent Episodes
August 3, 2026
DoorDash Air Takes Flight as Motorola Enters Police Drone Market
<p>Max reports from EAA AirVenture’s new Vertical Lift Center, where he gets an up-close look at Joby’s surprisingly large air taxi, the hybrid-electric <a href="https://www.dta-aircraft.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DTA JP1</a>, <a href="https://skyfly.aero/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SkyFly’s winged personal eVTOL</a>, and <a href="https://www.zipline.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Zipline’s</a> steerable delivery pod. His biggest takeaway: advanced air mobility is no longer merely theoretical, and hybrid propulsion is emerging as an important industry trend.</p><p><strong>Video of the Week: </strong><a href="https://www.wowt.com/video/2026/07/26/nypd-drone-captures-teen-subway-surfers-video/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NYPD drone captures teen subway surfers on video</a></p><p>In the news, two enormous established companies make potentially transformative moves into drones. <a href="https://www.theverge.com/science/970731/doordash-air-drone-delivery-faa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DoorDash has received an FAA Part 135 certificate</a> and is developing its own delivery aircraft through DoorDash Labs. Max predicts that the company’s restaurant relationships, customer base, logistics network, and increasing vertical integration could eventually make it a dominant force in U.S. drone delivery. Meanwhile, <a href="https://dronexl.co/2026/07/31" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Motorola is using its decades-long relationships with police and fire agencies to enter the Drone as First Responder market</a>.</p><p>The episode also examines <a href="https://www.theverge.com/transportation/967891/archer-evtol-military-anduril-air-taxi-thunder" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Archer and Anduril’s military Thunder aircraft</a>, <a href="https://uasweekly.com/2026/07/22/beta-technologies-launches-mv250-to-expand-military-logistics-and-autonomous-aviation/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BETA Technologies’ hybrid MV250</a>, <a href="https://www.jobyaviation.com/news/joby-and-virgin-atlantic-finalize-deal-to-bring-electric-air-taxi-service-to-the-uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Joby’s expanded Virgin Atlantic partnership</a>, and <a href="https://interestingengineering.com/transportation/electra-ohio-plant-hybrid-electric-aircraft" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Electra’s planned Ohio manufacturing facility</a>. Federal actions may further accelerate drone delivery and domestic manufacturing. Finally, James City County, Virginia, begins a trial using <a href="https://dronexl.co/2026/07/20/james-city-county-virginia-aed-delivery-drones/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">drones to deliver automated external defibrillators,</a> demonstrating how unmanned aircraft could reach cardiac-arrest patients before conventional emergency responders arrive when every second truly matters.</p><p>Buy an <a href="https://amzn.to/44Pkum2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AED (automated external defibrillator) for your home</a>.</p>
July 20, 2026
AirVenture 2026 Vertical Lift Center: Joby, Beta, Wing, Zipline and More
Hosts Max Trescott and David Vanderhoof interview industry experts about upcoming air mobility innovations at AirVenture 2026 and discuss drone safety, security, and the future of eVTOLs.
July 16, 2026
FAA BVLOS Right-of-Way, DJI Rescue Drones, and eVTOL Certification Delays
Max Trescott and David Vanderhoof discuss the FAA's BVLOS right-of-way proposal, DJI's rescue drones and eVTOL advancements, and eVTOL certification delays.
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