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(Aeromag Asia) – The Israeli Ministry of National Security, Israel Innovation Authority, Israel Aerospace Industries, Technion (the Israel Institute of Technology), and the Israel Fire and Rescue Authority have launched a joint project to develop an advanced drone-based system for real-time fire detection. The initiative aims to locate fire outbreaks within minutes of ignition using artificial intelligence (AI), enabling emergency responders to act more quickly and improve wildfire management.

What would the Federal Communications Commission’s new proposal mean for operators, suppliers, and manufacturers of large unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)? VAI Director of Regulatory Affairs Amber Harrison breaks down the implications for VAI members. The public can comment on the proposal by accessing the Federal Register link within this article.

Join VAI President and CEO François Lassale for a walk through EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026, one of the world’s largest aviation gatherings. François visits the VAI booth, explores the new Vertical Lift Center, tours military and civil aircraft displays, and meets with the people advancing helicopters and vertical flight. He also explains why VAI attends major aviation events: to listen to members, strengthen industry connections, and represent the vertical aviation community as technology, operations, and public policy develop.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) determined the probable cause of the accident to be the pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient rotor speed during a practice autorotation to soft
terrain, resulting in a loss of control and rollover.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) determined the probable cause of the accident to be the failure of the volunteer fire department personnel to properly monitor and secure a stretcher, which resulted in it rolling into the helicopter’s tail rotor.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) determined the probable cause of the accident to be the pilot’s failure to maintain control while hovering in gusty wind conditions, resulting in the helicopter rolling onto its side.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) determined the probable cause of this accident to be the pilot’s failure to remain clear of a power line during an aerial application flight.

(New York Post) – With shark sightings on the rise along much of the Northeast coast this summer, the New York Police Department (NYPD) is using drones to patrol city beaches, giving lifeguards an aerial view to spot sharks before they get too close to swimmers.