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FlyingBasket is an Italian company based in the Alps, founded in 2015. The company has become one of the leading companies in the commercial cargo drone industry, due to its design, production and operation of cargo drones, such as the FB3 cargo drone, with a load capacity of up to 100kg. At the moment, FlyingBasket is already operating commercially on projects such as: mountain shelter supply delivery, transportation of tools for energy companies, telecommunication antenna mounting, reforestation missions and many more to come. Being a European operator with international experience, the mission of FlyingBasket is to be the worldwide leader in cargo drones for safety-critical operations.

Since the Royal Decree-Law 1036/2017 from the 15 of December in 2017, the harsh and former restrictions to fly these unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) have been eased, and given way to its use in all kinds of environments and situations. Drones have gone from being considered an entertainment to being a great tool in many complicated dangerous situations, such as search and rescue missions (SAR).

Kadet Defence Systems, is an aerospace and defence focused organization based in India. The company specializes in the design of unmanned aerial vehicles for being used as aerial targets. Kadet Defence Systems decided to partner with Embention, leading supplier in target drone autopilots and critical systems for UAVs, in order to face the rapid increase in the UAV industry.

In recent years, small-scale turbojet engines (also known as microturbines) have seen wide use in numerous fields, from the propulsion system of fixed wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to electrical power generation, to acting as starter engines of big turbojets

One of the main advantages of using eVTOL aircrafts over traditional transport means is their versatility. They can be used in urban environments in complete safety, to quickly transport people from one place to another, avoiding traffic jams and reducing pollution.

The new European Drone regulation, published by EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) came into force on December 31st, 2020. The issued guidelines explain the process for the design verification of drones to drone operators, manufacturers and national authorities, in order to ensure safety in all drone operations.

Volz is a leading manufacturer of actuators focusing on the aviation market. These actuators are made in Germany and are widely used in all fields of activity, from UAV systems (air and defense) to urban air mobility platforms and piloted vehicles.

In 1940, the industrialist and business magnate Henry Ford said: “Mark my words: a combination of an airplane and motorcar is coming. You may smile, but it will come.” Eight decades later, we have something very similar to what Mr. Ford predicted in that statement: the eVTOLs.