AIR’s heavy-lift eVTOL cargo drone completes first flight with 550 lb payload [Video]

AIR, an Israel-based developer of unmanned eVTOL aircraft, has successfully completed the first flight of its heavy-lift cargo drone, one of the largest in its class, carrying a 550 lb payload. This milestone follows two years after the company delivered its first cargo aircraft and achieved FAA Airworthiness, enabling initial flight operations in Florida. The new production-ready aircraft has already received numerous orders, marking a significant advancement in clean aviation technology.