Daily briefing

Zimbabwe approves KITE drones for BVLOS delivery operations

Drone Solutions International has received approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe for BVLOS delivery operations using Kite Aero's KITE aircraft. Reporting published today says the AXIOM platform records aircraft flight hours, battery cycles and maintenance data alongside operational information.

The interesting part is the move from demonstration flights toward a regulated delivery operation with fleet records and operational oversight.

Delivery operators should pay as much attention to maintenance traceability, battery history and regulator-facing records as to aircraft range or payload.