Launch self-driving startup A self-driving startup has won regulatory approval to operate autonomous taxis on London streets, marking the first such license granted in the U.K. Self-driving startup approved to take taxi passengers in London · politico.eu
Launch Skydio Skydio's entire commercial drone lineup, including its first-responder system, won clearance for U.S. federal use on the Blue UAS Cleared List in 2026. Skydio Blue UAS Cleared List 2026 · Skydio
Launch Percepto Percepto won EPA approval to deploy autonomous drones equipped with optical gas imaging for federal emissions monitoring. EPA approves Percepto’s autonomous OGI drones for federal emissions inspections · Percepto
Launch Wing Wing obtained FAA approval to deliver after dark in Charlotte and Dallas-Fort Worth, operating until 9 p.m. using infrared technology. Wing extends service hours in Charlotte and Dallas-Fort Worth · Wing
Launch Nuro · Uber · Lucid Nuro has secured a California Public Utilities Commission permit to test its robotaxi passenger service, clearing a regulatory hurdle for its partnership with Uber and Lucid. Nuro Secures CPUC Permit for Testing Robotaxi Passenger Service in California · Nuro
Launch EHang EHang won selection for Hong Kong's regulatory sandbox to conduct commercial eVTOL demonstration flights with its EH216-S aircraft. EHang Selected for Hong Kong's "Low-Altitude Economy Regulatory Sandbox X" Trial Projects · EHang
Other Zoox · Tesla Zoox's California driverless-taxi permit sets a regulatory precedent that benefits Tesla and other autonomous-vehicle makers. Zoox's regulatory win is a win for Tesla, too · Axios