As Rwanda strides towards fortifying its healthcare infrastructure, Zipline, the trailblazing drone delivery startup, has emerged as a linchpin in this transformative journey. Partnering with the Rwandan government, Zipline has undertaken the colossal mission of executing nearly 2 million instant…
In a recent development, Taiwan’s defense ministry reported that 20 Chinese air force planes, including combat drones, entered Taiwan’s air defense zone within a 24-hour timeframe. One of these drones flew along Taiwan’s Pacific east coast, revealing China’s continuing assertiveness…
In this brief interview, Ramón Roche from PX4 dives into the experiences of Brendan Schulman, a key figure in shaping U.S. drone policy. Schulman, currently serving as Vice President of Policy & Government Relations at Boston Dynamics, cut his teeth…
Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) is harnessing the power of drones to manage heavy rain disasters. They recently conducted a successful drone test flight that lasted over three hours to understand better areas at risk of…
Skydio, the leading American drone manufacturer, has been given an unprecedented green light from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) to conduct drone operations remotely and beyond the operator’s line of sight (BVLOS) across the nation. This approval signifies one…
In a world defined by rapid technological advancements, Wingcopter is spearheading the drone delivery revolution. The German startup, which specializes in drone delivery, recently secured a hefty €40 million (around $44 million) investment from the European Investment Bank (EIB). This…
Zipline, an ambitious drone delivery enterprise, has earned the 25th spot on CNBC’s prestigious Disruptor 50 list this year. With operations spanning seven countries — Rwanda, Ghana, the US, Nigeria, Japan, Kenya, and Côte D’Ivoire — the firm has made…
In a recent filing, drone delivery company Zipline disclosed a $330 million Series F financing round in April, which is notable in a market where few startups have managed to secure funding at such elevated valuations. Based in South San…
Japan Post, the country’s postal service, is one step closer to making letter Delivery by Drone a reality. The postal service partnered with local drone manufacturer ACSL in December 2022 to develop a drone with level four autonomy and a…
Join Greg & Haye in talking with Blake Resnick the founder of BRINC drones. They discuss how the LEMUR 2 came about, challenges for BRINC going forward, and how Blake ended up starting BRINC Drones. The PiXL Drone Show is…
On Monday, Japan lifted its ban on autonomous drone flights over residential areas. This will make drone deliveries possible and help the country deal with the labor shortages caused by its aging population, especially in rural areas. Autonomous drone flights…
To prevent a wind turbine from being damaged by lightning strikes, the rotor tips and housing are fitted with lightning rods. These can lose their function over time due to lightning strikes, so the next strike can lead to a…
